Love nature and the arts? If you’re from Norfolk, Virginia, Hope House Foundation has some good news for you. They’ll be hosting the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival on May 16-17 at the picturesque Stockley Gardens Park with over 125 artisans showcasing their lovely art. Expect to see a lot of stunning photographs, intricate sculptures, beautiful pottery, vibrant paintings, and more, that will definitely captivate you. There will also be live music and delicious food to keep everyone’s spirits up. Proceeds raised from this event will go to Hope House Foundation so they can continue to support folks with developmental disabilities.

When: May 16 – 17

Where: Stockley Gardens Park, Norfolk, Virginia

Since 1984 Hope House Foundation has hosted the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival, a two-day event featuring over 125 artists from across the U.S. and overseas to participate and showcase their art in a variety of mediums, including photography, pottery, sculpture, painting, mixed media and jewelry. Stockley Gardens Park offers the festival a distinctive atmosphere with its peaceful garden setting in the heart of the historic district in Ghent, Norfolk. The festival is free and open to the public and attracts thousands of people who enjoy the art, live music, an array of food and the community atmosphere of the event held in the spring and fall each year.

Experts estimate that around 317 million people experience developmental disabilities globally. Support organizations like Hope House Foundation who not only help them become active members of the community, but also advocate for their rights. See you at Stockley Gardens Arts Festival on May 16-17!