61st Boardwalk Art Show

Come join us for the 61st Annual Boardwalk Art Show and have a fun time with family and friends while enjoying fine art, great food and live entertainment.  

The Boardwalk Art Show is hosted by the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art. MOCA is a non-profit, non-collecting institution, which means the artwork in the galleries changes every 3-4 months. 

It's main mission is to promote exploration and understanding of the significant art of our time. 

So while you won't see Old Masters at the art show or museum, you're guaranteed to see something cutting edge and different!  MOCA also offers a variety of educational programs and classes for the community. 

2016 Art Show Hours:

• Thurs.  June 16th  Noon - 6pm
• Fri.      June 17th  10am - 6pm
• Sat.     June 18th  10am - 6pm
• Sun.    June 19th  10am - 6pm

Admission:   Free

Location:      Along the Boardwalk: 20th-35th St.

Parking:  Municipal parking lots are located on Pacific Avenue at 19th Street (south end of art show), 25th Street (middle of art show) and 31st Street garage (north end of art show). Daily rates apply. You can also park at MOCA at 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 for free, and view our current exhibition.  Then walk six blocks east down 23rd Street to the boardwalk.

History of Boardwalk Art Show

In 1952, a small group of artists presented an outdoor art show at the boardwalk, with the proceeds benefiting a fellow artist who had fallen ill. Those artists later formed an organization which is today the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). In 1956, the first official Boardwalk Art Show was held. Top prize was $25 and 104 artists participated. Today, Best in show wins $10,000 and the Boardwalk show is ranked as one of the top 100 outdoor art shows in the country.  Proceeds from this event directly support MOCA and help fulfill the mission to provide thought-provoking,contemporary art exhibitions and children’s art education programs.

Beach Lodging:

In need of last minute lodging? Siebert Realty has dozen of Sandbridge Beach home and condo vacation rentals still available during the art festival weekend and many are at discounted rates! 

Visit **Last Minute Deals** where you can check rental availability, view interior photos and floor plans, and you can even book and pay for your reservation online. Or simply give our friendly rental agents a call today at 877-422-2200 for further assistance.  Hope to see you soon.  

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Chalk The Walk ARTsplosion

"Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion" takes over the Virginia Beach Boardwalk from 10:00 am-5:00 pm on Saturday, July 9, 2016 as hundreds of artists and “wanna-be artists” gather to turn the boardwalk into an impromptu canvas of color!  Artist registration will be on the boardwalk at 17th Street, and art will be displayed for two blocks between 16th and 18th Streets.

Advance registration for the Chalk the Walk is not required and there is no fee to participate, but we do ask that artists bring their own chalk. 

The theme for 2016 is "Rock the Walk". We are encouraging all artists to incorporate a musical theme into their pieces. From illustration of a memorable performance, a favorite album cover or instrument, to a more abstract approach depicting how a piece of music makes you feel, there are a plethora of ways to interpret this theme and make it uniquely yours! 

At Chalk The Walk ARTsplosion, participants draw four by four foot chalk drawings for two blocks along the boardwalk. 200 competitors complete chalk drawings to be evaluated by a panel of judges. Judges score the drawings according to criteria such as composition, use of color, adherence to theme, and overall creativity. 

There are three competitive divisions: Amateur, Professional, and Youth. The Youth division is for ages 12-16. Children 11 and under are invited to draw for fun in a separate area. Trophies and cash prizes are awarded for each division, with winners announced at 4:30pm at the registration tent. The hours for the Chalk the Walk are 10:00am-5:00pm. 

All participants must register by 1:00pm to qualify for the competition.  All drawings must be completed by 3:30pm to be eligible for prizes. 

More information at: ** CHALK THE WALK **

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Sandbridge Art Show

Saturday, May 23, 2015   10am – 4pm

Come to the annual Sandbridge Art Show on Saturday, May 23rd from 10am-4pm at God's Little Acre located at 661 Sandbridge Road (on the way to Sandbridge). 

The Sandbridge Art Show will highlight young artists and also featured many local artists. Enjoy food and drink, bake sale, silent auction, and even a photobooth. The show will be held rain or shine. All proceeds go to support the Sandbridge Chapel Day School.

Modern Art: Sip & Start will offer a mini-painting classes starting at $15 or paint a pretty wine glass for only $10! www.modernartsipandstart.com

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59th Boardwalk Art Show 

June 12 - 15, 2014

The Boardwalk Art Show is one of the oldest and most respected outdoor fine art shows on the Eastern seaboard, and this summer will mark our 59th year. This year's artshow is presented by PNC Bank. 

The show is consistently ranked in Sunshine Artist Magazine’s Top 40 fine art shows. The four-day festival is one of the most popular in Virginia, attracting collectors and artists from across the nation (300 in fact!) with an average attendance of more than 250,000. The show runs along the Virginia Beach boardwalk from 19th Street to 33rd Street, overlooking the sandy beach and Atlantic Ocean.

