One of the most remarkable and prominent art festival in Virginia Beach is the official Virginia Arts Festival where thousands of visitors from different states gather and see stunning and notable artworks and pieces. The Virginia Arts Festival is a touring event that includes Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Williamsburg and Virginia Beach. It has been a tradition since 1997 and has been a successful event for more than ten years and has even brought world-class artists right in Virginia Beach.
The Virginia Arts Festival was commenced to promote tourism in the said areas. Various artists congregate every year to celebrate the festival and even come up with unique events such as the Virginia International Tattoo and the Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. The festival has also welcomed the Russian National Ballet, monks of the Drepung Monastery, Bela Fleck, Kelli O’Hara and Liza Minnelli. The arts festival is definitely a collaboration of great artists with their world-class skills. Not only that, the festival also celebrates music at its best. Music is definitely a big deal in Virginia Beach. During the festival, there will be artists performing live with their own music ranging from Caribbean and Reggae music, dance, jazz, country and rock. Live entertainment such as comedy groups and other unique events are also held during the Virginia Arts Festival.
What is great about Virginia Arts Festival is that it also provides support for amateur artists through in-school performances and workshops. Non-profit organizations such as the Dance Theater of Harlem and Clinch Mountain Boys are funded by grants and donations to give support to new artists. Joshua Bell, Jane Krakowski and Ralph Stanley are also some of the artists who also provide support and workshops.
While vacationing in Virginia Beach, never miss the chance to celebrate Virginia Arts Festival where you will get to enjoy notable artworks and fun-filled events Virginia has to offer.
