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YOTA report highlights Roanoke’s arts-based community development efforts
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On Monday evening, September 18, the Roanoke Arts Commission presented to City Council and a packed council chambers the final Year of the Artist (YOTA) report, “A Year of Creativity, Collaboration, and Community.” Some data from the report: – 400 registered artists– 1,300 weekly newsletter recipients– 51 weekly artist trainings–…
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» Congratulations to our 2023-24 Organizational Grantees
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We’re pleased to announce that the Roanoke City Council supported a consistent level of funding for arts and cultural programming at $336,500 for FY 2023-24. The Agency Funding Advisory Committee (AFAC) worked hard this spring reviewing applications for the coming year. They looked at past performance and the work of…
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Q&A: Applying for our artist in residence program
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We’re pumped (excited, jazzed, amped, very happy) to announce the expansion of our artist in residence program. For the coming year (2023-2024) we’re including seven emerging artists. The application is open now!!! Applications are due at midnight June 12. But what’s an emerging artist, and how will all of this…
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Roanoke Regional Partnership seeks four artists for interior mural project
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HISTORY Since 1983, the Roanoke Regional Partnership has built an impressive record of delivering on a program of economic development activities that focus on attracting jobs, people, money, and ideas to create a superior quality of life in the Roanoke Region. The Roanoke Region has a thriving, innovative and growing…
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Neighborhood Arts effort to receive $75,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
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Arts Connect Neighborhoods to hire local artists and arts organizations to provide activities, performances, and workshops for Roanoke residents in support of stronger neighborhoods. Roanoke, Va.— (May 24, 2023, 10 AM) — The City of Roanoke has been approved for a $75,000 Our Town award from the National Endowment for…
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Iconic Mural Gets Refresh to Celebrate Roanoke Arts Commission’s 40th Anniversary
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Roanoke, Va.— (May 12) — Fresh coats of paint have been added to “Accentuated Forms in Space,” the well loved but much faded work of public art on the side wall of downtown Roanoke’s 312 2nd Street, SW. The mural was rededicated on Monday, May 15, at 11:30 AM. PRESSWDBJ,…
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2023 Writer by Bus
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THIS CALL HAS CLOSED. WATCH FOR AN ANNOUNCEMENT SOON! After a pandemic hiatus, Ride Solutions, the City of Roanoke Arts Commission, and the Greater Roanoke Transit Authority are once again partnering to present a unique suite of public art projects celebrating the role of transit and artists in our community.…
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» River’s Edge North Wall Announced
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Local artist Jon Murrill has been selected to lead the community’s renewal of the South Jefferson Street wall at the River’s Edge North Park. The artist was selected by a community panel representing the surrounding neighborhood and stakeholders. With a mix of abstract and figurative art, Mr. Murrill’s proposal captures…
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» Culture Calendar
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WFIR reporter Gene Marrano puts together a handy weekly cultural calendar. Hear voices from our arts community and hear what’s planned for the coming weekend. Grab the latest episode below. https://wfirnews.com/news/culture-calendar-for-this-weekend The Roanoke Arts Commission is pleased to sponsor the Culture Calendar during the first half of 2023.
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» Beth Macy in Conversation at the Grandin, Friday 10/28
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Join our community in a free conversation with Raising Lazarus author Beth Macy on Friday, October 28, at 10 AM. Beth Macy in ConversationFriday, October 2810 – 11:30 AMGrandin Theatre1310 Grandin Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24015 Presented by Roanoke Public Libraries and the Roanoke Public Library Foundation, this event celebrates the role…