J.R.A.C.

The James River Arts Council
(formerly The Scottsville Council for the Arts)

Join the James River Arts Council
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The JRAC could always use volunteers and new members. If you are interested in participating or simply offer support you can become a member for as little as $10 a year. We can always accept help with planning events such as our photo show or fine art show as well as other activities. The JRAC is a volunteer organization so we are only as good as our volunteers make us.

If you are interested in helping simply print the membership application and send it to us.


As a member you receive:
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  • Bi-monthly calendar of cultural activities in the Scottsville area
  • Quarterly Newsletter
  • Reduced admission to JRAC supported events (concerts, theater performances, workshops)
  • Recognition for your level of support in our annual report
  • Tax-deductible contribution. JRAC is a 501c(3) charitable organization
  • The satisfaction of supporting and participating in an all volunteer organization and our LOCAL arts


Your JRAC membership gives our community:
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  • Young writers school programs
  • Local theater performances
  • Grants for the Arts
  • Scottsville music concerts (Rhythm on the River, Chamber Music, Barbershop Quartet)
  • Special event activities (Jamesfest, Santa’s visit)
  • Art and photography shows
  • Writers group
  • And more ...