Upcoming
En Plein-Air: Boardwalk to the Pier
En Plein-Air: Summer Series
Reconnect to nature through watercolor, movement, and mindfulness.
Join us for a guided hike through the landscape of Virginia Beach to a secluded space where nature becomes your studio. A space to recalibrate and reconnect.
No art experience needed—just curiosity and a love of the outdoors.
STILL: Life Studies, A Solo Art Exhibit by Myan Soffia
STILL: Life Studies, A Solo Art Exhibition by Myan Soffia
Opening Reception
Saturday, September 13, 2025
6:30 p.m.
The GarageVB, 1703 Mediterranean Ave. Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
Free and open to the public!
Show will run from September 13th - September 21st
51st Annual Neptune Festival Weekend
51st Annual Virginia Beach Neptune Festival!
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings. Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 30+ blocks of the boardwalk and feature 20+ performances from local, regional, and national recording artists.
On the boardwalk, you can find over 200 artisans displaying handmade work at an Art & Craft Show.
Keep walking to find 22 magnificent sand sculptures created by world-renowned international sculptors at Neptune’s International Sandsculpting Championship. Other weekend events include Neptune’s 8k Race, Grand Parade, Volleyball Tournament, Atlantic Regatta, Youth Art Show, and more! See below for information on all Boardwalk Weekend events.
Artists: We will be doing the Young Collectors Tent again! Stay tuned for more information to donate art work & volunteer!
More info HERE.
51st Annual Neptune Festival Weekend
51st Annual Virginia Beach Neptune Festival!
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings. Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 30+ blocks of the boardwalk and feature 20+ performances from local, regional, and national recording artists.
On the boardwalk, you can find over 200 artisans displaying handmade work at an Art & Craft Show.
Keep walking to find 22 magnificent sand sculptures created by world-renowned international sculptors at Neptune’s International Sandsculpting Championship. Other weekend events include Neptune’s 8k Race, Grand Parade, Volleyball Tournament, Atlantic Regatta, Youth Art Show, and more! See below for information on all Boardwalk Weekend events.
Artists: We will be doing the Young Collectors Tent again! Stay tuned for more information to donate art work & volunteer!
More info HERE.
Mighty Minis Art Show
Mighty Minis Art Show
November 22nd
Get ready for an incredible showcase at The Garage VB! The Mighty Minis Art Show features local artists, each bringing three unique 8x8 original artworks—all priced at just $100. It’s a perfect opportunity for art lovers and collectors alike to find one-of-a-kind pieces.
Join us for the Opening Night Party
Saturday, November 22nd, from 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Artists: Want to be part of the show?
We will open the call for applications on August 1st Stay tuned for details on how to apply and join this amazing event!
Don’t miss out on this chance to support local artists and bring home some mighty small masterpieces!
Tea with Tessa: Back to School Panel
BACK TO SCHOOL PANEL
Monday, August 18, 2025
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Pour a cup and pull up a chair for an inspiring evening of conversation at The Creative Well Arts Foundation. Hosted by Tessa Hall Duquette, this special panel brings together four remarkable education leaders from across Hampton Roads:
Olivia Fox – Norfolk Academy
Holly Walsh – Organic Beginnings Montessori
Dana Zumbrum – Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Katherine Custer – Virginia MOCA
Together, they’ll explore the intersections of education, creativity, and community. The evening concludes with an open Q&A, giving guests a chance to connect directly with our panelists.
This event is perfect for educators, parents, and anyone passionate about learning.
FREE TO ATTEND!
Learn more about our panelists!
