Founded in 1988, The Fredericksburg Festival of the Arts (FFA) has evolved from a small, annual world-renown chamber music festival to a premier presenter of the performing arts in the Rappahannock Region of Virginia.

Our mission statement : "The Fredericksburg Festival of the Arts exists to promote, provide and preserve the highest quality of the performing arts for all."  Our goal is to present to the region the highest quality performances in theater, dance and highly diverse musical repertoire from classical to jazz to blue grass.  We are a volunteer organization, pursuing these endeavors with the generous support of our members and sponsoring individuals, businesses and organizations.
PNC Bank - Underwriting Sponsor
These events are made possible, in part, through a generous donation from PNC Bank, demonstrating its commitment to sustain the performing arts in the Fredericksburg Region. We welcome support from the entire community!
Due to the inclement weather expected this weekend, the Gala & Silent Auction has been postponed!  As soon as the new date has been set, an announcement will be sent in the mail & posted here (we will contact by phone and/or email those who have purchased tickets).  This opens the possibility of adding auction items for the silent auction.  We have about 45 items, but would welcome more.


2010 Annual Gala
2010 Annual Gala Invitation

Tickets are $75.00 per person or $135.00 per couple.

Gala Committee:  Alma Withers, Barbara Muir, Saundra Pearson, Jamie James, Rita E. Girard, and Fred Franklin.

With Appreciation and Thanks to the FFA Arts Patrons:

  • National Endowment for the Arts & Virginia Commission for the Arts - For ongoing financial support
  • PNC Bank - For Corporate Underwriting
  • Ron Rosner’s Mercedes Benz - For sponsorship of this event
  • Cardinal Press - For their continued support of our organization

Congratulation to all the highly talented young men and women who participated in the 2010 Young Artists Competition in January.  The Winners: 

  • First Place Vocalist:  Hope Strayer, soprano.  She was invited to solo with the Rappahannock Pops Orchestra and received a $500 check. 

  • First Place Instrumentalist: Jessica Stewart, flautist.  She was invited to solo with the Rappahannock Pops Orchestra and received a $500 check. 

  • Second Place: Nathan Black, cellist, received a $500 savings bond.

  • Third Place: Andrew Liang, pianist, received a $200 savings bond.

Nine finalists were selected to perform in the Finals Competition Concert; 27 contestants entered the preliminary auditions including 11 Pianists,  9 vocalist, and 7 Instrumentalists (1 cello, violin, 2 flute, 1 bassoon. 1 French horn).
Watch Videos! The shooting of the documentary on the Fredericksburg Festival of the Arts continues.  Click the "video go" icon to read about creating the documentary, and to watch the April & May Trailers!
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