Concrete canvas

interactive arts fest

Full-day of Creative Art Experience!

Saturday may 10th, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm

Saturday may 17th (rain date - all tickets honored)

LOCATION: 757makerspace ~ 737 E. 23rd st, norfolk, VA 23504

What to expect: “create stations, Workshops, Vendor Market, concert setlist (30+ artists & bands) visual exhibition, food & beverage

tickets available below

schedule & info

stations, highlights, fAq

    • Mask Creation Station - create a theatrical / decorative mask using various materials and techniques! (Provider: Pam Winslow)

    • 3D Printing - Learn production techniques and print a small take-home keepsake! (Provider: FreeForm Canvas)

    • Stained Glass - use a soldering iron and pre cut glass to make a small take home mushroom! (Provider: Kelsey Courage)

    • Henna / Craft - Come get a temporary henna tattoo / small craft options (Provider: MsArtGallery35)

    • Pottery / Clay Throwing - come learn techniques and test your skills on the pottery wheel with clay! (Provider: Kelsey Courage)

    • Blacksmithing / Metalworks - come learn how to use hot metal & anvil to produce a small metal “arrow” keychain! (Provider: WaagenMetalWorks)

    • Paint / Easel - come paint a small canvas to take home using our mini-easel station

    • Mega Photobooth - literally a walk-in group photobooth for complimentary pictures you can take home! (Provider: Creative Impressions Media)

  • 10:30 am - personal accupressure & reiki sessions

    11:00 am - guided soundbath experience (provider: @loveyoulouder)

    11:15 am - group yoga session (provider: mommygang)

    1:00 pm - Vendor Market: Brands, Businesses & Service providers. Goods & services for SALE!

    1:30 pm - Visual Artists Talk: notable points about works, artists & their story

    2:00 pm - Concert Kickoff: 30+ artists & bands

    2:30 pm - “No Starving Artist” Workshop (curated by Cris.Fletcher.Art)

    3:00 pm - “From Ideas to Impact: How to Scale Big Ideas Using Fabrication Tools” Workshop (curated by Beau Turner)

    5:00 pm - Free Create

  • There will be food and beverage options available for purchase on-site!

    street / curb parking for all

    Can I leave and come back?

    • As long as you have the wristband you were provided upon entry; yes you may leave and come back!

station examples (volume one - 2024)

to signup as a vendor, activity station

or performing artist; click below: