ABOUT US
Our Mission
To promote, support, connect, and inspire the arts and creative industries to boost our local economy, grow jobs, and enhance our quality of life.
Our Vision
To create and revive economic vibrancy in our neighborhood with a remarkable local vibe.
Our History
ViBe History Timeline
2019
ViBe’s co-Found Andrew Fine in named to the Inside Business Power List
2020
ViBe’s Executive Director Kate Pittman is named to 100 people to Meet in 2020 by Virginia Business Magazine.
2020
Landmark City of Virginia Beach Capital improvement and infrastructure project on 19th Street is completed adding significant
2020
ViBe’s Rainbow Crosswalk becomes permanent with Infrastructure Improvements
2021
ViBe’s co-Founder Laura Wood Habr receives a VB Human Rights Award
2021
ViBe Creative District presents internationally at the International Conference on Creative Territories for Sustainable Development based in Brazil
2021
ViBe nonprofit issues a 5 Year Report of statistic on economic impact in Virginia Beach
2021
City of Virginia Beach Capital improvement and infrastructure project on 19th Street wins a National Hardscaping Award for the intersection artworks
2021
City of Virginia Beach Capital improvement and infrastructure project on 19th Street wins a state award from the Virginia American Society of Landscape Architecture
2021
ViBe Creative District created an Urban Garden Guide to focus on environmental issues and native gardens, private business gardens receive awards from VA ASLA and Virginia GREEN.
2022
ViBe Creative District receives a VB School Partnership Award
2022
VIBe Creative District featured in Southern Living Magazine article
2022
ViBe Creative District featured in Virginia Business Magazine for placemaking initiatives in Virginia Beach
GO BEYOND THE BOARDWALK. CREATE THE VIBE.
Our Goals
To establish a Creative Industries District in the City of Virginia Beach which will serve as a vibrant center for the arts, culture, technology, and is environmentally friendly.
To enhance a sense of discovery for visitors and residents by revitalizing the area and making this uniquely ours.
To encourage the arts and artists as well as technical and creative resources to help them flourish and cross-pollinate.
To support and expand the industry and creativity of those who live and work in the District.
To stimulate commerce and enhance the quality of life for citizens of Virginia Beach and the District.
To foster rising real estate values by helping the district become a place where people want to be.
To assist in creating resources to help artists and artisans become established within the District.
andrew fine
The Runnymede Corporation
laura habr
Croc’s 19th Street Bistro
JEFF MCWATERS
Ride the ROX
martha mcClees
Virginia Beach Vision
jody wagner
Jody’s Popcorn
don frederick
The Runnymede Corporation
KIm shuler
TowneBank
dr. amelia ross-hammond
Retired Professor
robin brickell
Fiber Artist
anne wright
Writer
charles powell
Details Interiors
walker phillips
Palladium Registered Investment Advisors
derrick borte
Film Director
greg zittrain
Jones Zittrain Wealth Management Group
NatE FINE
The Runnymede Corporation
lawrence steingold
Woodway Management, LLC
cole werkheiser
Pembroke Real Estate, Hampton Roads Pride
lg shaw
Wave Riding Vehicles
jeremy maloney
Altruistic Design
gary ryan
Virginia museum of contemporary art
dee oliver
Author
LISA DENOIA
1701, fathom coffee, port & starboard
NADINE PANICCIA
VSA Resorts
BILL GAMBRELL
Tautogs
AARON PHIPPS
LAWSON COMPANIES
BRIAN JONES
PROPERTY OWNER
robb overholt
artist & author
nadine paniccia
executive
lisa denoia
Past president
1701, Fathom Coffee, and Port & Starboard
LG Shaw
president
Wave Riding Vehicles
lg shaw
vice president
Wave Riding Vehicles (WRV)
Mia Guile
treasurer
Artist
kate pittman
secretary
Executive Director