Volunteers, Help Us
Have An
Amazing ROS 2026!

The Visual Artists of Richmond is not a non-profit. We are a volunteer-run fiscally sponsored project. We have applied for many grants to fund Richmond Open Studios (ROS), but times are tough for little groups like ours and we have been surviving on individual donations and sponsorships.

That’s why we have a different model for ROS one that requires that everybody pitch in so we can keep costs down. VAR relies on community volunteers just like you to promote the event, help artists and keep things organized.