A full schedule of events and impressive roster of artists has been announced for this year’s inaugural Gloucester Arts Festival, which will be held the week of May 20-27.
The interactive festival will feature workshops and chats with artists, painting competitions, art sales, children events, gallery receptions and more. It will culminate with the county’s annual Symphony Under the Stars, a free community concert on Gloucester’s Main Street featuring the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. 
The festival will showcase some of the finest artists from the Mid-Atlantic region through outdoor “plein air” painting sessions that inspire them to capture the natural beauty and charm of the area, a release stated.
Nearly 20 award-winning artists, selected by curator artist Dorothy Fagan, will celebrate life at the river over five days—capturing Gloucester’s countryside and people in the first Heart of the River Collection. Festival attendees will be able ...