An Occasion for the Arts 2023

An Occasion for the Arts 2023

October 6 – 8, 2023
Williamsburg, Virginia

The 55th Annual An Occasion for the Arts is dedicated to maintaining high standards and working diligently to foster a positive environment for artists and patrons. They are committed to balancing the show to showcase every artists’ unique work.

New this year is the exclusive Preview Evening of the Artists on Friday, October 6th from 5pm-7pm. Artists will showcase their work to guests and VIP’s as a fundraiser for the AOFTA Artists in Residence program with the James County public school system. An Evening of the Arts features wonderful food by local restaurants, beverages, and live music.

An Occasion for the Arts 2023
October 6, 7 & 8 (rain or shine)
Friday 5pm – 7pm (Preview Party)
Saturday 10am–5pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm
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Merchants Square
Williamsburg, VA
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45th Long's Park Art Festival

45th Long’s Park Art Festival

Sep. 1 – 3, 2023
Lancaster, PA

The Long’s Park Art Festival is rated as one of the Top Shows in the country. In 2019 ArtFairCalendar.com listed Long’s Park as the 4th best festival in America & the top festival on the East Coast!

Long’s Park transforms into a beautiful outdoor gallery filled with “artful memories” for everyone. Spend a day at the park as you discover new artists in 25 unique categories.

Stroll along paved walkways around the pond in beautifully shaded Long’s Park as you visit with local and national juried artists.

Friday — 10am to 6pm
Saturday — 10am to 6pm
Sunday  — 10am to 5pm
Rain or shine
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45th Annual Long’s Park Art Festival
Long’s Park
1441 Harrisburg Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
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Tephra ICA Arts Festival

32nd Tephra ICA Arts Festival

May 20 – 21, 2023

Now in its 32nd year, the Tephra ICA Arts Festival (formerly Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival) will feature more than 200 artists who create unique, handmade works in the fields of fine art and craft. Drawing upon a robust exhibitor and collector base, coupled with Tephra ICA’s contemporary art foundation, the Festival has become one of the region’s most anticipated events, attracting approximately 30,000 people to the unique, outdoor environment of Reston Town Center. The Festival is comprised of one-on-one experiences, performances, and special events leaving an exciting, thoughtful mark in the region.

32nd Annual Tephra ICA Arts Festival
May 20 & 21 (rain or shine)
Saturday 10am–6pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm
Reston Town Center in Reston, VA.
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The annual Tephra ICA Arts Festival is a competitive, juried event that is consistently rated as one of the best outdoor art festivals in the country, both for the quality of the artwork presented and for its exceptional artist hospitality. This event is a fundraiser for Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art (Tephra ICA), formerly Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE), a 501c3 non-profit with a long history in promoting innovative contemporary art. The funds generated from the event support the institution’s year-round exhibitions and educational programs, which are always free and open to the public. Tephra ICA’s goal for the Festival is to connect artists with patrons and to support promotion and sales of the artists’ work, while keeping the cost to artists as low as possible (no commission is collected by Tephra ICA on any artwork sold).

Reston Town Center
11900 Market Street
Reston, VA 20190
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