Arts District, Richmond, Virginia

Maggie Walker statue in the Arts District

37°32′45″N 77°26′34″W﻿ / ﻿37.545910°N 77.442670°W﻿ / 37.545910; -77.442670 The Richmond Arts and Culture District stretches from the Institute for Contemporary Art on West Broad to the Virginia State Capitol and spans the Monroe Ward and Jackson Ward neighborhoods. The Arts District was designed to be the center of artistic, cultural, civic, and commercial activity.[1] This district has worked to promote economic prosperity in this area of Richmond and create areas for art galleries and artist living spaces. This inclusive district offers a variety of experiences for all visitors and locals. The Arts District features and supports the history of the Jackson Ward neighborhood, the business activity along West Broad Street, the wide range of downtown art galleries, and eclectic dining and shopping experiences. The District is the first of its kind in the city of Richmond but state law allows there to be more than Arts District in each city. [2] [3] [4]

The Arts District is the home of the monthly First Fridays Art Walk. First Fridays is held the first Friday evening of every month, people are able to wander the Arts District and visit the art galleries and shops that are staying open late. The event features street performances, live music, gallery openings and special deals at stores. [5]

## Anchors and Major Attractions

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* Maggie Walker Museum
* Valentine Museum
* Black History Museum
* Gallery 5
* Candela Books & Gallery
* Coliseum
* Convention Center
* Library of Virginia
* Center Stage
* Ghost Print Gallery
* The National
* State Capitol and Visitors Center
* Downtown Collections Public Library & Special
* The Hippodrome
* VCU Institute for Contemporary Art
* Art 6
* The Renaissance Conference Center
* 1708 Gallery
* Quirk Gallery
* ada Gallery
* Visual Art Studio
* Metro Sound and Music Recording
* Theater IV
* Barksdale Downtown
* UR Downtown Campus
* John Marshall House Museum
* Richmond Ballet
* Museum of the Confederacy
* Sound of Music Recording Studios
* Several notable restaurants and cafes
* Richmond Symphony

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## See also

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* Neighborhoods of Richmond, Virginia
* Richmond, Virginia

## References

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1. ^ "Shop, Eat, and Work in the Richmond Arts District". Bar Solita. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
2. ^ a b "RichmondArtsCultureDistrictPresentationFinal.pdf". Google Docs. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
3. ^ "Downtown Neighborhood Association". Downtown Neighborhood Association. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
4. ^ "Richmond Arts District - 2019 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)". TripAdvisor. Retrieved 2019-08-12.
5. ^ "RVA First Fridays". rvafirstfridays.com. Retrieved 2019-08-12.

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Nearby Neighborhoods in Richmond, Virginia

| Carver | Jackson Ward | MCV & Biotech

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Arts District

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VCU Monroe Park | Monroe Ward | City Center

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Neighborhoods in Richmond, Virginia

Downtown|

* Arts District
* Banking District
* Biotech and MCV
* Central Office District
* City Center
* Court End
* East Franklin Block
* Financial District
* French Garden Hill
* Gambles Hill
* Jackson Ward
* Monroe Ward
* Riverside District
* Shockoe Bottom
* Shockoe Slip
* Upper Shockoe Valley

East End|

* Allen Heights
* Alton Heights
* Ashley Oaks
* Belmont
* Bolton and Taliaferrol
* Bowling Green
* Brauers
* Briels
* Cardinal Court
* Chimborazo
* Chimborazo Village
* Church Hill
* Church Hill North
* Creighton Court
* Eastlawn
* Eastview
* Fairfield
* Fairmount
* Fulton Hill
* Geffert Place
* Glenwood
* Guildts Estates
* Habitat Hills
* Harrison Place
* Howard's Grove
* Kuhn
* Libby Hill
* Linsville
* Mechaniscville Gardens
* Montrose Heights
* Mosby
* Mount Erin
* Montibello
* National Heights
* Navy Hill
* North Church Hill
* Oakwood
* Overhill Place
* Payne Square
* Peter Paul
* Powhatan
* Rainbow Village
* Rico
* Robinson Heights
* Rocketts Landing
* Rutherford Tract
* Shed Town
* Silver Crest
* Tobacco Row
* Tuxedo Park
* Union Hill
* Witcomb Court
* Wynwood

North Side|

* Battery Court
* Barton Heights
* Bellevue
* Brookland Park
* Chamberlayne Industrial Center
* Chestnut Hill
* Chestnut Hill–Plateau
* Edgewood
* Gilpin
* Ginter Park
* Green Park
* Hermitage Road
* Highland Park
* Highland Terrace
* Laburnum Park
* Magnolia Industrial Center
* North Highland Park
* Pine Camp
* Providence Park
* Rosedale
* Sherwood Park
* Southern Barton Heights
* Virginia Union University
* Washington Park

Southside|

* Ancarrow's Landing
* Ann's Acres
* Bellemeade
* Belmont Woods
* Blackwell
* Broad Rock
* Brookbury
* Brookside
* Buck Hill
* Cedarhurst
* Cherry Gardens
* Chippenham Forest
* Claremont
* Clopton
* Cofer
* Cotrell Farms
* Dorchester
* Fairway Acres
* Forest Hill
* Gravel Hill
* Hickory Hill
* Hillside Court
* Hioaks
* Holmes Heights
* Huguenot
* Jahnke
* Manchester
* Mason Park
* Maury
* McGuire
* Newell
* Newtown South
* Northrop
* Oak Grove
* Old Town Manchester
* Oxford
* Piney Knolls
* Pocosham Park
* Purcell's Addition
* Robertson & Bradley's Addition
* Saint John's Woods
* South Richmond
* Southampton
* Stratford Hills
* Swansboro
* Thurston & Taylor's Addition
* Warwick
* Westlake Hills
* Westover Court
* Windsor
* Woodhaven
* Woodland Heights
* Woodland Park
* Woolfolk
* Worthington

West End|

* 2900 Block of Grove
* Bays Meade
* Boulevard
* Byrd Park
* Carillon
* Carver
* Carver Industrial
* Carytown
* Chinatown
* Club View
* Colonial Place
* Dahlia Farms
* Duntreath
* The Fan
* Garrett Manor
* Greek Row
* Hampton Gardens
* Hampton Hills
* Harvey
* Henry Place
* Huguenot Farms
* Lee Mac
* Leonard Heights
* Lockgreen
* Malvern Gardens
* Malven Manor
* Mapleshade
* Maymont
* Monument Heights
* Monument Hills
* Museum District
* Nash Plan
* Near West End
* Newtowne West
* Oregon Hill
* Patterson Place
* Portland Place
* Randolph
* Rio Vista
* Rhoadmiller
* Roselawn
* Rothesay
* Sauer's Gardens
* Scott's Addition
* Stonehurst Court
* Stonewall Court
* Sunnyside
* Sydney
* Sydnor's Point
* Texas Beach
* Three Chopt
* Tuckahoe Terrace
* Virginia Commonwealth University
* West Broad Street Commercial Historic District
* West of the Boulevard
* Westhampton
* Willow Lawn
* Wilton
* Windemere
* Windsor Farms
* Windsor Hills

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