Previous Events

May 6, 2023 - June 6, 2023  

Pollinator Path Work Day

at Gravely-Lester Art Garden

Join Piedmont Arts on its new Pollinator Path for a community work day. Your presence and time are greatly appreciated as the community works to sow, plant and grow together.

Dates and Times

  • March 28 • 4 – 6 pm
  • April 11 • 4 – 6 pm
  • April 22 • 10 am – 1 pm
  • May 6 • 10 am – 1 pm
  • June 6 • 4 – 6 pm

Contact Lauren at lellis@piedmontarts.org to arrange a time for you, your club or organization to pitch in, or just drop by!


June 2, 2023  

Exhibit Opening Reception

6:00PM at Piedmont Arts

Reception sponsored by King's Grant • Best in Show sponsored by Virginia Glass & Mirror

Join Piedmont Arts for an opening reception in honor of the museum's new exhibits. Free and open to the public. Complimentary wine and light refreshments will be served. Awards ceremony at 6:30 pm.

RSVP attendance here by May 30.

Admission Free

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May 20, 2023  

Expressions Artwork Entry

10:00AM at Piedmont Arts

Entry is open to all artists living within a 100-mile radius of Martinsville, Virginia (check your location here). Artwork submitted for entry must have been completed within the last three years. Work previously exhibited in Expressions is not eligible. Up to two pieces of art may be submitted per artist. Unlike a juried exhibition, Expressions is open-entry, and all submitted works in compliance with the entry rules are accepted.

Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in seven categories, as well as purchase awards, the Lynwood Artists Award and Best In Show. 

Entry Date
Saturday, May 20, 2023
10 am – 1 pm
Piedmont Arts


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May 10, 2023  

21st Annual Clyde Hooker Awards

5:30PM at Piedmont Arts

Piedmont Arts will honor Natalie Hodge and Draper Flowers & Gifts for their support of the arts at the 21st annual Clyde Hooker Awards.

The museum will also recognize Arts in Education Award recipients Brian Lane (English, Martinsville High School) and Sarah Shelton Martin (music, Henry County Public Schools), and the recipients of the Nicodemus Hufford and Harold Knowlton Work Memorial Art Scholarships.

Ceremony begins promptly at 5:30 pm with a reception to follow. In lieu of an admission cost, please consider making a donation to the Piedmont Arts Scholarship Fund here.

RSVP attendance by Monday, May 8. 

RSVP


The Clyde Hooker Award was established in 2003 by the Piedmont Arts Board of Directors to recognize businesses and individuals that are involved in and support Piedmont Arts and other arts and cultural organizations in Martinsville-Henry County. The award is named in honor of J. Clyde Hooker Jr. for his support of the arts.

 


April 22, 2023  

Earth Day Family Day

10:00AM at Piedmont Arts

Sponsored by Sovah Health and Carter Bank & Trust

Piedmont Arts’ Earth Day celebration is moving indoors due to inclement weather. Enjoy free family fun for all ages at the museum this Saturday from 10 am – 1 pm. 

  • 10:30 am: Screening of The Lorax (1972) in Hooker-Garrett Gallery

  • 12 pm: Story time with Blue Ridge Regional Library in Hooker-Garrett Gallery

  • 10 am – 1 pm:

    Truffula Tree puffy painting – Discovery Room

    Flower Suncatchers – Classroom

    Wildflower seed balls – Classroom

    Snack by Food Lion – Main lobby

    Gallery scavenger hunt – Independent activity

Admission Free

March 31, 2023  

Exhibit Opening Reception

5:30PM at Piedmont Arts

Sponsored by Cindy and Steve Edgerton, Paige and Jay Frith, Tracie Heavner and Jim Frith, Pete Mannen and Jennifer Reis, Barbara and Guy Stanley and Lynwood Artists

Join Piedmont Arts for an opening reception in honor of the museum's new exhibits. Free and open to the public. Complimentary wine and light refreshments will be served.

RSVP attendance here by March 28.

Admission Free

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March 16, 2023  

Riddick Dance

6:30PM at Piedmont Arts

Partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts

Riddick Dance is a contemporary African American dance company featuring a broad repertory, expressive movement and a fusion of dance styles.