Olivia Fox is an artist, teacher, and coach at Norfolk Academy. Originally from Charlotte, NC, Fox's art has been displayed in the Mint Museum in Uptown Charlotte, Carnegie Hall in NYC, and galleries in Sewanee, TN. Fox graduated from The University of the South where she had an Art Fellowship and honed her craft in mixed media art with a special interest in watercolor and acrylic gouache. Fox is going into her 5th year teaching at Norfolk Academy, where she teaches a visual art survey course, two-dimensional art, and three-dimensional art for 7th-9th graders. She absolutely loves working with middle schoolers to help them find their artistic voice and inspire them to be life-long creators. Since living in Hampton Roads, Fox has participated in the Norfolk Academy Field Day Art Show, The GarageVB’s Mighty Minis Exhibitions, and the Alumni Art Show down in Charlotte. You can find more about her art and her students’ work on Instagram @ogfox_art.
Holly Walsh is an educator with a background in art education and nature-based learning. She currently leads a forest school for ages 3–6, championing the benefits of play-based learning and nature immersion. Holly values creativity in education as a powerful tool for self-expression, confidence, and mental well-being, and sees fostering creativity in early childhood as a vital building block for literacy and lifelong learning.
Dana Zumbrum is a Virginia Beach-based artist, educator, and licensed K–12 art teacher whose bold, vibrant paper collages explore memory, place, and personal connection. A Navy brat who settled in VB, she earned her BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University and her Master’s in Art Education from Old Dominion University.
Dana currently teaches high school art in Virginia Beach City Public Schools, where she is passionate about AP Studio Art and AP Art History. Her focus as a teacher is to help shape well-rounded humans who can express their ideas and values through art. As the National Art Honor Society sponsor, she helps students use their creativity to connect and foster relationships with the community.
Katherine Custer is the Manager of School & Educator Programs at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art. She designs and leads accessible, thought-provoking experiences for students, teachers, and community organizations that explore our shared human experience through contemporary art. Katherine earned her Master of Arts in Teaching from George Washington University, specializing in Museum Education. She began her career as an educator at the Smithsonian, where she built her expertise in informal education and developed a passion for learner-centered approaches, such as inquiry-based teaching, to spark meaningful engagement with the world around us.
En Plein-Air: First Landing State Park (Narrows)
En Plein-Air: Summer Series
Reconnect to nature through watercolor, movement, and mindfulness.
Join us for a guided hike through the landscape of Virginia Beach to a secluded space where nature becomes your studio. A space to recalibrate and reconnect.
No art experience needed—just curiosity and a love of the outdoors.
En Plein-Air: First Landing State Park (Narrows)
En Plein-Air: Summer Series
Reconnect to nature through watercolor, movement, and mindfulness.
Join us for a guided hike through the landscape of Virginia Beach to a secluded space where nature becomes your studio. A space to recalibrate and reconnect.
No art experience needed—just curiosity and a love of the outdoors.
En Plein-Air: First Landing State Park (Bayside Entrance)
En Plein-Air: Summer Series
Reconnect to nature through watercolor, movement, and mindfulness.
Join us for a guided hike through the landscape of Virginia Beach to a secluded space where nature becomes your studio. A space to recalibrate and reconnect.
No art experience needed—just curiosity and a love of the outdoors.
En Plein-Air: First Landing State Park (Bayside Entrance)
En Plein-Air: Summer Series
Reconnect to nature through watercolor, movement, and mindfulness.
Join us for a guided hike through the landscape of Virginia Beach to a secluded space where nature becomes your studio. A space to recalibrate and reconnect.
No art experience needed—just curiosity and a love of the outdoors.
Intro to Watercolor
Whether you're brand new to watercolor or returning after a long break, this class is the perfect place to begin. You'll be gently guided through the foundational elements of watercolor — from understanding your materials and setting up your palette, to learning essential brush techniques and playful exercises in color and flow.
This session is as much about exploration as it is expression. You'll have the opportunity to try your hand at painting in a supportive, low-pressure environment that encourages curiosity and calm. Think of it as a creative reset — a space to learn, breathe, and enjoy the process.
Figure Drawing
Join us in exploring the human form, in a live model figure drawing class for new and experienced adult artists. All attendees must be 18 years or older.
En Plein-Air: First Landing State Park (Narrows)
En Plein-Air: Summer Series
Reconnect to nature through watercolor, movement, and mindfulness.
