Gloucester Arts Festival

Gloucester Arts Festival The Gloucester Arts Festival is a month-long festival held every June by the Cook Foundation!

The Seventh Edition of the Gloucester Arts Festival kicks off on June 2, 2023! From murals and sculptures to the new Studio Tour with Gloucester’s own artists and artisans to the premier Plein Air Invitational of the Middle Peninsula and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s Under the Stars Concert, this year’s festival will be more exciting than ever! The festival is brought to Gloucester County by T

he Cook Foundation with support from the Virginia Tourism Corporation, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

For the past 10 years, this page has celebrated the artists, events, and memories that made the Gloucester Arts Festival...
07/27/2026

For the past 10 years, this page has celebrated the artists, events, and memories that made the Gloucester Arts Festival so special. Thank you for being part of the journey.

While the Gloucester Arts Festival has reached its final season, the arts continue at the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester.

The current exhibition, "The Art of Collecting: A Decade in Plein Air", celebrates the artists, collectors, and supporters who shaped ten remarkable years of the Gloucester Arts Festival. On view through August 22, it's the perfect final chapter to the festival's legacy.

Then stay with us as we continue sharing new exhibitions, artist talks, educational programs, and special events throughout the year.

Follow the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester and continue the journey with us.

07/14/2026

🖼️ 🏛️For the first time, ten years of Gloucester Arts Festival history can be seen through the eyes of the people who chose to live with it every day. It's a celebration of the artists, the collectors, and the stories that connect them.

Now Showing at FAMG
Tuesday–Friday • 10 AM–5 PM
Admission Free

06/29/2026

That's a wrap.

The easels have been packed away, the paintings are coming down, and another chapter comes to a close.

For ten years, the Gloucester Arts Festival has brought artists, collectors, volunteers, sponsors, and our community together to celebrate the beauty of this place through art. Together, we've created lasting memories, meaningful connections, and a remarkable artistic legacy.

To every artist who painted, every collector who supported, every volunteer who gave their time, every sponsor who believed in the vision, and every visitor who joined us along the way, thank you.

While this marks the end of the Gloucester Arts Festival, its legacy will live on through the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester and the countless works of art that now tell the story of these ten extraordinary years.

Thank you for an incredible decade. 💙



P.S. Patrons... your walls have been waiting long enough. 🎨 Your paintings are ready to head home! Stop by the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester during regular museum hours to pick up your newest treasure.

06/26/2026

🇺🇸 A walk through American moments, right on Main Street.

This year, the returning Seward Johnson sculptures take on an Americana theme, reflecting everyday scenes and figures that celebrate the spirit of American life in recognition of Virginia’s 250th commemoration.

The Sculpture Walk begins at 10 AM on Saturday, June 27th at the Courthouse Circle. Join us and see what you discover.

📸 Find all seven sculptures, snap a photo, and share your discoveries with . We may feature your favorites in our stories!

06/25/2026

🎬 Let’s go to the movies.

Join us for a screening of the 18-minute film Sport Star, followed by a conversation with Ellis Finney, a Gloucester native.

The screening is free and open to the public; registration is required. Visit our website to register.

📅 Friday, June 26
🕕 7:00 PM
📍 Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester

06/24/2026

🎨 Art. Music. Discovery. Family Fun.

Join us on Saturday, June 27 for Village Arts Day, a free celebration of creativity in the heart of Gloucester's Main Street.

Explore the VMFA Artmobile, watch live glassmaking demonstrations by the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio, create your own chalk art masterpiece, enjoy live music by Shane Norris, and discover hands-on activities for all ages.

Make a day of it by starting at 10am in the Courthouse Circle with the Seward Johnson Sculpture Walk, then head to Main Street Center for an afternoon of art, music, and family fun.

While you’re here, take one last look at the Plein Air exhibition at FAMG before it closes during the It's A Wrap Reception from 4-6pm

🎟 Free Admission

Bring the family, invite a friend, and help us celebrate the final season of the Gloucester Arts Festival!

06/23/2026

Join us this Friday at the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester for a free screening of Sport Star, an award-winning short film written and directed by Gloucester native Ellis Finney.

Filmed in Gloucester and Yorktown, Sport Star follows a former high school football star as he reflects on love, memory, and the choices that shaped his life. This powerful 18-minute film brings a local story to the screen with heart and authenticity.

Admission is free, but reservations are requested as seating is limited.

Reserve your space today, link in bio.

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