VMFA Trip – Fine Arts and Flowers
Thursday, October 24, 8:30 AM-6:30 PM
Join Piedmont Arts on a trip to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for their Fine Arts and Flowers exhibit! This spectacualr exhibit will feature 70 floral arrangements inspired by the VMFA’s permanent collection, handcrafted by local garden and ikebana clubs. Purchasing a ticket for this event will get you:
-Roundtrip transportation to and from the VMFA
-Admission to the Marble Hall luncheon
-A private tour of the exhibit led by a VMFA curator
-Time for self-exploration
Tickets are on sale now for $105 per person. Please call Piedmont Arts at 276-632-3221 or e-mail Programs Coordinator Lauren Ellis at lellis@piedmontarts.org for more information. Seating for this event is limited, so make your reservation today!
Upcoming Events and Classes
Save the Date! Savory September
Knock on wood and hold your breath, Piedmont Arts’ annual fundraiser, Savory September, is returning. On Friday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m., join Piedmont Arts and their team of local chefs for, “Fortune + Flavor: Friday the 13!” This superstitious fundraiser features themed small-bites, craft cocktails, games and raffles, live music by Jake Earles, and tarot readings. Attire for this event is all black or all white. All-inclusive tickets are $50 and available on PiedmontArts.org or by calling the museum.
Our chefs this year include:
- Susan Critz, Marty Gardner, and Judy Dashoff
- Natalie and Hasan Davis
- Rhonda Edwards and Brad Draper
- Janet Lewis, Mary Compson, and Anne Compson
- Blanche Mahoney
- Julia and Blake Shumate and Lori Fox
- Anna Wheeler and Monique Holland
- McKay Ullstein
- Aaron Rawls
- Janet Ashby and King’s Grant
*This event will feature a 50/37/13 Raffle! Tickets are available now at Piedmont Arts and online. 50% of the proceeds will benefit Piedmont Arts’ programs, education, and outreach. Two winners will be announced at the event.
* Need some extra fortune? Lauren Ellis and Christine Stewart will be at the event doing tarot readings. $5 for a one-card draw, $20 for a past/present/future spread.
All proceeds from this event benefit Piedmont Arts.
Chix with Stix
August 27
September 10 & 24
October 8 & 22
Bob Ross Painting Class
September 5
October 3
November 7
December 5
Open Studio
Every Wednesday
1-3 PM
Junk/Collage Journal Workshop
September 28
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