Join us for a guided hike through the landscape of Virginia Beach to a secluded space where nature becomes your studio. A space to recalibrate and reconnect.
No art experience needed—just curiosity and a love of the outdoors.
En Plein-Air: First Landing State Park (Narrows)
En Plein-Air: Summer Series
Reconnect to nature through watercolor, movement, and mindfulness.
Join us for a guided hike through the landscape of Virginia Beach to a secluded space where nature becomes your studio. A space to recalibrate and reconnect.
No art experience needed—just curiosity and a love of the outdoors.
Intro to Watercolor
Whether you're brand new to watercolor or returning after a long break, this class is the perfect place to begin. You'll be gently guided through the foundational elements of watercolor — from understanding your materials and setting up your palette, to learning essential brush techniques and playful exercises in color and flow.
This session is as much about exploration as it is expression. You'll have the opportunity to try your hand at painting in a supportive, low-pressure environment that encourages curiosity and calm. Think of it as a creative reset — a space to learn, breathe, and enjoy the process.
Glow & Let Go – Full Moon Wellness Workshop
Glow & Let Go – The July 10th Full Moon Ritual
Join us LIVE under the July Full Moon for a night of soul-sparkling release, moonlit magic, and intention-setting that feels like a girls’ night with the Universe. We’ll cover the spiritual things too.
Whether you’ve been curious about moon energy or just want a moment to pause, this is your cozy invitation to:
Let go of the emotional clutter
Set clear intentions for the rest of the year
Reconnect with that magical YOU that’s been buried under the busy
Two Friends, Double the Magic! We're creating a sacred space where you can be your most authentic self.We’ll laugh, we’ll breathe, we’ll burn things (intentionally ), and yes we’ll light incense (with lots of space for those who are sensitive).
Zero pressure. All Zodiac signs And magical vibes.
The Garage 1703 Mediterranean Ave Virginia Beach
THURSDAY, July 10
6:00–8:00 PM
Just $13
Sign up HERE
Come solo or bring your moon-loving besties.
En Plein-Air: 85th Street
En Plein-Air: Summer Series
Reconnect to nature through watercolor, movement, and mindfulness.
Join us for a guided hike through the landscape of Virginia Beach to a secluded space where nature becomes your studio. A space to recalibrate and reconnect.
No art experience needed—just curiosity and a love of the outdoors.
En Plein-Air: 85th Street
En Plein-Air: Summer Series
Reconnect to nature through watercolor, movement, and mindfulness.
Join us for a guided hike through the landscape of Virginia Beach to a secluded space where nature becomes your studio. A space to recalibrate and reconnect.
No art experience needed—just curiosity and a love of the outdoors.
Intro to Watercolor
Whether you're brand new to watercolor or returning after a long break, this class is the perfect place to begin. You'll be gently guided through the foundational elements of watercolor — from understanding your materials and setting up your palette, to learning essential brush techniques and playful exercises in color and flow.
This session is as much about exploration as it is expression. You'll have the opportunity to try your hand at painting in a supportive, low-pressure environment that encourages curiosity and calm. Think of it as a creative reset — a space to learn, breathe, and enjoy the process.
Figure Drawing
Join us in exploring the human form, in a live model figure drawing class for new and experienced adult artists. All attendees must be 18 years or older.
En Plein-Air: Marsh View Park
En Plein-Air: Summer Series
Reconnect to nature through watercolor, movement, and mindfulness.
Join us for a guided hike through the landscape of Virginia Beach to a secluded space where nature becomes your studio. A space to recalibrate and reconnect.
No art experience needed—just curiosity and a love of the outdoors.
En Plein-Air: Marsh View Park
En Plein-Air: Summer Series
Reconnect to nature through watercolor, movement, and mindfulness.
Join us for a guided hike through the landscape of Virginia Beach to a secluded space where nature becomes your studio. A space to recalibrate and reconnect.
No art experience needed—just curiosity and a love of the outdoors.
