The LAST October Old Beach Art Market is TOMORROW!
Shannon Calley/Calley Coastal Jewelry and Art, Carla Fuller/Gypsy Soul Boutique, Marisa Kuntz/The Bohemery, Ashley Smith and Teresa Hartman/YardArt will be waiting to see you in the morning. Please stop by and say hello.
After visiting the Old Beach Markets, wander down to the 17th Street Marketplace. See OBAM favorites like Shannon Calley and Carla Fuller after OBAM closes.
Another fun stop would be The VB Flea – behind Three Ships Coffee on 19th Street just east of the Old Beach Markets.
Lots of good reasons to come to Old Beach tomorrow.
And next week –
19th Street will have a different look on Saturday, October 28th. The Anthem Wicked 10K begins at 8:00 a.m. going east on 19th. A costume contest is part of this event so it’s usually good for some laughs.
No OBAM – no EBLAST so our next note will be on November 17th. Until then….
Some things to remember about parking at Old Beach Markets
With thanks for copy to Old Beach Farmer’s Market:
Parking is generously donated by these local businesses and city parking lots: the grass lot behind Wave Riding Vehicles along 19th Street; the Runnymede parking lots along Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets; and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is now available along 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.
Motorists who park in other lots or who block driveways do so risking tickets and towing, including the Wareing’s Gym and Mary’s parking lots on Cypress Avenue at 18th and 17th Streets.
Only 2 Art Markets left in 2017…
We’ll see you on 19th Street next month – November 21, 2017
Plenty of time for YOU to participate. Contact OldBeachArtMarket@Hardysinc.com for information.
What’s happening at Old Beach
Everybody’s gone surfing…
even when the water’s flat, remember the waves with these glass surfboards from
Hot Glass Studio
From $25
The Old Beach Markets have an intimate feel this week
A select group of artists will be on hand to greet you tomorrow morning. Please join Shannon Calley/Calley Coastal Jewelry and Art, Carla Fuller/Gypsy Soul Boutique, Mike Smack/MS. Perceptions and Bob Wright/Beth Wray – Hot Glass Studio.
If OBAM Artists aren’t with us this week – where are they?
All over the place…
Ashley Smith will be at The Port Warwick Sculpture and Art Fest.
Joe McMurray is playing at Java Surf – La Promenade.
Mallorie Terranova/Jars of Dust and Kenn Young/Thalia Collection will be in Norfolk at the Fall Crafted Indie Arts & Crafts Market at O’Connor Brewing.
ContraVan will be set up at Cape Henry’s Fall Fest.
Here’s an interesting note from our friends at MOCA:
ARTS MAKE A MAJOR ECONOMIC IMPACT IN VIRGINIA BEACH
Did you know that last year, the arts generated $87.7 million in Virginia Beach alone?
This spending supported 2,875 jobs, generated $52.5 million in income to local residents and returned about $7 million to local and state governments in the form of tax revenues.
This data was recently shared in the Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 study conducted by Americans for the Arts and supported by The Ruth Lilly Fund of Americans for the Arts.
LEARN MORE
Be there to see it happen.
Some things to remember about
parking at Old Beach Markets
With thanks for copy to Old Beach Farmer’s Market:
Parking is generously donated by these local businesses and city parking lots: the grass lot behind Wave Riding Vehicles along 19th Street; the Runnymede parking lots along Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets; and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is now available along 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.Motorists who park in other lots or who block driveways do so risking tickets and towing, including the Wareing’s Gym and Mary’s parking lots on Cypress Avenue at 18th and 17th Streets.
Only 4 Art Markets left
in 2017…We’ll see you on 19th Street next week – October 21, 2017
Plenty of time for YOU to participate.
Contact:
OldBeachArtMarket@Hardysinc.com for information.
See who’s at OBAM this week
Some of our favorite folks are with us tomorrow
Virginia Beach is enjoying a beautiful week – the kind of weather we only dreamed of not so long ago. It’s another great day to shop at Old Beach.
Only 5 Art Markets left in 2017…
Dog Day at Old Beach Art Markets
Feeling like it’s all going to the dogs?
Well, that’s because it is!
Tomorrow is Dog Day at Old Beach Markets
Dogs are always welcome at Old Beach but especially tomorrow. Don’t come alone – bring your best friend for treats and products dedicated to them. For instance, look at the 100% untreated cotton macrame rope chew toys for the dogs in your life – available at The Bohemery and the lovely pendant – created by Keli At The Water’s Edge – for you or your sweetie.
