Stafford's Most Colorful Street Festival

North Stafford Rotary Club, Stafford Rotary Club, and Stafford County Museum and Cultural Center are pleased to announce the 2nd annual Via Colori Stafford, to be held September 24 and 25, 2022, from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. each day (rain date October 1 and 2). Located at the Stafford Courthouse commuter lot at the intersection of Rt. 630 and I95 North, Via Colori is a free event for all ages. 

Presented by B101.5 and supported by Stafford County Tourism, Stafford Printing, Stafford Museum, Atlantic Union Bank, and many more generous sponsors, Via Colori is the modern-day version of a centuries-old tradition in which dozens of volunteer artists create large-scale pastel artworks directly on the pavement of city streets. Each artist square is sponsored by a business, organization or family, and the proceeds after expenses will benefit museum and Rotary projects in our community. Sponsoring an artist brings funds to worthy historical and service projects throughout our region, supports individual artist efforts to publicize their work, and it recognizes your company or organization as a supporter of creativity in Stafford. Via Colori is recruiting 100 artists from the ranks of the region’s most notable art organizations, and has a variety of artist sponsorship opportunities available beginning at $250. Sponsor online through this form. 

In addition to sponsors, artists and volunteers are also welcome.  Any adult can apply to be a Via Colori artist. There is no jury of artists or competition, as the focus is the joy of the creative process. For additional information and an application, contact viacoloriartist@gmail.com or submit this form. The deadline to apply is September 10. For groups and individuals who would like to volunteer for event operations, complete the online Via Colori Volunteer Interest form or email viacolorivolunteer@gmail.com for questions or additional information.

To round out the experience, there will be a children’s activity area, food trucks, and live entertainment. If you would like to showcase your musical or performance group during Via Colori, please fill out the entertainer application.

Festival art and information can be found at vcstafford.com or facebook.com/viacoloristafford. Hope to see you there!