Tephra ICA Arts Festival​​ Expected To Draws Thousands To Reston Town Center

RESTON, VA — More than 200 contemporary artists and artisans from across the U.S. will be converging on Reston Town Center in Reston this weekend for the 34th Tephra ICA Arts Festival.

“This weekend is an amazing opportunity to not only view and collect artwork from over 200 artists, but to engage directly with those artists about their work, life, and what inspires them,” says Hannah Barco, associate curator and Tephra ICA’ festival director.

The annual outdoor arts festival typically draws tens-of-thousands to Reston Town Center to purchase art, meet the artists or enjoy a full slate of events throughout the day. Highlights include Chicago-based artist Claire Helen Ashley, a Festival Art Park for all ages, food vendors, guided tours, artist demos, and a sip and stroll.
Saturday, May 17

• Artist Booths: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Festival Art Park: 12–4 p.m.
• Guided Tours: Hourly tours starting at 11 a.m.
• Artist Demos: 12–4 p.m.
• Claire Helen Ashley Performance: 12 p.m and 3 p.m. in Reston Town Square Park
• Reston Concerts on the Town: 7:30pm in Reston Town Center Pavilion

Sunday, May 18

• Artist Booths: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Festival Art Park: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Guided Tours: Hourly tours starting at 11 a.m.
• Artist Demos: 12–4 p.m.
• Claire Helen Ashley Performance: 12 p.m and 3 p.m. in Reston Town Square Park

Reston Town Square Park is located at 11900 Market St. in Reston. Learn more about the Tephra ICA Arts Festival online.