Live Arts started in 1989 with a group of dedicated artists and benefactors who sought a home for live performance in the heart of downtown Charlottesville. What began as the dream of a small group of passionate people has grown into a major cultural force in our community. Dreaming is still at the heart of all we do.
As a nonprofit after-school program, the Music Resource Center provides unlimited voice, instrument, and dance lessons, practice space, mentorship, access to instruments and equipment, performance opportunities, summer camps, and recording studio time to 6th – 12th grade students.
The Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival is dedicated to bringing world-class chamber music to Charlottesville and its surrounding communities. Through its annual Festival each September, occasional off-season concerts, and year-round outreach programs, the Festival seeks to inspire and educate audiences of all ages, fostering a deep appreciation for the art of chamber music.
Throughout the year, Light House Studio leads filmmaking workshops and community events that give young people opportunities to build new and lasting skills. In addition to filmmaking and technical abilities, our students learn soft skills: collaboration, communication, planning, citizenship, creativity, and empathy.
