The City of Virginia Beach's Office of Cultural Affairs was created to reflect the importance of the role of arts and culture in making a well-rounded and vital community for a lifetime.  The creation of this office also demonstrates the rising significance of our cultural facilities in the City's structure. 

The role of the Office of Cultural Affairs consists of the following:

• Develop the vision and direction for cultural arts in Virginia Beach
• Direct the Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission
• Coordinate the City's Public Art Program
• Provide Contract Management for the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
• Provide administrative leadership to the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts 501(c)3 Foundation and the Sandler Center's Endowment fundraising campaign
• Serve as staff liaison to the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, including capital and operational budgetary requests

Resources:
The Cultural Affairs staff provide guidance and information through grant workshops in January of each year. Staff is available for consultation by providing assistance with...
• determination of eligibility
• review of draft applications
• project revisions
• contractual obligations
• invoicing
• evaluation/reporting requirements