Regional Art Shows
Come explore what the arts have to offer in and around Virginia Beach!
Cultural Affairs
- Made in VA
Made in VA is an annual juried exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) that features artists from across Virginia. Every year, this exciting exhibition demonstrates the diversity of materials and approaches that contemporary artists use today. - East Beach Art Show
East Beach Art Show is an annual art show held in Norfolk's East Beach neighborhood, featuring local artists and live entertainment. - Stockley Gardens Art Festival
The Stockley Gardens Art Festival is held twice a year in Norfolk’s historic Ghent neighborhood. The festival features over 130 artists displaying jewelry, pottery, paintings, sculptures and other works of art, as well as live entertainment and an artist’s reception.
- Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show
The Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show is one of the oldest and best outdoor fine art shows on the East Coast. The show is consistently ranked in Sunshine Artist Magazine's Top 40 fine art shows. With an average attendance of more than 200,0000 each year, this four-day festival attracts collectors and artists from across the nation. - Seawall Art Show
With more than 30 years of experience showcasing juried fine arts and fine crafts on the Portsmouth waterfront, the Seawall Art Show draws large crowds of art buyers to this prestigious event. This show is run by volunteers with assistance from the Portsmouth Museum and Fine Arts Commission. All proceeds support the arts in Portsmouth. - Neptune Festival Art and Craft Show
Enjoy arts and crafts under the sun with an unbeatable backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. The Neptune Festival Arts and Craft Show features over 270 artisans displaying handmade work from paintings and sculptures to photography and glasswork.