Tephra ICA Fine Arts Festival at Reston Town Center May 20-22, 2022 artwork by Christine Adele Moore.

“Now in its 31st year, the Tephra ICA Festival (Tephra ICA) formerly the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival, will take place in-person on May 20–22, 2022 in Reston, Virginia, showcasing more than 200 artists presenting original works in fine art and craft. As a signature fundraiser for Tephra ICA, the annual event attracts approximately 20,000 people to the unique, outdoor environment of Reston Town Center. This year artists will travel from thirty US states and two international locations to exhibit and sell their work in Reston.” — Viva Reston Lifestyle Magazine

The Festival is known for providing intimate, one-on-one experiences with artists; Festival Friday, which makes the event accessible for the area’s many employers; the Saturday night Festival Cocktail Hour with a presentation of Artist Awards; and site-specific performances taking place throughout the weekend.

Website: https://www.tephraica.org/festival

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/211461737814444/211461744481110/

About Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art

Tephra ICA is a non-profit, non-collecting institution committed to promoting innovative contemporary art and thinking. Leading with curiosity and care, the organization is a catalyst, generator, and advocate for visual arts. 

Tephra ICA is supported in part by ArtsFairfax, Reston Community Center, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.