Gloucester Arts Festival Marks 10th Anniversary in 2026
GLOUCESTER, Va., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Gloucester Arts Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2026, marking a decade of art, creativity, and community in Gloucester.
Since its founding, the festival has become a cherished annual event, featuring hundreds of artists, engaging thousands of visitors, and highlighting the role of the arts in bringing people together. The anniversary year honors the artists, volunteers, sponsors, and community members who have shaped the festival over the past ten years.
Celebrating 20 years of bringing Symphony Under the Stars to Gloucester, VA. The free and open-to-the-public concert draws thousands of visitors to Main Street every year during the opening weekend of the Gloucestr Arts Festival. Nationally recognized Plein Air Painters bring their talents to combine art and music!
Community artists get to paint alongside the pros at the fast paced Paint Main event during the Gloucester Arts Festival. Shown: 2025 Winners
Patrons enjoying a sneak peek of the plein air competition paintings at the Patron Preview Party.