Born from the AIR Shift Patrick County program, Trail H.A.N.D.S. is a project that brings art and trails together to engage visitors in a meaningful and unique experience. In addition to hiking, each person that experiences a Trail Hand will also have the opportunity to learn more about our county – the Heritage, Arts, Nature, Dreams, and Stories of our community. There is one permanent art installation of a Trail Hand in each locality of...
Towhee Hill Studio is a single artist studio that is open by appointment. Call 540-257-3437 to make an appointment. The studio is mostly comprised of New River Valley oil paintings but there are also paintings of still lifes, figure studies, and beach scenes of Pawley's Island and Rehoboth Beach. In addition to original oil paintings, there are hand-painted shells of mountain and beach scenes. Many of the shells are paintings of the New River Valley...
The Town of Marion, Virginia welcomes you to our Wayne C. Henderson School of Appalachian Arts. The Henderson School is named for Wayne C. Henderson, a world-renowned guitar instrumentalist and luthier from nearby Rugby, Virginia. Wayne has become an international ambassador for the music, heritage and culture of our Southern Appalachian region.The Henderson School is situated on the highest point in Historic Downtown Marion, Virginia; a three-story brick structure known as the “1908 Schoolhouse”.The School...
The Crooked Road is Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail, a driving route through the Appalachian Mountains from the Blue Ridge to the Coalfields region, following U.S. Route 58. The trail connects major heritage music venues in the region such as the Blue Ridge Music Center, Birthplace of Country Music Alliance, and the Carter Family Fold. The traditional gospel, bluegrass, and mountain music heard today was passed down from the generations and lives on through a wealth...
The Gallery exhibits and promotes the arts and crafts of local artists and artisans. We are open daily, Monday through Friday, and for quarterly gallery shows and special events.When The Creekmore Law Firm moved to its new location on Main Street in 2011, we recognized a unique opportunity to not only expand our business practice but to become a part of Blacksburg's Creative Village. After a few months of gathering hanging materials, pulling art contacts...
Studio and gallery just 7 miles from the center of town! Creates eclectic and funky handmade functional ceramic pottery and jewelry....
Rose Cottage works closely with groups and individuals to connect with their creative spirit. We strive to promote art and creativity in the Wytheville and Wythe County communities by offering fine art and music lessons, camps and paint nights, as well as hosting a variety of visiting artisans for workshops. Check our Facebook page and website often for weekly classes, new event listings, summer camps and more!...
The Rocky Mount Center for the Arts' mission is to showcase, facilitate, and educate, to support artistic endeavors and rural creativity in the community and region, as well as enrich the community by broadening access and involvement of diverse audiences. Free to the public, visitors watch artists at work and see how projects are developed through live demonstrations and open studio viewing. Established as a non-profit organization, we are...
Art of all kinds - oil painting on glitter on canvas - artist built home - landscape and trails to New River - gardens - friendly to all ages.This is a trail site of the Giles Artisan Trail and is a member of Round the Mountain Artisan Network. Call ahead to arrange your visit with this artisan studio....
The reason for my love of wood turning is the beautiful COLORS and SHADES produced as the wooden article comes alive under the turning chisel. This studio is a trail site on the Giles Artisan Trail and is a member of the Round the Mountain Artisan Network....
