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nal and artistic well-being.”
“In the beginning,” reflects Charlie, “we were seeking to create a nonprofit umbrella to ... support the enrichment to which the mission statement refers. Over the years RAAC ... has woven that intent into the fabric of our community.”
Thus a star was born, and 25 years after its inception, the RAAC endures. Rappahannock continues to be a haven for artists. Work-weary city folk still come here seeking refuge amidst beautiful surroundings. RAAC’s goals also remain the same.
“RAAC combines all the right ingredients for success,” observes Claudia Mitchell, RAAC president. “We are blessed to five among so many creative, talented and energetic artists, and we have the passionate commitment of our volunteers, the worker bees in our community who happily keep RAAC humming along.”
One such buzz worthy event is the Artists of Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tour, established in 2005. “(The idea is) to introduce local artists to art patrons throughout the greater metro D.C. area and beyond, and to showcase Rappahannock County for what it truly is: a recognized arts destination,” said Joanne Hilty, arts tour co-chair. “This year’s tour, scheduled for Nov. 3 and 4, includes number of artists’ private home studios that are only open to the public during that weekend.”
In addition to special one-time and annual events, RAAC presents regular programs. One such standby is the twice-monthly. “Friday Night Film Series” at The Theatre at Washington, which consists of first-run films of high artistic value, projected using state-of-the
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