Riddick will perform three pieces: Limerick of Our Souls, a dance-theater assortment including love stories, poems, and speeches; ONE, a mixed media piece dealing with love, loss, forgiveness, and conflict resolution through the enlightening, meditative music of Alice Coltrane; and The King Project, improvisational dance theater laced in visual projections based on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speeches, "I Have a Dream" and "I’ve Been to the Mountain Top," and his "Letter from Birmingham Jail."

Reception at 6:30 pm. Performance at 7 pm.


March 10, 2023  

Clyde Hooker Award Nominations Due

Piedmont Arts is seeking nominations for the 2023 Clyde Hooker Award.

Nominees should be businesses or individuals that are involved in and support Piedmont Arts and other arts and cultural organizations in Martinsville-Henry County. 

The Clyde Hooker Award was established in 2003 and is named in honor of J. Clyde Hooker, Jr. for his generous support of the arts.

To nominate a business or individual, submit a nomination form by Friday, March 10, 2023. 

Nomination Form

February 25, 2023  

African American Read-In + Family Day

10:00AM at Piedmont Arts

Sponsored by Sovah Health and Carter Bank & Trust

Take part in the museum’s annual celebration of African American artists, performers and writers with story time, crafts and a public read-aloud. Amy Stuart will lead a sing/play along with traditional instruments and history songs/games.

Held in conjunction with the National African American Read-In 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. This initiative has reached more than 6 million participants around the world.

Admission Free

TIMOTHY DUFFY, Freeman Vines, Hanging Tree Guitars #2, Freeman and his guitars in the tobacco field outside his home, 2015
January 27, 2023  

Exhibit Opening Reception

5:30PM at Piedmont Arts

Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Kappa Delta Omega Chapter Sorority, Sharon and Bob Bushnell, Ashley and Ronnie Fultz, Olivia and Pres Garrett, Harold Jones, Karyna Jones, Susan and John Kellett-Forsyth, Lynwood Artists

Join Piedmont Arts for an opening reception in honor of the museum's new exhibits. Gallery talk with Music Maker founders Denise and Timothy Duffy at 6:15, followed by the unveiling of a never-before-seen work by Rupe Dalton. Free and open to the public. Complimentary wine and light refreshments. Music by Ann Nichols.

  • Freeman Vines | Hanging Tree Guitars
  • Rupe Dalton Retrospective
  • Photographs by Rocky Wall
  • The World Beside the Rails | Robert Wright Forsyth IV

RSVP attendance here by January 24.

Admission Free

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December 4, 2022  

Roanoke Symphony Holiday Pops Spectacular

3:00PM at Martinsville High School Auditorium

This performance is partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts

The most highly anticipated holiday event of the season returns with an all-new matinee performance. 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 and guest soprano Janinah Burnett. This year, 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.

Altrusa will collect non-perishable food items for Grace Network in the lobby during the symphony's performance.

Event Schedule

1:30 pm Lobby and Box Office open
2 pm Auditorium opens
3 pm Concert begins

Online ticket sales will end Dec. 2 at 5 pm. Tickets will be available at Piedmont Arts and at the box office prior to the performance.


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December 1, 2022  

Christmas Tree Lighting

4:00PM at Gravely-Lester Art Garden

Sponsored by State Farm - Chip Wyatt, Press Glass

Piedmont Arts will kick off the holiday season with the annual lighting of the Art Garden Christmas tree. Enjoy holiday music by the Martinsville High School Jazz Band and the First Baptist Church Choir, Gale Buck: Storytelling Santa, hot chocolate and crafts.

Just like the sculptures in the Art Garden, the Christmas tree will be a work of art. 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

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November 17, 2022  

A Beautifully Broken Virginia: Art Talk with John Plashal

6:30PM at Piedmont Arts

Sponsored by King's Grant

Experience a unique photographic journey through the beautifully decaying rural places within our state. Photographer John Plashal has commemorated these abandoned gems by capturing their beauty and delivering them in a presentation full of powerful imagery and emotional stories. Experience the unseen side of Virginia through photographs of houses, churches, schools, asylums, diners and secret societies that have been frozen in time.

Reception at 6:30 pm. Talk at 7 pm. $20 suggested donation.

