CBAA Annual Fall Art Festival 2025
CELEBRATE THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ART ASSOCIATION’S 61st ANNUAL FALL ART FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4-5 2025 FROM 10am-5pm.
The Chesapeake Bay Art Association (CBAA) has continued to grow throughout the Hampton Roads/Tidewater area, and each year CBAA welcomes artists both locally and nationally to gather for a celebration of the arts at our Annual Fall Art Festival to display and sell their artistic creations while gaining exposure. At this 2 day juried art festival, engage with professional artists, high school students, members and volunteers of the CBAA organization, CBAA sponsors, Musicians, food truck vendors, City of Norfolk and community attendants! This year, in the interest of growing the show, expanding offerings, and maintaining the show in Norfolk, CBAA is holding the annual art festival at Lakewood Park, Norfolk, VA. All efforts/proceeds from this annual show are to raise funds to benefit the CBAA Scholarship Fund and support high school students pursuing further education in the arts. Experience the excitement as artists (student and professional artists) receive award prizes during the show! Find unique gifts and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere where music and aromas from food trucks fill the air! Let’s celebrate joy and support the art/creative community.
For any further questions please email: ovartshowjury@gmail.com
Food Trucks for the event below. Check out their menus before you visit!
October 4th Entertainment Lineup
1030 am - 130 pm - Robert Oliver
Rob Oliver is a Hampton Roads native who has been writing and performing music for over 25 years. He has received many nominations for the Veer Music Awards and won for Best Blues. Playing his original music, cover songs, or a mix of both, he is available for solo acoustic gigs or with his electric trio: Rob Oliver & The Attractors.
2pm - 5pm - John Emil
John Emil is a professional lap steel guitarist and Dobro player who specializes in creating engaging musical experiences that enhance arts festival environments. John offers a unique blend of American Roots music and Hawaiian lap steel guitar for your enjoyment
October 5th Entertainment Lineup
1030am - 130pm James Arrellano
Born and raised in Norfolk, James Arellano is a musician who has been performing solo and with his acoustic duo, Swell Luck, for many years. A resident of Ocean View, he has performed for ‘Live! On Atlantic’ at the Oceanfront for 12 years and continues to play locally throughout Hampton Roads
130pm - 430pm David Jones
David Jones is a Hampton Roads native who grew up in Chesapeake, living there until moving to East Ocean View in Norfolk several years ago. He’s been performing at various local venues and events for 15 years. Closest to his heart are the numerous assisted living and memory care facilities where he performs on a regular basis. In addition, David is an experienced host of Open Mics throughout the local area
CBAA would like to thank the following sponsors.
Please click on the images below to learn more
Congratulations to Mel Ascencio for the winning logo in this year’s T-shirt Contest!
T-Shirts will be available for sale in various sizes at the Festival in white, gray, and turquoise.
As a member of CBAA you have the opportunity to sell your work in the CBAA Member’s Tent at the Fall Art Festival . The number of artists is limited to 12. First come, first served. Please read the guidelines and contact the administrator to be included. We will also have a waiting list for additional artists.
Donor Sponsors
~SPONSORSHIP~ CHESAPEAKE BAY ART ASSOCIATION
⦁ Donate any amount towards the student scholarship fund. In 2024, $4700 was awarded and in 2025, $5000. The goal for 2026 is to award $5500 and we need your help! Donation button at the top of this page
● Blue Level: $500.00
Your company receives promotion on CBAA website/social media platforms
for 6 months.
Your company may promote at CBAA Fall Art Festival with your tent, table, your
banner, brochures, etc.
● Green Level: $1,500.00
All of the above plus your company receives promotion on CBAA website/social
media platforms for 1 year.
● Red Level: $2,500.00
All of the above plus your company's name on all Award Certificates, Posters,
and the CBAA Quarterly Newsletter.
You may display a second banner at the entrance to the park.⦁
SPONSOR an Award(s) in your organization's name and be promoted on our website/social media platforms. You may also sponsor ANY AWARD amount desired (AWARDS IN 2D & 3D ART)
⦁ (1ct) BEST IN SHOW $650
⦁ (2ct) FIRST PLACE $500
⦁ (2ct) SECOND PLACE $400
⦁ (2ct) THIRD PLACE $300
⦁ (2ct) HONORABLE MENTION $100
⦁ SPONSOR A STUDENT AWARD
⦁ FIRST PLACE $15
⦁ SECOND PLACE $100
⦁ THIRD PLACE $50
⦁ (2ct) HONORABLE MENTION $30
~ AWARDS FOR THE 61ST ANNUAL CHESAPEAKE BAY ART ASSOCIATION FALL ART FESTIVAL HELD in 2025 OCTOBER 4TH- 5TH FROM 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday
You may contact us at ovartshowjury@gmail.com for more information and to reserve your spot no later than 9/15. Donations can be paid online using the buttons to the right on this page
Participation in the CBAA Annual Fall Art Festival Student Tent is open to all Hampton Roads middle and high school students. Student Applications are available via the button below. Please read the information below carefully, fill out the application, mail or email to the addresses listed below. All pages must be fully completed for review prior to acceptance.
Please note: ALL ART MUST BE DROPPED OFF by before 10am AND PICKED UP BY THE STUDENT OR PARENT by at 5pm. NO EXCEPTIONS. CBAA is not responsible or liable for the transportation of art.
Applications due not later than September 30, 2025
Print a Sponsor application form by clicking the button below. Additionally, payment buttons are available for your convenience