Community Calendar

Visit the Turner Pavilion every third Thursday from 5 to 8pm June through August to enjoy live music, local artisans and farmers, food trucks and vendors, and hands-on activities with community organizations. Check our Facebook and Instagram for info about activities and vendors!

Visit Smith House Galleries this month through July 31 to discover incredible paintings, illustrations, and zines in two exhibitions: “Margins of Her Own” by Feixue Mei & “Artful Escapades” by Mary Rouse. Both shows open with a reception July 3, 5-7 pm. Regular hours are Mon-Fri, 11 am-4 pm, with additional hours Second Saturday, July 11, 10 am-2 pm. Admission is free!

ABOUT THE ART:

“Margins of Her Own” is a visual inquiry into the tension between the desire for transcendence and the persistent weight of fate. This exhibition manifests a contemporary mythos—a realm where the ethereal longing for freedom collides with the gravity of cultural predestination, bridging the echoes of ancient folklore with the digital fragments of contemporary fandom.

“Artful Escapades”: Mary Rouse’s approach to artmaking is rooted in curiosity and a deep respect for the transformative qualities of paint and mixed media. Each piece emerges from a blend of memory and imagination, often inspired by the landscapes, colors, and textures of Virginia. Rouse’s works reveal a lifelong dialogue between formal study and playful exploration. She believes art is not just a finished object but a process of discovery - a journey that continues to unfold through every brushstroke, collage, and creative experiment. Whether she is layering vibrant pigments or repurposing everyday materials, her goal is to evoke emotion and invite viewers into new perspectives. With each painting or assemblage, she hopes to celebrate both the beauty of tradition and the excitement of innovation.

Visit the Turner Pavilion every third Thursday from 5 to 8pm June through August to enjoy live music, local artisans and farmers, food trucks and vendors, and hands-on activities with community organizations. Check our Facebook and Instagram for info about activities and vendors!

Visit Smith House Galleries this month through July 31 to discover incredible paintings, illustrations, and zines in two exhibitions: “Margins of Her Own” by Feixue Mei & “Artful Escapades” by Mary Rouse. Both shows open with a reception July 3, 5-7 pm. Regular hours are Mon-Fri, 11 am-4 pm, with additional hours Second Saturday, July 11, 10 am-2 pm. Admission is free!

ABOUT THE ART:

“Margins of Her Own” is a visual inquiry into the tension between the desire for transcendence and the persistent weight of fate. This exhibition manifests a contemporary mythos—a realm where the ethereal longing for freedom collides with the gravity of cultural predestination, bridging the echoes of ancient folklore with the digital fragments of contemporary fandom.

“Artful Escapades”: Mary Rouse’s approach to artmaking is rooted in curiosity and a deep respect for the transformative qualities of paint and mixed media. Each piece emerges from a blend of memory and imagination, often inspired by the landscapes, colors, and textures of Virginia. Rouse’s works reveal a lifelong dialogue between formal study and playful exploration. She believes art is not just a finished object but a process of discovery - a journey that continues to unfold through every brushstroke, collage, and creative experiment. Whether she is layering vibrant pigments or repurposing everyday materials, her goal is to evoke emotion and invite viewers into new perspectives. With each painting or assemblage, she hopes to celebrate both the beauty of tradition and the excitement of innovation.

Visit the Turner Pavilion every third Thursday from 5 to 8pm June through August to enjoy live music, local artisans and farmers, food trucks and vendors, and hands-on activities with community organizations. Check our Facebook and Instagram for info about activities and vendors!

Highland will host the VA250 Mobile Museum from Thursday, July 30, through Saturday, August 1. A hands-on, interactive, and immersive “museum on wheels,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many, One” is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools, museums, local events, fairs, and more, highlighting every region of the state.

There is no fee to access the VA250 Mobile Experience. The mobile museum will be positioned in the main Highland parking lot and will be free and accessible to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Thursday, July 30, through Saturday, August 1.

The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience at Highland is made possible by the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission. A special thanks to The Residence Inn by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown for providing overnight accommodations for the VA250 Mobile Museum team.

Visit Smith House Galleries this month through July 31 to discover incredible paintings, illustrations, and zines in two exhibitions: “Margins of Her Own” by Feixue Mei & “Artful Escapades” by Mary Rouse. Both shows open with a reception July 3, 5-7 pm. Regular hours are Mon-Fri, 11 am-4 pm, with additional hours Second Saturday, July 11, 10 am-2 pm. Admission is free!

ABOUT THE ART:

“Margins of Her Own” is a visual inquiry into the tension between the desire for transcendence and the persistent weight of fate. This exhibition manifests a contemporary mythos—a realm where the ethereal longing for freedom collides with the gravity of cultural predestination, bridging the echoes of ancient folklore with the digital fragments of contemporary fandom.

“Artful Escapades”: Mary Rouse’s approach to artmaking is rooted in curiosity and a deep respect for the transformative qualities of paint and mixed media. Each piece emerges from a blend of memory and imagination, often inspired by the landscapes, colors, and textures of Virginia. Rouse’s works reveal a lifelong dialogue between formal study and playful exploration. She believes art is not just a finished object but a process of discovery - a journey that continues to unfold through every brushstroke, collage, and creative experiment. Whether she is layering vibrant pigments or repurposing everyday materials, her goal is to evoke emotion and invite viewers into new perspectives. With each painting or assemblage, she hopes to celebrate both the beauty of tradition and the excitement of innovation.

Visit the Turner Pavilion every third Thursday from 5 to 8pm June through August to enjoy live music, local artisans and farmers, food trucks and vendors, and hands-on activities with community organizations. Check our Facebook and Instagram for info about activities and vendors!

Highland will host the VA250 Mobile Museum from Thursday, July 30, through Saturday, August 1. A hands-on, interactive, and immersive “museum on wheels,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many, One” is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools, museums, local events, fairs, and more, highlighting every region of the state.

There is no fee to access the VA250 Mobile Experience. The mobile museum will be positioned in the main Highland parking lot and will be free and accessible to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Thursday, July 30, through Saturday, August 1.

The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience at Highland is made possible by the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission. A special thanks to The Residence Inn by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown for providing overnight accommodations for the VA250 Mobile Museum team.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of June, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery and newly designated Members’ Building, invites you to be a part of the most anticipated event of the year – the Annual Anniversary Members Judged Show. Awards will be presented, including a special opportunity for one artist to be featured in a solo exhibition in the Members Gallery in 2027. This year’s show will be judged by award winning artist, Karen Rosasco. Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, June 5 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. We will be celebrating our 40th anniversary with a festive evening featuring a BBQ, a Silent auction, and more ways to support the Art Center – all with no ticket required. Don’t miss this celebration of your creative community. This will be a laid-back evening with food, good company, and great art! The exhibition will be open to the public June 5 – August 1 , Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at 126 S. Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980.