Village Arts Day

June 27, 2026

11:00am ~ 4:00pm

Village Arts Day returns as one of the most joyful traditions of the Gloucester Arts Festival, and this year, the celebration will take place at Main Street Center.

This free, family-friendly celebration transforms Main Street Center into a vibrant hub of creativity, featuring the VMFA Art Mobile, the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio, chalk art, and more. Begin at Courthouse Circle with a guided Sculpture Walk that concludes near Main Street Center, then enjoy Village Arts Day’s live demonstrations, interactive experiences, and hands-on children’s activities — all set within a festive atmosphere that sparks curiosity and celebrates community.

Just the Facts!

11am - 4pm ~ Village Arts Day

Location: Main Street Center

VMFA Art Mobile

Chrysler Museum Glass Blowing Studio

Food Trucks

11am - Guided Sculpture Tour - Meet at Courthouse Circle

Start with the Sculpture Walk

Get a Guided Tour of the 2025 Seward Johnson Sculptures
Begins at Courthouse Circle
11am

The day begins with a guided Sculpture Walk featuring the celebrated works of Seward Johnson installed throughout Main Street. These life-sized, story-rich sculptures invite you to slow down, look twice, and see everyday life through an artistic lens.

Returning favorite Rosie the Riveter is joined by other famous figures

Chrysler Glass Studio Mobile Unit
Main Street Center
11am – 4pm

The Chrysler Museum of Art Glass Studio Mobile Unit brings the drama of hot glass directly to Main Street Center. Watch master glass artists gather molten glass from the furnace, shape it with breath and fire, and transform it into luminous works of art before your eyes. This rare, up-close experience reveals both the technical precision and artistry behind glassmaking — an unforgettable highlight of Village Arts Day.

Live Fire & Form

Art on the Move

VMFA Artmobile
11am - 4pm

Step inside the traveling gallery of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Artmobile, where museum-quality exhibitions come directly to our community. Designed to make world-class art accessible and engaging, the Artmobile offers an interactive, educational experience for visitors of all ages — inviting curiosity, conversation, and a deeper appreciation for the visual arts right here in Gloucester..

Create, Color & Celebrate

Hands-On Creativity for All Ages

11am - 4pm

Village Arts Day is designed for all ages — with children’s art activities, sidewalk chalk painting that turns pavement into a community canvas, and a local food truck serving festival favorites.

A Final Look at Heart of the River

Before the collection returns to private homes, this is a special opportunity to visit the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester and experience the full Heart of the River exhibition — a powerful reflection of the artists, collectors, and moments that define the festival.