Foundation will raise money for the arts in schools Gene Marrano September 23, 2015 1 minute read Local and state tax revenue doesn’t cover all of the needs in the Roanoke City Public School budget when its comes to the arts – so one organization is now looking to step up … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: VWCC sponsoring seminar for aspiring filmmakersNext: Pink Glove voting ends today Related Stories Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026