Ending the "Starving Artist" — one business at a time.
RVAC gives artists in the Roanoke Valley the business education, community, and artist workspace they need to build truly sustainable creative careers.
The Roanoke Valley Arts Collective mission is to end the "Starving Artists" by helping artists start and reform their businesses to be sustainable. The collective aims to build an inclusive network of regional arts, develop programs, workshops, and socials for new and emerging artists, local business owners, and supporting patrons.
Practical workshops on pricing, finance, legal basics, marketing, and more — taught in the context of the creative economy.
A dedicated creative space where Artpreneur Members can work, create, and build their business — equipped with studio and business areas in the heart of Downtown Roanoke.
Socials, critique circles, and direct connections to regional advisors including our SBDC partners — because no artist builds alone.
Both ARTSMARTS and the RVAC Artists Workspace operate on the same schedule. Artpreneur Members may access the workspace during open hours.
"We built RVAC because we believe every artist deserves a sustainable creative career — and the community to help them get there."