Urbanna is a very popular destination for tourists up and down the East Coast. For two days in the fall thousands fill the streets of this charming harbor village for Urbanna's Oyster Fest. Arts in the Middle is well positioned to draw crowds to the area for an early summer celebration of the arts. - Artist hospitality including volunteer support, coffee & pastries
- Free parking-on premise for artists
- Tent side load/unload
- Grand tent with music & local foods
- Ribbons & cash prizes-qualified judges
- Over-night security
- Overnight hotel rooms, campground, and cabin rentals nearby
- Host homes for those who wish to take advantage of the overnight hospitality from the warm and friendly folks in Middlesex County
The festival is the featured event for the nationally rated #1 camp resort, Bethpage Camp Resort, that hosts hundreds of visitors each weekend. Most of our artists will be from the East Coast, but all are welcome! In an area of much to see and do, you may be tempted to make this a "working vacation" in Coastal Virginia.
What the artists said about our 1st show:
"Such a beautiful venue, and I was blown away with the group of artists that were there! Thanks for putting on such a well-run show and letting me be a part of it."
"The quality of art and knowledge of the patrons who attended were very strong! The graciousness of the volunteers was greatly appreciated."
"The venue and the attention to detail with regards to the artist and his/her needs were fabulous."
"Loved most everything, especially host home offer, little blue ribbons and being under the oak trees; beautiful setting and lots of friendly help."
Arts in the Middle is supported by a grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and funded by the County of Middlesex & Town of Urbanna & the Art on the Half-Shell Foundation. Hewick Plantation generously supports the show. Local businesses and other friends of the arts donate time and funding to this effort as well.
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