Art on the Wall 2026

Golden Hour Among the Cosmos by Coakley Brown, one of the three winners of the Artists' Choice Award in 2025

For four days, artists from across the country will capture the beauty of Essex County—one brushstroke at a time.

Then the paintings come off the easels and go straight onto the wall.

Join TAG on October 24 from 5–8 p.m. for Art on the Wall, the thrilling finale of our 7th Annual Tidelands Plein Air Event.

Come enjoy:

• Fresh, original artwork inspired by Essex County

• The chance to purchase brand new paintings from the participating artists

• Delicious food, drinks, and great company

• A lively celebration of creativity and community

This is more than a great night out—it’s TAG’s largest fundraiser of the year. Every ticket and sponsorship helps bring art education, cultural enrichment, and creative opportunities to our community.

Two ways to make an impact:

BECOME A SPONSOR. Put your name behind one of the region’s most anticipated arts events while supporting TAG’s year-round mission.

GET YOUR TICKETS. Bring your friends, find a painting you love, and experience Essex County as you’ve never seen it before. $100 per person.

Donations and amounts paid over $65 may be tax deductible. Consult your tax advisor.

Essex Inn by Tam Norman, one of the three winners of the Artists' Choice Award in 2025

Sponsors, guests, and ticket holders will be on our check-in list, and complimentary drink tickets will be waiting upon arrival.

The paint will be fresh. The art will be unforgettable. And the community will be there.

Sponsor or reserve your tickets today—we’ll see you at Art on the Wall!

October 24, 2026

5-8pm

Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department Hall

620 Airport Road

Tappahannock, VA 22560

At the End of Day by Nancy Fine, one of the three winners of the Artists' Choice Award in 2025

Buy tickets!

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!

Gallery Sponsors

Lisa and Ken Mountcastle

Kendall and Gam Rose

Alice and Hill Welford

Collector Sponsors

Boo and Mac Garrett

Liz Harper

Allison B. Robeson DDS

Art Patron Sponsors

Melissa Ball

Jane and Brad Barnes

Victor Burrell

Cynthia and Richard Carter

Elizabeth Christeller and Dr. A. W. Lewis

Sara and Travis Credle

Carole and Bill Croxton

Frances Ellis

Bess and Ed Haile

Margaret Harrison

John Harvey

Meg and Rob Hodges

George Jennings

JLB Publishing (House & Home Magazine)

June Parker Oil Co.

Terri Raines and Robert Placky

Anne and Bill Pritchett

River City Golf Carts

Wanda and Bill Ryan

Virginia Building Solutions

Della Watkins and Bill Skipper

Julie and Carl Strock

Bill Youell