Capitol View Arts Mission
Capitol View Arts empowers artists of color to transform communities by providing resources and opportunities that reduce barriers and encourage collaboration, diversity, and cultural awareness. Capitol View Arts is committed to
• Building a positive environment in which artists can work that encourages collaboration, diversity, and cultural awareness.
• Offering support for art entrepreneurs in their economic and creative pursuits.
• Promoting community participation in the arts.
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Capitol View Arts: About Our Name
If you open the side door of Austin’s Historic Victory Grill, you’ll see a perfect, beautiful view of the Texas Capitol.
We have often wondered how many performers and patrons of the Victory Grill throughout the years have gazed at this spectacular site and had thoughts of equality, freedom, and change.
We thought the representation of this Capitol view was befitting to an organization whose mission is not only to improve the lives of artists and residents on the east side, but also to offer the Austin community a chance to preserve past history and experience new and exciting transformations as our city continues to grow.
What We Are Made Of
01.
Community
We are here to service the community that has supported our organization over the many years.
02.
Growth
Our goal is to continue to reach as many artists and anyone interested in working and growing with us
03.
Innovations
With the music industry changing as fast as technology we strive to be in the front line of that innovation
04.
Integrity
We hold the highest standards or integrity in our organization and from the artists we support







Drop a Line
As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest - Nelson Mandela
We find it as our public service to provide a our community with the resources it needs to succeed in all aspects of live. We focus on advancing the music culture in Austin but work with a host of organization to bring, basic living necessities and educational resources to young ones and adults alike
Highly Qualified Team
Clifford Gillard
President
Llyas Salahud-din
Vice President
RaShod Hardnick
Secretary
Sydney Atkinson
Treasurer
Landon Shultz
Senior Board Member
Marc Fort
Board Member
Victor L. Davis
Board Member
Get In Touch!
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Weather your an artist, organization or have general question we’d love to hear from you. Fell free to reach out to us via these medians or to write to us via the form above.
Highly Qualified Team
Victory Grill
Historic Austin Landmark
Victory Grill is a historic music venue located at 1104 E. 11th St, Austin, Texas. The nightclub was on the Chitlin’ Circuit and hosted famous African American acts