A Beautifully Broken Virginia is part of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts' Statewide Programs.


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Carol Monti, Sundance
November 4, 2022  

Exhibit Opening Reception

5:30PM at Piedmont Arts

Sponsored by Bunco Babes, Nancy Baker, Susan Critz, Jerri and Joe DeVault, Sandra Ford, Olivia and Pres Garrett, Libby Kormos, Anne and Gene Madonia, Susan and David Morris, Betty Lou and Ron Pigg, John and Deborah Schupp, Virginia Foothills Quilters Guild and Lynwood Artists

Join Piedmont Arts for an opening reception in honor of the museum's new exhibits.

  • The Art of the Quilt
  • Virginia Foothills Quilters Guild
  • A Stitch in Time: Cross Stitch by Marilyn Vaughn

Gallery talk with The Art of the Quilt co-curators Linda M. Fiedler and Betty Blessin at 6:15 pm. Music by Ann Nichols. Complimentary wine and light refreshments. Free and open to the public.

RSVP here by November 1, 2022.

 

Admission Free

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Margaret Hancock
October 19, 2022  

VCA Meet and Greet

10:00AM at Piedmont Arts

You are invited to a meet and greet event with the Virginia Commission for the Arts! Please join us as the VCA’s Executive Director Margaret Hancock and VCA grantees from within the region gather for networking and conversation.

Admission Free

October 14, 2022  

Blues, Brews & Stews

6:00PM at Gravely-Lester Art Garden

Sponsored by Burton & Company, Diversified Trust

Celebrate all things fall at Blues, Brews & Stews. Stay toasty by the fire pit while enjoying Brunswick stew, a cash bar with craft beer and wine and live music by Griffin Haley Band. Meal of Brunkswich stew included in ticket price.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. No outside food or drinks. In case of rain, Blues, Brews & Stews will be held at Piedmont Arts.


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September 29, 2022  

Traumedy: A Poetry and Comedy Performance by Roscoe Burnems

6:00PM at Piedmont Arts

Parental Advisory (recommended for ages 18+)

Roscoe Burnems' groundbreaking performance combines funny stories, jokes and sarcasm into prolific spoken word poems. His dynamic performance uses comedy and poetry to discuss trauma, resilience and the human experience.

Burnems — also known as Douglas Powell — is an author, spoken-word artist, educator and the first poet laureate of Richmond, Va. His performances have been seen everywhere from coffee shops to universities to theaters. In 2019, he added a TEDx Talk to his list of accomplishments, speaking at a TEDxYouth event.

Poetry Open Mic (6 – 7 pm)

Poetry open mic, DJWhat?! and light refreshments prior to performance. Open mic participants get 1/2 price tickets ($10). Call 276.632.3221 or email bjohnson@piedmontarts.org to sign up. Advanced registration required.

 


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September 9, 2022  

Savory September: The Art of Tailgating

6:30PM at Piedmont Arts

Online ticket sales have ended. Tickets available at Piedmont Arts.

Sponsored by VisitMartinsville, Alliancebee, Collinsville Printing Co., Stateline Heart and Vascular, King Kidz, SouthPrint, Ameristaff, Dr. David & Dr. Susan Morris, Olivia & Pres Garrett, Draper Flowers & Gifts, TAD Space, Rooster Walk, Bassett Furniture

Bring your crew and all your wacky tailgating traditions for a night of friendly rivalries, great food and ice cold refreshments. Food and custom cocktails by local chefs. Live music by Jake Earles. Ticket price includes food and drinks. Proceeds support Piedmont Arts programming in Martinsville-Henry County.


Chefs and Dishes

Beth Marshall and Brian Stanley Asian slaw with roasted chickpeas, balsamic pasta salad
Meritha and George Alderman Salsa, corn salsa, guacamole, cheesy chicken enchilada dip
Lucy Coleman and Shane Pinkston Deviled eggs
Chef D. Wilson TBD
Susan Critz and Will Gravely Meatballs, cucumber sandwiches, cheese straws
Pam Allen and Heidi Pinkston Pound cake, peanut clusters, Baby Ruth dessert bars
Chef Luke Pollom (King's Grant) Smoky shrimp and grits
Ouss Sahhar Chili
Frankie Smith and Aaron Rawls Lettuce Wraps
Gordan Pannill Italian, turkey club and roast beef subs
Emmanuel Deloera and Larry Luck (Manny's Restaurant) Chips and salsa, pico de gallo, taquitos, cabbage and collards

Savory September Raffle

Raffle tickets are $10 each or $50 for a book of six. Raffle tickets are available at Piedmont Arts and from Piedmont Arts Board members. Winners will be drawn during Savory September. Winners do not have to be present to win.

