{"id":2413397,"date":"2026-05-12T14:59:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T14:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2413397"},"modified":"2026-05-12T14:59:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T14:59:47","slug":"see-6-new-murals-hear-live-music-at-downtown-waynesboro-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/see-6-new-murals-hear-live-music-at-downtown-waynesboro-event\/","title":{"rendered":"See 6 new murals, hear live music at downtown Waynesboro event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>Downtown Waynesboro will transform into a living canvas May 16-17 as the Virginia Street Arts Festival (VASAF) returns, bringing nationally recognized artists, six large-scale murals, live music, and hands-on art experiences to the community.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>Hosted by Destination Downtown Waynesboro, the free, two-day festival invites visitors to watch artists inaction as they create six new murals across the downtown district. Festivalgoers can meet the artists, explore the creative process up close and take part in art projects for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>Building on the momentum of the 2025 VASAF, this festival will continue to position Waynesboro as a destination for public art in the Shenandoah Valley.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is one of those weekends where downtown really comes alive,\u201d said Meghan Murphy, president ofDestination Downtown Waynesboro. \u201cYou can watch artists at work, create something of your own, enjoy livemusic, and explore everything from murals to mobile museums and tons more.\u201d<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>The 2026 VASAF will feature muralists Christian Harrell (Humble), Jesse Jentzen, Andrew Davis, Roshi K, and Jon Murrill, each contributing original works that will become permanent additions to Waynesboro\u2019s public art and the Street Arts Trail.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to live mural painting, the 2026 VASAF will include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A full schedule of live performances and family-friendly entertainment presented by Hot Spot Collective on North Wayne Avenue.<\/li>\n<li>An Art Market with over 30 local artisans, hosted by the Shenandoah Valley Art Center on South Wayne Avenue.<\/li>\n<li>Interactive community projects all over downtown.<\/li>\n<li>A mobile museum experience featuring the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Virginia Museum of Natural History and the VA250 Mobile Museum.<\/li>\n<li>Festival t-shirts you can customize and color-changing festival cups will be available for purchase to support Destination Downtown Waynesboro.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">More: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsleader.com\/story\/news\/education\/2026\/05\/08\/summer-food-program-being-offered-for-augusta-county-school-children\/89981030007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Augusta County Schools offering summer food program for children<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This event is free and open to the public, encouraging both residents and visitors to experience Waynesboro\u2019s arts scene while supporting local, downtown businesses. VASAF is also a DORA event, allowing visitors to enjoy beverages while exploring the festival.<\/p>\n<p>The Virginia Street Arts Festival is supported in part by a $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant and support from local sponsors Kline and Co. Real Estate, McKee Family Bakery, Blanc Creatives, Augusta Health, the City of Waynesboro, Waynesboro\u2019s local Sherwin-Williams, Staunton Tractor and The Russell Museum, helping with programming and bringing more artists to the community.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>To find out more about the Virginia Street Arts Festival and its programming, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitwaynesboro.com\/destination-downtown-waynesboro\/\">DowntownWaynesboro.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">More: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsleader.com\/story\/news\/local\/2026\/05\/08\/united-way-ceo-amanda-leech-announces-resignation\/89976560007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">United Way CEO Amanda Leech to step down in June after 10 years<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Monique Calello is a reporter at The News Leader in Staunton covering business, dining and entertainment in the Shenandoah Valley. Connect with her at\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:phite@newsleader.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mcalello@newsleader.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2026-05-12 09:02:18.174356793 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2026-05-12 09:02:18.174356793 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.newsleader.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Downtown Waynesboro will transform into a living canvas May 16-17 as the Virginia Street Arts Festival (VASAF) returns, bringing nationally recognized artists, six large-scale murals, live music, and hands-on art experiences to the community. 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