35th Annual 43rd Street Festival of the Arts

08.2026

Richmond’s beloved neighborhood art show returns from 10 till 4 on September 12 on West 43rd Street in the Forest Hill Park area. This annual event showcases 75 juried regional artists, presenting paintings, prints, pottery, sculpture, and more. This free, family-friendly festival features live music, local food trucks, street art activities for kids, and a vibrant marketplace of original work.

As a fundraiser for CARITAS, the festival supports their mission of providing shelter and restoring dignity to those experiencing homelessness in Richmond. Over $100,000 has been raised to date to support community healing and transformation.

43rd Street Festival of the Arts 

1410 West 43rd Street

Richmond, VA 23225