Sponsored by Burton & Company. Support provided by Food Lion on Greensboro Road.
Due to the threat of inclement weather, Franks + Dranks will be held at Piedmont Arts. Tickets are available online until 3 p.m. and at the door.
Don’t miss the music, food and fun from 6-9 p.m., Friday, July 18 under the museum’s spacious pavilion.
Jake Earles will bring the perfect mix of country, Americana and soul music to the event.
The franks will be sizzling and the dranks will be flowing. Enjoy a meal of hot dogs and fixings whipped up by local all-star chefs Shane Pinkston and Will Gravely, as well as chips, cookies, soft drinks and water. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the cash bar.
Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for ages 12 and under. Food is included with admission. Tickets are available online until 3 p.m. and at the door.
Artists with work on display in Expressions 2025 should pick up their work between 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, July 26 at Piedmont Arts.
Piedmont Arts will not assume responsibility for artwork that is left in the gallery after the designated pick up date. Any artwork (including that which has been purchased) will be resold, donated or otherwise removed from the premises if unclaimed after 30 days. All work must remain on display for the duration of the exhibit. For more, see the "Expressions" entry rules below.
If you are unable to pick up your work on the designated date, email Director of Exhibitions and Marketing Bernadette Moore at bmoore@piedmontarts.org to arrange a pick up date.
Sponsored by Marty Gardner, Olivia and Pres Garrett, Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson Jr. Charitable Foundation Trust, Janet Lewis and Brad Johnson, Lynwood Artists, Sovah Health, Barbara and Guy Stanley and What's Your Sign.
Join Piedmont Arts for an opening reception in honor of its new exhibits from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 8 at Piedmont Arts. A gallery talk will be held at 6:15 p.m. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Exhibits on view:
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP with the number and names of the attendees in your party by Wednesday, Aug. 6.
RSVP here
Sponsored by Brightspeed and Carter Bank.
Set sail on the high seas of fun at this pirate-themed Family Day from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16 in the Art Garden. Enjoy music by Pirates of the Piedmont, fun crafts with Heart to Art Creative Corner, games and snacks.
All ages are welcome. Admission is free. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held at Piedmont Arts.
Admission Free
Join moderators Natalie Hodge and Jennifer Reis for a public listening session about Piedmont Arts from 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the museum. Share your thoughts on the future of the museum and how it can positively impact the community.
Piedmont Arts members are invited to join moderators Natalie Hodge and Jennifer Reis for a listening session about Piedmont Arts from 6-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11 at the museum. Share your thoughts on the future of the museum and how it can positively impact the community.
Sponsored by Diviserified Trust, Visit Martinsville, Alliance Bee, Ameristaff, Bassett Office Supply, Children First Pediatrics of Virginia, P.C., Collinsville Printing Co. and Draper Flowers & Gifts.
Get ready to boot scootin' boogie at this Wild West-themed fundraiser for the arts from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26 at Piedmont Arts.
Kick up your boot heels to live country and western music by Matt Boswell, sample themed dishes and custom cocktails prepared by local chefs and take part in the 50/50 raffle for a chance to win big.
Guests are invited to dress in Western flair. So, dust off your boots, throw on some fringe and saddle up in your favorite denim, bandanas and cowboy hats. It’s time to boogie!
Admission tickets are $50 per person and include food and drinks. Raffle tickets are $20 each or $100 for six.
Dr. Elliot Engel returns to Piedmont Arts with a light and enlightening literary lecture on Robert E. Lee on Thursday, Oct. 2.
By examining the unusual forces that shaped Lee's early life, Engel expertly reveals the man as a son, father, husband and unassuming general. Using anecdotes, analysis and large doses of humor, Engel lends new insight to the life and accomplishments of this historical figure.
Engel lives in Raleigh, N.C., where he has taught at NC State University, University of North Carolina and Duke University. He earned a MA and Ph.D. from UCLA and was awarded that university's Outstanding Teacher Award. He has written ten books published in England, Japan, Turkey and the United States. His mini-lecture series on Charles Dickens ran on PBS stations around the country. His articles have appeared in numerous newspapers and national magazines. He has lectured throughout the United States and on all the continents including Antarctica. He was inducted into the Royal Society of Arts in England for his academic work and service in promoting Charles Dickens in 2009.
Guests are invited to attend a dinner with Dr. Engel before the program at 5:45 p.m. Reservations must be made in advance by purchasing tickets below. Tickets to the dinner and lecture are $50.
The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. in the galleries. Tickets to the lecture alone are $25.
Sponsored by Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson Jr. Charitable Foundation Trust, Sovah Health and What's Your Sign.
Join Piedmont Arts for an opening reception in honor of its new exhibits from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24 at Piedmont Arts. A gallery talk will be held at 6:15 p.m. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Exhibits on view:
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP with the number and names of the attendees in your party by Wednesday, Oct. 22.
RSVP here
Sponsored by Brightspeed.
Local educators are invited to a special Educator Appreciation Night from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6 at Piedmont Arts. Enjoy light refreshments in celebration of your hard work and dedication. This event is free and open to all education professionals in Martinsville-Henry County.
Admission Free
Sponsored by Brightspeed and Carter Bank.
