Norfolk, Virginia · Est. 2015
The arts as a vehicle for community, education and economic power.
Hampton Roads Arts Initiative LLC empowers artists, students, entrepreneurs and communities by connecting arts, culture, education and economic opportunity.
Our impact since 2015
We've done this before.
- Since 2015
- Producing arts and cultural events in Norfolk, Virginia
- CAMAF
- The Colley Avenue Music & Arts Festival — two stages of local, regional and national acts
- Artists & vendors
- Musicians, visual artists and makers given a stage and a marketplace
- Partnerships
- ForKids, Back Bay Brewing, NSU Theatre Company, Groove Record Shop and more
Our mission
Platforms, resources and mentorship that build pathways.
Through creative programming, community partnerships, financial literacy initiatives and entrepreneurial ventures, HRAI provides platforms, resources, mentorship and experiences that strengthen communities and create pathways for artistic, personal and financial growth.
Our work includes Sauce Apparel Company, The Grade Bank youth financial-literacy program, and the upcoming music festival — the Southside World Music & Arts Festival.
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