Sponsored by Tracie Heavner and Jim Frith, Olivia and Pres Garrett, Melody Margrave, Joan and Monty Montgomery, Kim and Jason Spratley, Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson Jr. Charitable Foundation Trust, Lynwood Artists, Sovah Health, and What's Your Sign.
Join Piedmont Arts for an opening reception in honor of its new exhibits from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, April 10, at Piedmont Arts. A gallery talk will be held at 6:15 p.m. Music by Joanie McPeak. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Exhibits on view:
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP with the number and names of the attendees in your party by Wednesday, April 8.
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Preschool in the Galleries is a series of programs designed to foster a love of the performing and visual arts in young children. The programs are offered free of charge to students and schools and feature performances presented by local organizations and school groups. Performances take place at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on designated dates.
Program schedule:
| Wednesday, March 18 | Martinsville High School Jazz Band |
| Tuesday, April 14 | Carlisle School Choir |
Reservations are required to attend a performance. To make a reservation for your preschool class, email Programs Coordinator Jennifer Gravely at jgravely@piedmontarts.org.
Join Piedmont Arts and the Charity League of Martinsville & Henry County for a special event celebrating students with work on display in the Foster Gallery from 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, at Piedmont Arts.
The exhibit will be on display from April 10-May 15. It features work by students attending the following schools:
This event is free and open to exhibiting students, their families and friends.
The Foster Gallery is an important part of Piedmont Arts’ community programming. Exhibits in the gallery have been curated in partnership with the Charity League of Martinsville and Henry County for more than 25 years. A new exhibit is installed every six to eight weeks to allow work by students from all 19 schools in Martinsville-Henry County to be displayed during the year.
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Teen Arts Council is open to students in grades 9-12 who are interested in the visual and performing arts. The group meets regularly to develop leadership skills, gain behind-the-scenes experience at Piedmont Arts, and connect with other teens.
The group’s mission is to engage young people in the arts, provide a safe space for self-expression, and offer support to its members and Piedmont Arts.
Meeting schedule:
| Jan. 15 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Piedmont Arts | Meeting |
| Feb. 19 and March 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Piedmont Arts | Mosaic Workshop |
| April 16 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Piedmont Arts | Meeting |
For more information, contact Melody Margrave at mmargrave@piedmontarts.org.
Piedmont Arts will honor DelShana LeGrant and Thrid Bay Cafe for their support of the arts at the 24th annual Clyde Hooker Awards at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, at Piedmont Arts.
The museum will also recognize Arts in Education Award recipient Kourtney Merricks and the recipients of the Nicodemus Hufford and Harold Knowlton Work Memorial Art Scholarships.
The awards ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. with a reception to follow. In place of an admission cost, please consider donating to the Piedmont Arts Scholarship Fund. Please RSVP with the number and names of the attendees in your party by Friday, May 29.
About the Clyde Hooker Award
The Clyde Hooker Award was established in 2003 by the Piedmont Arts Board of Directors to recognize individuals and businesses in Martinsville-Henry County who have made significant contributions to Piedmont Arts and the arts and culture in our area. The award is named in honor of J. Clyde Hooker Jr. for his generous support of the arts.
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Artists living within a 100-mile radius of Martinsville, Virginia, are invited to enter work in "Expressions 2026: America250" from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, June 13, at Piedmont Arts. All entries must be made during the designated time frame. No early or late entries will be accepted.
"Expressions" is an open-entry exhibition presented annually by Lynwood Artists and Piedmont Arts. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, artists are asked to submit work focusing on the theme “America250.”
The exhibition will offer an innovative and meaningful artistic experience for both artists and the community by transforming the milestone of America’s 250th anniversary into a platform for contemporary creative expression. The exhibition invites artists to explore the concept of revolution in both historical and modern contexts, encouraging new interpretations of freedom, identity, progress, and the evolving American experience.
All submitted works in compliance with the entry rules are accepted into the exhibition. Up to two pieces of art may be submitted per artist. Artwork submitted for entry must have been completed within the last two years. Work previously exhibited in "Expressions" is not eligible. Artists should review the entry form with the complete entry rules before submitting work.
Click the link below to download the "Expressions 2026" entry form.
Sponsored by Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson Jr. Charitable Foundation Trust, Lynwood Artists, and What's Your Sign.
Join Lynwood Artists and Piedmont Arts for an opening reception in honor of "Expressions 2026: America250" from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, June 26, at Piedmont Arts. An awards ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. in the galleries. Complimentary wine and light refreshments will be served.
Exhibits on view:
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP with the number and names of the attendees in your party by Wednesday, June 24.
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