May 04 Saturday
Join us at the Saturday Market to:
🎶 Enjoy live music🛍️ Shop with 50 vendors📚 Learn from community organizations🌱 Find fresh, local produce🥚 Discover local eggs and 🥩 pasture-raised meats🥖 Taste artisan breads and pastries🍲 Enjoy prepared foods like crepes, wood-fired pizza, and kettle corn🎨 Find artisan goods like natural skincare, handmade candles, and wood crafts
On online auction of jewelry and gifts perfect for Mother's Day! All proceeds to benefit the animals at the RHSPCA! Daily preview of auction items available from 11-1 pm daily and also 5-7 pm on Wednesday 5/1. Item pick up on 5/8 at the RHSPCA between 5pm-7pm.
Event site: https://givebutter.com/c/celebratemom2024/auction
Free Celebration featuring workshops, lectures, demonstrations, and performances located in and around Court Square Theater and the Smith House Galleries!
Court Square Theater:11am, Frida Kahlo Documentary1pm, Rocktown Improv Workshop3pm, ARTEINMOVIMENTO Dance Co Performance4pm, Arts Impact Panel Discussion2pm, Commedia Dell’Arte Mask Workshop5pm, The 3 Fairies of the Wind Performance7:30pm, Dr How and the Reasons to Live Concert
Court Square Marketplace Gallery:11am – 6pm, Day of the Arts Mural12 – 1:30pm, Mask Decorating Workshop with Abigail Huneycutt1 – 2:30pm, OASIS Art Mosaic Project3:30 – 5pm, Playtime with Puppets with JP Gulla2 – 3:30pm, Face Painting with Valerie Smith4 – 4:45pm, Wreath Decorating Workshop with Kevin Boyd
Smith House Galleries and Outside:9:30am – 3pm, Chalk Art at Asbury UMC with Robert Mott10am – 1pm, JMU ArtsMobile10am – 4pm, Smith House Galleries Open1 – 2:30pm, Music on the Front Porch by iRon Lion2:30 – 3:30pm, James Albright Artist Talk: Artomatic
All included programming is provided at no cost to the community, thanks to support, in part, from The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County’s Earlynn J. Miller Fund for the Arts.
The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of March, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery, is presenting an exhibition, Stay on Your Cloud, featuring works by Coco Roshi. In this compelling exhibition, acrylic and mixed media paintings serve as a vibrant homage to the rich tapestry of African American female creative genius, weaving through the realms of logos, iconography, and memes—the modern symbols through which our culture processes and digests the complexities of our world. As we navigate the overwhelming currents of our own lives, these artworks offer a sanctuary, inviting us to find solace and inspiration in the ethereal clouds of another creator's imagination. This body of work stands as a testament to the unbroken chain of innovation and resilience, celebrating the enduring spirit and transformative power of African American women's creativity. The exhibition will be open to the public April 6 – May 24, Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at 126 S Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980. Come join us and meet the artist at the exhibit opening’s Conversation with the Artist on April 6, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
In the SVAC Member’s Gallery the theme is “Black!” Presented will be unique works of art, priced to accommodate art collectors seeking pieces to expand their collection. The public is invited to view the exhibit remembering that the art center serves the community by recognizing talent, encouraging creativity, and joining lives through art! (Opening April 6, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., exhibition dates: April 6 - 27, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday, 126 S. Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro 22980)
The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of May, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery, is presenting an exhibition, Stay on Your Cloud, featuring works by Coco Roshi. In this compelling exhibition, acrylic and mixed media paintings serve as a vibrant homage to the rich tapestry of African American female creative genius, weaving through the realms of logos, iconography, and memes—the modern symbols through which our culture processes and digests the complexities of our world. As we navigate the overwhelming currents of our own lives, these artworks offer a sanctuary, inviting us to find solace and inspiration in the ethereal clouds of another creator's imagination. This body of work stands as a testament to the unbroken chain of innovation and resilience, celebrating the enduring spirit and transformative power of African American women's creativity. The exhibition will be open to the public May 1-24, Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at 126 S Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980
In the SVAC Member’s Gallery the theme is “White!” The members will present unique works of art, priced to accommodate art collectors seeking pieces to expand their collection. The public is invited to view the exhibit remembering that the art center serves the community by recognizing talent, encouraging creativity, and joining lives through art! (Opening May 4, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., exhibition dates: May 4 - 25, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday, 126 S. Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro 22980)
The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of May, in the 416 W. Main Street Gallery, will be presenting an exhibit, The Water of Life by Delmon Brown Hall IV. In Del’s own words: “these paintings are a celebration of the spiritual force that gives life to all. It weaves together all things, all places, and all time.” In addition to new paintings from Del’s “Cosmic Fiber” series he will also be premiering new work inspired by the beauty of the Ocean, which includes a massive 5’ x 24’ piece. When asked about the painting Del said, “I set out with the intention to paint trees, but I surrendered to the process and I ended up with, go figure, water lilies — and I couldn’t be happier. It’s better than I could have ever planned myself. I find life is a lot like that too. When I quit holding on so tightly to how I think things should be and start swimming with the current instead of against it things are just better in every way.” Del is a nationally exhibited artist who attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston after growing up in Virginia Beach. He has over one hundred paintings in private and public collections including a 5’ x 12’ piece at Sentara Martha Jefferson in Charlottesville, Va. The exhibition will be open May 4 – June 29, Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 416 W. Main St., Waynesboro, Va. 22980. An opening reception to meet the artist will be held May 4, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
National Police week will be celebrated in our West Water Street window.
“The Spirit of Summer” is a show by the Shenandoah Valley Watercolor Society. Their shows always delight and amaze with their creativity and craftsmanship. Do join us for First Friday on May 3. There will be light refreshments and live music by The Countryside Garage Band.
More information can be found on our website: oasisfineartandcraft.org, and on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/oasisfineartandcraft.
Please contact Barbara Camph (tbcamph@aol.com) if you have any questions.