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Piedmont Arts Fall Classes

Fall into a new passion: art classes at Piedmont Arts

Growth + Restoration Campaign Donor Reception at Piedmont Arts

Growth + Restoration Campaign reaches $1 million goal

Pollinator Path Update

Pollinator Path Update

Piedmont Arts Pollinator Path in bloom with possibilities

Double Down For the Arts Fundraiser

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

Piedmont Arts' Summer Camps

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 Family Day at Piedmont Arts

Earth Day celebration and Pollinator Path ribbon cutting to be held at Piedmont Arts

Foster Gallery, March Exhibit

Foster Gallery, March Exhibit

Local middle schoolers will have artwork displayed in Piedmont Arts’ Foster Gallery

Project Hope Pollinator Trail Groundbreaking Ceremony

Project Hope Pollinator Trail Groundbreaking Ceremony

Groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of community-based pollinator project

Rooster Walk 13 Final Band Announcement

Rooster Walk 13 Final Band Announcement

Nineteen band additions complete lineup for Rooster Walk 13 

Hanging Tree Guitars Opens at Piedmont Arts, Jan. 27

More exhibits: Rupe Dalton retrospective, photographs by Robert Wright Forsyth IV, Rocky Wall

Educational Tours at Piedmont Arts

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

'The Art of the Quilt' returns to Piedmont Arts

13th biennial quilt exhibit to open Nov. 4

Franks + Dranks & Upcoming Events at Piedmont Arts

Franks + Dranks & Upcoming Events at Piedmont Arts

Franks + Dranks and Upcoming Events at Piedmont Arts

Piedmont Arts announces public phase of $1 million fundraising campaign

Piedmont Arts announces public phase of $1 million fundraising campaign

Piedmont Arts announces public phase of $1 million fundraising campaign

Mural May

Mural May

Learn the stories behind the murals and the artists who created them! 

Piedmont Arts' Summer Art Camps Now Enrolling

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

Piedmont Arts Programs Bring Laughter, Learning to Local Schools

Free Art at Happy Hour this Thursday

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 Heads to DPAC for Hamilton

Piedmont Arts’ Bus to Broadway Heads to DPAC for 'Hamilton'

Art Scholarship Applications Due May 2

Art Scholarship Applications Due May 2

Area high school, college students eligible to apply for Piedmont Arts scholarships

Official entry rules for 'Expressions 2022' available 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

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 Opening March 25 at Piedmont Arts

New Exhibits Take Closer Look at Contemporary Appalachia, Mystery of Moths
Free opening reception, March 25

Black History Month Events and Exhibits in Martinsville-Henry County

Black History Month Events and Exhibits in Martinsville-Henry County

Black History Month Events and Exhibits in Martinsville-Henry County.

Piedmont Arts has New Student Work on Display

Piedmont Arts has New Student Work on Display

High school students show work in museum’s Foster Gallery

New Exhibits Opening Friday

New Exhibits Opening Friday

Galleries closed January 9 – 21 for exhibit installation.

Magical Mask-erade Daddy Daughter Dance, Feb. 4

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

Piedmont Arts - 01.04.21

Piedmont Arts - 01.04.21

Galleries closed January 9 – 21 for exhibit installation

New Exhibits Opening Jan. 21 at Piedmont Arts

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

Piedmont Arts' Holiday Pops Concert Returns, Dec. 5

Piedmont Arts' Holiday Pops Concert Returns, Dec. 5

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and Chorus bring joy of the holidays to Martinsville

2021 Fall and Winter Classes at Piedmont Arts

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

New Exhibits Opening October 22 at Piedmont Arts

Prints by Asheville Printmakers and photographs by Carl Chiarenza

Blues, Brews & Stews Set for Oct. 1

Blues, Brews & Stews Set for Oct. 1

Enjoy live music and Brunswick stew in the Gravely-Lester Art Garden

Events Upcoming at Piedmont Arts

Events Upcoming at Piedmont Arts

Family Day • Leaves of the Tree • Savory September • Classes + more

New exhibits opening July 30th at Piedmont Arts

New exhibits opening July 30th at Piedmont Arts

Galleries closed for exhibit installation through July 30

Artwork Pick Up for Expressions

Artwork Pick Up for Expressions

“Expressions 2021” Artwork Pick Up Saturday at Piedmont Arts

Luncheon Explores History of Piedmont Arts

Luncheon Explores History of Piedmont Arts

Event celebrates museum’s 60th anniversary, June 22

Piedmont Arts Kicks Off 60th Anniversary with Artsy ‘Jubilee’

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

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

Expressions Returns to Piedmont Arts

Opening reception set for Friday, May 21

Piedmont Arts Call to Artists: Enter Work in Expressions 2021

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

Watercolor Exhibits Opening at Piedmont Arts

American Watercolor Society, Jane Iten Memorial and Water Ladies on display

Exhibit Closing Reception Feb. 26 at Piedmont Arts

Exhibit Closing Reception Feb. 26 at Piedmont Arts

Ansel Adams: Compositions in Nature, I Am…, Virginia: Changing Topographies

Piedmont Arts Accepting Nominations for 2021 Clyde Hooker Award

Piedmont Arts Accepting Nominations for 2021 Clyde Hooker Award

Award honors businesses and individuals that support the arts in Martinsville-Henry County

Piedmont Arts Hosts Virtual Family Day

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

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

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 Gives Back

Piedmont Arts Gives Back

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

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.

Small Town Life, Big City Fun

The arts are alive in Southern Virginia