The 11th annual Arts in the Middle Fine Arts Festival brought approximately 3,000 visitors to Urbanna on June 7 and 8.
The popular outdoor festival featured juried visual artists from around the country, as well as local and student artists galleries, and two venues offered an array of both acclaimed and emerging musicians.
This year’s show presented more than 100 artists, arriving from states as far away as Florida and Kentucky. Juried artists exhibited in their own booths on AIM’s Artist Row offering original paintings, photographs, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, and more. The Local Artist Tent provided exhibit space for 17 artists from the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck, while the Emerging Artist Tent showcased the work of local high school students and recent graduates who are pursuing a career in the arts. (For a list of exhibiting artists and their media, go to www.artsinthemiddle.org). Visitors walked along the historic lane under beautiful trees viewing and purchasing favorite pieces of art. Many tasted Old City Barbecue’s array of sandwiches and tacos and Sea Salt LLC’s ice cream while enjoying the event.
