68th Boardwalk Art Show in Virginia Beach wraps up after thousands attend [Video]

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Thousands of people soaked in the sun and admired some of the nation’s best artists in this year’s 68th Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show on Sunday.

It’s part of a decades-long tradition that helped give the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art its footing in the Hampton Roads community.

“Years ago artists got together to make money for a friends, and the art show was so successful that it’s kind of history now,” said Linda Koller, Director of Marketing & Special Events for Virginia MOCA. “It’s how we got started.”

Years later the art show is as popular as ever, as thousands of people went to the boardwalk to view the art and meet the 150 participating artists who showcased their work.

The art ranged from traditional paintings to pottery and beyond. …