[APRIL 16—20 2025]
The 13th Annual Tom Tom Festival was a week of joyful celebration of thousands of innovators and creators. Record breaking attendance was only a piece of it. “EVOLVE was more than a theme—it was a call to action,” said Paul Beyer, Executive Director of the Tom Tom Foundation. “EVOLVE sparked dynamic conversations, and deepened connections that will guide the future of the region, by inviting the community to explore how individuals, organizations, and societies adapt and grow through change.”
Events, Sessions & Performances
190
Festival
Attendees
26.9k
Artists & Performing Acts
80
Speakers
276
Sponsors
51
Partner Events
58
Community Powered & Co-Planned
100%
Free or Pay What You Can
93%
YEAR-ROUND CONVERSATIONS
The impact doesn't stop at the end of the week! These important conversations will continue to inspire and ignite change throughout the year.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Agents In Style, Albemarle Ballet Theater, Botanical Garden of the Piedmont, Bumprise, Central Virginia Community Justice, Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Charlottesville Ballet, Charlottesville Tai Chi Center,Charlottesville Parks and Recreation, Charlottesville Family Magazine, Citizens’ Climate Lobby- Charlottesville, Community Investment Collaborative, Cville Dance Coop, East Flora Wellness, Eastwood Farm and Winery, Energy Wellness LLC, Equal Justice USA, Galvin Architects, HER SPORTS, Holistic Outreach for Veterans, International Neighbors, IX Art Park, League of Women Voters Charlottesville Chapter, Light House Studio, Link Studio at Center 1, Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle, Live Arts, Out & About, Local Energy Alliance Program, Love No Ego Foundation, Inc, McGuffey Art Center, Neorave Nation,Pathfinders, Peabody School, Piedmont Virginia Community College & the Second Chancer Foundation, Prolyfyck Run Creww, Rivanna Trails Foundation, Simply Mindful Moment, Speak! Language Center, Starr Hill Presents, The Jefferson Theater, the Southern Music Hall, The Fountain Fund, Carver Recreation Center, UVA McIntyre School of Commerce, UVA School of Engineering, White Lotus Eco Spa Retreat, The RESTORE Project.
STEERING & HOST COMMITTEES
Greer Achenbach
Kristin Berrier
Esther Bobbin
Gilman Callsen
Braden Croy
Anna Deater-Deckard
David Deaton
Aram DiGennaro
Joshua Epps
Teira Farley
Omar Garriott
Cara Glashen
Jorge Gutierrez Luthe
Elyssa Haynes
Sam Heath
Charlie Henneman
Maritza Johnson
Matt Johnson
Roberta Keller
Michael Lenox
Reggie Lewis
Claire Maiers
Heidi Nel
Carmen Ortiz McGhee
Alexandra Pallas
Kim Penberthy
Katen Reynolds
Javier Rosas-Vidal
Ali Rotatori
Tom Schuler
Michael Sheehy
Martize Tolbert
David Touve
Marty Weiner
Rhoda Wheeler
Devyn Wildy
HELPFUL SPIRITS
Boo Agee
James Barton
Jon Bowen
Yvonnia Bryant
Eliza Dandridge
Julia Daugherty
Teira Farley
Chris Farina
Alisa Foytik
Stefanie Abbott
James Cunningham
Michelle Christian
Mark Hahn
Ludwig Kuttner
Lt. Dwayne Jones
Jamar Johnson
Kim Munson
Claren Mueller
Conan Owen
LF Payne
Susan Payne
Ravi Cooper
Jim Ryan
Tom Ryan
Cathy Ryan
Sam Sanders
Jen Siciliano
Matthew Simon
Javier Vidal
Eric Stumpf
Marcus Goldbas
PATRONS
Alex & Anna Fife, Ben Combs, Caplin Foundation, Chris Little & Tori Goodloe, Chris Quarterman & Erica Madero, David Touve, Devin Welch, Jacob Tyree, Jeff Strider, Jim and Pat Atkinson, Jim Boyer, Jim Cheng, JJ Lippincot, Kate & John Byrne, Lauren & Ross Levin, Marty Weiner, Michael Gallahue & Marcia Invernizzi, Rachel Baker & James Burnett, Rhoda Wheeler, Roger and Jessica Voisinet, Sam Uppala, Susan & LF Payne, Ting Xu
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
