We are a nonprofit agency that has been in operation since 1984, dedicated to stimulating interest in and appreciation of visual arts in the Alleghany Highlands. The Center Shop provides a venue for regional juried artists and craftspeople to display and sell high-quality fine art and crafts. New exhibits featuring a wide range of styles, techniques, and media are presented in the Center's Gallery, free of admission, every 4 to 6 weeks.
New item in the store! Love barn quilts, but short on space? These mini-quilts from Pam Hirt fit in perfectly! ... See MoreSee Less
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Wishing you a meaningful Juneteenth today!
Swing by the Gallery to check out our current exhibit, celebrating the spirit, resilience, and rich cultural legacy of Juneteenth. This exhibition honors African American history and artistic expression through works by:
- Pearlista Henry
- Dyke Wood
- Donald Earley
- Clinton Helms
- Armilda Hayes
- Sarah Williams
- James Barkley's Sounder illustrations generously loaned by Susan Virginia Mead
Join us in commemorating freedom, heritage, and the enduring power of art to share stories of life, liberty, and justice. ... See MoreSee Less
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Need a last-minute Father's Day gift?
Shop handmade and find something truly one of a kind for Dad.
From woodworking and pottery to artwork, photography, and handcrafted gifts, our Center Shop is filled with creations by talented regional artists and makers.
Skip the big-box store and give a gift with a story this Father's Day.
Featured art & artists:
-Greeting card: Shirley Crookshanks
- Stained glass: Adam Figlo
-Leather Journal: Retta Blankenship
-Wooden pen: Larry McNeil
- Lab Notes (collage): Bobbie Downs Caton
-Bottle opener: Richard Furman
- Ice cream scoop: Troy Cottrell
- Toaster tongs and hollow log vase: Peter Woglom
- Handwoven green throw rug: Catharine Elizabeth Designs (Catharine E. Hagan)
- Wooden walking sticks: Wesley Craft.
-Leather trays and cat toys: Meg Brown
- 4-way screwdriver: Troy Cottrell
- S-shaped quilted table runner: Whistle Stop Gift Shop (Gerry M. Mosier)
-Spinner flies (3 pack): Danny Cain ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us for more summer art camp fun July 20-23! Over four fun-filled mornings, art camp students work with various media (painting, paper mache, printmaking, and more, in both long and short-term projects. All art supplies will be provided, including water and snacks. Register at our site!
#SummerCamp #artcamp #UniquelyAlleghany ... See MoreSee Less
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Salt air. Sunshine. Summer memories.
If you're dreaming of the beach, you're not alone! These coastal-inspired works by regional artists bring a little summer sunshine indoors and are a perfect reminder of days spent by the water.
Where's your favorite beach destination?
Featured art and artists:
Come Sit By Me (oil): Lynn Cothern
Northern Harbor (acrylic on wood panel): Carol Hicks
Pelicans in Flight (acrylic): Hazel Bowers
Painted feather: Feathers from Above (Ronald Navroski)
Dune grass photograph: Charlie Smith
A Promise Beginning & Pathway to Dawn (oil on canvas): Third Day Studios (Bonnie Mason) ... See MoreSee Less
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It's officially porch season in the Highlands!
The days are longer, the evenings are a little slower, and there's nothing quite like spending time on the porch with a beautiful view and good company.
These handcrafted pieces by regional artists celebrate some of our favorite summer traditions. Whether you're decorating a porch, sunroom, or favorite corner of your home, you'll find artwork and handmade pieces that capture the spirit of the season.
Stop by the Arts and Crafts Center and see what's new in the Center Shop this summer!
Featured art:
Blue Adirondack (acrylic): Dyke Wood
Lazy Afternoon (pyrography/woodburning): Ron Bill
Sunset Over the Blue Ridge (mosaic stained glass table with wrought iron base-weather resistant an d great for indoors or outdoors!): Julie Joyce ... See MoreSee Less
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This is the last week to catch "Masks and Heavy Metal" in the Center gallery! Sculptor Michael Hough's imaginative pieces present found metal, “bits and bobs," gears, gauges, and recycled engines as fantastical shapes. Drop by this week to explore! ... See MoreSee Less
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Finally Friday! See you tonight for the first Friday in the Forge of 2026. Our porch sale will be chock full or creative supplies and artistic treasures 6-9 pm, and we'll have free crafts for kids all evening! ... See MoreSee Less
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We had such a great time at our recent bald eagle class with Barbara Rowe 🦅 Seeing everyone's creativity take wings was very fun, and everyone left with their own piece celebrating Virginia's 250th birthday! ❤️🤍💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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