Message From the New Director of First Fridays

via the Downtown Neighborhood Organization(DNA):

My name is Meghan Barbato, and I’ve been hired by DNA to be your liaison for First Fridays and other neighborhood events. My husband and I have been vendors in the GrowRVA market at First Fridays for four years, and I have an extensive background in business and in the arts and crafts world.My goal as your Director is two-fold: to bring more people to the neighborhood, and to bring them to all of our shops, restaurants, galleries, and organizations that want them.I am absolutely thrilled to be here for you, and I’ve been blown away by the warm reception y’all have given me. You’ll be hearing from me lots more in the coming months, and of course if there’s ever anything I can do for you, please let me know.