Arts in the Middle returns to Hewick June 7 and 8

Topping’s George Robinson, second from left, claps while lead vocalist Gloria Beverley of Locust Hill sings and keyboardist Ellis Smith of Woodbridge plays as the Gospel ensemble performs at the Arts in the Middle (AIM) festival at Hewick Plantation in 2022. This year, George Robinson and the Gospel Robins are set to perform 2-3 p.m. Sunday, June 8 on the AIM main stage at Hewick. Photo by Don Richeson

by Clayton Neal – 

The annual Arts in the Middle Fine Arts Festival is set for June 7 and 8 in Urbanna.

Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The festival features more than 100 juried artists showcasing everything from paintings and pottery to jewelry and sculpture.

Arts in the Middle festival is a free event. Parking also is free, though a donation to help fund future festivals is appreciated. This is a rain or shine event. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. For information, visit www.artsinthemiddle.com.

Music Schedule

Main Stage: Saturday, June 7

  • 10:45 a.m.-noon — Troy Breslow
  • 12:15-1:30 p.m. — Tom Euler Trio
  • 1:45-3 p.m. — Jumbo Lump Daddy and the Backfin Boys
  • 3:15-4:30 p.m. — Bobby Blackhat Band

Acoustic Stage: Saturday, June 7 

  • 10:15-11:30 a.m. — Peyton Brabrand
  • 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. — Roxy Coke and Allie Schaefer
  • 1:15-2:30 p.m. — Jeff and Sherry Wagner
  • 2:45-4 p.m. —  Russell Lawson and Liz Nance

Main Stage: Sunday, June 8

  • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — The Gurleys
  • 12:45-1:45 p.m. — Karl Werne
  • 2-3 p.m. George Robinson and the Gospel Robins

Acoustic Stage: Sunday, June 8

  • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — O.T. and Sandy Adcock
  • 12:45-1:45 p.m. — Hunter Owens
  • 2-3 p.m. — Tom Euler
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