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The Office of The Arts promotes the value of arts and culture in the City of Alexandria by nurturing, investing in and celebrating the creative contributions of artists and arts organizations. Through engaging the community, encouraging participation, and facilitating access to the arts, the Office of the Arts works with local artists and arts organizations to build a vibrant community for all of the City's residents, workers and visitors.

To empower artists’ ideas and voices so they can create works that matter to the communities.

A vital center of enrichment for all, through cultural, educational, and community events.

Located in the historic Williams-Brown House of Longwood Park, the Salem Museum serves the community by preserving the past, informing the future. Through exhibits, publications, programs, special events and vital preservation efforts, the Salem Historical Society works to keep the vibrant past of Salem and the Roanoke Valley alive. Maintains an important collection of local artifacts including Native American pieces recovered from an early Indian settlement, relics of the Civil War, and mementos of daily life from the span of Salem's history. Sponsors a rotating gallery of local artwork, publishes substantive books and articles related to local history, hosts workshops and programs, and maintains a historic herb garden.

The State Ballet of Virginia presents professional ballet performances; trains ballet dancers, both student and professional; and excites and nurtures a love of dance through a wide range of community engagement programs.

Provides students a view of history and their heritage based on the life and times of General MacArthur. Conducts programs for preschool through adult, in many subjects relating to the period 1880-1964.

Programs promoting youth development through civic engagement, leadership and afterschool programs with local school district.

Community arts center with programs to support children's art education, performing arts, and meeting places for non-profits.

Provides galleries and studios that are open to public to observe work in progress. Media includes painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, printmaking and glass are represented. Performing arts include dance and theater. Also offers art classes. Visit the web site for the art class schedule. ACCESSIBILITY: Fully accessible to persons with disabilities except the south basement.

Every year the Visual Arts Center of Richmond hosts six exhibitions showcasing the work of national, and regional and international artists.

ART 180 provide free arts programming for young people, host exhibitions, and bring public art events and installations to Richmond.

Classes for adults and children of all age and skill levels in drawing, painting, clay, photography, glass, jewelry, animation, fiber, sculpture, printmaking, and writing. Art After School program provides a safe, creative environment for children in elementary and middle schools. Summer ArtVenture enrolls children in week-long art classes from June through August. Studio S program offers classes tailored to seniors.

Programs promoting youth development through civic engagement, leadership and afterschool programs with local school district.

The State Theatre of Virginia offers dramas, comedies, musicals, and more year round.

Provides opportunities for exhibiting artist members to have their work judged by esteemed arts professionals, and to compete to exhibit their work in one of Washington’s largest art galleries. Many other programs are available for members as well, including an art library, critiques, demonstrations and lectures. There are no requirements to become a member, just the willingness to participate in an active and lively artistic community.

At various times art exhibits, drama, lectures, films, and informational forums are available to members and the larger community.

Enriches the greater Fredericksburg community by fostering a deep appreciation for the visual arts through curated gallery exhibits and engaging educational programs.