Who We Are

RappArts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization, incorporated in 2008 as a local arts agency organized exclusively to advance the region’s arts and cultural life. RappArts is funding in part by its members, local government agencies, foundations, businesses, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

​

Mission

The Mission of the Arts & Cultural Council of the Rappahannock is to advance the arts and cultural life of the region by supporting and strengthening artists, cultural organizations, and related offerings for the benefit of all citizens.

Beliefs

​

The ARTs:

• Add enjoyment to our lives aesthetically, musically, dramatically, and visually.

• Enable us to communicate our common humanness in multiple dimensions.

• Enhance our understanding of various cultures and points of view.

• Reflect our activities and history for future.