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Double Down For the Arts Fundraiser
Help the arts win big at “Double Down for the Arts” fundraiser
Foster Gallery at Piedmont Arts
A gallery of art by elementary school students on display at Piedmont Arts
Creativity and fun abound at Piedmont Arts’ 2023 summer camps
Riddick Dance in Residency at Piedmont Arts
Riddick Dance’s thought-provoking residency in Martinsville and Henry County
Earth Day Family Day at Piedmont Arts
Earth Day celebration and Pollinator Path ribbon cutting to be held at Piedmont Arts
Local middle schoolers will have artwork displayed in Piedmont Arts’ Foster Gallery
Announcing: Brunch, Ballads & Beer at Rooster Walk 13 + Win Tickets
Tickets on Sale 3/1 at Noon
Project Hope Pollinator Trail Groundbreaking Ceremony
Groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of community-based pollinator project
Piedmont Arts' Summer Camps Now Enrolling
Enroll your kids today!
Rooster Walk 13 Final Band Announcement
Nineteen band additions complete lineup for Rooster Walk 13
Valentine Adventures
Spencer-Penn Centre - February 2023
Thanks for supporting Spencer-Penn!
Fab Lab Classes for January & February 2023
Register today!
Hanging Tree Guitars Opens at Piedmont Arts, Jan. 27
More exhibits: Rupe Dalton retrospective, photographs by Robert Wright Forsyth IV, Rocky Wall
23 Marvelous MHC Resolutions for 2023
A quick-start guide to a fun-filled year!
A look back at this year's fun!
January and February 2023 at Spencer Penn Centre
Save these dates!
Fall into Winter Fest is this Saturday!
Saturday 11 AM – 4 PM
Greensky Bluegrass to headline Rooster Walk 13 festival at Pop’s Farm in Martinsville, Va.
Rooster Walk 13 Initial Lineup!
More than a festival
Spencer Penn Centre Happenings for December 2022
December happenings at SPC
November & December 2022 at Piedmont Arts
Take Note!
Piedmont Arts Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
The festivities start at 4 p.m.
Educational Tours at Piedmont Arts
Local High Schoolers Have Opportunity to Experience the Arts in Martinsville
'The Art of the Quilt' returns to Piedmont Arts
13th biennial quilt exhibit to open Nov. 4
Savory September brings art of tailgating to Piedmont Arts, Sept. 9
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
July, August, & September 2022 at Piedmont Arts
Mark those calendars art lovers!
New Exhibits Opening at Piedmont Arts on August 12th
Save the date
Franks + Dranks & Upcoming Events at Piedmont Arts
Franks + Dranks and Upcoming Events at Piedmont Arts
Spend some of your summer in MHC
Franks and Dranks returns for a night of music and food in the Art Garden, July 8
Don't miss the summer fun!
July 2022 at the Spencer Penn Centre
Get ready for a fun-filled month!
Piedmont Arts announces public phase of $1 million fundraising campaign
Piedmont Arts announces public phase of $1 million fundraising campaign
A Festive Summer is in our Future
Summer Fun
Learn the stories behind the murals and the artists who created them!
Start Planning now
Piedmont Arts' Summer Art Camps Now Enrolling
Camps available for students in grades K–5
Piedmont Arts Programs Bring Laughter, Learning to Local Schools
Piedmont Arts Programs Bring Laughter, Learning to Local Schools
Expressions Highlights Regional Artists at Piedmont Arts
Opening reception set for Friday, June 3
Free Art at Happy Hour this Thursday
Free Art at Happy Hour this Thursday at Piedmont Arts.
Piedmont Arts Heads to DPAC for Hamilton
Piedmont Arts’ Bus to Broadway Heads to DPAC for 'Hamilton'
50 Things To Do in Martinsville-Henry County
To name a few...
Art Scholarship Applications Due May 2
Area high school, college students eligible to apply for Piedmont Arts scholarships
April and May 2022 at Spencer Penn Centre
Mark those calendars
You May Want to VisitMartinsville this May
It's going to be aMAYzing!
What's Ahead in 2022 for Piedmont Arts
Mark your calendars now!
