The mission of the Virginia Arts Festival is to bring world-class performing arts to our citizens and visitors
"One of the great things about the Virginia Arts Festival is the variety of events offered. For nearly 50 days, the Festival provided something for everyone. The approach has drawn people from all walks of life and all musical preferences together for shared experiences. Without question, the Festival embraces education, exposure, entertainment, and sociability of the most pleasant kind,...
The mission of the Virginia Arts Festival is to bring world-class performing arts to our citizens and visitors, impact the lives of students through outstanding educational programs, commission new works of national and international significance, and make a tangible difference in Hampton Roads through regional partnerships and positive economic impact through the generation of cultural tourism.