Community Calendar

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.

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Whether your a first time home buyer, investor, entrepreneur, wholesaler, or your credit has been impacted after your home purchase preventing you from moving, this event will provide actionable steps to grow your financial future. Gain insights, network with like-minded professionals, and discover how to use credit and real estate to create lasting wealth.

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Fall invites us to slow down and notice the natural world as it transitions from summer to winter! Let’s fall into gratitude with our last seasonal Gratitude Walk of 2026, and witness the lessons and gifts we have received.

Through the lens of Positive Psychology, which is the Science of Human Flourishing. We’ll explore how gratitude, savoring, and mindfulness to help us process the harder and changing seasons and times. This isn’t about toxic positivity where we pretend everything is great. Its about creating space to slow down, observe, reflect, and share in community.

Join us for a free 30min-1 hour guided walk with stops along the way to witness the beautiful fall season.

Mark your calendars now for a great evening of fabulous music, great food, and a fun time November 7th. Route 33 Bluegrass will be playing from 5-8. Bring your own instrument and play afterwards in an open jam from 8-10. Come eat dinner beginning at 4, listen to an amazing bluegrass group, bid on some silent auction items, play a little 50/50: all while supporting the volunteers.

Admission is free (donations accepted)

Meal: hot open faced turkey sandwich , mashed potatoes, green beans, MAC and cheese, dessert, and drink for $12.00

Dancescapes 2026 will feature choreographic work by guest artists from across the country including Trisha Brown Dance Company, Vanessa Hernández Cruz and Nicole Von Arx (NVA & Guests) and the Virginia Repertory Dance Company, James Madison University School of Theatre and Dance’s very own student dance company.

Dancescapes 2026 will feature choreographic work by guest artists from across the country including Trisha Brown Dance Company, Vanessa Hernández Cruz and Nicole Von Arx (NVA & Guests) and the Virginia Repertory Dance Company, James Madison University School of Theatre and Dance’s very own student dance company.

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)

Come learn the sport of rugby while getting fit and making great friends. All are welcome. No experience necessary.