Artoberfest 2026

The original programming at Petersburg Area Art League was postponed to Saturday, October 17th.

Come out Saturday, October 17th to the Petersburg Area Art League for an ensemble of the Petersburg Symphony in the Art Park from 2-4PM. PAAL also invites the community to participate in two large art projects from 10AM-5PM; a community mural and large canvas.

Join us for the 5th Annual Artoberfest in Petersburg, Virginia, a free, community arts festival for everyone, Friday, October 9th through Sunday, October 11th presented by CultureWorks.

This year, Artoberfest is taking place on multiple days across multiple venues throughout the City. Happenings include, exhibition openings, artist talks, block parties, workshops, sunset DJ sessions, and more. 

Come celebrate arts and culture in the Tri-Cities at Artoberfest!

Venues:

Haus on Market

Petersburg Area Art League

Arte Xchange

Visitor Center at Southside Depot

Petersburg Community Resiliency Hub

Schedule of events:

Friday, Oct 9th

Friday for the Arts!

• Dallas Roquemore: Negro Plays the Hero Exhibition Opening Reception at Haus on Market from 6-9PM
• Kristen Peyton and John Lee,To Paint Things Present and Jessie Coles, Distilled Affections Exhibition Opening Reception at Petersburg Area Art League from 6-9PM
• Petersburg as Muse Group Exhibition Opening Reception at the Petersburg Visitor Center at Southside Depot from 5-8PM
• Arte Xchange After Dark, vibes, art community 8PM-12AM

Saturday, Oct 10th 

• Petersburg as Muse Group Exhibition at the Petersburg Visitor Center at Southside Depot from 10AM-4PM
• Community Block Party at Petersburg Community Resiliency Hub from 2-6PM
• Open Haus at Haus on Market 6-9PM, DJ, mix and mingle (adult beverages available)

POSTPONED: Sunday, Oct 11th

• Community mural and Petersburg Symphony Orchestra Ensemble at Petersburg Area Art League 2-4PM
• Dallas Roquemore Workshop at Haus on Market 2-4PM
• Petersburg as Muse Group Exhibition at the Petersburg Visitor Center at Southside Depot from 10AM-4PM
• Art the Block 2.0 at Arte Xchange 12-5PM, live art and music, vendors

Saturday, Oct 17th at Petersburg Area Art League

• Community mural and canvas art project 10AM-5PM
• Petersburg Symphony Ensemble in the Art Park, 2-4PM

All events are rain or shine.

Thank you to our event sponsors!

TowneBank, Homebase Credit Union, Visit Petersburg, VA, People’s Advantage Credit Union, and Live! Casino & Resort, and John Randolph Foundation.