This fall, An Occasion for the Arts returns to Duke of Gloucester Street for its 58th year, bringing more than 150 of the country’s top professional artists to the heart of historic Williamsburg. Spend the first weekend of October, strolling the very streets where ideas once shaped a nation and witness the artistry of today’s finest artists and craftspeople. Meet local talent at the Front Porch, celebrate the next generation of artists in the Avant Garden, and relax with regional musical talent at the Block Party. Become a Friend of the Festival, and gain access to the Patron’s Patio—a tented oasis at the heart of the Festival with wine tastings, complimentary food and beverages, artist demos, and musical performances.
