# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Opening Night & Art Contest 2026!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate Fairfax City's vibrant art scene at Spotlight's Opening Night - a joyful evening of music, song and the visual arts!About this EventJoin us as Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts: Illumination 250 celebrates the opening of the 2026 Festival! This year's festival will showcase the art scene in Fairfax City from April 24 - May 3!Featured at Opening Night, Friday, April 24 at 7pm at The Sherwood Center:The third annual Spotlight Art Contest, sponsored by Capital One Hall,  where you can vote for the Community Choice Award ($500) winner and where the New York Life Grand Prize, Second Place and Student Art Award prize winners will be announced!Musical entertainment by Cristian Perez & Munit MesfinThe Sweet Adelines performing fan-favorite tunes celebrating AmericaSinger/songwriter Lua Songer-Johnson, a senior in the Fairfax Academy/MCT programPiano performance by Spotlight's Ruth Haycock Piano Scholarship Recipeints from George Mason UniverstiyCocktails & Lite Fareand celebrating our Honorary Chairpersons, Matt Carlin and The Honorable Ellie Schmidt, both steadfast supporters of the arts in Fairfax City!Save the date now for this lovely evening of music, refreshments, and your chance to select the Community Choice Award art contest winner!Agenda🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMCocktail/ Lite Fare/Art Contest and Voting🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PMWelcome/Musical Performances/Honorees   🕑: 09:00 PM - 09:30 PMDessert/Photos/Art Exhibit!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fairfax/fairfax-spotlight-on-the-arts-opening-night-and-art-contest-2026/100001984560870988
- **Event Categories**: Art, Contests, Entertainment, Music, Festivals, performances
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 35, max: 35, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Fairfax
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center
- **lat**: 38.8512185
- **long**: -77.299275
- **full address**: Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Opening Night & Art Contest 2026! being held?
  - **A:** Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Opening Night & Art Contest 2026! takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Opening Night & Art Contest 2026!?
  - **A:** Tickets for Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Opening Night & Art Contest 2026! are priced at USD 35 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 35Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Opening Night & Art Contest 2026!?
  - **A:** Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Opening Night & Art Contest 2026! is organized by Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Opening Night & Art Contest 2026! is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fairfax, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Opening Night & Art Contest 2026! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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