Gloucester Arts Festival Marks 10th Anniversary in 2026

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Jan 09, 2026, 13:55 ET

GLOUCESTER, Va., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gloucester Arts Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2026, marking a decade of art, creativity, and community in Gloucester.

Since its founding, the festival has become a cherished annual event, featuring hundreds of artists, engaging thousands of visitors, and highlighting the role of the arts in bringing people together. The anniversary year honors the artists, volunteers, sponsors, and community members who have shaped the festival over the past ten years.

Celebrating 20 years of bringing Symphony Under the Stars to Gloucester, VA. The free and open-to-the-public concert draws thousands of visitors to Main Street every year during the opening weekend of the Gloucestr Arts Festival. Nationally recognized Plein Air Painters bring their talents to combine art and music!

Community artists get to paint alongside the pros at the fast paced Paint Main event during the Gloucester Arts Festival. Shown: 2025 Winners

Patrons enjoying a sneak peek of the plein air competition paintings at the Patron Preview Party.

"This anniversary is a celebration of community," said Shandie Covington, Festival Director. "For ten years, the Gloucester Arts Festival has been built by the artists who share their work, the volunteers who give their time, and the audiences who show up year after year. This milestone is about honoring that collective effort and the creativity it has fostered."

The 10th anniversary campaign, A Decade of Art, will feature highlights from past festivals, artist spotlights, and community stories, alongside special anniversary branding integrated throughout the event.

Tickets for the 10th anniversary festival go on sale January 1.

For updates and information, visit www.gloucesterartsfestival.com or follow the Gloucester Arts Festival on social media.

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