This year’s event will also include the inaugural Yorktown Plein Air, where artists will gather to paint 2D scenic views of Historic Yorktown outdoors. Those interested in participating are encouraged to register online prior to the event; however, same-day registration is possible. On the Hill Gallery and Gifts will host a show of the participants’ completed works from May 6-20. Winners will receive $800 total in cash prizes.

     Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the day from Coastal Thirst and all Historic Yorktown restaurants will be open. The Hampton Roads Winery is offering wine tastings with the option to buy a bottle to take home. Audio Portrait will perform on the Riverwalk Landing Stage from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will also include a Student Art Show in the Yorktown Freight Shed, featuring high school artists from York County Public Schools.

     This year’s judges are John E. Ovington, Carol Anne McErlean., and Alison Pariso. Ovington is a lifelong artist, designer, painter, photographer, carpenter, welder, mechanic, and teacher.  He earned a BFA from University of North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Design & Production.  He was a professional scenic artist for motion pictures, television, theatre, national tours, industrials, and casino shows for 20 years. Ovington currently paints images in acrylic and casein inspired by coastal Virginia.

     McErlean is an award-winning artist who enjoys exploring new mediums and creative possibilities. Although her past interests included watercolors and wax-work, she is currently producing sustainable art – or paper art – in which she recycles, repurposes, and recreates working with archived watercolors. 

     Pariso, who will serve as the Student Art Show judge, is the owner of Pariso Art, a school offering art classes and exhibitions for youth of all ages. She graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2013 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking. Pariso is passionate about teaching her students how to make art that is relevant and unique to each individual and always encourages her students to express themselves through a creative outlet and to explore many different artistic mediums.

     Free parking is available at the Riverwalk Landing Parking Terrace, York Hall, York-Poquoson Courthouse, County Administration Building, and other designated public parking lots. The complimentary, ADA-accessible Yorktown Trolley runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with several stops throughout town. The event will be held rain or shine.

Additional Event Info:

• www.artattheriver.com
• Art at the River Committee:  775-288-0761
• Facebook, Instagram & TikTok:  VisitYorktown
• Tag your event pictures with #visityorktown #AATR

 
Additional photos are available at http://bit.ly/3TUoICy  

The event is presented by the Art at the River Committee in conjunction with York County and the Yorktown Foundation, with support from the Celebrate Yorktown Committee, the Economic Development Authority, and the York County and Williamsburg Area Arts Commissions.