Mark Your Calendars for The Big Show!
We'd love for you all to be a part of one of ART 180's most memorable events of the year, The Big Show! Coming up on Wednesday, June 6th, 6 p.m. at Plant Zero, ART 180 will showcase the talent of over 130 young people who have been participating in one of our 12-week spring programs (see the full list here.) You'll get to experience the poetry, sculpture, films, fashion, DJing and more of these talented young folks. The energy at Plant Zero is positive, palpable and powerful, and we hope you will join us in encouraging the self-expression of these young artists! For more info, visit our events page.
Whether or not you're able to attend The Big Show, please support the creative ideas and courageous expressions of our young people. Their unique perspectives can truly bring a community together. Consider giving a gift to ART 180 today. Donate by clicking here. THANK YOU!
We Won a Prize!
On Tuesday, May 8th, ART 180 was awarded a grant of $100,000 through Impact 100 Richmond! This was our third year competing for this grant, with the plan that the money would fund our dream of creating a downtown youth art center. Thanks to 100+ inspiring and empowering "philantro-women", we are that much closer to making our dream come true! We are grateful beyond words.
A little about us
ART 180 gives young people the chance to express themselves through art, and to share their stories with others. We create and provide art-related programs to young people living in challenging circumstances, encouraging personal and community change through self-expression... read more about our mission, motivation and staff.
What’s happening
Have you heard the news? ART 180 is opening a youth-led art center downtown!!! We've got a contract on a building in Historic Jackson Ward, Walter Parks Architect is designing the space, and we're looking forward to opening the doors to you this fall! Click here to find out more!
