From captivating exhibits to exciting events, explore what’s happening and plan your visit to Piedmont Arts today!!
Lecture Series
Looted Art: An Opening Journey to Resolution
This week!
6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. talk
Thursday, Sept. 24
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Senior Manager of Provenance Research Karen Daly provides a historical overview of art looting and the museum community’s response. She also reflects on how recovery and restitution efforts have evolved to the present day, including a discussion of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ experiences resolving multiple art restitution claims.
Admission is free.
Beyond the Muddy Cloak: The Brilliance of Sir Walter Raleigh
5:45 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. talk
Thursday, Nov. 19
Dr. Elliot Engel reveals details of Sir Walter Raleigh’s fascinating life as an author, explorer, and courtier who deserves to be celebrated for far more than his muddy cloak. Using anecdotes, analysis, and a large dose of humor, he brings this remarkable historical figure to life again.
Tickets: $50 for the dinner and lecture. $25 for the lecture only.
Music in the Galleries
Robert Jospé Quartet
6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. concert
Thursday, Oct. 15
The Robert Jospé Quartet brings an exciting mix of instrumental jazz, rock, pop, and Latin styles to the Piedmont Arts galleries with a repertoire of original works, standards, and classic covers by Herbie Hancock, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Leonard Bernstein, and James Taylor, as well as other well-known composers.
Tickets: $20 for general admission.
This project is supported, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly.
Must See: 15th Quilt Biennial
The Art of the Quilt: Journey
Opening Reception
5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13
On View
Nov. 14, 2026-Jan. 9, 2027
Explore a vibrant celebration of contemporary fiber art featuring more than 60 quilted works by artists from across the southeastern United States. These works reveal the region’s rich diversity of artistic voices, perspectives, and quilting traditions.
Admission is free.
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Fun for Students + Educators
Educator Appreciation Night
4-6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22
This event is free and open to all education professionals in Martinsville-Henry County. Enjoy light refreshments, games, door prizes, and more.
Admission is free.
This event is sponsored by Brightspeed and 3rd Bay.
Foster Gallery Reception
4-6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13
Join Piedmont Arts and the Charity League of Martinsville and Henry County for an event celebrating student artists from Albert Harris and Patrick Henry elementary schools.
The exhibit will be on view Oct. 6-30.
Admission is free.
Looking for ways to have fun all year long? Check out all the museum’s upcoming events.
Get Creative: Classes + Workshops
Bob Ross Workshop
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 1
Tickets: $75 for members and $85 for nonmembers.
Seasonal Acrylic Painting Series
1-4 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Tickets: $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers.
Yoga in the Galleries
10-11 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Tickets: $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers.
Watercolor Workshop
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Tickets: $55 for members and $60 for nonmembers.
Indigo Shibori Workshop
1-4 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17
Tickets: $50 for members and $60 for nonmembers.
Chix with Stix
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Second and fourth Tuesday of the month
Tickets: Free for members and $5 for nonmembers.
Member Discount: Become a member today and receive discounted registration fees on all Piedmont Arts classes.
