Are you ready to explore the art of needle-felting? Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced felter, these workshops offer a creative opportunity to craft beautiful works of art using locally sourced wool and expert guidance.
Read MoreThe Fine Arts Center is thrilled to present Aristotle Jones and his Appalachian Soul Band for two days of music and storytelling, on January 31st and February 1st, that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Appalachia.
Read MoreAs we look ahead, we’re excited for upcoming opportunities to embrace art in meaningful ways. Support the future of creativity through End-of-Year Giving, discover the joy of Acrylic Painting with Ernie Ross, and get excited for two days of Appalachian Soul with storyteller and musician Aristotle Jones and the Appalachian Soul Band! We can’t wait to begin a New Year with you all.
Read MoreAs we celebrate the holidays and look ahead to 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible year we’ve had and express our heartfelt gratitude to all who make our work possible. It is through your continued support and involvement that we’re able to provide transformative experiences across the New River Valley.
Read MoreDiscover the beauty of acrylic painting in a dynamic workshop led by artist Ernie Ross beginning January 4th. Designed for all levels, from beginners to intermediate painters, this class will guide you through foundational skills while allowing more experienced students to refine their techniques and receive personalized coaching.
Read MoreThis winter, we’re thrilled to offer a range of engaging classes and workshops designed to inspire and unleash your creativity! Our offerings include exciting Needle Felting courses and a Photography course with Jeremy Riffe.
Read MoreCelebrate the season with two festive events this week! Don’t miss our First Friday Listening Room on December 6 in Pulaski, for your chance to experience Leslie Brooks’ lively mix of original songs and holiday classics. Also, enjoy our Blacksburg Holiday Bazaar & Open House on Saturday, December 7, where you can shop handmade artisan gifts, meet artists, and enjoy refreshments.
Read MoreThis Giving Tuesday, let’s celebrate the power of generosity by supporting the arts in our community! Giving Tuesday, held annually on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a global movement that shifts the focus from spending to giving. It’s a day for kindness, volunteerism, and meaningful contributions that make a difference. This year, Giving Tuesday falls on December 3—but why wait? You can make an impact today and help us keep the arts thriving. Cross one item off your holiday to-do list early by giving now, and join us in fostering creativity and connection through the arts!
Read MoreThe Fine Arts Center will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, November 30 at our Pulaski location and Saturday, December 7 in our Blacksburg location. Come visit both locations and meet local artists, enjoy refreshments, and find gifts of local art for your special someones.
Read MoreArtists are encouraged to enter this juried art show presented by the Floyd Center for the Arts, the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley, and this year coordinated by the Blacksburg Regional Art Association. More than $3,000 will be awarded across multiple categories. Click to learn more!
Read MoreWe are honored to partner with the Pulaski Theatre to bring our community this concert, by David Adam Maltz, which promises to deliver the compositions by Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven in the most historically authentic way: on the Viennese Fortepiano, the beloved instrument of these renounced composers.
Read MoreThere are so many upcoming opportunities for kids and teens to have fun, gain new artistic skills, engage in self expression, and to celebrate artistic achievements. Learn more about our upcoming youth classes, our 2025 Scholastic Art Awards, and the Pulaski Treat Trail.
Read MoreJoin us at the Fine Arts Center in Pulaski for the opening reception for artist Katy Shepard on Thursday, October 24 from 5-8 p.m. or take a class with needle-felting expert Cyndi Maitri on Saturday. In our Blacksburg location, there are classes for tweens, teens, and adults. Click for details.
Read MoreArtist and philosopher Katy Shepard, Ph.D (She/They), explores the boundaries of empathy through intuitive abstraction in her series, The Human Experience Project, on view at the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley.
Read MoreWe're inviting individuals of all ages to participate in a collaborative artwork that celebrates unity and creativity within our community. Each participant will decorate a 6x6 cardstock square using markers and paint, filling a quarter-circle with their own unique design. Once completed, each piece will be joined with others to form a beautiful, collective display! Visit the Fine Arts Center in Pulaski or Blacksburg to participate!
Read MoreJoin us this Fall for upcoming classes for children, teens and adults at the Pulaski and Blacksburg locations.
Read MoreThe Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley in partnership with Pulaski Theatre is pleased to present this concert on Saturday, November 9th at 2:00 pm. Taking place at the Pulaski Theatre (14 W. Main St., Pulaski, VA), Daniel Adam Maltz will perform compositions by Mozart and Beethoven on the Viennese fortepiano.
Read MoreJoin us Friday, October 4, for a Listening Room performance by singer/songwriter Ash Devine.
Read MoreCheck out our upcoming classes for children, teens and adults at the Pulaski and Blacksburg locations.
Read MoreJoin us for a four-week program where students will engage in a collaborative storytelling experience inspired by role-playing games. Students will engage in creative collaboration to create game features, the map, characters, and to determine how it’s governed, with the guidance of the instructor.
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