Company Research Report: Riverviews Artspace

Company Overview

• Name: Riverviews Artspace

• Mission of the Company: Riverviews is a non-profit arts organization committed to presenting contemporary art exhibitions, multi-disciplinary programs, and events as diverse as the community. The mission is to cultivate inclusivity and enhance quality of life through art.

• Founded: The vision for Riverviews Artspace evolved in 1998 and the doors officially opened in 2003.

• Founder(s): The dynamic board of Riverviews, with no individual founders specified.

• Key People:

• Executive Director: Tracey Langseth

• Program Manager: Kasey Forehand

• Board of Directors 2024:

• Liza Twery McAngus - President

• Jenn Lindsay - Vice President

• Stacy Evans - Treasurer

• Janelle Galbraith - Secretary

• Additional Directors: Mark Burgin, Michele Fredericks, Farah Marks, Joseph J. Krakora, Lesley Shipley, Elizabeth Stroud, Tim Smith, Ty Toepke, Seth Twery

• Headquarters: Riverviews Artspace, 52 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States.

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue of the Company: No information is available.

• Known For: Riverviews is known for its sophisticated, contemporary exhibits involving regionally, nationally, and internationally acclaimed artists, and for being a pivotal element in the downtown revitalization of Lynchburg. It offers diverse arts programming to engage the community and stimulate economic and cultural growth.

Products

• Products Offered:

• No traditional products; Riverviews specializes in offering space and opportunities for artists and art installations.

• Programs:

• Artist in Residence Program

• BeatBurg: Celebrating Poetry in April

• BIG INK

• Emerging Artist Series

• Healing Through Arts

• Pop Up Poetry

• Write Right Here

• Saturday Salons

• Gallery: Features temporary exhibits like the Annual Juried Art Show and various thematic expositions.

• High-Level Description of the Products:

• Riverviews Artspace provides gallery and studio space for artists, serves as a venue for diverse community-focused art programs, and hosts educational and engagement events.

• Key Features:

• Free admission to exhibits, maintaining accessibility to art for individuals regardless of socioeconomic status.

• Downtown Lynchburg's cultural hub, instrumental in community building and engagement.

• Offers an urban mix of living spaces, studios, galleries, a movie theater, and meeting places.

Recent Developments

• Recent Developments in the Company:

• Riverviews Artspace continuously hosts and updates a diverse range of art programs and exhibitions.

• New Products Launched:

• No new physical products; focus remains on exhibitions and programming.

• New Features Added to Existing Products:

• Recent and upcoming additions to the gallery include:

• 16th Annual Juried Art Show

• New Precarious Systems: Lewis Colburn

• The Feminine Spirit: American Works

• Pattern: Sophie Blackall

• 17th Annual Juried Art Show

• New Partnerships:

• No information is available.

This report encapsulates Riverviews Artspace's mission and role as a cultural institution that enriches the Lynchburg community through art, while also contributing to the local economy and urban revitalization.