Ann Barbieri, of Reston, was one of 200 artists who exhibited her paintings at the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival 2016 at Reston Town Center. Photo by Ken Moore.
Fine Arts Festival 2018
Friday, May 18, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
All day – more than 200 booths of original works by artists from across the nation
Festival Friday specials at retailers and restaurants at Reston Town Center
Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
All day – more than 200 booths of original works by artists from across the nation
Family Art Park – free art-making activities for all ages in the Pavilion Festival Party, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. – a celebration for sponsors, Adopt-an-Artist supporters, GRACE members, and the artists that includes presentation of the Awards of Excellence and the introduction of The Illuminated Fountain of Extinction by Laure Drogoul.
Sunday, May 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
All day – more than 200 booths of original works by artists from across the nation
Family Art Park – free art-making activities for all ages in the Pavilion
The Illuminated Fountain of Extinction – an immersive, interactive artwork by Laure Drogoul in the Pavilion
Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) brings its nationally acclaimed event, the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival, for three full days this year, Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20, in the outdoor environment of Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston.
More than 200 artists from across the nation will present their original works in 16 categories of fine art and fine craft from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. See all this year’s artists at http://restonarts.org/fineartsfestival/exhibiting-artists/
On Friday, May 18, Reston Town Center merchants will be offering deals and special experiences for that one day. Over the weekend there will be more to see and do including the acclaimed Family Art Park with free art-making activities for all ages, and an immersive, interactive performance in the Pavilion created by Baltimore-based artist, Laure Drogoul, presented by Reston Community Center.
A $5 per adult donation is requested by GRACE at festival entry to support its year-round programming. In return, donors receive a robust festival program that includes almost $200 worth of restaurant coupons.
“The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival is an event unlike any other,” states GRACE Executive Director and Curator Lily Siegel. “The quality of the fine art is exceptional, and the variety ensures that there is something for everyone, from woodwork to jewelry, ceramics, and paintings.”
Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival attracts 30,000 to 50,000 attendees each year and is rated in the top 20 of best art festivals in North America.
For more festival information, call GRACE at 703-471-9242 and visit http://restonarts.org/fineartsfestival/.