Celebrate Culture and Community at Napa Valley’s Arts in April

Each spring, Napa Valley transforms into a countywide artistic hub to celebrate Arts in April, a month-long campaign that highlights local creative talent, inspires and engages visitors, and enriches the experience of Napa County culture. The 8th annual Arts in April will showcase live music, art fairs and exhibitions, storytelling, theatre performances, poetry readings, and more.

In addition to the events that will dot the valley, the county will host central city events, celebrations aimed at highlighting each town’s cultural identity. With a month of cultural programs and wine and culinary offerings planned, where to begin? Check out these must-attend events at this year’s Arts in April.

St. Helena’s Arts in the Streets

St. Helena’s Lyman Park will host festivities including community interactive art with the Nimbus artist street team, short play performances from the Valley Players, poetry from Napa County’s Poet Laureate Jeremy Benson, local music including Bluewind Jazz Band, solo Cello works performed by Jeffrey Johnson, brass band New Era Beats Brigade, and more. Top it all off with culinary delights from the Napa Valley Cooking School. April 14, 1-4pm 

Napa’s First Street Napa: Artist Alley

Visit First Street Napa in downtown for a sneak peak of the new outdoor shopping and dining destination. Downtown Napa is in the works of creating a compelling gathering space featuring 40 shops and restaurants that will offer a unique blend of regional, national, and international excellence. The Arts in April exclusive event features a first-look at the European street fair-feel of this must-visit downtown destination, local performances, and eight large-scale murals and art installations. April 21, 2-5pm 

Yountville’s Art, Sip & Stroll

Over 40 artist’s booths and 10 wineries and tasting rooms will take over Yountville’s Washington Street for Art, Sip & Stroll. The daily celebration will also feature live music and a food truck roundup at Van De Leur Park. April 28, 11-5pm 

Other Notable Events

Explore the inspired works of Suzanne K. D’Arcy, one of northern California’s most accomplished and respected watercolor artists. D’Arcy will be exhibiting select works on the grounds of V. Sattui Winery in St. Helena. April 14, 12-4pm

Learn the winemaking process from vineyard to bottle – in art form! Tools of a Winemaker Passion: Works by Julia Poteet Robertson large-scale giclee canvases and prints will be on view in the Andretti Winery barrel room, complete with a reception and complimentary small bites. April 15, 3pm

See art in the making at the Nichelini Family Winery in St. Helena, as Plein Art painters create art of landscapes around the property. Walk the grounds of the winery with glass in hand to see them at work. April 29, 11-5pm

For a full list of events, dates, and times, visit Arts Council Napa Valley.

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