Lights Up!
The Genworth Lights Up! Youth Series is back, and this year, it’s a full playthrough.
From September through May, the series levels up across community centers and schools throughout the region, bringing free visual and performing arts workshops to young creatives ages 3–18 at every stop. Five levels, five communities, one epic season, culminating in a Final Boss finale at Dominion Energy Center.
Every level is shaped by the community hosting it. Workshops and performances are chosen with input from local partners, hosts, and artists to reflect what each space and audience needs. It’s part of RPAA’s ongoing commitment to spotlighting non-western art forms so every student sees themselves represented on stage.
Workshops are completely free, no cheat codes required. Pre-registration is encouraged to help us plan, but you’re always welcome to just press start and show up.
Your Presence is Your Permission
Photographers and videographers will be capturing each of our Lights Up! events throughout the year. Some media (images/video) may be used in later promotional materials, publications, news releases, or other communications related to the mission of Richmond Performing Arts Alliance. Your presence at the event is seen as your permission for such promotional use by RPAA.
Interested in Presenting a Workshop?
Are you a local artist or arts organization interested in presenting a workshop at one of RPAA’s upcoming Lights Up! events? If so, please share your information with us through the form linked below to be added to our directory.
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