Join Arts Council of the Valley for its 9th Annual Artist Member Exhibition - the largest EVER - at Smith House Galleries with a reception (5-7 pm) during First Fridays of the Valley Nov 1! The exhibition, sponsored by The Frame Factory & Gallery, will also be available online (valleyarts.org/smith-house-galleries-current-exhibition). Visit the opening reception to meet the artists, see their new works in person, and enjoy light refreshments. more
Join us on Friday, November 1st for the opening of “Alma Mater” – original plein air paintings of Virginia colleges and universities by Erin Murray. Show will be on display at Pale Fire all month long. more
Learn different printing methods for only $40 total! Registration is limited to adults only, and pre-payment is necessary. Please contact Susan Elliott to register: 571-277-3024. more
Join us for Furoshiki Gift Wrapping 101! more
– Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) delightfully shares its October more
Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) celebrates the opening of two new oil painting exhibitions at Smith House Galleries on July 5, with a reception 5-7pm during First Fridays of the Valley! "Experiences Big and Small" features works by Debra Keirce and "Art for the Artist’s Sake" highlights creations of Trudy L. Cole. Join us for the opening reception, sponsored by an Anonymous Fund of The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, to meet both artists and enjoy light refreshments while exploring their artwork! more
June 15, 12-5: Best.Weekend.Ever. OASIS always participates in this wonderful downtown event! In addition to artists set up outside OASIS, Sarah Lock and helpers will be running the tote bag painting tent. Jan Riddleberger and Barbara Camph will be managing the community mural. And we will have a custom-made putt putt hole on the Water Street side of our building. more
June 26, 1-4: Bahir al Badry will be teaching etching on aluminum at Hillandale Park under the sponsorship of Harrisonburg Parks and Rec. Call 540-433-2474 to register (required) more
June1-27: “Art for All” is the title of our West Water Street Window exhibit. This will be a rainbow-themed exhibit by several OASIS members. The exhibit is sponsored by The Golden Girls (Jan Riddleberger, Susan Elliott, Sarah Lock and Barbara Camph). more