Official entry rules for 'Expressions 2022' available now
Regional artists invited to enter annual exhibit at Piedmont Arts
Fiddlin' Earl White Brings Old-time Tunes to Piedmont Arts
Earl White Stringband to perform in galleries, April 7
New Exhibits Opening March 25 at Piedmont Arts
New Exhibits Take Closer Look at Contemporary Appalachia, Mystery of Moths
Free opening reception, March 25
Art at Happy Hour plus Artist Talk with Timothy Duffy
March 10th in the galleries
African American Read-In + Family Day This Saturday
Don't miss the fun!
Grace Potter to headline Rooster Walk 12 Music & Arts Festival in Martinsville, Va.
Final Line Up Announced for Rooster Walk 12
Tickets for Rooster Walk 12 Increase Tomorrow at Noon
Grab your tickets NOW!
Black History Month Events and Exhibits in Martinsville-Henry County
Black History Month Events and Exhibits in Martinsville-Henry County.
African American Read-In and Family Day Hosted by Piedmont Arts
Saturday, February 19th
Piedmont Arts has New Student Work on Display
High school students show work in museum’s Foster Gallery
Galleries closed January 9 – 21 for exhibit installation.
Magical Mask-erade Daddy Daughter Dance, Feb. 4
Make Lasting Memories at Magical Mask-erade
Daddy-daughter dance for little princesses and their trusted adults
Galleries closed January 9 – 21 for exhibit installation
New Exhibits Opening Jan. 21 at Piedmont Arts
New Exhibits Feature Platinum Portraits of Southern Musicians, Explore Pandemic Life in Appalachia
Free exhibit opening reception, Jan. 21
Coming up Soon!
Art at Happy Hour on January 6 Offers Last Chance to View Exhibits
5-7PM at Piedmont Arts
Rooster Walk 12 Initial Band Lineup Announced & Tickets on Sale Now
Little Feat tops initial band announcements!
Some bands to be announced Monday
Holiday Pops Tickets On Sale Now
Looking ahead for Piedmont Arts
Piedmont Arts' Holiday Pops Concert Returns, Dec. 5
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and Chorus bring joy of the holidays to Martinsville
Art Garden Christmas Tree Lighting Set for Dec. 2, 2021
Join the annual holiday fun
Spencer Penn Centre - November 2021
Next month at the centre
Opening Reception, Brown vs Board of Education, Christmas Tree Lighting, and More
Piedmont Arts to present these great events and classes
2021 Fall and Winter Classes at Piedmont Arts
Fall-themed painting for kids and adults, holiday cards, and more
New Exhibits Opening October 22 at Piedmont Arts
Prints by Asheville Printmakers and photographs by Carl Chiarenza
Latin Ballet of Virginia Brings VERDE to Piedmont Arts
Limited-ticket performance in galleries, Oct. 7
Blues, Brews & Stews Set for Oct. 1
Enjoy live music and Brunswick stew in the Gravely-Lester Art Garden
September through November with Piedmont Arts
Mark those calendars!
Piedmont Arts to Host Free Family Day this Saturday
A day of free family fun!
Savory September Takes A Stroll Down Starling
Progressive dinner down Martinsville’s Museum Mile.
Events Upcoming at Piedmont Arts
Family Day • Leaves of the Tree • Savory September • Classes + more
Upcoming Events at Piedmont Arts 08.03.21
Upcoming Events at Piedmont Arts
New exhibits opening July 30th at Piedmont Arts
Galleries closed for exhibit installation through July 30
August 2021 at the Spencer Penn Centre
Call the centre to register!
Artwork Pick Up for Expressions
“Expressions 2021” Artwork Pick Up Saturday at Piedmont Arts
Art at Happy Hour Offers Last Chance to View “Expressions 2021”
Free event at Piedmont Arts, July 15
July through September at Piedmont Arts
Celebrating 60 Years!
Luncheon Explores History of Piedmont Arts
Event celebrates museum’s 60th anniversary, June 22
Art and STEAM Camps Now Enrolling at Piedmont Arts
Register Today!
June 2021 at the Spencer Penn Centre
Don't miss the fun!
Piedmont Arts Kicks Off 60th Anniversary with Artsy ‘Jubilee’
Semi-formal gala celebrates museum’s anniversary, June 11
Piedmont Arts: Celebrating 60 Years of Art in Martinsville-Henry County
This year, Piedmont Arts is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
Expressions Returns to Piedmont Arts
Opening reception set for Friday, May 21
Summer Art Camps, STEAM Camps Now Enrolling at Piedmont Arts
Camps available for grades K–8
International Sculpture Day Spent in MHC
Spectacular sculptures in sight!