Piedmont Arts will kick off the holiday season with the annual lighting of Art Garden Christmas tree from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4 in the Gravely-Lester Art Garden.
Enjoy holiday music by the Martinsville High School Jazz Band and the First Baptist Church Choir, Gale Buck: Storytelling Santa, snacks and crafts. This event is free and open to the public.
Just like the sculptures in the Art Garden, the Christmas tree is a work of art. It is created by Ian Hogg using more than 3,000 lights. The tree will be lit at sunset and brighten the Art Garden through New Year’s Day.
Admission Free
Sponsored by Brightspeed. This performance is partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Join Piedmont Arts for its annual production of the Roanoke Symphony Holiday Pops Spectacular at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7 at Martinsville High School Auditorium.
There’s no better way to lift your spirits than with the music of the season delivered in full sound and spectacle by the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. David Stewart Wiley conducts the Holiday Pops with all the magical elements you have come to expect — high energy, familiar carols and lots of holiday warmth.
Event schedule:
| 1:30 p.m. | Lobby and box office open |
| 2 p.m. | Auditorium opens |
| 3 p.m. | Concert begins |
Family or individual adult WIC cardholders with ID receive free general admission. Tickets can be picked up at Piedmont Arts or at the door on the night of the event. Altrusa will collect non-perishable food items for Grace Network in the lobby during the symphony's performance.
Tickets are $30 for reserved seating, $20 for general admission and $10 for students in grades K-12.
Sponsored by Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson Jr. Charitable Foundation Trust, Sovah Health and What's Your Sign.
Join Piedmont Arts for an opening reception in honor of its new exhibits from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23 at Piedmont Arts. A gallery talk will be held at 6:15 p.m. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Exhibits on view:
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP with the number and names of the attendees in your party by Wednesday, Jan. 21.
RSVP here
Sponsored by Brightspeed and Carter Bank.
The annual African American Read-in + Family Day will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7 at Piedmont Arts. Lyrical artist Taye the Truth and storyteller Fred Motley will perform. Visitors can view books on loan from the collection of Joyce and Kenneth Staples. A craft for kids and snacks will be available. This event is admission free. All ages are welcome.
This event is held in conjunction with the National African American Read-in, a groundbreaking effort to encourage communities to read together, centering on African American books and authors. The initiative was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. It has reached more than six million participants around the world.
Admission Free
Piedmont Arts' fabulous fundraiser returns with a fresh slate of local celebrities dancing in support of the arts from 3-5 p.m., Saturday, March 14 at Martinsville High School Auditorium.
The contest features eight teams competing to win the most votes, the highest score from the judges and a set of gorgeous mirror ball trophies.
Your votes ($1 = 1 vote) benefit your favorite teams and raise money to support Piedmont Arts programming in Martinsville-Henry County. Each team's final score is made up of a combination of your votes and the judges’ scores. The team with the highest final score wins the grand prize. To double your votes ($1 = 2 votes) and make those dollars really count, you can apply your total donation toward a Piedmont Arts membership. A $40 minimum is required for this option.
Admission tickets are $30 for reserved seating, $20 for general admission and $10 for students in grades K-12.
Voting will open in the fall of 2025.
Mike Wiley will perform his one-person play "A Game Apart," Thursday, March 26 at Piedmont Arts. A reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. in the galleries.
"A Game Apart" provides a glimpse of Jackie Robinson’s life during a bygone era of separate and unequal locker rooms, of whites-only hotels, and of restaurants with only a back door for colored athletes to enter. Witness the hopeless humiliation of a star player who was showered with adulation on the field and became a second-hand citizen when he walked off the diamond. Meet Jackie’s compatriots fighting the same battles between the end zones, inside the ring and around the track. A Game Apart is a powerful lesson of courage through dedication, perseverance and leadership.
Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for students in grades K-12.
Sponsored by Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson Jr. Charitable Foundation Trust, Sovah Health and What's Your Sign.
Join Piedmont Arts for an opening reception in honor of its new exhibits from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, April 10 at Piedmont Arts. A gallery talk will be held at 6:15 p.m. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Exhibits on view:
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP with the number and names of the attendees in your party by Wednesday, April 8.
RSVP here
Artists living within a 100-mile radius of Martinsville, Va. are invited to enter work in "Expressions 2026" from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, June 13 at Piedmont Arts. All entries must be made during the designated time frame. No early or late entries will be accepted.
"Expressions" is an annual open-entry exhibition presented by Lynwood Artists and Piedmont Arts. This year's exhibit is themed "America250" in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. This theme offers artists an opportunity to reflect on our nation’s past and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond. Entries are encouraged to address this theme, though it is not required.
All submitted works in compliance with the entry rules are accepted into the exhibition. Up to two pieces of art may be submitted per artist. Artwork submitted for entry must have been completed within the last two years. Work previously exhibited in "Expressions" is not eligible. Artists should review the entry form with complete entry rules before submitting work.
Entry forms and rules will be released in the spring of 2026.
Join Lynwood Artists and Piedmont Arts for an opening reception in honor of "Expressions 2026: America250" from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, June 26 at Piedmont Arts. An awards ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. in the galleries. Complimentary wine and light refreshments will be served.
Exhibits on view:
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP with the number and names of the attendees in your party by Wednesday, June 24.
RSVP here
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