Art of Wine Series
Join us for an unforgettable dining experience where the culinary arts meet the visual arts and storytelling.
Walt Smith
An emerging painter from the based in Portsmouth, Virginia. Learn more about our next featured artist by clicking here.
Exhibition Summary
- Walt Smith is an artist from Portsmouth, Virginia. He began painting a few years ago and was drawn by paintings from the post-impressionist master, Vincent Van Gogh. Many of Walt’s paintings include variations on the vase and flowers creating a composition with texture and vibrant colors. His recent paintings feature scenes from classic American films such as Ghostbusters and Edward Scissorhands and will be viewed for the first time at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts.
Art of Wine Opening Reception, Wednesday, January 22, 2026, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Gallery Lounge, 1st floor
This will include free hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a chance to meet and greet the featured artist Khalil Riddick.
Art of Wine Dinner, Friday, February 20, 2026, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Gallery Lounge, 1st floor
This will include wine parings, dinner and a wonderful discussion with the featured artist Walt Smith. Art will also be on sale and a portion of the proceeds will go to support our mission of creating access to the arts. Walt will converse with the restaurant patrons about his music and artistic career, the inspiration for his technique and an overall joyful conversation over dinner.
Dinner reservation required, $60 per person ticket, with dinner and wine pairings included. Please include dietary restrictions during dinner reservations. Gratuity not included.
For more information or help to purchase tickets, call our main number or contact the Visual Arts Manager at 757-923-0003 ext 108 or email nana.ferdnance@suffolkcenter.org.
Art of Wine Series
(rotating featured artist every 5-6 weeks)
Join us for an unforgettable dining experience where the culinary arts meet the visual arts and storytelling.
First Event – Opening Reception with free entry, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. Artwork will be available for purchase.
Second Event – Art of Wine Dinner (Food and Wine Pairing with the artwork)
This will include wine parings, dinner and a wonderful discussion with the featured artist. Artwork will be available for purchase.
$60 per person ticket, with dinner and wine pairings included. Please include dietary restrictions during dinner reservations. Gratuity not included.
For more information or help to purchase tickets, call our main number or contact the Visual Arts Manager at 757-923-0003 ext 108 or email nana.ferdnance@suffolkcenter.org.
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