ArtBusiness Richmond Economic investment tools implemented by the administration of Mayor Dwight C. Jones in 2011 with the purpose of lending additional economic development strength if and when Richmond City Council approves an arts and culture district in Richmond's downtown.
Arts and Culture District A distinction applied to a specific geographical area designated by the state or by a locality. The boundaries, by state law, allow localities to exempt businesses and property owners within the districts from certain permit and user fees. They also give localities the flexibility to create special zoning classifications that can exempt businesses from some ordinances.
Arts District Task Force Convened in 2009 by Curated Culture and Virginia Performing Arts Foundation, it included various stakeholders from the arts, tourism, the business community and the city of Richmond who developed a basic framework for the creation of a Richmond arts and culture district.
Curated Culture The nonprofit organization that promotes and organizes Richmond's First Fridays Art Walk event each month.
Culture Works The nonprofit arts advisory commission has been heavily involved in the arts district process.
Downtown Neighborhood Association A community association made up of businesses and other stakeholders in Richmond's downtown Broad Street corridor that straddles Jackson and Monroe wards.
First Fridays Art Walk An event that has been implemented in cities and towns nationwide to showcase artists and art galleries.
