Arts, Virginia Commission for the
Education
Purpose
The purpose of the Virginia Commission for the Arts is to support and stimulate excellence in the arts through public awareness, interest and participation in all parts of the State.
Term
Five year terms
Composition
The Commission shall consist of thirteen members appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. No employee of the Commonwealth or member of the General Assembly is eligible for appointment as a member of the Commission. At least one but no more than two members shall be appointed from each congressional district in the Commonwealth
Date of terms has been changed to July1--June 30 of years serving. Chapter 577 S308 April 11, 2022 3.2-1701 with three members serving an additional year to achieve staggering.
Vacant Seats
The seat descriptions indicate if there is a specific requirement for that seat (a profession, consumer, someone who lives in a certain congressional district, etc.). If there is only a number listed (Seat 7), there is no specific criteria for that seat. A “citizen” seat requires someone who is not affiliated with that profession. If you're interested in any of these seats, please submit an application here.
| 2nd Superintendent's Region | 1 seat |
| Total seats available: 1 | |
Current Board Members
Mrs Frazier M Armstrong
1st Superintendent's Region Membership expires on 6/30/2026Mrs. Barbara B Parker
6th Superintendent's Region Membership expires on 6/30/2026Dr Vanessa Thaxton-Ward
At Large Membership expires on 6/30/2028Yan Zhao
4th Superintendent's Region Membership expires on 6/30/2029Mr. Alexander Michael Grabiec
8th Superintendent's Region Membership expires on 6/30/2029Raven Custalow
3rd Superintendent's Region Membership expires on 6/30/2030Hayley Allison
7th Superintendent's Region Membership expires on 6/30/2030