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Splash: Honoring Virginia Waterways

July 16 – August 20, 2026

Splash: Honoring Virginia Waterways

ON VIEW: July 16 – August 20, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, July 16, 2026, 5:30pm to 7:00pm,
Reception is FREE and open to the public. Enjoy light refreshments, meet artists, and explore the exhibit.

THEME

Cool down this summer inside our galleries with an exhibition depicting the waterways of Virginia through the Visual Arts. Virginia has waterways with deep history and great sources of relaxation such as the Great Dismal Swamp, James River and the famous Virginia Beach. Hampton Roads residents recognize how the waterways connect communities and the need to preserve them.

Artists were invited to depict waterways (natural or manmade) in their artwork. Examples range from paintings of a bird on the river to photographs of marine restoration.

JUDGE: Daniel J. H. McDonald

Daniel J. H. McDonald is an environmental outreach professional and the coordinator of Keep Suffolk Beautiful. A professional graphic artist, published illustrator, photographer, and painter, his work is inspired by nature, wildlife, and a strong sense of place, often blending detailed realism with expressive design. Through community cleanup initiatives, environmental education, and public engagement, he works to promote stewardship of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. His passion for both art and conservation continues to shape his creative work and community outreach throughout the Hampton Roads region.