Applications for the 2019 Art on the Green are now being accepted. Art on the Green, a yearly collaboration between the Rockbridge Arts Guild and the Buena Vista Arts Council, will be held on May 4, 2019 on beautiful Hopkins Green in Lexington, VA. Click here to apply. This year's event is designed to attract a wider range of regional artists and to provide a comfortable outdoor venue for established artists as well as young, up-and-coming artists to display (and perhaps sell) their art. Please be aware of the following deadlines: Applications must be postmarked by April 12, 2019 There are a limited number of spots available (~50) so register soon Panels will be assigned as entries are rece
Move your business forward quickly, with two business opportunities for artists! Arts Council of the Valley, Blue Ridge Community College, and studioELL are partnering to offer Virginia Artists in the Marketplace, a residency program for visual artists living in the Shenandoah Valley. From the course description: This second year will bring a new cohort together during the third week in May 2019 to dive deep into their studio practices and what it means to be a professional artist in today’s contemporary moment. The residency will include a combination of lectures, workshops and seminars on a variety of professional practice topics such as: artist resumes/CVs, artist statements, branding, we
Buena Vista Arts Council (BVAC) is pleased to announce the hire of Sarah Straw, who will join the BVAC team as Director. In this role Straw will be responsible for organizational and funding management, as well as membership development and marketing. “I was attracted by BVAC’s mission to build community through the arts,” Straw said. “I’m so thrilled to be back in the arts world and part of this growing organization.” Straw brings over 10 years of nonprofit and arts management, with expertise in fundraising, marketing, and general operations. After earning a BA in theatre and an MBA, she held positions with a small theatre company and more recently with a nonprofit supporting higher educati
Kim Hirt's popular theatre class is back at BVAC! Students will focus on acting fundamentals incorporated into musical theatre selections. The class will also introduce auditioning skills. Class Details: March 19-April 11 (7 weeks) ACT I: Ages 5-7 Tuesdays, 4:30-5:15 PM ACT II: Ages 8-12 Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 PM ACT III: Ages 13-18 Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 PM All classes will meet once a week at the Buena Vista Arts Council (2037 Magnolia Ave, Buena Vista) Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 PM Parent Presentation: Friday, April 12 at 6:00 PM *This is a skills based class. The performance will be a presentation of the skills they have learned. For more information or to register, contac
Mountain Day returns on Saturday, October 12, 2019! Applications for exhibitors and food vendors are now available. Click here for the forms and more information.