Best of all, the pendant could be yours for free. Stop by At The Water’s Edge to enter the drawing and to snag a treat for your dog. Drawing is at 11:30 and you don’t have to be present to win.
There’s a costume contest and your pup could win – just register at the Old Beach Market tent and have a picture taken at It all started with a fig. The winner will be chosen by a poll of Old Beach customers.
THIS WEEK’S MARKET
Saturday’s forecast calls for another lovely September day.
The Art Market looks lovely, too.
We’ll have ContraVan, Kym Bach (welcome back, Kym), Shannon Calley,
Teresa Hartman, Suzanne Jeffers, Maria Kuntz , Keli Hindenach and our Marvelous Market Manager –Ashley Smith plus newcomer Lauren Goldrich.
Lauren will paint your face for a pittance. You could come away looking just like your dog!
If you don’t subscribe to their newsletters, see what’s happening at Old Beach Green Market and Old Beach Farmer’s Market.
We’ll be looking for you and
your dogs on Saturday.
With thanks for copy to Old Beach Farmer’s Market:
Parking is generously donated by these local businesses and city parking lots: the grass lot behind Wave Riding Vehicles along 19th Street; the Runnymede parking lots along Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets; and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is now available along 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.
Motorists who park in other lots or who block driveways do so risking tickets and towing, including the Wareing’s Gym and Mary’s parking lots on Cypress Avenue at 18th and 17th Streets.
Vendor-only parking has generously been donated by the Shoreham Condominiums next door to the market.
OUR NEXT MARKET
We’ll see you on 19th Street next week – September 23, 2017
Plenty of time for YOU to participate. Contact OldBeachArtMarket@Hardysinc.com for information.
This Week’s Market – Old Beach Art Market in Virginia Beach
A good answer to last week’s fire…
THIS WEEK’S MARKET
On Fire print by Kay Reid. Teresa will be with us tomorrow with a marvelous selection of wrought iron sculpture. They love special orders so if you have an idea…
We’ll be looking for you on Saturday.
OUR NEXT MARKET
We’ll see you on 19th Street next week – August 26, 2017
Plenty of time for YOU to participate. Contact OldBeachArtMarket@Hardysinc.com for information.
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This Week’s Market – Old Beach Art Market in Virginia Beach
THIS WEEK’S MARKET
Pretty dramatic picture, huh. One of Kay Reid’s limited edition prints (and my personal favorite). Come meet Kay tomorrow as she joins a wonderful array of artists at Old Beach Markets – 19th Street at Cypress Avenue in Virginia Beach.
Tomorrow’s weather could go either way. Remember you can check our Facebook page for up to the minute announcements.
Others you can expect to see tomorrow include Bob Wright/Beth Wray, Acara Phipps, Shannon Calley, Jessamyn Manzeralla, Lindsay Kearns, Marisa Kuntz, Teresa Hartman and Cerrone Wooling plus Market Manager Ashley Smith (of course) and ContraVan.
You’re invited to bring your lunch and Picnic on the Patio at Croc’s 19th Street Bistro. There’ll be lots of opportunities to add to your meal at Old Beach Farmer’s Market.
Bet you didn’t know that Christina at Old Beach Green Market might just be your ticket to a loving family pet. She fosters four legged creatures looking for new homes. Doesn’t always have one available but you might find a match made in heaven. Meet Walter tomorrow (weather permitting). He’s an older chihuahua with a great personality. He loves snuggling, walking, bike riding and gets along well with other dogs.
The ViBe Creative District Crosswalk Paining has been rescheduled for NEXT Saturday, August 19th.
Artist early registration for The 55th Annual Ocean View Art Show in October ends on August 15th. 55 years – they’re doing something right!
We’ll be looking for you on Saturday.
With thanks for copy to Old Beach Farmer’s Market:
Parking is generously donated by these local businesses and city parking lots: the grass lot behind Wave Riding Vehicles along 19th Street; the Runnymede parking lots along Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets; and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is now available along 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.
Motorists who park in other lots including the Wareing’s Gym and Mary’s parking lots on Cypress Avenue at 18th and 17th Streets or who block driveways do so risking tickets and towing.
Vendor-only parking has generously been donated by the Shoreham Condominiums next door to the market.
