The 2023 Coastal VA Plein Air Festival

Join us! You’ll enjoy this popular arts event that brings local, regional, and nationally known plein air artists to paint “en plein air” throughout our coastal community. You’ll enjoy seeing the scores of beautiful, original paintings that are created during the week. Plan to purchase one (or more) for yourself, all the while supporting public art and education in Ocean View.

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Coastal VA Plein Air Festival April 19 - April 23 | Norfolk, VA

Wednesday, April 19 | 6:00pm

East Beach Private Residence | Norfolk, VA

Artist & Sponsor Dinner

Invitation only for artists and sponsors

This is such as fun evening to meet your favorite artists and for us to say “thank you” to our sponsors. If you’d like to join us as a sponsor, please visit our Supporters page and choose the sponsorship that suits you best. One of the fun perks of being a sponsor is earning a coupon to purchase art during the event. It’s a win-win for everyone!

Wednesday, April 19 | 6:00pm

East Beach Private Residence | Norfolk, VA

Artist & Sponsor Dinner

Invitation only for artists and sponsors

Saturday, April 22 | 6:30-8:30pm

East Beach Bayfront Club | 4550 East Beach Dr.

Collectors Show & Sale

Tickets on-line and at the door: $50 — Your full ticket price can be used to purchase art!

Join us for the biggest night of Coastal VA Plein Air! Artists show off their original paintings, Art Collectors come out to celebrate and purchase paintings, and yummy food and drink flows. NEW THIS YEAR! When you purchase a ticket to the Art Collectors Show and Sale, you can use the full value of your ticket to use toward buying your favorite painting!

Saturday, April 22 | 6:30-8:30pm

East Beach Bayfront Club | 4550 East Beach Dr.

Collectors Show & Sale

Tickets on-line and at the door: $50 — Your full ticket price can be used to purchase art!

Sunday, April 23 | 12:00pm-4:00pm

East Beach Bayfront Club | 4550 East Beach Dr.

Free Public Art Show & Sale

The final day of the Farewell Coastal VA Plein Air takes place on Sunday and it’s free and open to the public.

Join us as we wrap up the Farewell Coastal VA Plein Air and send beautiful artwork home with new collectors.

Sunday, April 23 | 12:00pm-4:00pm

East Beach Bayfront Club | 4550 East Beach Dr.

Free Public Art Show & Sale

The final day of the Farewell Coastal VA Plein Air takes place on Sunday and it’s free and open to the public.

Join us as we wrap up the Farewell Coastal VA Plein Air and send beautiful artwork home with new collectors.