What are the opening hours?

Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 8pm Thursday 10am - 8pm Friday 10am - 8pm Saturday 10am - 5pm

The Arts Center in Orange, 129 E Main Street, Orange, VA (2026)

Name: The Arts Center in Orange
Address: 129 E Main Street, Orange, VA, 22960, US
Telephone: +15406727311
Price range: $$

Established in 1997, The Arts Center in Orange works to increase the quality of life in our community by promoting an appreciation for fine and contemporary art.

10/18/2026

Celebrate fall the right way with our Pumpkin Heads & Woolly Wonders: Halloween Needle Felting Workshop with Jane Skafte!

📅 Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
💵$45 per student
📍 129 E Main St., Orange, VA 22960

In this festive needle felting workshop, you’ll create your own whimsical pumpkin-headed character using colorful wool and simple needle felting techniques. These charming creations can be spooky, sweet, mischievous, or downright magical—the choice is yours. You’ll learn the basics of needle felting as we sculpt pumpkins, shape expressive faces, and add personality with facial expressions and decorative details.

To learn more or register, click the link in our bio or visit artscenterinorange.com/classes

10/17/2026

Congratulations to our Board President, Ed Harvey, for being a 2026 OCAAHS Eclipse Awardee.

For more than five decades, Ed Harvey has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the arts, communications, and community service.

For 24 years, Ed has served as Board President of The Arts Center in Orange, championing creativity, artistic expression, and opportunities that bring people together. His volunteer leadership has also included service as President and board member of Virginians for the Arts and the Keswick Hunt Club.

Ed’s commitment to preserving and celebrating African American history has made a lasting impact in Orange County. Alongside Laura Thompson and the Orange County African American Historical Society, Ed was instrumental in establishing Orange’s Juneteenth celebration. Through decades of professional excellence, volunteer leadership, and steadfast advocacy for the arts and community, Ed Harvey has enriched Orange County’s cultural landscape and created a legacy of service that will continue to inspire generations.

10/12/2026

It’s the painting class with cocktails🍷

This is a fun solo or date-night outing, or the perfect reason to grab your friends and make it a party. The price includes all your materials (canvas, paints, brushes, easel, apron, and artist ruler), one complimentary glass of w**e, and 2.5 hours of step-by-step instruction from a professional artist.

📅 Saturday, October 17th, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
💵 Free
📍The Arts Center in Orange
129 E Main St., Orange, VA 22960

To register or learn more, visit our website: artscenterinorange.com/classes

Must be 21+ to take this class.

**e

10/11/2026

Free VMFA Lecture: “It Comes to Life!” Hollywood’s Mummies By Trent Nicholas🧟

Ancient Egypt, and specifically mummies, have offered highly creative inspiration for feature films. This presentation will provide a film history background on the art, exploring characteristics of this sub-genre and attitudes towards “exotic” views of Ancient Egyptian culture. Excerpts from 1932’s The Mummy starring Boris Karloff will be shown with the lecture.

📅 Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
💵 Free
📍The Arts Center in Orange
129 E Main St., Orange, VA 22960

This is a free public event. This program has been organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and is supported, in part, by the Paul Mellon Endowment and the Jean Stafford Camp Memorial Fund.

10/10/2026

Help us raise money at Panera Bread!

We’re having a fundraiser all day at Panera Bread in Culpeper to help us continue to be a place in town that provides art for all. Order food and support the Arts Center. Use code FUND4U and order in person, through the app, or on panerabread.com. Bring a flyer in or show a digital copy (like this) to a cashier when ordering at the cafe to ensure your contribution to the Arts Center counts.

📅 Friday, November 13th, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
📍Panera Bread
15241 Creativity Drive Culpeper, VA

If you do not use the code or show the flyer at the Culpeper Panera Bread, your contribution will not benefit the Arts Center. Enjoy great food and support the Arts Center!

10/07/2026

Mini Masters Show explores the unique visual and emotional impact of small works. In a cultural moment dominated by spectacle, scale, and speed, this exhibition asks viewers to slow down and engage more intimately with art.

The exhibition will feature 8” x 8” paintings by regional and national artists working across a wide range of media and styles

Exhibition Dates: December 4, 2026 – January 30, 2027
Submission Fee: NONE!
Where to learn more: Submit materials through our website at: www.artscenterinorange.com under “Open Calls” or email [email protected]
Deadline: November 11th, 2026

Address

129 E Main Street
Orange, VA
22960

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 8pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+15406727311

Website

http://www.artscenterinorange.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Arts Center in Orange posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to The Arts Center in Orange:

The Arts Center in Orange