The love of art is celebrated widely in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The most obvious display of this sentiment is Virginia’s LOVEworks artwork, seen all across Virginia and totaling 380+ “LOVE” signs in recognition of the iconic “Virginia is for Lovers” slogan. (Visit Virginia.org/LOVEworks to search LOVEworks locations.)
Richmond’s Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is viewed as a masterpiece of Virginia’s first-class art scene. With a vast collection of world-wide art spanning more than 6,000 years, the VMFA is one of our nation’s largest art museums and a must-see for art enthusiasts. Downtown Richmond is full of countless art opportunities beyond VMFA, including additional museums, numerous art galleries, interesting murals, as well as historical landmarks.
In Alexandria, also known as a top art destination in the Commonwealth, discover a strong creative community supporting local artists, as seen with its large number of art galleries and studios. Drawing around 500,000 visitors each year, the Torpedo Factory Art Center houses 71 artists’ studios, the largest gathering of its kind under one roof in the U.S.
With an awareness campaign named “Norfolk – The City of Arts,” it is no surprise that Norfolk offers some of the region’s most incredible arts and cultural opportunities, including those experienced in its arts district called the NEON District. Along with amazing art museums, the City has a remarkable performing arts scene, thanks in part to dedicated organizations such as Virginia Arts Festival, which presents top-notch, award-winning performers from around the world while simultaneously supporting local artists.
Charlottesville also has a thriving art culture, offering a variety of musical performances and art exhibits. Also, check out Roanoke’s interesting public art displays throughout its city, and set aside time to explore the Taubman Museum of Art.
A visit to Virginia’s southwestern corner to spend time at The Birthplace of Country Music inBristolis something music lovers will definitely want on their itinerary. An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the museum offers visitors unique, immersive experiences.
From international to local, Virginia celebrates and supports the arts!
Author: VisitVirginia
