ARTS & EVENTS
Port Warwick Foundation
For 22 years, the Port Warwick Foundation, a public 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has organized arts and entertainment events at Styron Square in Newport News, Virginia. Its annual events include the Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival each October, free Wednesday evening concerts from May through September, and the Holiday Tree Lighting in November.
The Port Warwick Art and Sculpture Festival is the Virginia Peninsula’s premier juried outdoor art show. The festival features more than 80 artists from across the country, along with live music, food vendors, and children’s activities. Since its inception, it has welcomed more than 18,000 visitors and generated over $1 million in art sales.
The Port Warwick Summer Concert Series was the area’s first free outdoor summer concert series and remains Newport News’ only venue offering weekly outdoor concerts. Featuring a diverse mix of jazz, blues, rock and roll, samba, folk, and more, each concert attracts between 1,000 and 3,000 attendees from across the Virginia Peninsula and beyond.
The Port Warwick Holiday Tree Lighting brings the community together each November for a festive evening in Styron Square. The free, family-friendly celebration features the lighting of the holiday tree, seasonal performances, strolling carolers, children’s activities, and complimentary cider and cookies while supplies last. Guests can also enjoy local food vendors as Port Warwick welcomes the holiday season with neighbors, friends, and family.
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors made up of business and community leaders within the city of Newport News. The Foundation has a full-time Executive Director, several volunteer staff, and a cadre of dedicated volunteers who assist with projects throughout the year.
For more information on the Port Warwick Foundation, please contact:
Laura Fisher, Executive Director
757.223.0284
Port Warwick Foundation 2026 Board of Directors
Tu Ritter – Chairman
Laura Fisher – Executive Director
Marlin McDaniel – Vice Chair
Ray Suttle – Board Member (Officer)
Howard Waters – Board Member (Officer)
Jesse Young – Board Member (Officer)
June Moore – Board Member
Brint Martin – Board Member
Donate Today
Help the Port Warwick Foundation continue bringing arts, music, and community events to the Virginia Peninsula. Donations of any amount support the planning and production of next year’s programs. Donors may be recognized on our website or choose to remain anonymous.
The Port Warwick Foundation is a public 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.