A Splash of the Arts will return in July 2027.
Hampton City Schools Visual and Performing Arts Department presents the FREE series in conjunction with Arts for Learning, the Virginia Affiliate of Young Audiences. You are invited to interact with musicians, artists, actors, storytellers, dancers, and more. Each hour has new programming! With the support of the Hampton History Museum, the event will be held on this one Saturday in July.
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Summer 2026 at the Hampton History Museum
120 Old Hampton Ln. Hampton, VA 23669
Free garage parking is available.
Artist: Atumpan The Talking Drums
Program: The Djembe Speaks-Rhythm & Roots
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM in the Great Hall Gallery
A dynamic fusion of culture, music, and real-world food education! Arts for Learning Virginia’s Atumpan The Talking Drums ignites the stage with drumming and masterful storytelling, bringing West African agricultural traditions to life while celebrating the powerful connection between music, culture, and the foods that nourish us.
Artist: Nfon Asuqo
Program: Interactive Visual Art
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the 19th Century Gallery
Led by nationally renowned artist, Nfon Asuqo, with a background in clothing design, painting, and graphic design, participants will leave this session with take-away art products based on a one-of-a-kind theme just for A Splash of the Arts!
Artist: Lia Janae
Program: Dominican Dance
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the 19th Century Gallery
Get ready to move with Dominican Dance by Arts for Learning Virginia’s Lia Janae! Students will explore the vibrant steps, music, and cultural traditions of Dominican dance in an engaging, high-energy experience. No dance experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to join the fun!
Artist: Stephen Christoff
Program Colonial American Music
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM in the Crabtown Gallery
Travel back to colonial times with Arts for Learning Virginia’s Stephen Christoff! You’ll tap your toes, sing along, and hear amazing instruments from early America, like the jaw harp and even a musical saw!
Artist: Taikoza
Program: The Spirit of Taikoza: The Japanese Drum
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM in the Great Hall Gallery
Feel the thunder of the drums with Arts for Learning Virginia’s Taikoza! Bamboo flutes sing, Taiko drums boom, and Japan’s sights and seasons come alive in this unforgettable celebration of sound and culture.
Artist: Dai Poole
Program: Games Around the World
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the 19th Century Gallery
Travel the globe through play with Games from Around the World with Arts for Learning Virginia’s Dai Poole! Participants will discover games that began in other countries and became popular here in the United States, all while exploring culture, connection, and fun. Jump in and join the fun as we play, learn, and connect through games from around the world!
Artist: Jennifer Gammill
Program: Elephant’s Gerald
1:00PM - 1:50PM in the Crabtown Gallery
Arts for Learning Virginia’s Jennifer Gammill celebrates jazz icon and Newport News native Ella Fitzgerald through song, rhythm, and storytelling in this engaging musical tribute.
Artist: Darci Tucker
Program: Revolutionary Women
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM in the Great Hall Gallery
Patriot, Loyalist, or soldier-which path would you have chosen? Arts for Learning Virginia's Darci Tucker brings to life the voices of three women whose stories reveal the triumphs, struggles, and difficult choices of the American Revolution.
Artist: Taikoza
Program: The Spirit of Taikoza: The Japanese Drum
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM in the Great Hall Gallery
Feel the thunder of the drums with Arts for Learning Virginia’s Taikoza! Bamboo flutes sing, Taiko drums boom, and Japan’s sights and seasons come alive in this unforgettable celebration of sound and culture.
The schedule is subject to changes and additions.
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