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Experience artoberVA in Richmond, VA

The arts + culture celebration brings a month of events, pop-ups, exhibits, and collaborations around Central VA.

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The RESONATE Podcast Festival at the VPM + ICA Community Media Center is part of artoberVA.

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October is artoberVA for the Greater Richmond Region. The month-long celebration of arts + culture organized by CultureWorks brings a variety of events — from exhibits to film screenings to a citywide scavenger hunt.

🎨 #ArtsHuntRVA | Every day | All day | Register to hunt down different arts + culture organizations around Richmond. Scan the QR codes at each location to see exclusive content and win prizes.

🛍 Oakwood Arts Community Yard Sale | Sat., Oct. 8 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | 3511 P St. | Free entry | Shop from a selection of cameras, books, games, and decor, or sign up to set up a table of your own.

📷 Camera Club of Richmond Meeting | Wed., Oct. 12 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Connect with other photography fans at this Zoom gathering.

📻 “The War of The Worlds” | Sun., Oct. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W. Broad St. | $10+ | Voice actors + sound effects artists will be center stage to perform one of the most famous radio plays of all time.

📚 The Creative State of Our Union | Thurs., Oct. 20 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | A panel of regional writers + poets will convene at this Library of VA event.

Explore the artoberVA calendar for more in person + virtual events.

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