Town Center "First Fridays ArtWalk" in Virginia Beach

Friday, August 6th
5PM - 8PM

The first Friday of each month, through October, from 5 to 8 p.m., residents and visitors can stroll around the sidewalks of Town Center enjoying the fine wares of some of Hampton Roads best local artists, as well as painting demonstrations by Town Center's own Jones Family and entertainment on both the Fountain & Sandler Plazas.

Shockoe Wide Open  Friday, August 13

Historic Shockoe Bottom and Shockoe Slip have joined forces to bring to the Richmond area it’s first ART & FOOD Walk.  Not just another art walk, SWO is focused on cultural sustainability by celebrating visual & culinary Arts alive & thriving in Shockoe! Join us 2nd Fridays!

Free Admission Weekend to the Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News

Saturday, August 7th - 10 AM -5 PM
Sunday, August 8th - 1 PM - 5 PM

Explore visionary art in the major exhibition How Artists See Their World. Self-guided family activities get parents and children talking about the art on display, and children can create their own masterpieces in the Hands On For Kids gallery.

Artisans in the Park

Saturday, August 7, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, August 8, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Explore the works of over 75 artists and craftsmen during Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation's 35th annual art and craft festival, Artisans in the Park. This event is free and open to the public.

Artists & Craftsmen

A wide array of art forms comprise this outdoor art and craft festival including pottery, metal and glass work, photography, distinctive jewelry, paintings and sculptures, all of original design with the artists on site. There are artisans who throw pots, turn wood, paint on feathers, create glass sculptures, forge metal, and photograph beautiful landscapes, including beach and historic settings in Hampton Roads.

Free Admission Weekend to the Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News

Saturday, August 7th - 10 am-5 pm
Sunday, August 8th - 1 pm-5 pm

Explore visionary art in the major exhibition How Artists See Their World. Self-guided family activities get parents and children talking about the art on display, and children can create their own masterpieces in the Hands On For Kids gallery.

Continuing at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center through September 19, 2010, How Artists See Their World features hundreds of examples of Outsider Art gathered over the past 40 years by dealer and collector Daniel C. Prince.