Norfolk, Va

Don't miss the annual Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival will be on October 17 - 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m at the Stockley Gardens Park in the historic Ghent section of Norfolk. The park is located on the corner of Stockley Gardens and Olney Road. The festival is FREE and all proceeds benefit Hope House Foundation. Hope House Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides independent living support to adults with developmental disabilities.

Over 150 artists have been selected to exhibit at the festival, which offers exhibition opportunities in every fine art medium, such as painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography and jewelry. The awards for the festival will be presented at the After Hours Party/Artist Award Ceremony to be held on Saturday evening from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the stage in the park.

A wide variety of musical talent will be featured over the weekend and will include well-known favorites such as the Jim Newsom Quartet, Rip Dizzy, Duncan & Danielle and the Tidewater Guitar Orchestra. There will be two special guest performances: Norfolk native Matt Miller's band Graydon who now hails from Hollywood, California. Miller and his band Graydon formed in the fall of 2008, developing a high-energy pop rock sound blending the 60's with today's rock n' roll. They will perform on Saturday, October 17 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The festival welcomes Vinny Peculiar, singer-songwriter and poet, all the way from Manchester, England, He's released seven critically acclaimed albums, created SOUP ART with Bill Drummond (KLF, The 17) and his various bands have included ex members of The Smiths, The Fall and OASIS. Vinny Peculiar, will perform Saturday, October 17 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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