CV Art Fest is back! Last year this event was one of my favorites and I’m excited to see it return
Key Takeaways For CV Art Fest
- Community Excitement for Art Fest’s Return: The Chula Vista Art Fest is returning for its second year, and the community is eager to experience the vibrant local arts scene again.
- Expanded Focus on Interactive Activities: This year’s festival will feature more workshop activities, allowing attendees to engage directly with art creation.
- Growing Local Arts Scene: The Art Fest is part of a broader initiative to strengthen Chula Vista’s arts community. New venues and projects are creating more opportunities for local artists to showcase their work.
It is back Chula Vista! The CV Art Fest is coming up fast; I can’t wait. Last year, this event was one of my favorite summer events, and when they announced it was coming back, I was excited. Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 10. The event will be held in front of Chula Vista City Hall and run from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. I expect this event to be bigger and better this year.
CV Art Fest is happening Saturday, August 6th
This year, the CV Art Fest is set to light up the courtyard outside Chula Vista City Hall once again. The inaugural festival was a hit, with walls adorned with stunning paintings, tables filled with unique pottery, and even live printmaking demonstrations. It was a feast for the senses, complete with food trucks and live music that had everyone tapping their feet. Last year, this was one of my favorite Chula Vista events of the summer. So many people turned out and really made this a great time.
Danny Zavala, the deputy chair of Chula Vista’s Cultural Arts Commission and one of the festival’s founders, is thrilled about the upcoming event. “A lot of talented artists have applied,” Zavala shared. “I’m just really excited to show their work.”
Building on last year’s event to make this year even bigger
Last year, attendees enjoyed everything from live painting sessions, where artists like Isabel Garcia showcased their skills, to interactive booths where local high school students tried their hand at screen printing. The courtyard was buzzing with energy as visitors mingled with vendors and soaked in the artistic atmosphere.
CV Art Fest is more than just a fun day out; it’s part of a broader effort to energize Chula Vista’s arts scene. Historically, local artists have had limited venues to showcase their work, often looking to other parts of the county for opportunities. But that’s changing. With new projects like an art gallery on Fourth Avenue and a growing network of public art initiatives, Chula Vista is becoming a hub for creativity.
And it’s not just Chula Vista that’s seeing this cultural renaissance. Nearby National City has opened a new film photography studio, and the Imperial Beach Arts Bureau is spotlighting its vibrant mural scene. These developments are creating more spaces for artists to connect with the community and for residents to appreciate the rich tapestry of local art.
Please visit CV Art Fest’s official website here to learn more and register as a vendor.
What the community can expect for CV Art Fest 2024
This year’s CV Art Fest will build on last year’s success with a few exciting changes. While there won’t be a movie screening this time, the festival will feature more workshop activities, allowing everyone to get hands-on and create something beautiful.
Zavala envisions Art Fest as Chula Vista’s version of Comic-Con, an annual event that artists and art lovers can eagerly anticipate. There’s still time for artists to apply, so if you’re a local creator, this is your moment to shine!
Mark your calendars: the second annual Chula Vista Art Fest will take place on Saturday, August 10, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the courtyard outside Chula Vista City Hall. Come out and celebrate the vibrant arts community that makes our city so unique!
