Featured Artist from our Cover
Nancy Richards West
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Art work found only at Island Arts
Tired of Souvenir shops? Come visit Island Arts. The owner, Cindy Faith-Oehm, welcomes
you to the gallery that features a refreshing variety of fine arts and crafts. Specializing in
American crafts from all over the country, the gallery emphasizes outstanding work by local
and regional artists. Jewelry, photography, pottery, sculpture, wood carvings, glassware,
ornaments, and handmade clothing are just a few of the treasures that await you. Look for
Nancy West’s sensitive paintings of local birds and wildlife, as well as her landscape paintings of Chincoteague and Assateague Islands.
Look for jewelry designed exclusively for Island Arts: The Chincoteague Tee Shirt charm;
and the Assateague Lighthouse charm/pendant (which is a precise replica of our own lighthouse). Make your visit here a welcome break from the ordinary. 6196 Maddox Boulevard
(across from Mister Whippy) 757-336-5856 (in season)or 757-894-1953.
Also visit www.nancywest.com
Annual Chincoteague
Blueberry Festival 5
Held at the Chincoteague
Center, 6155 Community Drive,
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336,
the Friday, Saturday & Sunday
prior to Pony Penning. The
Festival features fabulous food,
homemade blueberry ice cream,
the ultimate blueberry pie, blueberry shortcake and more. Also
featured is fun stuff for the
kids, live music, and the largest
fine arts and crafts show on the
Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Chincoteague Island
Outfitters
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Don’t be caught on the hot sand without a chair! We are a vacation equiptment rental business on beautiful
Chincoteague Island specializing in
your basic needs during your visit!
We are always adding to our inventory,
so please ask if you don’t see something on our list! Located at 7885
Eastside Road. 757-336-5129 or
info@chincoteagueoutfitters.
com - Visit our website: www.
chincoteagueoutfitters.com
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