In 2025, RVA Magazine celebrates 20 years of telling Richmond’s stories. What began in 2005 as a scrappy zine in a row house in The Fan has grown into one of the city’s most vital independent media platforms. From day one, our mission has been to amplify Richmond’s underground and overlooked communities. We never spoke down to our audience because we are the audience—rooted in the culture we’ve elevated for two decades.
As we celebrate this milestone, we know it wouldn’t have been possible without the people and organizations who believed in us. This anniversary isn’t just about RVA Magazine—it’s about the community that brought us to life.
Below, you’ll find details about our anniversary plans and sponsorship opportunities for those who want to celebrate Richmond’s creative spirit with us. RVA Magazine has thrived because of sponsors who value an independent voice in a city that’s anything but ordinary. Join us in honoring the past 20 years and setting the stage for the next 20. Together, we’ll make this celebration unforgettable.
Thank you for supporting our independent voice.
If you are interested in advertising with us,
here is a link to our 2025 media kit HERE.
Stay gold,
R. Anthony Harris
Creator, Co-founder, Publisher
RVA Magazine
tony@rvamag.com.
GALLERY5 & RVA MAGAZINE
2005-2009 EXHIBITION
DATE: APRIL 3RD – 30TH, 2025
LOCATION: GALLERY5
200 W MARSHALL ST.
RICHMOND, VA 23220
This year, we’re kicking off our 20th Anniversary celebrations where it all began— Gallery5. Opened on the very same day as RVA Magazine, Gallery5 has stood as a beacon of inclusion and creative expression, mirroring the mission we’ve carried through our pages for two decades. Together, we helped amplify a new wave of Richmond creatives, carving out the vibrant “RVA” identity that the city officially embraced in 2009–2010.
To honor this shared history, we’re hosting an opening celebration on First Friday in April 2025 at Gallery5. The exhibit will take you back to the first four years of RVA Magazine and Gallery5 (2005–2009), featuring the stories, photographs, and voices of the artists who defined that transformative era. It’s a tribute to the raw energy and creative chaos that laid the foundation for the Richmond we know today. The exhibit will run throughout April, offering the community a chance to reflect on what brought us here.
We’re looking for sponsors to help bring this milestone to life. Your sponsorship will directly support the printing, curation, and staffing needed to turn this vision into reality. With your help, we’ll display iconic photos, preserve powerful quotes, and honor the legacy of the artists and photographers who shaped Richmond’s creative spirit.
This isn’t just about looking back—it’s about celebrating the roots of a movement that’s still alive and thriving. It’s about showing up for the community that’s made Richmond what it is. If your brand shares that passion for creativity, connection, and storytelling, we’d love to have you join us.
If you have any questions, you can contact R. Anthony Harris at tony@rvamag.com.
TITLE SPONSOR | $5,000
- Exclusive naming rights for the exhibition: “Presented by [Your Company Name].”
- Recognition on a Thank You Wall, prominently displayed at Gallery5 throughout the month.
- Editorial feature about your business, published on RVAmag.com
- Double-page ad in RVA Magazine’s April issue (20th Anniversary Edition).
- Special ‘Thank you’ in RVA Magazine’s April issue (20th Anniversary Edition).
Premier logo placement on all event materials, including:
- Gallery exhibits, signage, and printed materials.
- Social media campaigns, email newsletters, and the RVA Magazine website.
- Opportunity to address attendees at both event openings.
- Recognition in press releases and media coverage.
- Dedicated social media shoutouts (minimum 6 posts across platforms).
- 10 complimentary tickets to all events and panels.
IN-KIND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
For businesses or individuals contributing goods or services (e.g., catering, printing, or promotional support): Recognition at the equivalent sponsorship level based on contribution value.
RVA MAGAZINE 20TH ANNIVERSARY
PHOTO & ART EXHIBITION + COMMUNITY
MAY 2025
DATE: MAY 1ST – 31ST, 2025
LOCATION: ANTENNAE GALLERY
8 EAST BROAD ST.
RICHMOND, VA 2321
Following our exhibition at Gallery5, which celebrated the raw, chaotic early years of RVA Magazine, we’re taking things to the next level. Our 20th Anniversary celebration at Antenna Gallery in the Richmond Arts District is a tribute to the photography and art that not only defined our pages but also set the tone for Richmond’s creative identity.
For two decades, we’ve been a launchpad for artists and photographers who have gone on to make their mark on some of the biggest stages in the world. But for most of them, it started here—taking risks, telling stories, and capturing the grit and soul of this city. This event is for them, for us, and for everyone who’s helped make Richmond the place it is today.
Now, we’re looking for sponsors to help us pull this off. Partnering with us isn’t just about an ad or a logo; it’s about being part of something real. It’s a chance to align your brand with Richmond’s creative pulse and connect with an audience that values authenticity, passion, and community.
• Community Panels: Conversations within Richmond arts, music, and politics.
• Reflections: RVA Magazine staff and contributors sharing stories from 20 years of documenting the city’s evolution.
• Celebration: A space filled with the voices, images, and energy that have fueled this city’s creative heartbeat.
This event isn’t just about honoring the past—it’s about where we go from here. Richmond is a city of makers, dreamers, and doers, and this celebration is for them. Let’s make it happen together.
If you have any questions, you can contact R. Anthony Harris at tony@rvamag.com.
