Best Arts and Culture Places in Virginia Beach

"The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art has always featured an unbeatable gift shop filled with perfect finds for any art lover in your life. This holiday season, ALL items in the gift shop are discounted, some as much as 50% off!. IOf that isn’t enough to pay them a visit, Read Books VB has relocated from their Airstream in the ViBe District to MoCA’s gift shop, making this a hidden gem to add to your holiday shopping list."

"The Contemporary Art Center in Virginia Beach is a vibrant exhibition space for all the latest art. Here you can see paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography and glass-works by local artists as well as artists from around the world. Operation hours: Tuesday - Friday: 10 am - 5 pm."

"The Hermitage Museum and Gardens is another famous art museum in Norfolk, Virginia featuring pieces of art that date back 5,000 years. Visitors will also be able to check out indoor and outdoor exhibitions that change regularly, as well as the Visual Arts Studio and the 12 acres of land outside where it is possible to view art and culture. Check out the website frequently to see the different events that are hosted by the museum, many of which are child-friendly."

"Join the Hermitage in celebrating summer with their Sunsets on the River events, every other Thursday from June 7 to August 19. Relax on the shoreline and listen to live music by the region’s hottest bands. Enjoy drinks from a cash bar featuring craft beer and wine and grab some grub from a variety of food vendors that will be on location."

"As Norfolk’s art center, the d’Art Center proudly serves the greater Hampton Roads area by connecting the community with the visual arts. A non-profit 501c(3), d’Art offers art education, programming, outreach, and events, many of which are free and open to the public. D’Art also houses studios, occupied by professional resident artists working in a variety of media, including painting, glass, ceramics, printmaking, and fiber art."

"d'Art Center is a unique visual arts facility that hosts working art studios creating, displaying and selling original fine art and provides the public with the opportunity to meet their artists and see how art is made. They also offer adult and children's art classes, workshops and summer art camps. See their current event and exhibition schedule here."

"The Perrel Art Gallery, made possible through the generosity of the Allen E. Perrel family, is a cornerstone of the visual arts at the John H. Tucker, Jr. Arts Center, with an important role to play in the educated life for which Norfolk Academy prepares its students. Our Perrel Gallery is the focus of both revolving artist’s work and of our private teaching collection."

"Located in downtown Norfolk and inside the MacArthur Mall, Offsite Gallery is a sleek white walled, beautifully lit gallery showcasing art of all kinds!. Their exhibits rotate every six to 8 weeks!"

"Norfolk Arts manages their Offsite Gallery inside MacArthur Center and rotates exhibits every 6 to 8 weeks. Check out their current events and exhibitions here."

"The Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries exhibit works by nationally and internationally recognized self-taught artists, contemporary artists working in all media, and local and regional artists connected with Old Dominion University. While this gallery is close to the ODU campus, the exhibits are free and open to the public."

"Owners Jim and Darlene Todd, were inspired to bring a high-end art experience to Coastal Virginia after visiting fine art galleries around the world. A budding Sumi-e artist, Jim was determined to create an outlet for talented artists across the region. Gallery 21’s mission is to connect local artists with the community through receptions and exhibitions that highlight local artistic talent."

"After visiting fine art galleries around the world in their travels, Jim and Darlene Todd wanted to bring a similar high-end art experience to Hampton Roads. As a budding Sumi-e artist himself, Jim was meeting talented artists all across the region and was determined to create an outlet for their work. Rotating exhibitions."

"First of all, with a name like the Mermaid Factory, you have to know you’re in for a good time!. One of the favorite things to do in Norfolk VA, you’ll love making crafts and browsing the art at Mermaid Factory!. At the Mermaid Factory, you’re getting a unique gift shop and a “paint your own” art studio all in one!"

"Resting on West 21st Street, this craft store is known for selling artsy items based on the city’s symbol, the mermaid."

"Harbor Gallery carries a diverse variety of original, fine artwork by local and regional artists. We offer Hampton Road’s largest selection of custom frame samples. We do creative custom framing, museum quality framing, and memorabilia framing."

"Great menu and located right on the Virginia Beach boardwalk at 22nd Street. Some great food and drinks with friends with the Atlantic Ocean as your backdrop. Head over and check out a boardwalk favorite."

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