On May 6, 2024, RCE executive director, Shaleen Powell, presented an annual update on Roanoke Cultural Endowment before City Council. The presentation covered RCE fundraising status, 2023-2024 annual highlights, and important collaborative projects and community...
On Saturday April 13, 2024, RCE joined Roanoke’s broader arts community for a joyful (if windy!) day of connection and fun as we paraded handmade art down Market Street and then gathered for a celebration in Elmwood Park. The Roanoke Cultural Endowment had the...
Six episodes exploring the many ways the arts connect our community. Featuring the collaborative Roanoke Arts Pop! celebration, the role of arts in healing and health, as part of high-quality education, in fostering a strong economy, and in effecting change in the...
Our Keep the Arts Alive! end-of-year appeal highlighted Fletcher Nichols, a local former arts teacher. You can read Fletcher’s inspiring story of his upbringing and dedication to the arts here. DOWNLOAD THE PDF
So you want to be an arts advocate? Maybe it’s the excitement of setting goals in the new year, or maybe our recent interview with community leader Jason Bingham inspired you – no matter the reason, we’re excited to hear you’d like to get more...
There’s no questioning how impactful the support of Jason and Shelby Bingham has been to the arts community in Roanoke, Virginia. From their initial stopping in town for a quick dinner and catching a show at the Mill Mountain Theatre, to now being two of the biggest...