FEATURED ARTISTS FOR 2024:

Rachael Blake, VA  |  Nicole Gomez, VA  |  Stephanie Leyden, FL  |  Pam Nicol, VA  | 

Abby Pawley, VA  |  Richard Howard, VA  |  Rosemarie Spracklin, VA  |  David Freeman, VA  | 

Gabriella Gonzalez, VA  |  Parrish Majestic, VA  |  Cherlyn Colbert, VA  |  Jorge Roriguez, FL  | 

Cheryl Moulton, MD  |  Kristin Hinson, VA  |  Presley Bergmooser, MI

BONUS INTERACTIVE WINGS MURAL BY: Summer Paradiso at SSI on Baltic Ave

PLUS ENJOY SIX ROAMING MUSICIANS THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND

VB SCHOOLS STUDENT MURALS & SKATEDECK ART: Also, on public display at 31st St for Jackalope

NEW IN 2024 – The VB Street Art takes over 19th & 18th Street in the ViBe Creative District will free and open to the public live painting events

The VB Street Art Festival starts May 30 and runs until June 2. The new festival in the ViBe Creative District features the painting of 15 sculptures by 15 artists all live painting over the four-day weekend. Each sculptural, multi-faceted neighborhood identifier will get a new life as it’s repainted live during the festival.  A fun, interactive wall mural of wings will also be painted at SSI by Virginia Beach artist Summer Paradiso. The 1.5-mile route is designed to be easily walkable to see all 16 artists working. Visitors can try their hand painting a mural at The Garage VB, and there will be specials at neighborhood businesses. FREE & OPEN TO ALL. 

MEET THE ARTISTS

16 Featured Artists will participate in the festival + roaming musicians!

COMPLIMENTARY TOURS

Walking, biking and golf cart tours available: Click above for complete details.

PUBLIC MURAL PAINTING

Visit our indoor mural painting event open to all at The Garage VB 1703 Mediterranean Avenue 

FOLLOW THE PINK LINE COVERING THE 1.5 MILE WALK TO ALL 16 ARTISTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Thursday, May 30:

  • Artists painting between 10am and 6pm on 19th Street and 18th Streets between Parks Avenue and Arctic Avenue.
  • Interactive Wings Mural at SSI at 1705 Baltic Ave by Virginia Beach artist Summer Paradiso.
  • 10am-5pm: Drop in public Mural Painting at The Garage VB at 1703 Mediterranean Ave
  • VB Schools Student Murals and Skatedeck artworks installed at Boardwalk railing near Jackalope Events at 31st Street. Available for viewing after 4pm and all weekend.
  • 11am-2pm Steve Forss – roaming musician.
  • 3-6pm Jason Brown – pedaling piano.
  • Explore at your own pace with a self-guided tour. Park for free at VB Convention Center at 19th St and Parks Avenue and walk East to see eight artists working on 19th St and then return West on 18th Street to see the other eight artists. 

Friday, May 31:

  • Artists’ live painting live between 10am and 6pm on 19th Street and 18th Streets.
  • Interactive Wings Mural at SSI at 1705 Baltic Ave by Virginia Beach artist Summer Paradiso.
  • 10am-5pm: Drop in public Mural Painting at The Garage VB at 1703 Mediterranean Ave
  • 11am-2pm Matt Thomas – roaming musician.
  • Complimentary Bike Tours at 11am and 3pm- Meet up at the LOVE sign on 18th Street and Cypress Avenue
  • Complimentary walking tour at 1pm- Meet up at the LOVE sign on 18th Street and Cypress Avenue
  • 3-6pm JSD Cello – roaming musician
  • Golf Cart Tours available for persons with disabilities by reservation only by calling or texting 757-202-9533
  • VB Schools Student Murals and Skatedeck artworks installed at Boardwalk railing near Jackalope Events at 31st Street. Available for viewing after 4pm and all weekend.
  • Meet the Artists Happy Hour at Vibrant Shore Brewing 7-9pm
  • Explore at your own pace with a self-guided tour. 
  • Park for free at VB Convention Center at 19th St and Parks Avenue and walk East to see eight artists working on 19th St and then return West on 18th Street to see the other eight. 

Saturday, June 1:

  • Morning markets: Old Beach Farmers Market on 19th Street from 9am to Noon and Old Beach Art & Eco Market on 18th Street in ViBe Park from 9am to noon
  • Singer Songer Writer Saturday: ViBe Park stage and 19th Street at Cypress Ave 9am to noon
  • Artists’ live painting live between 10am and 6pm on 19th Street and 18th Streets. 
  • 10am-5pm: Drop in public Mural Painting at The Garage VB at 1703 Mediterranean Ave
  • 11am-2pm Otis & Delona – roaming duo musicians
  • Complimentary Bike Tours at 11am and 3pm- Meet up at the LOVE sign on 18th Street and Cypress Avenue
  • Complimentary walking tour at 1pm- Meet up at the LOVE sign on 18th Street and Cypress Avenue
  • 3-6pm – Roaming Musicians – TBD
  • Golf Cart Tours available for persons with disabilities by reservation only by calling or texting 757-202-9533
  • VB Student Murals and Skatedeck artworks installed at Boardwalk railing near Jackalope Events at 31st Street. Available for viewing during daylight hours.
  • Explore at your own pace with a self-guided tour. Park for free at VB Convention Center at 19th St and Parks Avenue and walk East to see eight artists working on 19th St and then return West on 18th Street to see the other eight artists. 

Sunday, June 2: 

  • Artists’ live painting live between 10am and 6pm on 19th Street and 18th Streets.
  • 10am-5pm: Drop in public Mural Painting at The Garage VB at 1703 Mediterranean Ave
  • 11am-2pm – Steve Forss- roaming musician
  • Complimentary Bike Tours at 11am and 3pm- Meet up at the LOVE sign on 18th Street and Cypress Avenue
  • Complimentary walking tour at 1pm- Meet up at the LOVE sign on 18th Street and Cypress Avenue
  • 3-6pm JSD celloist – roaming musician
  • Golf Cart Tours available for persons with disabilities by reservation only by calling or texting 757-202-9533
  • VB Student Murals and Skatedeck artworks installed at Boardwalk railing near Jackalope Events at 31st Street. Available for viewing during daylight hours.
  • Explore at your own pace with a self-guided tour. Park for free at VB Convention Center at 19th St and Parks Avenue and walk East to see eight artists working on 19th St and then return West on 18th Street to see the other eight artists. 

NEW Interactive Wings Mural at SSI at 18th St & Baltic

Local artist Summer Paradiso will live paint this fun, interactive mural for visitors to stop by SSI at the corner of 18th St and Baltic Ave for photos!

VB Schools Student Murals at Jackalope

Dozens of local schools have engaged student to paint skate decks and mini murals for the VB Oceanfront boardwalk at the Jackalope site at 31st St.