Our Story
Founded in 1988 by internationally renowned harpist Heidi Lehwalder and a group of visionary arts lovers, ArtsLIVE! has transformed from a small chamber music festival into a premier year-round presenter of the performing arts in the Rappahannock region. Originally known as the Fredericksburg Festival of the Arts, the organization rebranded in 2017 to ArtsLIVE! to better reflect its mission: educating, inspiring, and celebrating the arts since 1988.