Eric Worden Presents Unique GuitART Piece Honoring Melinda at Creative Arts Festival

At the 2nd annual Melinda Vooss Creative Arts Festival, artist Eric Worden attended as a special guest of the Vooss family and presented a unique work in memory of Melinda and in celebration of Chesapeake Bay Academy’s young artists. Eric approaches art with a signature style that blends creative expression with music. He is known for transforming guitars found at local thrift stores into one-of-a-kind "GuitART" pieces, using various materials to create distinctive works of art. The piece he created for the festival features foil etchings, tributes to Melinda’s favorite artists, and personal attributes. The tree from the foundation’s logo serves as the central symbol of her lasting legacy.

Eric Worden, a beloved voice of Hampton Roads for over 30 years and the morning host on BOB-FM, has always been an active supporter of the arts. He is also the creator of the award-winning PBS program Magic of the Arts, which fuses music, art, and technology to make learning fun for kids. Today, his artistic talent and passion for the arts have culminated in this beautiful tribute to Melinda and the students at Chesapeake Bay Academy.

Thank you Eric for your endless generosity, kindness, and support of our family and foundation.