Happy Birthday, America! Family Day
10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8
Gravely-Lester Art Garden
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at this fun Family Day featuring activities for all ages, including a bounce house, games, DIY party hats, and a red, white, and blue star scratch art craft. Snacks will be available courtesy of Food Lion on Greensboro Road.
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held at Piedmont Arts.
Admission is free.
On View
Expressions 2026: America 250
On view through Aug. 14
Offering a meaningful artistic experience by transforming the milestone of America’s 250th anniversary into a platform for creative expression.
Voting for the People’s Choice Award is open through Aug. 14.
Admission is free.
Works by Lily Ebrahimi
On view through Aug. 14
Ebrahimi is a student artist with a diverse background in dance and visual arts. Her painting, “The Last of the Cherry Tomatoes,” won the Piedmont Arts Guild Special Student Award in “Expressions 2025” and a silver medal in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards in 2026.
Admission is free.
Upcoming Events
Expressions Artwork Pickup
10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15
Artists with work on display in Expressions 2026: America 250 should pick up their work between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15. Artists should use the museum’s front entrance when picking up their work.
Piedmont Arts will not assume responsibility for artwork that is left in the gallery after the designated pickup date. Any artwork, including that which has been purchased, will be removed from the premises if unclaimed after 30 days. All work must remain on display for the duration of the exhibit.
If you are unable to pick up your work on the designated date, email Director of Exhibitions and Marketing, Bernadette Moore, at bmoore@piedmontarts.org to arrange an alternative pickup date.
Exhibit Opening Reception
5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 28
Join Piedmont Arts for an opening reception in honor of its new exhibits. A gallery talk with “COLLECTive Concerns” curator Reni Gower and artist Chris Gregson will be held at 6:15 p.m. Music by Joanie McPeak. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Exhibits on view:
• COLLECTive Concerns: Collage and Assemblage
• Chris Gregson: Novus Ordo Seclorum
• Bull Mountain Arts
RSVP by Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Admission is free.
Savory September: New York, New York
6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18
Big city flavors meet small town charm at this New York-themed fundraiser for the arts.
Local chefs will serve up small bites straight from the soul of the city: the corner deli, the late-night slice joint, the ballpark, and the legendary supper clubs of Manhattan. Pair that with custom cocktails and live music by Marie Anderson, and you’ve got yourself a party worth hailing a cab for.
Tickets: Admission is $65 per person and includes food and drinks. 50/50 raffle tickets are $20 each or $100 for six.
Looted Art: An Opening Journey to Resolution
6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. talk
Thursday, Sept. 24
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Senior Manager of Provenance Research Karen Daly will discuss art looted during World War II, the museum community’s response, how recovery and restitution efforts have evolved, and VMFA’s experience resolving two art restitution claims.
RSVP by Wednesday, Sept. 23.
Admission is free.
Classes
Bob Ross Workshop
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
First Thursday of each month
Learn Bob Ross’ famous technique with certified instructor Naomi Hodge-Muse.
Tickets: $75 for members and $85 for nonmembers.
Yoga in the Galleries
6-7 p.m.
Second Tuesday of each month
Enjoy a relaxing traditional or chair yoga session with instructor Ally Snead in the galleries.
Tickets: $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers.
Chix with Stix
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Second and fourth Tuesday of each month
Self-guided sessions provide a space to socialize while knitting.
Tickets: Free for members and $5 for nonmembers.
Indigo Shibori Workshop
1-4 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17
Experience the magic of natural indigo dyeing with instructor Jennifer Reis.
Tickets: $50 for members and $60 for nonmembers.
