A New Era for Richmond High School for the Arts Begins with a $140M Building. Take a Look Inside

Richmond High School for the Arts opens after years of planning, debate

Richmond High School for the Arts, formerly known as George Wythe, opened the doors of its new building Thursday ahead of the first day of school next week.

A new era for Richmond High School for the Arts begins with a $140M building. Take a look inside

The wait is over. The doors of Richmond High School for the Arts are finally open after construction began three years ago. The 14,000 square foot auditorium, which includes a balcony and can seat more than 900 students. (Photos by Victoria A. Ifatusin/The Richmonder)The nearly 300,000-square-foot building, capable of holding just under 2,000 students, cost the division about $150 million with the help of the city’s meal tax. The division agreed…