Arts & Provisions

Nourish Your
BODY & SOUL!

The Virginia Beach ViBe Creative District is the perfect spot to get away from it all and feed your soul. Of course, the beach is beautiful, in every season. And, just a few blocks from the sand, you'll find the ViBe Creative District. This walkable area is rich with murals, fine art, craft food & beverages, and plenty of locals. You'll have an authentic experience and a refreshing day that restores your soul.

Starts Right Here...

Virginia Beach Art Center - home of The Artists Gallery,
the only artists' cooperative in Virginia Beach!

Come visit us and get an up close, personal experience with the art of Virginia Beach!
Here you will find:

Beautiful and compelling art exhibitions
A cool clay studio with "Try It" opportunities for visitors
Artists working in their studios and always happy to chat with a curious guest
Art classes, sometimes one-off sessions, that you can book your trip around
Art in all types of media and for every taste and wallet so you can bring a memory home with you

Spend time with us, getting an insider's look at the local art scene. You'll find an array of artwork and will meet and speak with local artists about their process and inspiration. You're right here on our website, take a look at all we have to offer!

Next, meander through the ViBe Creative District

You won't need a car to visit these artsy locations in the ViBe Creative District. With the Virginia Beach Art Center at one corner of the District, and the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art at the other, you'll hit plenty of interesting spots between the two. Be sure to participate in the ViBe Mural Scavenger Hunt and post your pictures to Instagram. Hover over each photo for some information or click to go to their website.

Hungry for Provisions?

Get your nourishment at one of these fun ViBe food establishments. All are locally owned and operated.
Hang with the locals and have an authentic experience while enjoying great food and drink. Hover over each photo for some information or click to go to their website.

Ready to venture further?

Explore more of the Arts in Virginia Beach. Have some fun creating your own mermaid or dolphin at the Mermaid Factory, download a map of public art in the city and visit various galleries around town. Hover over each photo for some information or click to go to their website.

Plan the Rest of Your Visit

We are proudly
sponsored by the
following organizations:

Location:
532 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(17th Street between Baltic and Mediterranean Aves.--the Purple Building)

Hours:
Monday Closed
Tues.-Fri. 10am-5pm
Sat. 10am-4pm
Sun. 12pm-4pm

Free parking, Free entry

Virginia Beach Art Center is a harassment-free environment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, genetics, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law. Art displayed in the building is the sole expression of the individual artist and does not reflect the opinion or position of VBAC or its board of directors, volunteers or staff.
The Art Center building is handicapped accessible.

The Virginia Beach Art Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Donations to the Virginia Beach Art Center are tax-deductible. The Art Center's financial statement is available upon written request from the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs.

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ARTS & Provisions​in the ViBe Creative District

Nourish Your​BODY & SOUL!