Virginia Commission for the Arts

Commission Board

Commission Board

Expanded Debbie Garrett

Debbie Garrett, Chair
Location: Buena Vista | Region 5
Expiration of Term: 6/30/2030

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Alex Grabiec

Alex Grabiec, Vice Chair
Location: Farmville | Region 8
Expiration of Term: 6/30/2029

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Resized Raven Custalow

Raven Custalow, Secretary
Location: Aylett | Region 3
Expiration of Term: 6/30/2030

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Hayley Allison Final 1 Scaled

Hayley Allison
Location: Richlands | Region 7
Expiration of Term: 6/30/2030

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Dr Vanessa Thaxton Ward

Vanessa D. Thaxton-Ward, Ph.D.
Location: Hampton | Region 2 – At Large
Expiration of Term: 6/30/2028

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Yan Zhao

Tim Zhao
Location: Falls Church | Region 4
Expiration of Term: 6/30/2029

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VCA Regional Map

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Commission Meetings & Minutes

  • September 24 – 25, 2025
    Board Meeting
    Lynchburg, VA
  • December 10, 2025
    Board Meeting
    Virtual
  • March 10 – 11, 2026
    Board Meeting
    Norfolk, VA
  • June 16 – 17, 2026
    Board Meeting
    Richmond, VA