Community Calendar

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of July, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery and newly designated Members’ Building, will present an exhibition themed “Blue.” The members will present their unique interpretations in each work of art, priced to accommodate art collectors seeking pieces to expand their collection. The public is invited to view the exhibition, remembering that the art center serves the community by recognizing talent, encouraging creativity, and joining lives through art! An exhibition opening will be held on August 7. The public is invited to come and meet the artists from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The exhibition will be open to the public August 7 – September 26 , 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.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of July, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery and newly designated Members’ Building, will present an exhibition themed “Blue.” The members will present their unique interpretations in each work of art, priced to accommodate art collectors seeking pieces to expand their collection. The public is invited to view the exhibition, remembering that the art center serves the community by recognizing talent, encouraging creativity, and joining lives through art! An exhibition opening will be held on August 7. The public is invited to come and meet the artists from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The exhibition will be open to the public August 7 – September 26 , 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.

Explore the battlefield after hours at our only nighttime event! Step back in time with our annual lantern tour program, “Spirits of New Market,” as we recognize the spirit of those whose lives were impacted by the Battle of New Market. You’ll follow your guide on a lantern-lit tour of the Battlefield encountering living historians portraying soldiers, townsfolk, and Bushong family. While interacting with the characters, you’ll be able to lend aid to the wounded, ask questions and experience the Battlefield in a whole new way.

Doors open at 5:45 p.m. This is not a haunted tour, and is intended for guests of all ages. Please leave your furry friends at home, service animals welcome.

Event Rates: $10 per adult (ages 13 and older) $6 per youth (ages 6-12) Children 5 and under are free, $5 for New Market residents (ages 6+) with proof of residency.

Each walking tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and covers approximately ½ mile over grass and gravel.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of September, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery, will present an exhibition themed “Blue.” The members will present their unique interpretations in each work of art, priced to accommodate art collectors seeking pieces to expand their collection. The public is invited to view the exhibition, remembering that the art center serves the community by recognizing talent, encouraging creativity, and joining lives through art! The exhibition will be open to the public September 1 - 26 , 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.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of July, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery and newly designated Members’ Building, will present an exhibition themed “Blue.” The members will present their unique interpretations in each work of art, priced to accommodate art collectors seeking pieces to expand their collection. The public is invited to view the exhibition, remembering that the art center serves the community by recognizing talent, encouraging creativity, and joining lives through art! An exhibition opening will be held on August 7. The public is invited to come and meet the artists from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The exhibition will be open to the public August 7 – September 26 , 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.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center’s featured exhibit at the Virginia Ross Invitational Gallery is IMPRINT: Contemporary Explorations in Printmaking. This juried exhibition is designed to showcase the remarkable breadth of contemporary printmaking—from traditional methods reimagined through new approaches to boundary-pushing explorations of process and material. The exhibition presents work from nationwide artists, especially those throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States who demonstrate a deep engagement with the medium while challenging conventional expectations of what a print can be. By bringing together artists working across a wide spectrum of print-based practices, IMPRINT seeks to foster dialogue, encourage experimentation, and celebrate the enduring relevance and creative potential of the printed mark. Submissions were reviewed by the IMPRINT Exhibition Standards Committee, chaired by Lana Lambert (Corcoran School of the Arts and Design; California Institute of the Arts). The committee was composed of experienced printmakers and arts professionals dedicated to recognizing excellence and innovation in contemporary printmaking. While SVAC has a longstanding history of exhibiting printmaking and supporting printmakers through its studio programs, IMPRINT marks the center's first juried exhibition dedicated specifically to exploring the evolving landscape of contemporary printmaking through innovations that shape the field today. The exhibition opening will be held September 4, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Guests are invited to come and meet the artists! The exhibition is open to the public September 4 – October 31, 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., 416 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of September, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery, will present an exhibition themed “Blue.” The members will present their unique interpretations in each work of art, priced to accommodate art collectors seeking pieces to expand their collection. The public is invited to view the exhibition, remembering that the art center serves the community by recognizing talent, encouraging creativity, and joining lives through art! The exhibition will be open to the public September 1 - 26 , 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.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center’s featured exhibit at the Virginia Ross Invitational Gallery is IMPRINT: Contemporary Explorations in Printmaking. This juried exhibition is designed to showcase the remarkable breadth of contemporary printmaking—from traditional methods reimagined through new approaches to boundary-pushing explorations of process and material. The exhibition presents work from nationwide artists, especially those throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States who demonstrate a deep engagement with the medium while challenging conventional expectations of what a print can be. By bringing together artists working across a wide spectrum of print-based practices, IMPRINT seeks to foster dialogue, encourage experimentation, and celebrate the enduring relevance and creative potential of the printed mark. Submissions were reviewed by the IMPRINT Exhibition Standards Committee, chaired by Lana Lambert (Corcoran School of the Arts and Design; California Institute of the Arts). The committee was composed of experienced printmakers and arts professionals dedicated to recognizing excellence and innovation in contemporary printmaking. While SVAC has a longstanding history of exhibiting printmaking and supporting printmakers through its studio programs, IMPRINT marks the center's first juried exhibition dedicated specifically to exploring the evolving landscape of contemporary printmaking through innovations that shape the field today. The exhibition opening will be held September 4, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Guests are invited to come and meet the artists! The exhibition is open to the public September 4 – October 31, 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., 416 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of July, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery and newly designated Members’ Building, will present an exhibition themed “Blue.” The members will present their unique interpretations in each work of art, priced to accommodate art collectors seeking pieces to expand their collection. The public is invited to view the exhibition, remembering that the art center serves the community by recognizing talent, encouraging creativity, and joining lives through art! An exhibition opening will be held on August 7. The public is invited to come and meet the artists from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The exhibition will be open to the public August 7 – September 26 , 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.

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Capturing Mood in Watercolor, a six weeks course with Peg Sheridan. Some watercolor paintings immediately draw you in through striking color, simple shapes, expressive brushwork, thoughtful line or strong composition. These are often the paintings that win awards and sell. In the six weeks of this class, we will study how other artists have achieved success in creating mood in a painting. (Register www.svacart or call 540-949-7662, Fee $260, September 29 – November 3, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 416 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980)