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Regional Artists Spotlight Series – Round ThreeRegional Artists Spotlight Series

Regional Artists Spotlight Series – Round Three

The Virginia artists in this collection draw inspiration from the natural world in many different ways. Some work directly from landscapes, plants, and wildlife, while others explore nature through color, pattern, material, or process. Together, they reveal the richness of…
July 9, 2026 Read More
Regional Artists Spotlight Series – Round TwoRegional Artists Spotlight Series

Regional Artists Spotlight Series – Round Two

The artists featured in this second Regional Artist Spotlight represent a remarkable range of mediums, techniques, and perspectives. Working in paint, fiber, clay, glass, photography, jewelry, printmaking, and mixed media, they transform personal experiences, natural landscapes, cultural traditions, and everyday…
July 9, 2026 Read More
Regional Artists Spotlight Series – Round OneRegional Artists Spotlight Series

Regional Artists Spotlight Series – Round One

For more than five decades, An Occasion for the Arts has celebrated creativity in all its forms, bringing artists and audiences together through one of Virginia’s longest-running arts festivals. As we look ahead to this year’s juried art, student art,…
July 9, 2026 Read More
2026 Applications Close TonightNews

2026 Applications Close Tonight

Final call for artists: applications for the 2026 An Occasion for the Arts close tonight. For nearly 60 years, An Occasion for the Arts has brought together artists, makers, performers, and audiences in one of the region’s longest-running celebrations of contemporary…
May 8, 2026 Read More
Meet the 2026 JurorsNews

Meet the 2026 Jurors

We’re pleased to announce the jurors for 2026. This year’s panel includes six jurors, three representing 2D work and three representing 3D, each bringing a distinct perspective to the selection process. Their collective insight will help shape a thoughtful and…
April 21, 2026 Read More
Local Features: Calling Artists from Williamsburg & Across Virginia — Emerging Voices WelcomeOpportunities

Local Features: Calling Artists from Williamsburg & Across Virginia — Emerging Voices Welcome

We’re inviting artists from Williamsburg and across Virginia to share their work as part of our online features for An Occasion for the Arts 2026. This initiative is separate from the juried artist show and is not part of the…
April 21, 2026 Read More
Introducing the Next Chapter of An Occasion for the ArtsNews

Introducing the Next Chapter of An Occasion for the Arts

For nearly sixty years, An Occasion for the Arts has brought together artists, neighbors, and visitors in a shared celebration of creativity in Williamsburg. Over time, the festival has grown not only in size but in how it presents and…
April 17, 2026 Read More
Thank You to Our Local ArtistsNews

Thank You to Our Local Artists

On February 23rd, we gathered with local artists from across the Williamsburg community - and it was an honest and meaningful evening. Thank you to everyone who came out to meet with us and, just as importantly, to meet one…
April 17, 2026 Read More