Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our community, the River Arts District has made remarkable progress since Hurricane Helene. More than 500 artists have returned to create and exhibit in reopened, artist-owned studios and galleries throughout the district.
As we move from recovery to renewal, the RADA Foundation now serves as the official 501(c)(3) supporting the district’s long-term resilience. Your donations directly fund recovery, revitalization, and growth to ensure that Asheville’s art scene continues to thrive.
What Your Support Makes Possible
- Artist Relief & Recovery: Provided emergency grants to over 750 artists after Helene.
- Creative Spaces: Helping artists stay open, return home, and join our creative community by supporting both existing studios and new spaces across the River Arts District as it continues to evolve and grow.
- Events & Education: Funding community programs like RADfest, and artist-led workshops.
- Scholarships & Access: Helping emerging and underrepresented artists thrive in the district.
Ways to Give
- Corporate Sponsorships: Join Asheville’s creative partners in shaping the future of the River Arts District.
- Individual Giving: Every gift helps sustain the artists and experiences that make Asheville extraordinary.
Gratitude & Transparency
The RADA Foundation exists because of you: our community of artists, patrons, neighbors, and visitors who believe in the power of art to transform lives. Together, we are not just rebuilding. We are reimagining the future of creativity in Asheville.