The jewel of the show is the Boardwalk Beach Club, a 60' tented space along the boardwalk for those who want to celebrate a special day. Beach Club ticket holders enjoy valet parking, open bar and unparalleled lunch service provided by Steinhilber's (includes famous Steiny Shrimp), all in a lovely shaded space with comfortable seating, private bathrooms and beautiful views of the ocean.

This year we're giving families a special day at the Boardwalk. Come celebrate Family Fest on Saturday, June 14th all day at 24th Street Park where you can create, explore, be entertained and most of all, have fun boardwalk style.  And for those of you looking to keep the fun going, visit us at 31st Street Park for Boardwalk Art Show On Tap. Craft Beers and Wine will be flowing with live entertainment open to the public.

Come join us for a fun time with family and friends - shop for fine art, enjoy great food and live entertainment all along on the boardwalk! 

2014 ART SHOW HOURS:

Thursday,   June 12th Noon-8pm

Friday,       June 13th 10am-6pm

Saturday,   June 14th 10am-6pm

Sunday,     June 15th 10am-5pm

Proceeds from this event directly support MOCA and help fulfill the mission to provide thought-provoking, contemporary art exhibitions and children’s art education programs.

Need lodging during the Boardwalk Artshow?  We still have available rentals at beautiful Sandbridge Beach - both beach homes and condo rentals.  Simply give our friendly rental agents a call today at 877-422-2200 or visit our website at www.siebert-realty.com to check availability, view interior photos and floor plans, and you can even book and pay for your reservation online.  

Hope to see you soon.

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Photo of show by Gary Horton

Steel Pier Classic & Surf Art Expo

The Steel Pier Classic and Surf Art Expo is the place to be on Memorial Day Weekend in Virginia Beach!  The masters of longboard surfing, as well as offerings from a wealth of talented artists, all come together to embrace the art of surfing.  Come join us for some wave riding bliss!

The main mission of the Steel Pier Classic and Surf Art Expo is to give back to the community by bringing the community together as one.  Any proceeds raised are given to Charity. Everyone in this newly formed club works strictly on a volunteer basis, no salaries, no paychecks, just a love for surfing and the ocean. The love of the "Ocean" is our common denominator. Our vision realizes that surfing is an art (no matter what the medium is…a surfboard or a pen and piece of paper), and we must include all budding artists to share their interpretation of the ocean. 

The water sports featured during this one of kind East Coast Event are treated equal. They will provide the same divisions for shortboarding and longboarding, the same values of the cash purse.  

All participants are entering an event that does not discriminate against their personal love of surfing.  All are embraced! 

From this growing surfing event, The Virginia Beach Surf Art Expo has evolved.  Surfing is a sport, but it’s also an art form.  The culture of surfing has stimulated surf artists for many years.  The Steel Pier Classic and Surf Art Expo embraces the art of surfing in every form... whether it’s observing the sport of surfing, or featuring surf artists along the Va. Beach Boardwalk who create the art of surf on canvas, carvings, film, jewelry, or craftwork. While you're enjoying the Steel Pier Classic, make sure you stop by and check out all the artists on the boardwalk as we celebrate the culture of surfing, and the art of surfing in every form.

A dream and a vision is now the premier waterman's 
festival on the East Coast.

Need lodging during the Steel Pier Classic and Surf Expo? Sandbridge Beach is only a few minutes away from this boardwalk event. Simply give our friendly rental agents a call today at 877-422-2200 or visit our website at www.siebert-realty.com to check availability, view interior photos and floor plans, and you can even book and pay for your reservation online.  Hope to see you soon.  

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Boardwalk Art Show

June 14 - 17, 2012

The Boardwalk Art Show and Festival, presented by SunTrust, is one of the oldest and best outdoor fine art shows on the Eastern seaboard, and this year will mark our 57th year. For more info, visit www.boardwalkshow.com.

The show is consistently ranked in Sunshine Artist Magazine’s Top 50 fine art Shows. With an average attendance each year or more than 200,000, this four-day festival is one of the most popular in Virginia, attracting collectors and artists from across the nation. The show runs along the Virginia Beach boardwalk from 17th Street to 32nd Street, overlooking the sandy beach and Atlantic Ocean.

The History of Boardwalk Art Show

In 1952, a small group of artists presented an outdoor art show at the boardwalk, with the proceeds benefiting a fellow artist who had fallen ill. Those artists later formed an organization which is today the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). In 1956, the first official Boardwalk Art Show was held. Top prize was $25 and 104 artists participated. Today, Best in show wins $10,000 and the Boardwalk show is ranked as on of the top 100 outdoor art shows in the country.

The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is a non-profit, non-collecting institution, which means the artwork in the galleries changes every 3-4 months. MOCA's mission is to promote exploration and understanding of the significant art of our time. So while you won't see Old Masters, you're guaranteed to see something cutting edge and different each time you visit! MOCA also offers a variety of educational programs and classes for the community.

2012 Artist Listing - Click Here

Show will be held along the Boardwalk from 20th St to 32nd St.

10-6pm, Sun.10-5pm

Accommodations: 

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