A year ago, the IX Arts Foundation, a Charlottesville-based non-profit, faced financial difficulties. They made changes to survive, including focusing on the Soul of C’ville Festival.

Now, the foundation is doing better and wants community support to grow. They’re launching a campaign called “PhoenIX: Rising Together” to raise money. To celebrate, they’re having two events: LOVEFEST on Sept. 21st and Fantasy Fest on October 26th.

The IX Arts Foundation hopes to continue enriching the community through its programs like the IX Art Park and The Looking Glass.