Connecting
Charlottesville for a Brighter Tomorrow
We are on a mission to connect communities around big ideas, envision the future together, and catalyze solutions to make it happen. From our signature Festival each April, to dozens of events throughout the year, we are storytellers for a shared tomorrow.
14TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL
APRIL 22—26, 2026
Charlottesville, VA
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MUSIC. ART. IDEAS.
A festival about the future of community.
YEAR LONG INITIATIVES
A DECADE OF BUILDING COMMUNITY
WE BELIEVE IN
TOMORROW
The future can unite us, sparking our ability to dream big. We need optimism and hope to break down barriers and bridge divides. Let’s co-create a brighter tomorrow.
WE BELIEVE IN
COMMUNITY
Gathering together is at the heart of everything we do. For us, community is interactive, participatory, and collaborative. We start with the invitation, let’s tell our stories and showcase the best about our hometown.
WE BELIEVE IN
HAVING FUN
Building community can be hard work. That's why it is so important to have fun together as friends and neighbors. Here’s to laying the groundwork for a stronger community.
