Forward Focus: Enhancing Arts Throughout the City
From new public art sculptures to culturally rich musical performances, the arts are taking center stage in Virginia Beach.
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VIRGINIA BEACH PUBLIC ARTBlog
Explore the many perspectives that make up the City's Public Art.
New Free Exhibit Uses Asian Art Technique to Explore Eastern U.S. Nature Themes
‘Threshold Grace: A Sumi-e Journey’ on view at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
"Stitch Together: A Community Quilt" Neighborhood Utility Box Art Project with Virginia Beach Students
In "Stitch Together: A Community Quilt," students from Bayside, Rosemont, and Bettie F. Williams Elementary Schools teamed up with local artist Jennifer Hand to create the art wraps, as part of a continuing Virginia Beach Public Art Residency Program between the Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department and Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
Celebrating Virginia Beach's 60th Anniversary Through Art!
Virginia Beach artist Joey Zarilli's 60th anniversary surfboard art wraps were installed by Signs of Success, Inc. at the corner of 21st Street and Pacific Avenue in May 2023.
Virginia Beach International Art and Light Festival Feasibility Study
The City of Virginia Beach is exploring the feasibility of bringing an international art and light festival to the city. Members of the public are asked to provide feedback on whether this project would be of interest to the community and potential visitors.
VBCPS Artist Residency- Bayside Middle School
Students from Bayside 6th Grade Campus and Bayside Middle School installed their artwork at Williams Farm Park on April 8, 2022, marking the culmination of the “Lift Up Your Voice” Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) artist residency.
A Community of One
The Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department and the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation are excited to announce the completion of public art murals, "Community of One," the first installment of the "Brushworks" arts employment program.
VBPD/VBCPS Art Walk- A Student Perspective
After nearly a year in the making, the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) unveiled its relationship-inspired student "Art Walk," located outside of the 4th Precinct Command at 5152 Lobaugh Drive.
Virtual Tour
Our Virtual Tour allows visitors to take self-guided tours of select exhibits and areas around Virginia Beach from their desktop or mobile device.
Go Explore!