Mission + Vision

Mission

The Bridge builds, strengthens, and supports creative connections by providing financial resources, workspaces, and collaborative opportunities to empower the greater Charlottesville community.


Vision

We envision a vibrant, accessible arts community that improves cultural, social, environmental, and economic possibilities for our creative world.

Meet the Team

  • Jay Simple

    Executive Director

    jay@thebridgepai.org

  • Amber Smith

    Chief Operating Officer

    amber@thebridgepai.org

  • Sahara Clemons

    Space Coordinator

    sahara@thebridgpai.org

BOARD

  • Courtney Commander – Chair

  • Jess Walters - Vice-Chair

  • Zora Heard - Secretary

  • Patricia “PK” Ross

  • Daisa Pascall

  • Marissa Blair

  • Mack McLellan Jr.

BOARD MEMBERS EMERITUS

  • Andy Block

  • Frank Dubec

  • Holly Edwards

  • Susan Jacobson

  • Lynelle Lawrence

  • Marc Lipson

  • Bob Hughes

  • John Casteen

  • Greg Antrim Kelly

  • Sophie Zunz

  • Eze Amos

  • Sarah Sweet

  • Emily Crofoot

  • Elvira Hoskins

  • Carrie Worrell

  • Bolanle Adeboye

  • Bryce Fletcher

  • Freedom Duff

  • Patricia Asuncion

  • Rachel Thielmann

  • Emma Terry 

  • Jordan Taylor

  • Sarah Carr

  • Ramona Martinez

  • Jeremy Stern

The Underground:

Center for Creative Collaboration

The Underground: A Center for Creative Collaboration, is a 4,300 square foot creative center located on Charlottesville's Historic Downtown Mall.

 Contact us.

  • The Underground:

    306 Main St., Charlottesville VA 22902

    (Entrance on Water St next to VNB drive-through)

    Shipping:

    PO BOX 239, Charlottesville, VA 22902

  • Monday and Tuesday: CLOSED

    Wednesday and Thursday: 9am - 5pm

    Friday and Saturday: 12pm to 9pm

    Sunday: 9am to 5pm

  • 434-218-2060

  • info@thebridgepai.org