Join the Piedmont Arts Guild for a special presentation by artist Gail Doyle Smith at 12:15 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26, at Piedmont Arts.
Smith will speak about her exhibit, Act II: Paintings by Gail Doyle Smith, which is on view at the museum through March 28.
This event is free and open to the public.
About the Piedmont Arts Guild
The Piedmont Arts Guild, a Community Partner of Piedmont Arts, seeks to encourage and develop awareness and appreciation of the arts while promoting the arts and Piedmont Arts among the citizens of Martinsville-Henry County.
Guild meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month, except in November and December, at 11:45 a.m. at Piedmont Arts. Meetings include a catered lunch for members and guests, followed by a program about the visual or performing arts, and a brief business meeting.
For more information about the Piedmont Arts Guild, contact Melody Margrave at mmargrave@piedmontarts.org.
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Join Piedmont Arts and the Charity League of Martinsville and Henry County for a special event celebrating students with work on display in the Foster Gallery from 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, at Piedmont Arts.
The exhibit will be on display from March 3-28. 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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Nominations Due: 5 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2026
Piedmont Arts is accepting nominations for the 2026 Clyde Hooker Award, which honors supporters of the arts in Martinsville-Henry County. Nominees should be individuals or businesses involved in and supporting Piedmont Arts and other arts and cultural organizations in the region. Recipients of the Clyde Hooker Award will be honored at a special reception at the museum.
About the Award
The Clyde Hooker Award was established by the Piedmont Arts Board of Directors in 2003 to recognize individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to arts and culture in Martinsville-Henry County. The award is named in honor of J. Clyde Hooker Jr. for his generous support of Piedmont Arts and the arts in Martinsville-Henry County.
Make a Nomination
Follow the links below to make a nomination online or to download the nomination form as a PDF.
Past Clyde Hooker Award Recipients
Past individual recipients of the Clyde Hooker Award include Carolyn Beale, Smith Chaney, Toy Cobbe, Dr. Barry Dorsey, Imogene Draper, Pat Featherstun, Jacob E. Frith II, Marty Gardner, Will Gravely, Natalie Hodge, George W. Lester II, John Matthews, Judy Matthews, Joan Montgomery, Candace Owen-Williams, Ruth Pace, Barbara Parker, Betty Lou Pigg, Kathryn Ascough Smith, Guy Stanley, Joyce Staples, Jessie Ward, Joe Williams, and Julia Ascough Work.
Past business recipients include Arovik Signs, Bassett Furniture, BB&T, Carter Bank, City of Martinsville, Draper Flowers and Gifts, Hooker Furniture, King's Grant, Koger Air, Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville Bulletin, Prillaman Landscape Dimensions, Inc., Ridgeway Signs, River Community Bank, Rooster Walk, Snow Creek Sound, Solid Stone Fabrics, Southprint, Tacoma, The Lester Group, Triangle Electric, and VisitMartinsville.
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Sponsored by King's Grant, Prillaman Landscape Dimensions, Inc., Berry-Elliott Realtors, Brightspeed, Frith & Associates CPAs, Sarver Properties, Stateline Aesthetics, Diversified Trust Company, Martinsville Family Medicine, Sarver Cleaning Services, Snyder Orthodontics, The Givens Family, Tri-City Glass & Mirror Co., Uptown Aesthetics, and Valkyrie Aerial Acrobatics.
Dancing for the Arts, the fabulous fundraiser for Piedmont Arts, returns to the stage at 3 p.m., Saturday, March 14, at Martinsville High School Auditorium.
In this dazzling, high-energy dance competition, teams of local celebrities and community leaders compete in support of Piedmont Arts and the arts in Martinsville-Henry County. Each dance team takes the stage to perform two show-stopping routines, one assigned dance and one freestyle dance of their choice, all in front of a live audience and a panel of expert judges.
Your votes support your favorite teams and raise money for important arts programs in our community.
Don’t miss this unforgettable night where a passion for the arts meets the performance of a lifetime. Admission tickets are $30 for reserved seating, $20 for general admission, and $10 for students in grades K-12.
| Team | Coach | Assigned Dance |
| Katie Adkins + Brandon Johnson | Victoria Howard | Waltz |
| Shan'Tyia Hairston + Maurice Breedlove | Janeka Hairston | Cha-cha |
| Tiffanie Hairston + Brian Hairston | Stacey Davis | Tango |
| Sarah Hodges + Kasey Lucas | Catherine Rodenbough | Quickstep |
| Elizabeth Huerta + Alfredo Huerta | Catherine Rodenbough | Salsa |
| Margie Price-Savedge + Christopher Janey | Jane Leizer | Swing |
| Shatera Robertson + Louis Norton | Stacey Davis | Foxtrot |
| Melissa White + Al Herndon | Jane Leizer | Rumba |
Download a sponsorship form to learn how your business can support Dancing for the Arts.
Dancing for the Arts is more than just glitz and glamour. It's a fun way to support the arts in our community. Your votes ($1 = 1 vote) ensure that every twirl, lift, and step helps raise awareness and critical funds for Piedmont Arts and the exhibits, events, and educational programs it brings to Martinsville-Henry County. Each team's final score is made up of a combination of your votes and the judges’ scores. The team with the highest final score wins the grand prize.
To double your votes ($1 = 2 votes) and make those dollars really count, you can apply your total donation toward a Piedmont Arts membership. A $40 minimum is required for this option.
Sponsored by the Martinsville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Tau Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Actor and playwright Mike Wiley will perform "A Game Apart,” a one-person play about baseball legend Jackie Robinson, on Thursday, March 26, at Piedmont Arts. A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the performance at 7 p.m. in the galleries.
"A Game Apart" offers a powerful lesson of courage through dedication, perseverance, and leadership. The play provides a glimpse into Robinson’s life during the era of segregated locker rooms, whites-only hotels, and restaurants with only a back door for athletes of color to enter. Witness the struggles of a star player who was celebrated on the field but became a second-class citizen when he walked off the diamond.
Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for students in grades K-12.
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, 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 attend a school located in Martinsville-Henry County. The group meets monthly 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.
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.
Entry forms and rules will be released in the spring of 2026.
Sponsored by King's Grant, Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson Jr. Charitable Foundation Trust, Sovah Health, 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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