# Event Details - **Event Name**: SW2 Festival of the Moving Creature - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A parade of giant, hand-made creatures on UVA Arts Grounds, Thursday, April 23, celebrating Spring. Join this memorable yearly event.About this EventAs the sun sets over UVA’s historic Grounds on Thursday, April 23rd, seven giant creatures will emerge - built by hand, brought to life by students, and paraded through the heart of UVA in one of the region’s most unusual and beloved, free, public events.The Stan Winston and Steven Warner, or SW², Festival of the Moving Creature begins at 7:00 PM on UVA Arts Grounds outside of the Culbreth Theater and is the annual showcase of UVA’s Art of the Moving Creature Courses. Students design and construct large-scale puppets over the spring semester, which are brought to life at sunset and illuminated at night. These astounding creatures, never before seen by human eyes, will delight those young and old.All are welcome! Come in costume, bring a puppet of your own, or simply show up as you are to welcome the spring! Parking is free in the Culbreth Garage, and the parade route will run from Arts Grounds up Rugby Road and around the Rotunda, ending around 9 pm.-Poster design/images designed by Isabel Hamilton, Rena Maier, and Cole RozwadowskiThe History of the FestivalThe Festival takes its name from two UVA legends: Stan Winston, the Academy Award-winning special effects artist who creates some of cinema's most iconic creatures, from the xenomorphs of Aliens to the T. rex of Jurassic Park, and a UVA alumnus, and Steven Warner, the Drama department's longtime Technical Director and the course's co-founder. Their legacy lives on each spring in the creatures that emerge from UVA's arts buildings.Generously sponsored by UVA Arts Council, the Stan Winston School of Character Arts, the UVA Department of Drama, and the UVA School of Architecture.Follow updates on Facebook (@UVAFestivalOfTheMovingCreature) and Instagram (@uvacreatures), including the unveiling of this year's creature names and designs. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/632b82e0-3932-11f1-ac5d-f37c7b595dcd-rimg-w481-h740-dc1a1b49-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/sw2-festival-of-the-moving-creature/100001987423342718 - **Event Categories**: art, festivals, sports, theatre, performances, workshops, entertainment, parades - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlottesville - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Culbreth Theatre - **lat**: 38.0397952 - **long**: -78.50460029999999 - **full address**: Culbreth Theatre, 109 Culbreth Road, Charlottesville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SW2 Festival of the Moving Creature - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9ff0b503a6ab1ce04c80f306a248c7d3e652666cf4932677f32f2c564ff3b2b7-rimg-w942-h630-dcf4a744-gmir.jpg?v=1776302452 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SW2 Festival of the Moving Creature being held? - **A:** SW2 Festival of the Moving Creature takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Culbreth Theatre, 109 Culbreth Road, Charlottesville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing SW2 Festival of the Moving Creature? - **A:** SW2 Festival of the Moving Creature is organized by Annie Temmink and Melissa Goldman. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SW2 Festival of the Moving Creature is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlottesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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