Our classes and events range from exhibits highlighting work by local artists young and old and providing instruction in various art forms, to just plain fun like music in the park. Most of our exhibits and events are free and open to the public. Classes may require pre-registration and payment.
Meet the art photographers whose work will showcase the many facets of living across Pulaski County. View the varied work and contribute your own memories and ideas of what Pulaski County is to you.
Reception with the photographers.
Join us in Jackson Park for good food and great music.
Outdoor concert open to the public. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy the music!
Reception with the artist of Sgt. Sasquatch.
Enjoy the reception and chat with the many talented students who represent the fine art programs found in schools and other organizations across the New River Valley.
Celebrate with many talented teen artists and their families at this annual event that features award winners selected from across the New River Valley. Winners in grades 7-12 from the region progress to the national competition for the chance to earn recognition, exhibition, and scholarships.
Enjoy an afternoon with this talented Appalachian and bluegrass musician and storyteller surrounded by a collection of many of his unique string and other instruments.
Come celebrate 40 years of the Fine Arts Center’s support of the arts in the New River Valley and kick off the holiday season at our annual Holiday Gala. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres prepared by the chefs at Al’s on First in downtown Pulaski as you tap your toes to live music from the Billy Crawford Band.
One glass of wine or beer included in ticket price. Please RSVP by phone or email. (540-980-7363; info@fncnrv.org)
Member and non-member ticket prices TBA
Don’t fight the crowds on “Black Friday” when you can find the perfect gift at the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley on Shop Small Saturday. Find unique hand-crafted jewelry, work from many local artists, and even some art supplies for your special someone with artistic flair—all in a relaxed setting in downtown Pulaski.
Exhibit runs until October 31, 2017
The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley is requesting artwork for a new exhibit, Quilts in our World. We invite the public to participate by producing works of art that use quilts as part of the theme. These pieces can be large or small, in a group effort or produced singly. Traditional fabric quilts are very welcome, as are smaller fabric and modern usage of quilted pieces, painted quilts, barn quilts, photographs of quilts, quilts featured or as a part of painting, and any other quilt-related item. Historic quilts are also welcome.
Items must be delivered to the Fine Arts Center, 21 W. Main St, in downtown Pulaski, between September 18 and 20. The exhibit will open on Tuesday, September 26, with a reception and awards ceremony from 2-4 in the afternoon of Sunday, October 8.
Now in its eighth year, American Craft Week is the nation's largest celebration of handmade American craft. This year the focus is from October 6-15. To find out more about ACW, please visit www.americancraftweek.com.
This event is sponsored by the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley. For more information please contact the Center at 540.980.7363, or email at info@facnrv.org
Art is many things to many people:
collections of photographs, or maybe
scenery from the last family vacation. Art can be
images of wildlife, pets, or plants and insects. Art can
be large or small, flat or three-dimensional,
realistic or non-objective.
Art can be painted, sculpted, drawn, collected,
formed of glass, or photographed.
Art can tell a story, and can be controversial.
Menagerie 2017 has all this and more in one room!
Please take the time to enjoy...
Join us for a free concert in Jackson Park! Band TBA. Food and beverage available for purchase.
Join us for a day of Jazz music and Ribs in Jackson Park! Check back for more details.
Join us for a free outdoor concert at Jackson Park in Pulaski! Food and Beverage available. Band TBA.
Let's get the party started in Jackson Park- you know the Sounds of Summer Party. Join us as we kick off Memorial Day Weekend and Summer Break. Music by the Billy Crawford Band is free.
Join us for a reception from 2-4pm with watercolor artist RL Thomas, whose work is on exhibit at the Center.
Our upcoming exhibit features the work of Robert "RL" Lee Thomas, Virginia Watercolor Artist, opening April 17th and running through May 30th in our Gallery.
The theme for this year is Biking the New River Trail, come see that displayed by students in their art. You will find it amazing how many ways the theme is interpreted. Enjoy, meet, and celebrate young art talent from the New River Valley area K-12 school systems. Exhibit on display through April 2nd. Reception with Student Artists and Teachers on April 2nd at 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
