Ampersand International Arts Festival

04/25/2025

02/21/2025

James "Murr" Murray is one of this year's Spotlight Guests! He is a writer, executive producer, and comedian, best known as "Murr" on the hit TV show "Impractical Jokers" on TBS. The program, A Night of Laughs with Murr, features him telling jokes, sharing stories, and having a few surprises in store.

He is also an international bestselling author. His most recent novel, "You Better Watch Out," written with Darren Wearmouth, is a suspenseful, serial killer thriller that leaves you wondering, is Christmas really the most wonderful time of the year? Following the program, James will be available for a book signing.

Visit https://www.ampersandfestival.com/spotlight for more info and tickets!

02/11/2025

The 2025 Ampersand International Arts Festival schedule is now live! We've got a special TICKET GIVEAWAY to kick things off...

One of this year's Spotlight Programs is Like Minds, a comedy quiz show, featuring Thomas Middleditch, Asher Perlman, Andrea Coleman, and Sara Schaefer. A book signing with Asher Perlman will follow the show.

To win a pair of tickets, like this post and tag a friend you'd like to bring to the show!

Giveaway through February 19. For more details about the show and the full festival schedule, visit ampersandfestival.com/schedule

March 17 - 23 • Williamsburg, VirginiaThe festival features special guests, films, music, theater, dance, author talks, and professional workshops. Click here to see the full schedule. FESTIVAL SPONSORS The Ampersand International Arts Festival is produced by AVAdventure Productions, with main spo...

04/11/2024

Just two weeks after winning an Academy Award for the screenplay of his film “American Fiction,” Cord Jefferson ’04 shared key pieces of career advice for those pursuing a career in the arts.

03/11/2024

Tickets for the festival program with Cord Jefferson are available now at https://www.ampersandfestival.com/tickets !

Congratulations to writer/director Cord Jefferson '04 for taking home the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his debut feature, American Fiction!

Don't miss your chance to hear from Jefferson live at the Kimball Theatre during this month's Ampersand International Arts Festival where he will sit down for a conversation on his career & the journey of bringing American Fiction to life.

More: https://www.ampersandfestival.com/

02/29/2024

THE 2024 AMPERSAND
INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL IS
MARCH 18 – 24

The program for the 2024 Ampersand International Arts Festival is now live!

Looking for our 🎥 event schedule?
https://www.ampersandfestival.com/schedule

02/28/2024

The program for the 2024 Ampersand International Arts Festival is now live!

Join us March 18-24 in Williamsburg, Virginia for seven days of special guests, live performances, films, author talks, workshops, receptions, and more!

Check out the full schedule and purchase your tickets today. 🎥

https://www.ampersandfestival.com/

02/24/2024

Have you heard? The program for the 2024 Ampersand International Arts Festival is now live! Head to the fest website to check out all the details and grab your tickets for a week of special guests, films, live performances, and much more!

https://www.ampersandfestival.com/