In the spirit of the holiday season, Piedmont Arts is collecting donations of nonperishable food and hygiene products for the Grace Network food pantry.
Donations may be dropped off at Piedmont Arts from Dec. 2-13 during regular business hours. Piedmont Arts is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Altrusa International of Martinsville-Henry County will collect donations in the lobby of Martinsville High School Auditorium during the Holiday Pops Spectacular from 3-5 p.m. on Dec. 7.
Click the link below to see a list of suggested donations.
Sponsored by Olivia and Pres Garrett, Gale and Will Gravely, Charisse and David Hairston, Kathy and Hank Long, Nancy and Henry Moore, Brenda and Joe Williams, 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, Jan. 23, at Piedmont Arts. A gallery talk will be held at 6:15 p.m. 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, Jan. 21.
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Sponsored by Brightspeed and Carter Bank.
The annual African American Read-In + Family Day will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, at Piedmont Arts. A craft for kids and snacks will be available. This event is free, and all ages are welcome.
This event is held in conjunction with the National African American Read-In, a groundbreaking effort to encourage communities to read together, centering on African American books and authors. The initiative was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. It has reached more than six million participants around the world.
Admission Free
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, Feb. 10, at Piedmont Arts.
The exhibit will be on display from Jan. 23-Feb. 27. 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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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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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 for a cause — supporting the arts! Each dance team takes the stage to perform two show-stopping routines across a variety of styles, from salsa to ballroom to contemporary, all in front of a live audience and a panel of expert judges. Your votes support your favorite teams and the arts in Martinsville-Henry County. Learn how to vote here.
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.
| Teams | 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 Rodenbaugh | Quickstep |
| Elizabeth Huerta + Alfredo Huerta | Catherine Rodenbaugh | Salsa |
| Shatera Robertson + Louis Norton | Stacey Davis | Foxtrot |
| Margie Price-Savedge + Christopher Janey | Jane Leizer | Swing |
| Melissa White + Al Herndon | Jane Leizer | Rumba |
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.
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 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. 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.
RSVP here
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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Artists living within a 100-mile radius of Martinsville, Va. are invited to enter work in "Expressions 2026" 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 annual open-entry exhibition presented by Lynwood Artists and Piedmont Arts. This year's exhibit is themed "America250" in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. This theme offers artists an opportunity to reflect on our nation’s past and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond. Entries are encouraged to address this theme, though it is not required.
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 complete entry rules before submitting work.
Entry forms and rules will be released in the spring of 2026.
Sponsored by King's Grant.
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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