57th Annual Boardwalk Art Show presented by SunTrust
June 14-17, 2012
Location on Boardwalk: 20th Street to 32nd Street
Show Hours: 10-6pm, Sunday 10-5pm
Artist Listing & Image Gallery: COMING SOON
MOCA Public Art Project: 24th Street
Beer & Wine Garden: 24th Street
Culinary Row: 24th Street
Poster and T-Shirt Sales: 24th and 31st Streets
VIP Club: 31st Street BUY TICKETS ONLINE
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In 1952, a small group of artists presented an outdoor art show at the boardwalk, with the proceeds benefiting a fellow artist who had fallen ill. Those artists later formed an organization which is today the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). In 1956, the first official Boardwalk Art Show was held. Top prize was $25 and 104 artists participated. Today, Best in show wins $10,000 and the Boardwalk show is ranked as on of the top 100 outdoor art shows in the country. The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is a non-profit, non-collecting institution, which means the artwork in the galleries changes every 3-4 months. MOCA's mission is to promote exploration and understanding of the significant art of our time. So while you won't see Old Masters, you're guaranteed to see something cutting edge and different each time you visit! MOCA also offers a variety of educational programs and classes for the community.
Artist Applications
The deadline for artists to apply and jury in to our 2012 show has passed. To be added to our 2013 Boardwalk Art Show artist mailing list, email tiffany@virginiamoca.org. The application will be available in October on Zapp.
Sponsors
Why Sponsor the Boardwalk Art Show?
Aligning with the Boardwalk Art Show is a good opportunity to promote a new product, generate new business, and get more involved in the community you do business in. Your association with one of the top 100 art shows in the U.S. can help you make an impact in a non-traditional way. Sponsorship packages include many tangible rights and benefits that can help you to achieve marketing and communications objectives, support of the community, and entertain clients in an upscale setting along the scenic Atlantic Ocean.
To learn more about the sponsorship program with the Boardwalk Art Show presented by SunTrust please contact: Jodie Woodward, President, Sponsorships Unlimited (757-222-2355 / jodiewoodward@cox.net)
Culinary Row and Food Vendors
The 57th annual Boardwalk Art Show (BWAS) presented by SunTrust is the premier festival opportunity in the Hampton Roads market for promotion of local restaurants, caterers and select vendors to sell culinary goods to a highly selective audience. Call 757-425-0000 x19 for more details. Culinary Row judging by local food critic and food journalist Patrick Evans Hylton.
Get Involved
Volunteers are the backbone of Boardwalk Art Show and they have fun as well! The tremendous sucess of the art show is made possible becuase hundreds of dedicated MOCA volunteers donate thousands of hours to make this event happen. Each and every volunteer is a significant piece of the art show puzzle and each person's contribution is significant. To volunteer for the 2012 Boardwalk Art Show, email Kiea Brown at KieBrown@spsk12.net. View our 2012 Festival Volunteer Committee Leaders
Donate to the prize fund.
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Commemorative Poster
The 2012 poster artist is Williamsburg artist Carlton Abbott. Abbott will be celebrating his 50th year in Boardwalk Art Show in 2012.
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