43rd Street Festival of the Arts Returns Saturday, September 11

From street art to fine art, the 30th annual 43rd Street Festival of the Arts has something for everyone. This popular street festival is returning to the Forest Hill neighborhood from 10am till 4pm on Saturday, September 11. Seventy selected regional artists and craftsmen will show and sell their work.  There will also be local food and street art and activities for kids.  

This RVA festival is intended to put a spotlight on the fine arts and crafts available in the area and to promote sales of local artisans. The show is a true community effort benefiting CARITAS, who works to transform lives and restore dignity to those in need.   Artisans donate work for a raffle and proceeds of the artist designed T-shirt help raise money for the event.  The show is free to the public.  However, donations can be made at each of the four entrances to the show.   Over $100,000 dollars has been raised and gone back to the community supporting CARITAS and those in need.

Many of the artisans have been with the show since the beginning.

However, new artists come on board each year to provide variety and fine craftsmanship in many media.  This year’s juried outdoor show will include paintings, prints, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, glasswork, and more.   Original works of art will be available for purchase and exhibitors will be on hand to discuss and sell their work.

Like all events, last year’s festival was cancelled due to the pandemic.

We are making some changes by decreasing the number of artists and not having a musical venue, to make sure social distancing is possible at the show.  We hope folks will come out in droves to buy art, support CARITAS, and enjoy being out and about again with friends and neighbors.

43rd Street Festival of the Arts

1412 West 43rd Street

Richmond, VA 23225  

(804)233-1758