Marvel at Some Pretty Amazing Talent –
Right Here in Your Own Backyard!

Close to 50 regional artists will descend on Riverwalk Landing Sunday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to display their work at the Yorktown Waterfront during this year’s Art Stroll. Explore a wide range of art for sale including oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings; glass; drawings; photography; jewelry; pottery; fiber art; handmade soap and woodwork.
 
Not only are you invited to visit the artists and learn more about their inspiration, but you can also participate in a community painting—a blank canvas set out for attendees to complete by sharing their personal passions and inspiration. This annual project is led by Artist Tenley Raithel.
 
Make your way up the hill to Main Street where On the Hill Gallery will be featuring a special display of new artists. The Gallery at York Hall will feature Historian Chris Bonin’s Revolutionary War artwork and he will be doing book signings for Virginia in the War of 1812 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

2021 Participating Artists
(list subject to change)

This event is free with a special musical performance from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. by Audio Portrait, an acoustic harmony trio that covers songs from the 60s through today.

Many Historic Yorktown restaurants are open both during and after the event including Ben & Jerry’s, Carrot Tree, Larry’s, Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters, Riverwalk Restaurant, Umi Sushi, Water Street Grille, Yorktown Pub, Visitors can also enjoy a sunset sail on the York River by purchasing a ticket to the Schooner Alliance following the conclusion of the event.
 
Parking is available on the lower level of the Riverwalk Landing Parking Terrace (and upper level if routine maintenance project has been completed), York Hall, York-Poquoson Courthouse, County Administration Building, and other designated public parking lots in town.  The Yorktown Trolley will starts its runs early that morning to provide complimentary service from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 
This event is jointly sponsored by the Yorktown Arts Foundation and York County.  Special thanks to the York County Arts Commission for its sponsorship