Arts and Culture

Altria Group is a leading supporter of the arts, championing arts and cultural organizations that inspire and reflect the qualities we value in our business operations ─ creativity, diversity, excellence and innovation.

For more than 50 years, Altria has been a strong supporter of both the visual and performing arts. Arts and cultural institutions serve as anchors in communities by acting as engines for economic and social renewal. Altria supports arts and cultural initiatives in Richmond, VA, Washington, D.C. and in other communities where our companies operate.

Altria’s focus includes:

• Innovative programs to develop new audiences and increase access to the arts.
• Major sponsorships that bring thought-provoking, world-class cultural experiences to our communities.
• Arts education programs that enhance the overall performance and development of middle school students, primarily in the greater Richmond, VA public schools.

Altria's arts and culture-related grants  totaled $4.4 million in 2008.

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