Art unveiling for Riverfest

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Riverfest Executive Committee unveiled a brand new painting from this year’s featured artist David Hayes.

Hayes is a local painter who is known for his incredibly realistic and detailed scenes depicting the Cape Fear region.

His features piece shows the Henrietta and the Downtown Riverwalk. Hayes said he was excited to be chosen by Riverfest.

“It’s pretty exciting for me. I didn’t expect anything like this to be going on specifically for my work,” Hayes said. “But I really appreciate the festival asking me to be the featured artist. And I’m really thrilled.”

Riverfest will be October 3-5 in Downtown Wilmington.