As the closing event of Fairfax City’s 2026 Spotlight on the Arts Festival, a Spotlight Community Day was held May 3 in Old Town. It celebrated art, music, makers and technology while offering children’s activities and a Main Street market.

Photos By Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection

Archa Malhotra displays her hand-painted jewelry and original, acrylic paintings on wood. 

Jose Quinonez with his acrylic paintings in neo-cubism style.

Mirette Bedrous displays her handmade fabric purses, pencil-and-charcoal drawings, and art prints.

Fairfax High Music & Computer Technology students perform in Old Town Square.