Intro to Watercolor
Whether you're brand new to watercolor or returning after a long break, this class is the perfect place to begin. You'll be gently guided through the foundational elements of watercolor — from understanding your materials and setting up your palette, to learning essential brush techniques and playful exercises in color and flow.
This session is as much about exploration as it is expression. You'll have the opportunity to try your hand at painting in a supportive, low-pressure environment that encourages curiosity and calm. Think of it as a creative reset — a space to learn, breathe, and enjoy the process.
En Plein-Air: First Landing State Park (Bayside Entrance)
En Plein-Air: Summer Series
Reconnect to nature through watercolor, movement, and mindfulness.
Join us for a guided hike through the landscape of Virginia Beach to a secluded space where nature becomes your studio. A space to recalibrate and reconnect.
No art experience needed—just curiosity and a love of the outdoors.
SIGN UP HERE
En Plein-Air: First Landing State Park (Bayside Entrance)
En Plein-Air: Summer Series
Reconnect to nature through watercolor, movement, and mindfulness.
Join us for a guided hike through the landscape of Virginia Beach to a secluded space where nature becomes your studio. A space to recalibrate and reconnect.
No art experience needed—just curiosity and a love of the outdoors.
LEGACY IN COLOR: Patrica Krekorian
LEGACY IN COLOR
Patricia Krekorian
Opening Night: Friday, May 24th | 6–9 p.m.
Exhibit on view through June 2nd | By appointment
Location: The Garage, 1703 Mediterranean Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
A Life in Light and Color
LEGACY IN COLOR honors the work and legacy of Patricia Krekorian, a celebrated plein air painter whose luminous canvases captured both the spirit of nature and the depth of human connection. Known for her expressive use of color, light, and detail, Patricia’s paintings tell a story of wonder, joy, and thoughtful observation.
Her work has been exhibited across the U.S., from the serene foothills of Colorado to quiet corners of New York. Patricia’s influence on the artistic community lives on—not only through her paintings but also through the students and fellow artists she mentored.
Her Journey as an Artist
Patricia earned her BFA from the University of Georgia and continued into their graduate painting program before studying under masters like Mark Daily and Quang Ho at the Art Students League of Denver. Her love for light, color, and the natural world informed every brushstroke.
She was a devoted teacher, mentor, and community builder—sharing her time generously through classes, critiques, and creative gatherings.
Legacy & Scholarship
To honor her enduring impact, a scholarship has been established in Patricia’s name. Proceeds from this exhibition will support aspiring painters, ensuring that her passion for creativity, education, and beauty lives on.
“Never knowingly leave anything wrong on your canvas.”
— Patricia Krekorian
Intro to Watercolor
Whether you're brand new to watercolor or returning after a long break, this class is the perfect place to begin. You'll be gently guided through the foundational elements of watercolor — from understanding your materials and setting up your palette, to learning essential brush techniques and playful exercises in color and flow.
This session is as much about exploration as it is expression. You'll have the opportunity to try your hand at painting in a supportive, low-pressure environment that encourages curiosity and calm. Think of it as a creative reset — a space to learn, breathe, and enjoy the process.
En Plein-Air: First Landing State Park (Shore Drive Entrance)
En Plein-Air: Summer Series
Reconnect to nature through watercolor, movement, and mindfulness.
Join us for a guided hike through the landscape of Virginia Beach to a secluded space where nature becomes your studio. A space to recalibrate and reconnect.
No art experience needed—just curiosity and a love of the outdoors.
2nd Annual VB Street Art Festival
The 2nd Annual VB Street Art Fest will celebrate the painting of 15 sculptures by 15 different artists in a 3-day weekend with activities and specials at neighborhood businesses.
The general public will be invited to try their hand at live mural painting at The Garage VB, which will act as the weekend VB Street Art Festival Info Center.
Free public parking is available at the Virginia Beach Convention Center and along the streets in the Vibe Creative District.
For more info, please visit:
https://vibecreativedistrict.org/event/vb-street-art-festival/