OUR NEXT MARKET
We’ll see you on 19th Street next week – July 22, 2017
Plenty of time for YOU to participate. Contact OldBeachArtMarket@Hardysinc.com for information.
This Week’s Market – Old Beach Art Market
THIS WEEK’S MARKET
Won’t keep you reading long today but please take one minute to look at the wonderful array of artists we have for tomorrow:
Welcome Amy Cummings back to Old Beach Markets. Amy will be in the street with Hillary Davenport, Carla Fuller, Teresa Hartman, Lindsay Kearns, Marisa Kuntz, Acara Phipps, Mallorie Terranova and our Wonderful Market Manager – Ashley Smith.
When you’re at Old Beach Art Market, stick around for a few minutes to check out the other two great markets at 19th Street and Cypress: Old Beach Green Market and Old Beach Farmer’s Market.
Think ahead for August 12th when the Markets will be celebrating Farmers Market Week. Croc’s 19th Street Bistro is opening their patio to picnickers. Plan now to have your “bring your own” lunch/brunch and enjoy the patio with us.
Think about October, too. The 55th Annual Ocean View Art Show is October 7 and 8, 2017. Early registration for aspiring artists ends on August 15th so sign up soon if you want to take part.
We’ll be looking for you on Saturday.
With thanks for copy to Old Beach Farmer’s Market:
Parking is generously donated by these local businesses and city parking lots: the grass lot behind Wave Riding Vehicles along 19th Street; the Runnymede parking lots along Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets; and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is now available along 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.
Motorists who park in other lots or who block driveways do so risking tickets and towing, including the Wareing’s Gym and Mary’s parking lots on Cypress Avenue at 18th and 17th Streets.
Vendor-only parking has generously been donated by the Shoreham Condominiums next door to the market.
OUR NEXT MARKET
We’ll see you on 19th Street next week – July 22, 2017
Plenty of time for YOU to participate. Contact OldBeachArtMarket@Hardysinc.com for information.
There is something for everyone!
There is something for everyone at the Virginia Beach Art Market.


Parking is generously donated by these local businesses and city parking lots: the grass lot behind Wave Riding Vehicles along 19th Street; the Runnymede parking lots along Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets; and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is now available along 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.
Motorists who park in other lots or who block driveways do so risking tickets and towing, including the Wareing’s Gym and Mary’s Restaurant parking lots on Cypress Avenue at 18th and 17th Streets.
Vendor-only parking has generously been donated by the Shoreham Condominiums next door to the market
Begin the Fourth with a visit to Old Beach Market.

A weekend to celebrate – how lucky we are to have The 4th of July to celebrate. As John Adams predicted, Independence Day is warmly greeted from coast to coast with All American Fervor, Fireworks and Parades. He didn’t guess hot dogs and hamburgers but who could have?
Artists out for a patriotic market tomorrow will be Kym Bach, Shannon Calley, Lori Cicogna, Amy Cummings, Hillary Davenport, Marisa Kuntz, Nick Halleran, Melissa Laverdiere, Acara Phipps, Kay Reid, Mallorie Terranova, Bob Wright and our Wonderful Market Manager – Ashley Smith – plus ContraVan and new to Old Beach – Mike Smack.
After visiting Old Beach, you might be interested in Cultured 2k17: A Utopia Feni Arts + Music Festival in Kempsville. When you go, be sure to look for Ashley and Jessamyn Manzeralla.
Old Beach Green Market and Old Beach Farmer’s Market are looking good this week, too.
Stars & Stripes Explosion on July 4th is worth checking out. The Quantico Marine Corps Band‘s Concert Band and Rock Band will be at the main 24th Street beach stage on the 4th as part of Beach Street USA
We’ll be looking for you on Saturday.
With thanks for copy to Old Beach Farmer’s Market:
Parking is generously donated by these local businesses and city parking lots: the grass lot behind Wave Riding Vehicles along 19th Street; the Runnymede parking lots along Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets; and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is now available along 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.
Motorists who park in other lots or who block driveways do so risking tickets and towing, including the Wareing’s Gym and Mary’s parking lots on Cypress Avenue at 18th and 17th Streets.
Vendor-only parking has generously been donated by the Shoreham Condominiums next door to the market.
OUR NEXT MARKET
We’ll see you on 19th Street next week – July 8, 2017