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Our Mission
Collaborative Arts is an artist-led 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to creating independent and sustainable public art resources for the City of Richmond.
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We partner with artists, grassroots organizations, and local government and institutions to bring creativity to public spaces. We fund and manage projects, we collaborate, we advocate, and create coalitions. From projects big to small we back artists with compelling creative visions that engage communities.
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WHY FUND PUBLIC ART?
Areas with public art see a reduction in accidents by 50%.
80% of public art funding remains in the Community.
68% of tourism is driven by the arts.
84% of People surveyed say public art improves their mental and physical sense of well being.
Public art connects people with place, history, and community belonging.
Public art increases accessibility to the arts and beautifies public spaces.
Be a Founding Supporter!
Collaborative Arts is making a starting commitment of $200,000 towards new artist-led public art projects in the City of Richmond from 2025 through 2030.
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Your donation can help us expand upon that impact and help to create a future for community driven public art in Virginia's capital!
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