An Occasion for the Arts is created by an all-volunteer board to bring meaningful art experiences and objects to a community we care about and feel connected to. This year, that purpose came to life across downtown Williamsburg, in the artwork on display, the performances and poetry, and the moments people shared together.
We’re grateful to the national artists, the sponsors, and the volunteers who helped make the weekend possible. Poets and performers brought words, music, and movement; local artists shared the creativity of our region; and the Muscarelle Museum of Art helped create opportunities for visitors to experience and make art.
We’re also thankful to everyone who bore with us and adapted so quickly when the rain required changes to the weekend. Your patience and flexibility helped the festival continue.
Thank you, too, to our Friends of the Arts and everyone who joined us on the Patrons’ Patio.
This year’s special projects included VA Unlocked, a sound walk through Virginia hip-hop history, and Untitled: Time, a collaboration with William & Mary and the University of St Andrews imagining what we might preserve for 2126.
An Occasion for the Arts has brought people together in Williamsburg since 1969. Thank you for being part of this year’s gathering and for helping bring meaningful art experiences to a community we’re proud to be connected to. We look forward to seeing you in 2027.
With gratitude,
The An Occasion for the Arts volunteer board
Become a Friend of the Arts
Friends enjoy access to the Patrons’ Patio during the festival, with more perks in development. Become a Friend of the Arts and help bring meaningful art experiences to our community.