Piedmont Arts Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Events and exhibits planned throughout 2021
50 Free or Low-Cost Things To Do in MHC
Get ready for some fun!
Upcoming Spring Events at Piedmont Arts
Don't miss out on any of this!
Piedmont Arts Call to Artists: Enter Work in Expressions 2021
Regional artists invited to enter exhibit at Piedmont Arts
Watercolor Exhibits Opening at Piedmont Arts
American Watercolor Society, Jane Iten Memorial and Water Ladies on display
$10,000 gift will support the promotion and delivery of museum's virtual education programming
Exhibit Closing Reception Feb. 26 at Piedmont Arts
Ansel Adams: Compositions in Nature, I Am…, Virginia: Changing Topographies
Piedmont Arts Hosts Virtual African American Read-In + Family Day
Online event features story time, crafts and more
Explore the Art of mARTinsville & Henry County!
Take a look!
Piedmont Arts Accepting Nominations for 2021 Clyde Hooker Award
Award honors businesses and individuals that support the arts in Martinsville-Henry County
Black History and Future in MHC
Celebrate Black History Month with Piedmont Arts
Celebrate Black History Month with Piedmont Arts
Piedmont Arts Hosts Virtual Family Day
Free event features story time, crafts, performance by Virginia Repertory Theatre
Ansel Adams: Compositions in Nature Opening at Piedmont Arts
A blockbuster exhibition of works by world-renowned photographer Ansel Adams will be on display January 23 – February 27, 2021 at Piedmont Arts.
Due May 3 2020 - Piedmont Arts Scholarship Applications
Piedmont Arts is accepting applications for the Nicodemus Hufford Memorial Arts Scholarship and the Harold Knowlton Work Memorial Scholarship, which provide funds for students from Martinsville or Henry County to pursue a degree in the visual or performing arts at an accredited four-year institution.
Piedmont Arts staff members donated 150 items to the Warming Center of Martinsville & Henry County on Tuesday. The donation will help the center provide care for those in need.
Local Groups Donate Time and Cheer to Piedmont Arts
Boys & Girls Clubs, the Martinsville Garden Club and the Garden Study Club donated their time this week to bring some holiday cheer to Piedmont Arts.
Find Unique Holiday Gifts at Piedmont Arts
Find unique holiday gifts in the #ShopLocal Gift Shop at Piedmont Arts. The gift shop is freshly stocked with handmade artwork and gifts. From jewelry to puzzles to custom face masks, there's something for everyone on your list.
Christmas Tree Lighting Goes Virtual
Piedmont Arts' third annual Christmas Tree Lighting is now a virtual event. The tree will be lit during an online ceremony on Thursday, December 3, 2020, starting at 5 pm. Watch from the comfort of home as the Art Garden Christmas tree lights up the night.
Patriot Players Present Charlie Brown LIVE
Patrick Henry Community College’s performing troupe, the Patriot Players are bringing live theater back with You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown. Theater lovers and Charlie Brown fans can catch the live show in-person at PHCC’s Drive-In Theater or virtually via a live stream at 7PM on November 19 – 21 and at 2PM on Sunday, November 22.
New Art Classes at Piedmont Arts Nov. 2020
Explore new art forms, mediums and techniques with a fresh slate of art classes at Piedmont Arts. The museum is offering in-person classes for a limited number of attendees, as well as a new virtual watercolor class that will take place online via Zoom. Social distancing and masks are required at all in-person classes.
Upcoming Events at Piedmont Arts Nov. 2020
Christmas Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 3 • 5 pm • Gravely-Lester Art Garden
Upcoming Events at Piedmont Arts October 2020
The Art of the Quilt
On display through January 9, 2021 • Admission Free
Quilts and quilted wearables by 42 artists from across the Southeast are on display in this biennial invitational exhibition, co-curated by master quilter Linda Fiedler and quilter Betty Blessin. Themed Anything Goes, this year's exhibition commemorates the 12th anniversary of The Art of the Quilt.
The Art of the Quilt Opening Friday, October 23rd at Piedmont Arts
The Art of the Quilt Opening
Low-Costs, BIG Fun
The arts are alive in Southern Virginia