"The Sacred & The Secular" along side "Fx2: Photo Show" going on in The Gallery.
2021-10-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-10-11 10:00 - 16:30, 2021-10-12 10:00 - 16:30, 2021-10-13 10:00 - 16:30, 2021-10-14 10:00 - 16:30, 2021-10-15 10:00 - 16:30, 2021-10-16 10:00 - 16:30, 2021-10-17 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
“The Sacred & The Secular” is a selection of Nativity scenes and Santas from local collectors that have been added to the Gallery, to add a holiday flare to the Fx2 Regional Photography
Nativity on loan from Cathy Walton Drummer & Wanda Walton
exhibit. Nativity sets include one from Cathy Walton Drummer and Wanda Walton with numerous extra features set the stable scene: a well, water pots- even a fire to take of the chill of the night air for the shepherds, Wise Men and Mary, Joseph and the Christ Child. A second ceramic set from St Andrew’s Episcopal Church includes fewer figures but lots of mosaic sparkle. Other sets include a small white china set by Lenox, a highly colorized set of figures made of anodized titanium, by South Carolina jeweler Truman Teed and an African set made with banana leaves and wire that is eloquent in its simplicity.
The Santas are just plain fun! Many are hand made and use all sorts of materials from kitchen funnels to felted wool. Why not take a break from all the stress of the season and come enjoy these pieces? Just grab your mask and come enjoy the shows– and don’t forget to vote for your favorite photo for the People’s Choice award in the Fx2 Regional Photography show! On display until December 28, but the Center will be closed at 1pm on Christmas eve and Christmas Day!

"Art Decade" by Clifton Forge Native Knic Umstead
2021-10-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-10-17 13:00 - 16:00
“Art Decade,” an exhibit of work by Clifton Forge Native Knic Umstead,
will open Tuesday June 22, 2021. The exhibit includes pieces from 8 different series of work. It includes several painting media, photography, collage and digital images. Some of the work is representational and much of it has abstract qualities.
“At its core, art is communication- a visual language that supersedes spoken words and specific tongues. The art I make comes from a desire to make tangible repetition of visual questions and input from my other senses– the unseen.” ~Knic Umstead
Umstead’s work is thoughtful, sometimes challenging but most of all, engaging. He currently teaches at Radford University, Virginia Tech and is a Lead Coordinator for the Summer Residence Governor’s School for the Visual and Performing Arts.
Join us in the gallery between June 22 and July 23. Admission is free.

"Friends of the Earth"- an exhibit by Marsha Heatwole.
2021-10-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-10-17 13:00 - 16:00
“Marsha Heatwole’s work as a painter/printmaker is highly recognizable and has been exhibited and collected across the country. Her newest exhibit, “Friends of the Earth” will open August 24th at the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Craft and run through September 17th.
This exhibit expands beyond her familiar exotic and domestic animals to consider all creatures large and small who play a part in helping to protect and rebuild our ecosystems. The work addresses a larger topic with color, humor and concern. Don’t miss it!

Buddy's Wreath Making Demo
2021-10-10 14:00 - 16:00
Another American Craft Week demo at the Center on how to make wreaths at 2pm!

Kid's Summer Art Camp Session I
2021-10-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-19 09:00 - 12:00
Kids Summer Art Camp
Session I: July 12th – 15th
(9am-12pm)
A creative break to make art and have fun while doing it!
Ages 6-12 will unleash the wonder of using their natural creativity!

50th Annual Fall Festival Exhibit
2021-10-15 10:00 - 16:30, 2021-10-16 10:00 - 16:30, 2021-10-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-10-18 10:00 - 16:30, 2021-10-19 10:00 - 16:30
The Clifton Forge Shrine Club sponsors the Clifton Forge Fall Foliage Festival each year.
Each year October heralds the magnificent beauty and abundance of the Alleghany Highlands’ forest and mountains. We welcome you to scenic, busy and friendly Clifton Forge, Virginia to view the splendor of Autumn foliage and browse through the many exhibits and shows in downtown Clifton Forge.
The AHACC will hold the Annual Fall Festival Art Show in the Gallery at Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center will house the 50th Annual Fall Festival Art at show fr0m noon on October 15th through November 19th. Those wanting to participate will need to complete the “Entry Form” and bring their work in on October 9th (noon-6pm) or October 10th (1-4pm). Call 540-862-4447 if you have questions.
We cordially invite the public to continue supporting this exhibit and the artists- it is always one of our most popular.
Be sure to come to enjoy the show and vote for your favorite piece for the People’s Choice Award.
Download your entry form here

*NEW* "Story Time Craft Class"
2021-10-18 11:00 - 12:00
This is a FREE class for kids. Recently, “Story Time Craft” was held. “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein and an abbreviated story of Johnny Appleseed was read. The children discussed the stories, created their own apple tree craft, planted apple seeds, and enjoyed Granny Smith, Ambrosia, and Red Delicious apples! This Story Time Craft Class will be on the book “The Biggest Pumpkin Ever” Jane E Gerver and Steven Kroll. Kids are sure to have fun while learning with school teachers Cathy Drummer & Judy Scott! You can register by clicking on GET TICKETS at the bottom right.
For more info call Cathy: 968-1648