Raffle Prizes:

  • (4) Tickets and (1) parking pass to Virginia Tech vs. Wofford football game, September 17, 2022
  • (2) Tickets on the 50 yard line and (1) parking pass to NC State vs. Texas Tech, September 17, 2022; Includes hotel (1 night, Embassy Suites, Harrison Ave, Cary, NC, 3 miles from Carter Finley Stadium)
  • (2) Four-day general admission tickets to Rooster Walk 13, May 25 – 28, 2023
  • (1) Free rental at the TAD Space
  • (1) Lounge chair and cushion set from Bassett Furniture
  • (1) Three-section bookcase from Bassett Furniture
  • (1) Tailgating prize package from Piedmont Arts


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August 13, 2022  

Purrrfect Art Family Day

9:00AM at Gravely-Lester Art Garden

Sponsored by Sovah Health and Carter Bank & Trust

Have a bark-tastic time with Piedmont Arts and SPCA of Martinsville and Henry County at Purrrfect Art Family Day.

Adoption Event:

  • SPCA will host an adoption event for animals looking for their forever homes

Food Truck:

  • Curly’s Good ol’ Eatin’ (11 am – 1 pm)

Entertainment:

  • Bounce house from King Kidz
  • Face Painting by Teen Arts Council
  • Children's concerts by Pirates of the Piedmont
  • Zumbini: Tiny Tot Tamers, LLC
  • Critter-themed storytelling with Gale Buck
  • "Manners Matter" by Pam Cobbler children's book kick-off and story time

Support the SPCA:

  • Bring a donation: Bleach, Dawn dish soap, paper towels, gloves (medium and XL), cat litter, pate canned cat food
  • Bring an old t-shirt to turn into a dog toy for your dog or to donate

Admission Free

August 12, 2022  

Exhibit Opening Reception

5:30PM at Piedmont Arts

Sponsored by Toy and Joe Cobbe, Jo and Don Grayson, Nancy and Henry Moore, Barbara and Andy Parker, Barbara and Guy Stanley, Lynn and Noel Ward and Lynwood Artists

Join Piedmont Arts for an opening reception in honor of the museum's new exhibits. Artist talk at 6:15 pm with walk-and-talk by Virginia Derryberry. Music by Spencer Koger. Free and open to the public. Complimentary wine and light refreshments will be served. 

Admission Free

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July 30, 2022  

Expressions Artwork Pick Up

10:00AM at Piedmont Arts

Artists who have work on display in Expressions 2022 should pick up their work on Saturday, July 30 between 10 am – 2 pm. 

Artists must pick up their work on the designated date. Piedmont Arts will not assume responsibility for artwork that is left in the gallery after the designated pickup 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 2022 entry rules below.


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July 8, 2022  

Franks + Dranks

6:00PM at Gravely-Lester Art Garden

Sponsored by Blue Ridge Bank + Martinsville Made

Summer is heating up and it's the perfect time for a cook out. Luckily, Piedmont Arts has it covered with Franks + Dranks, a cook out-themed summer party. Enjoy music by DJ What, yard games, complimentary food and lemonade, and a cash bar.

  • Hot dogs and sides by Hylton's Wood Cooking Grill
  • Community and newcomers mixer hosted by Martinsville Made
  • Teacher Appreciation Night: All teachers with ID receive one complimentary drink ticket

Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. No outside franks or dranks allowed. In case of rain, Franks + Dranks will be held at Piedmont Arts.


June 21, 2022  

Yoga in the Galleries

4:30PM at Piedmont Arts

Enjoy a yoga session with Ally Snead in celebration of the summer solstice. Bring your own mat, block, water bottle, etc. Free to members. $10 for non-members (pay at door).

