RIFF ARTS INSTITUTE (RAI)
RAI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the development, discovery, and support of artists. Our mission is to educate, inspire, promote and mobilize artists and connect them with audiences and communities through ongoing engagement programs, business leadership opportunities, and creative strategic development initiatives.
The Institute was born as a result of the Richmond International Film Festival annual artist programming work and a need to further those development and educational initiatives year-round. For more info on the upcoming13th annual festival, visit www.rvafilmfestival.com or their Facebook page
Goals
The goals of the RIFF Arts Institute are:
To provide a platform for artists, which allows artists to share their voice with the community.
To provide training, support, and development programs that allow artists to further their skillsets and artistic reach.
To provide education and informational workshops that have a positive impact on individuals and communities.
To provide retreats, labs, and conferences that focus on particular areas of need in the community including underserved areas.
To provide inspirational, vocation, and technical tools that bring fellow artists together and allow for further engagement and future work.
To collaborate and provide referrals to other programs, organizations, or entities that can assist in the development and promotion of the arts and artists.
To better the arts and community by providing consultation and counseling services to individuals in need.
President & Founder, Heather Waters
Co Vice President, Dontrese Brown & Craig Martin
Secretary, Margaret Crowder
Board of Directors, K.L. Stewart
Advisory Board: Maggie Melton, Brian Dismore, Brenda Moore, Nadine Koehler
CONTACT
For more information, contact staff@riffartsinstitute.org or submit the form below.