Arts Council of the Valley's First Fridays Downtown

07/21/2023

Want to know what's happening in Harrisonburg-Rockingham on First Fridays?
Visit/like/follow/share the NEW Arts Council of the Valley page for details on upcoming First Fridays of the Valley art experiences.
https://www.facebook.com/artscouncilvalley

10/15/2021

Last call! News about upcoming First Fridays events (with a new name: First Fridays of the Valley) is now posted on the Arts Council of the Valley page. We invite you to follow us at https://www.facebook.com/acofthevalley
https://www.valleyarts.org/first-fridays-venues

10/14/2021

Between now and Nov 5, Park Gables Gallery at VMRC hosts The Shenandoah Valley Watercolor Society 25th Annual Members’ Show. Visit online now. If COVID positivity rates in the area fall sufficiently, the exhibition may also be open for in-person viewing. Check the link for updates.

The Park Gables Gallery features a variety of impressive art shows in collaboration with First Fridays Downtown and the Arts Council of the Valley.

10/13/2021

"Inspired by Nature" (abstract paintings by Bob Bersson) and "Expressions in Clay" (ceramic art by Bobbie Greer) are on display all month at Wilson Downtown Gallery (83 S Main St). Pop in during business hours for that much-needed art break!
https://www.facebook.com/WilsonDowntownGallery

CLOSED MARCH 2024
Previously in the Kline May building at 83 S. Main Street

10/12/2021

“Faces of Felt” is on display during October at OASIS Fine Art & Craft. Stop by 103 S Main St the next time you’re downtown to see these works by Edda Duff.

Artists Co-op selling fine art and contemporary crafts by local artisans in historic downtown Harrisonburg, VA

10/11/2021

It’s double the fun this month at Smith House Galleries, where you can see new metal sculptures by Michael Hough, as well as “Headbones,” featuring skull paintings by Lydia Hough. Visit the visual variety Monday-Friday, 11 am to 4 pm.

Arts Council of the Valley is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization funded in part by Rockingham County, The National Endowment for the Arts, The Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the City of Harrisonburg. 

10/08/2021

Celebrating its 25th year, The Virginia Quilt Museum features “Hometown Girl: Appliqued Quilts of Mimi Dietrich” and “Botanical 3D Quilts by Andrea Finch” this month. Visit Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.

Official site of the Virginia Quilt Museum.

10/07/2021

Ten Thousand Villages is featuring pottery works by Rachel Holderman all this month. Next time you’re downtown, pop into 181 S Main St for a quick (or luxuriously long) look at Rachel’s creations.

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10/05/2021

Quick reminder that this page will close next week. From now on, you can find First Fridays Downtown information at https://www.facebook.com/acofthevalley. Please follow us there!
https://www.valleyarts.org/first-fridays-downtown-venues

10/01/2021

Grab your favorite mask, and head out to First Fridays Downtown, which starts now! Use the interactive map to plan your artistic evening at participating venues.

Although no First Fridays Downtown evening events are currently planned, Heritage offers an everyday art show, featuring an array of customer-designed art labels for the pastry case!