Free to Members

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June 7, 2022  

20th Annual Clyde Hooker Awards

5:30PM at Piedmont Arts

Piedmont Arts will honor Barbara Parker and Carter Bank & Trust at the 20th annual Clyde Hooker Awards.

The museum will also recognize Arts in Education Award recipients Clifton M. Jones and Ed Dolinger and the recipients of the Nicodemus Hufford and Harold Knowlton Work Memorial Art Scholarships.

The awards ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30 pm. Guests are invited to enjoy a reception with light refreshments following the ceremony. In lieu of an admission cost, please consider making a donation to the Piedmont Arts Scholarship Fund here.

RSVP attendance by Friday, June 3. 


The Clyde Hooker Award was established in 2003 by the Piedmont Arts Board of Directors to recognize businesses and individuals that are involved in and support Piedmont Arts and other arts and cultural organizations in Martinsville-Henry County. The award is named in honor of J. Clyde Hooker, Jr. for his support of the arts.

RSVP Here

June 3, 2022  

Opening Reception

6:00PM at Piedmont Arts

Reception sponsored by King's Grant. Best in Show sponsored by Virginia Mirror Company.

Join King's Grant, Lynwood Artists and Piedmont Arts for an opening reception and awards ceremony in honor of Expressions 2022. Awards ceremony begins at 6:30 pm. Free and open to the public. Complimentary wine and light refreshments will be served.

RSVP here by May 31, 2022.

Admission Free

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June 2, 2022  

Bus to Broadway: Hamilton

5:00PM at Durham Performing Arts Center

Bus to Broadway: Hamilton is sold out. To be added to the wait list, email sshort@piedmontarts.org.

Take the Bus to Broadway to see the blockbuster musical Hamilton at Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) in Durham, North Carolina.

Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre, and a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

The Bus to Broadway provides transport to and from the venue. Guests may bring food and beverages to enjoy on the bus. Boxed dinners are also available for purchase for $10 each. Boxed dinners must be purchased in advance.

For DPAC visitor guidelines, visit the DPAC website.


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May 14, 2022  

Expressions Artwork Entry

10:00AM at Piedmont Arts

Entry is open to all artists living within a 100-mile radius of Martinsville, Virginia (check your location here). Artwork submitted for entry must have been completed within the last three years. Work previously exhibited in Expressions is not eligible. Up to two pieces of art may be submitted per artist. Unlike a juried exhibition, Expressions is open-entry, and all submitted works in compliance with the entry rules are accepted.

Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in seven categories, as well as purchase awards, the Lynwood Artists Award and Best In Show. 

Entry Date
Saturday, May 14, 2022
10 am – 2 pm
Piedmont Arts

To enter work, read the Expressions entry rules and complete the entry form below.


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May 5, 2022  

Art at Happy Hour

5:00PM at Piedmont Arts

Enjoy happy hour with a self-guided tour of the museum's current exhibits, along with an ekphrastic poetry open mic led by Poetry Society of Virginia. 

Piedmont Arts invites its new members and newcomers to the area to attend Art at Happy Hour for a special meet-and-greet.

Complimentary drinks and light snacks provided by the Piedmont Arts Guild.

RSVP here by May 4, 2022.

Admission Free

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May 2, 2022  

Scholarship Applications Due

Application Deadline: May 2, 2022 at 11:59 pm

Calling all art students from Martinsville-Henry County! Scholarship applications are now open for the museum's Harold Knowlton Work and Nicodemus Hufford Art Scholarships.

Nicodemus Hufford Memorial Art Scholarship

For Graduating High School Seniors

Harold Knowlton Work Memorial Art Scholarship

For Rising College Sophomores, Juniors + Seniors


April 29, 2022  

Clyde Hooker Award Nominations Due

Piedmont Arts is seeking nominations for the 2022 Clyde Hooker Award.

Nominees should be businesses or individuals that are involved in and support Piedmont Arts and other arts and cultural organizations in Martinsville-Henry County. Award recipients will be honored at a special event in June.

The Clyde Hooker Award was established in 2003 and is named in honor of J. Clyde Hooker, Jr. for his generous support of the arts.

To nominate a business or individual, submit a nomination form by Friday, April 29, 2022. 

Nomination Form

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