A Taste of the Arts

In addition to small plates from participating caterers and restaurants, attendees at this casual evening can enjoy complimentary beverages, a mocktail bar, cocktail cash bar, and ample seating. They can join the fun at the chef’s photo booth and test their artistic skills at the dessert station.

At Arts on Main, we envision growing a vibrant community for our residents, businesses, and visitors through inspiring arts experiences. But for too many people, the arts are unavailable because of cost or accessibility. 

That’s why Arts on Main was established. As a nonprofit community arts organization, we have made it our mission to engage the community through inspiring arts experiences. 

This mission is more than words. It is our purpose and promise–one we fulfill each day as we welcome everyone, regardless of their background, age, skill level, or experience with the arts. Each year, we serve thousands of Gloucester residents and visitors in connecting to the arts, and we look forward to continuing this work with your help.

Every taste and ticket supports Arts on Main, your community arts nonprofit. Your sponsorship, contributions, and attendance, makes it possible for:

• Over 300 young artists to connect with the arts through our Youth Art Enrichment Programs, including Palette Pals and summer art camps and workshops
• Senior artists to engage with the arts through specialized classes as part of our Senior Art Enrichment Programs
• Changing monthly exhibits to bring award-winning and up and coming artists to Gloucester
• Virginia-based artists to support themselves through consigning their works and teaching classes
• Thousands of Gloucester residents and visitors to engage with the arts through classes, artist talks, workshops, exhibits, juried competitions, and more