Partner With Us — 2026

Join the businesses and supporters helping bring An Occasion for the Arts to life.

From headline visibility to targeted festival activations, sponsorship offers meaningful ways to connect with our audience while directly supporting artists and cultural programming.

Select a sponsorship level below to secure your place.

For larger sponsorship commitments, we welcome payment by check, ACH, or other arrangements. Please contact Hannah Barco at [email protected] to discuss the best option for your organization.

An Occasion for the Arts is Williamsburg’s premier art and music festival, bringing together artists, performers, and audiences for a vibrant weekend of creativity and community.

Founded in 1969, the festival has grown into a major regional event showcasing exceptional visual art, live performances, and youth exhibitions while celebrating the spirit of our community.

Since 1969

  • Over 500,000 attendees
  • Over 5,000 artists
  • More than 12,000 youth art participants
  • Over 800 live performances
  • Nearly six decades of continuous programming
  • Generations of artists and audiences served
  • One of Virginia’s longest-running outdoor art festivals

Annually

  • Approximately 35,000 attendees
  • 150 juried artists
  • 500 student artists
  • 20+ live performances
  • Multiple interactive public activities
  • 100+ volunteers
  • 12+ community partners
  • Led by an all-volunteer board

Why Sponsor

Sponsorship offers meaningful visibility and direct engagement with a diverse audience while demonstrating your commitment to the arts, education, and community life in Williamsburg.

Melody Matheny
President
[email protected]

We’re happy to share sponsorship levels, benefits, and partnership options.

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