Hunt’s background in fundraising is a boon to the organization

Young Audiences of Virginia, Inc d/b/a Arts for Learning Virginia and Coastal Virginia Wolf Trap Announces the Appointment of Christy Ann Hunt to Philanthropy and Grants Manager

Hunt’s background in fundraising is a boon to the organization

NORFOLK, Va. (April 28, 2026) – Young Audiences of Virginia, Inc d/b/a Arts for Learning Virginia and

Coastal Virginia Wolf Trap welcomes Christy Ann Hunt as the organization’s philanthropy and grants

manager where she will administer grant writing and lead fundraising strategies and donor engagement

to expand access to high-quality arts-in-education programming for schools and communities across the

Commonwealth.

Hunt, who hails from New Orleans, has been in the working within the fundraising field for some time. Prior to joining Arts for Learning Virginia, she supported development efforts at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (Virginia MOCA) by increasing corporate giving through sponsorships and partnerships and as well as growing memberships. Previously, Hunt served as director of development at YWCA South Hampton Roads where she led fundraising strategies supporting

programs centered on empowerment, equity and social impact. Prior to that, she spent a decade in the

relationship banking industry.

“Christy’s strength and experience in corporate partnerships and community collaboration is a great fit

for Arts for Learning Virginia (A4L-VA),” said Arts for Learning CEO, Anna Green. “We’re looking forward

to working with her as we continue to grow and celebrate Arts for Learning Virginia with our current and

future donors, partners, community groups and schools,” Green went on to say.

Hunt, an alumna of Johnson & Wales University, is an active member of the Association of Fundraising

Professionals Hampton Roads Chapter and Women of Color in the Arts. She enjoys attending the opera

and ballet while staying connected to the vibrant arts community she serves.

About Arts for Learning Virginia

Young Audiences of Virginia, Inc., doing business as Arts for Learning Virginia, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Norfolk. Entering its 71st year, Arts for Learning Virginia’s mission is to inspire and engage students IN and THROUGH the arts through culturally rich, student-focused performances, workshops, residencies, and virtual learning led by the professional artists on its roster. Our musicians, dancers, actors, storytellers, and visual artists use their art forms as teaching tools to integrate curriculum concepts with the arts, helping to reach learners who struggle with traditional methods of teaching while exposing students to a great diversity of cultures and traditions. By collaborating with artists, educators, and community organizations, We help students in pre-K to 12th grades overcome social, cultural, physical, and economic barriers through programs that foster academic success. For more information about us, visit www.Arts4LearningVA.org or connect with us social media @Arts4LearningVA

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