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Providing diverse experiences in the creation and appreciation of the visual arts to area children, adults, and visitors to the region. The Art Center supports artists by offering them opportunities to exhibit and sell their work and to teach. The Art Center manages a high-quality exhibition/retail gallery which is free and open to all. It also offers art classes a summer art camp for children. The Art Center is especially known for its annual two-day art festival known as "Art in the Park at Gypsy Hill Park".

To empower artists’ ideas and voices so they can create works that matter to the communities.

Located in the historic Williams-Brown House of Longwood Park, the Salem Museum serves the community by preserving the past, informing the future. Through exhibits, publications, programs, special events and vital preservation efforts, the Salem Historical Society works to keep the vibrant past of Salem and the Roanoke Valley alive. Maintains an important collection of local artifacts including Native American pieces recovered from an early Indian settlement, relics of the Civil War, and mementos of daily life from the span of Salem's history. Sponsors a rotating gallery of local artwork, publishes substantive books and articles related to local history, hosts workshops and programs, and maintains a historic herb garden.

The Office of The Arts promotes the value of arts and culture in the City of Alexandria by nurturing, investing in and celebrating the creative contributions of artists and arts organizations. Through engaging the community, encouraging participation, and facilitating access to the arts, the Office of the Arts works with local artists and arts organizations to build a vibrant community for all of the City's residents, workers and visitors.

At various times art exhibits, drama, lectures, films, and informational forums are available to members and the larger community.

The State Theatre of Virginia offers dramas, comedies, musicals, and more year round.

Encompasses the functions of an art museum but is broader in scope and more of a hybrid non-profit, permanent cultural institution. The collections form one of many equivalent cores around which exhibitions and educational programs are organized. The art center serves as a focal point of social and cultural engagement, a sort of 'town hall' for the arts. It is the ideas and experiences, educational initiatives and learning environments, and community engagement and collaboration that form the core of the art center.

At camp, children will engage in a variety of artistic activities spanning painting, drawing, sculpture, and more. Through hands-on experiences and guided instruction, they'll cultivate their artistic talents while fostering essential skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and self-expression. Summer Art Camp is a full-day one week camp.

The State Ballet of Virginia presents professional ballet performances; trains ballet dancers, both student and professional; and excites and nurtures a love of dance through a wide range of community engagement programs.

Classes for adults and children of all age and skill levels in drawing, painting, clay, photography, glass, jewelry, animation, fiber, sculpture, printmaking, and writing. Art After School program provides a safe, creative environment for children in elementary and middle schools. Summer ArtVenture enrolls children in week-long art classes from June through August. Studio S program offers classes tailored to seniors.

Provides students a view of history and their heritage based on the life and times of General MacArthur. Conducts programs for preschool through adult, in many subjects relating to the period 1880-1964.

Community arts center with programs to support children's art education, performing arts, and meeting places for non-profits.

A nonprofit school of dance, providing excellent instruction in ballet, pointe, modern, tap, jazz, and specialty classes for all ages and skill levels. Maintains a performing company of professionals and student members who perform and tour throughout the year.

Provides a center for the study of art, crafts and photography. Art gallery is open to the public 7 days a week.

Connecting students, faculty, staff, and the community through the experience of art. The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia encourages the spirit of curiosity and promotes diversity of thought through the study, care, and celebration of art. Offers tours to groups of all ages, from pre-school and K-12 students to social clubs and senior centers. We offer a variety of tour types to meet the needs and interest of every group. Interactive docent-led tours engage visitors in dialogue about the works on view, and tours led by graduate students, staff, and curators can be planned provide more information and historical context.

Every year the Visual Arts Center of Richmond hosts six exhibitions showcasing the work of national, and regional and international artists.

Enriches the greater Fredericksburg community by fostering a deep appreciation for the visual arts through curated gallery exhibits and engaging educational programs.

Provides opportunities for exhibiting artist members to have their work judged by esteemed arts professionals, and to compete to exhibit their work in one of Washington’s largest art galleries. Many other programs are available for members as well, including an art library, critiques, demonstrations and lectures. There are no requirements to become a member, just the willingness to participate in an active and lively artistic community.

A nonprofit regional art museum and arts education center housed in a historic 1913 former school. It is the only facility of its kind and Virginia's only nationally accredited museum west of Roanoke. An average of 9 exhibitions are mounted each year, showcasing art of the region and of the world. Programming includes artist talks, lectures, workshops, and other special events. Two additional galleries include the Student Gallery, which displays works from area schools and colleges, and the Panoramic Gallery that features self-curated shows by local artists. These two galleries offer up to 24 additional exhibits a year. An extensive arts education program serves school and public audiences both within and outside of the facility. The Museum also features artist studios, the Looking Glass Museum Store, reference library, research archives, and an outdoor sculpture garden. Offers youth art classes, a summer art camp, and school programs. Accessible Entrance: Located at the rear of the building. From the front, turn left into the alley between the museum and the county office building; parking spaces are located behind and beside the museum. An elevator is located midway down the hall on level one. Wheelchairs are available for use; inquire at the information desk on level two.

Provides galleries and studios that are open to public to observe work in progress. Media includes painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, printmaking and glass are represented. Performing arts include dance and theater. Also offers art classes. Visit the web site for the art class schedule. ACCESSIBILITY: Fully accessible to persons with disabilities except the south basement.

ART 180 provide free arts programming for young people, host exhibitions, and bring public art events and installations to Richmond.

Fosters commitment to the future, to economic development, and to the cultural pride of the Town of Appalachia, the surrounding communities, and their residents.