Give Local NRV Kicks Off Wednesday at Noon!
      
        
          
            Give Local NRV is almost here! Please check out our video about this year's giving event, which begins noon this Wednesday, June 26, and continues for 24 hours!
Supporting us in our mission means nurturing the heart and soul of the region. Your donation helps sustain the Fine Arts Center’s wide array of programs.
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      Join us for our Give Local Power Hour and make the most of your contribution!
      
        
          
            Making even a small donation on Wednesday, June 26, between 5-6 p.m. can help us win hundreds of dollars in a bonus prize! Sign up for a text or email reminder on our website.
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      "Quiet," a new exhibit from the Textile Artists of Virginia opens at the Fine Arts Center.
      
        
          
            Join us at the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley from Friday, June 14 to Saturday, August 3, for the serene and captivating art exhibition “Quiet,” presented by the Textile Artists of Virginia (TAVA)! Don't miss the opportunity to experience the beauty of quilting fiber art and connect with some of the artists during our opening reception on Thursday, June 20, from 5 to 7 p.m.
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      Meet our New Team Members: Savannah and Brandon!
      
        
          
            Savannah Penven will be stepping in as our new Program Manager & Curator, and Brandon Phillips will be serving as our new Development Coordinator. Both start in June.
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      The Seventh Annual Gusto is just Three Weeks Away! 
      
        
          
            The Gusto is a family-friendly event featuring paddleboarding races with all proceeds benefiting the Junior Appalachian Musicians of Greater Pulaski. Join in the fun at Rock House Marina on Saturday, June 15 starting at 10 a.m.
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      Hone Your Drawing Skills with Artist and Teacher Mary Ruff
      
        
          
            Mary’s Intermediate and Advanced class will take your drawing skills to the next level. The class begins on Saturday, June 8, and runs for six weeks.
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      Intermediate Acrylics with Ernie Ross Starts This Saturday
      
        
          
            It’s not too late to sign up for this class with award-winning artist and teacher, Ernie Ross. This is a six-week class on Saturday afternoons beginning May 25.
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      Free Contemporary Classical Piano Recital Thursday, May 16 from 6-7 p.m.
      
        
          
            Joey Morgan Harrington is a composer and pianist who has prepared a special event on Thursday evening at the Fine Arts Center. Please join us!
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      Start Your Summer Off with a Class with one of our Talented Art Teachers
      
        
          
            Join experienced teachers Ernie Ross for Intermediate Acrylics or Mary Ruff for Intermediate & Advanced Drawing in early Summer.
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      Two Great FREE Concerts in May at the Fine Arts Center!
      
        
          
            VCA-Touring Artist Andrew McKnight will be in the First Friday Listening Room on May 3 and Joey Harrington will perform some of his original compositions on piano on May 16.
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      VCA Touring Artist Andrew McKnight in the May 3 First Friday Listening Room
      
        
          
            Don’t miss a special performance of songs and stories from award-winning folk and Americana artist, Andrew McKnight.
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      Ross Art: Solo Exhibit by Ernie Ross Opens on April 19 
      
        
          
            Our apologies for resending this post, but we wouldn’t want you to think this was happening in August when it’s really up right now! Please be sure to attend the reception with the artist on Friday, April 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Meet the artist and enjoy the show.
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      Join Appalachian Music Legends in the April 5 First Friday Listening Room
      
        
          
            Willard Gayheart and Ricky Cox are making a special appearance in our April Listening Room. You won’t want to miss it!
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      Student Artists Featured at the Fine Arts Center this March
      
        
          
            Come view art from K-12 student artists from Montgomery and Pulaski County and Radford City Public Schools throughout the month of March.
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      Jim Lloyd in the March 1 First Friday Listening Room
      
        
          
            The Fine Arts Center continues its First Friday Listening Room concert series with Appalachian musician, storyteller, and humorist Jim Lloyd from on March 1.
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      Join us for Rhythm by the Rails on Saturday, August 10 for Music, Art, and Food
      
        
          
            The Jared Stout Band and Ian Gilliam & the FireKings will be rocking Jackson Park for Rhythm by the Rails. Applications are now open for food vendors, artisan craft vendors, and nonprofit organizations. Apply soon as space is limited.
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      Southwest Virginia Scholastic Art Awards Show is Open
      
        
          
            Award-winning art from students in grades 7-12 from across Southwest Virginia can be seen in the Edna B. Love Gallery at the Fine Arts Center. Be prepared to be amazed!
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      Al Coffey and Leslie Brooks Kick Off the 2024 Listening Rooms with a Special Treat
      
        
          
            Beginning in February, anyone who attends the First Friday Listening Room Concert will receive a coupon for 10% off any drink at Mochi’s Café right across the street!
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      Join Cyndi Maitri for 2D and 3D Needle Felting this Saturday at the Center.
      
        
          
            You’ll just have a great time with Cindy as you practice needle felting and create a piece you can take home or share with others.
            
              Read More
            
           
        
      
      
      
    
  
    
      
        
      
      Start the New Year by learning something New! We have classes for adults and kids.
      
        
          
            Whether you want to explore a new type of art or build on existing skills, check out these classes that begin in January.
            
              Read More