TITLE SPONSOR | $5,000
- Exclusive naming rights for the exhibition: “Presented by [Your Company Name].”
- Recognition on a Thank You Wall, prominently displayed at Antennae throughout the month.
- Editorial feature about your business, published on RVAmag.com
- Double-page ad in RVA Magazine’s April issue (20th Anniversary Edition).
- Special ‘Thank you’ in RVA Magazine’s April issue (20th Anniversary Edition).
Premier logo placement on all event materials, including: - Gallery exhibits, signage, and printed materials.
- Social media campaigns, email newsletters, and the RVA Magazine website.
- Opportunity to address attendees at both event openings.
- Recognition in press releases and media coverage.
- Dedicated social media shoutouts (minimum 6 posts across platforms).
- 10 complimentary tickets to all events and panels.
RVA MAGAZINE 20TH ANNIVERSARY
MAGFEST | SOUNDTRACK OF A CITY
FALL 2025
DATE: TBD
LOCATIONS: TBD
For 20 years, RVA Magazine has been chronicling the raw, unfiltered heartbeat of Richmond’s creative scene. Music has always been at the center of it all—the lifeblood, the sound that carries this city forward. To mark two decades of that journey, we’re throwing MAGFEST—a four-day music festival that celebrates the grit, the soul, and the undeniable swagger of Richmond’s music culture.
MAGFEST isn’t just another festival. It’s a tribute to the bands, artists, and sounds that have shaped this city—and to the people who have been with us along the way. We’re taking over Richmond’s most iconic venues, blending genres like rap, country, jazz, punk,rock, and EDM into a curated mix that feels like the city itself: vibrant, unpredictable, and unapologetically original.
- Live Shows: From intimate sets at BoomBox and The Camel to full-blown celebrations at Gallery5 and The Broadberry, every night will capture the spirit of Richmond’s music.
- Conversations That Matter: Community panels featuring artists, leaders, and RVA Magazine’s own team, diving into 20 years of creativity, chaos, and everything that makes this city tick.
MAGFEST isn’t just about looking back—it’s about celebrating what’s next. We’re inviting you to be part of this story. Sponsoring MAGFEST isn’t just supporting a festival; it’s standing with a city and its people.
If you have any questions, you can contact R. Anthony Harris at tony@rvamag.com.
TITLE SPONSOR | $10,000
- Exclusive naming rights: “MAGFEST presented by [Your Company Name].”
- Custom Venue Activation: If you have a venue, we’ll work with you to create a custom MAGFEST event at your location.
- Premier logo placement on all event materials, including posters, signage, and digital promotions.
- Logo inclusion on stage backdrops at all venues.
- Dedicated social media campaign (minimum 8 posts).
- Opportunity to address attendees during select performances.
- Double-page ad in RVA Magazine’s April issue (20th Anniversary Edition).
- Special ‘Thank you’ in RVA Magazine’s April issue (20th Anniversary Edition).
- 20 complimentary tickets to each Magfest events.
GOLD SPONSOR | $5,000
- Listed under ‘Title Sponsor’ on all promtional and editorial.
- Custom Venue Activation: If you have a venue, we’ll work with you to create a custom MAGFEST event at your location.
- Premier logo placement on all event materials, including posters, signage, and digital promotions.
- Logo inclusion on stage backdrops at all venues.
- Dedicated social media campaign (minimum 4 posts).
- Full-page ad in RVA Magazine’s April issue (20th Anniversary Edition).
- Special ‘Thank you’ in RVA Magazine’s April issue (20th Anniversary Edition).
- 10 complimentary tickets to each MAGFEST events.
IN-KIND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
For contributions of goods or services (e.g., catering, equipment, or promotional support), sponsors will be recognized at an equivalent tier based on the value of their contribution.
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP ADD-ONS
- Panel Sponsor ($1,500 per panel): Your name will be featured as the official sponsor of one of our community discussion panels.
- Activation Space ($1,000): Set up a booth or interactive display at any MAGFEST event to engage with attendees.
- Anniversary Magazine Feature ($800): A dedicated editorial feature about your business published on RVAmag.com and shared across our social media platforms.
RVA 20 YEAR ISSUE
5000 PRINTED COPIES
DISTRIBUTED FREE TO 100+ RVA LOCATIONS
SALES CLOSE: March 7th, 2025
STREET DATE: April 3rd, 2025
After 20 years of publishing, it feels both surreal and deeply humbling to celebrate this milestone. Our 20th anniversary issue is more than a magazine—it’s a tribute to the countless contributors, stunning photography, and unforgettable stories that have defined who we are and connected us to this community.
We’ll be releasing a limited-edition expanded hardcover version, as well as our regular FREE issue, distributed citywide. This is a rare moment to be part of something truly special, and there’s no better time to partner with us through advertising.
To honor this journey, we’re also working on a retrospective exhibition at Gallery5, alongside a yet-to-be-announced second showcase highlighting the talented artists and photographers who’ve brought their creativity to our pages over the past two decades.
Thank you for being part of this incredible journey.
— R. Anthony Harris, creator & publisher
AD RATES
$2000 DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD
$2400 BACK PAGE
$1500 FRONT INSIDE COVER
$1500 BACK INSIDE COVER
$1200 FULL PAGE
$600 HALF PAGE
If you have any questions, you can contact R. Anthony Harris at tony@rvamag.com.
