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Following Floyd County Public Schools weather closures, the Floyd Center for the Arts is closed today, Friday, December 12, and plans to reopen Saturday, December 13, weather permitting.

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Winter Exhibitions Reception Postponed
Due to inclement winter weather and school closures this week, our opening reception originally scheduled for Friday, December 12 has been postponed. With students out of school, many of our young artists have not yet had the opportunity to install their work. We appreciate your understanding as we adjust our plans to ensure these exhibitions are presented at their very best. The opening reception will now take place on Friday, January 16 from 4 - 6 pm. All exhibitions wi
Executive Director
4 days ago2 min read


Giving Tuesday & End-of-Year Giving
Help Us Celebrate 30 Years of Creativity This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in supporting a 30-year legacy of creativity, community, and connection at the Floyd Center for the Arts. Your generosity during Giving Tuesday and throughout the End-of-Year Giving season directly strengthens everything we do. Because of supporters like you, 2025 has been a remarkable year. Together, we: Increased student attendance by 52% Grew membership by 37% Welcomed more than 1,900
Executive Director
Nov 221 min read


31st Annual Winterfest & the Festival of Trees
Saturday & Sunday, December 6–7, 2025 | 10am–5pm Floyd Center for the Arts | 220 Parkway Lane South | Free & Open to the Public The Floyd Center for the Arts is proud to present the 31st Annual Winterfest and Festival of Trees, our longest-standing and most beloved holiday tradition! Join us for a weekend full of festive cheer, local creativity, and community spirit. Our indoor holiday market features a wonderful variety of local artisans and makers showcasing handcrafted c
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Nov 62 min read


Memories Fading into Oblivion — Dr. Russ Young | Breezeway Gallery
Open now in the Breezeway Gallery through November 29, 2025 In his pop-up solo exhibition Memories Fading into Oblivion , photographer Dr. Russ Young invites viewers to experience Floyd County through a timeless lens. A Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society , Dr. Young began his journey in photography as a high school yearbook photographer in the 1960s — and continues to capture the world with a blend of technical mastery and storytelling sensitivity. The exhibition featu
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Oct 211 min read


Atmospheric Enchantments & Earthly Astonishments — Gina Louthian-Stanley | Falcon Gallery
Open in the Falcon Gallery now through November 29, 2025 Step into the ethereal world of Gina Louthian-Stanley in Atmospheric Enchantments & Earthly Astonishments , a solo exhibition exploring the intersection of nature, texture, and light. Through her masterful use of encaustic and cold wax mediums, Gina creates luminous landscapes that blur the line between realism and emotion. Each work invites viewers to pause — to notice the fleeting beauty of the natural world and the
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Oct 211 min read


New Works 2025 – Hayloft Gallery
Open in the Hayloft Gallery October 11 - November 29, 2025 Juried by Brian Holcombe , Curator at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, New Works 2025 showcases 45 regional artists from Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia. Featuring 62 works across a wide range of media — including ceramics, wood, glass, fiber, metal, photography, and mixed media — the exhibition highlights the energy and innovation of contemporary art being made within 150 miles of Floyd. This
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Oct 212 min read


🎃 Final Floyd Artisan Market of the Season — Spooky Style!
The 2025 Floyd Artisan Market season is coming to a close, and we’re wrapping it up in style — spooky style! Join us on Friday, October 31 (Halloween Night!) from 5–9 PM in downtown Floyd for the final market of the year , held right in the heart of the Town’s Spooky Street celebration. Get ready for an evening of handmade art, live music, and Halloween fun for all ages . Browse local artisan booths filled with pottery, jewelry, fiber art, and other one-of-a-kind creations
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Oct 211 min read


Regional Artists: New Works 2025 and More at FCA
This fall, the Floyd Center for the Arts proudly presents three captivating exhibitions that celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and the diverse voices of regional artists. New Works 2025 – Hayloft Gallery Juried by Brian Holcombe , Curator at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, New Works 2025 showcases 45 regional artists from Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia. Featuring 62 works across a wide range of media — including ceramics, wood, glass, fiber, metal
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Oct 212 min read


Fiber Meeting: Celebrate, Create, and Connect on Saturday, November 8
Calling all fiber lovers! 🧶✨ Join us for our Fall Fiber Gathering at the Floyd Center for the Arts — a cozy evening to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, share ideas for what’s ahead, and connect with fellow makers who share your passion for fiber arts. Whether you weave, spin, felt, crochet, or simply admire the beauty of handmade textiles, this gathering is for you. We’ll reflect on this year’s workshops and new additions to the Fiber Studio, discuss upcoming
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Oct 211 min read


Artist Talk with Gina Louthian-Stanley - Saturday, October 25, 2025
Saturday, October 25 | 2 PM | Falcon Gallery | Free Admission Join us this Saturday for an inspiring afternoon with artist Gina Louthian-Stanley , whose solo exhibition Atmospheric Enchantments & Earthly Astonishments is currently on view in the Falcon Gallery. Gina’s work invites viewers into a world where color, texture, and light intertwine. Through encaustic and cold-wax mediums, she creates ethereal landscapes that blur the boundaries between what is seen and what is fe
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Oct 211 min read


New Exhibitions: New Works 2025 & Atmospheric Enchantments and Earthly Astonishments
Exhibition Opening Reception: New Works 2025 & Atmospheric Enchantments and Earthly Astonishments Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 4:00–6:00pm Floyd Center for the Arts – Hayloft & Falcon Galleries Free admission | Open to the public | Refreshments & Cash Bar Join us for an inspiring evening of art, conversation, and community as the Floyd Center for the Arts opens two remarkable new exhibitions— New Works 2025 in the Hayloft Gallery and Atmospheric Enchantments and Earthly Ast
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Oct 142 min read


Lamentations & Exultations: Charlie Brouwer at the Falcon Gallery
“ Trees have been good to me all my life. When I suddenly became visually impaired due to RVO (retinal vein occlusion) in both eyes in...
Floyd Center for the Arts Staff
Sep 292 min read


Floyd Center for the Arts Celebrates 30 Years with A Night at the Barn
The Floyd Center for the Arts will celebrate three decades of creativity and community with A Night at the Barn fundraiser on ...
Floyd Center for the Arts Staff
Sep 222 min read


Winterfest & Festival of Trees Returns This December!
Mark your calendars! The Floyd Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce the 31st Annual Winterfest , taking place Saturday & Sunday,...
Floyd Center for the Arts Staff
Sep 161 min read


Call for Entries: New Works 2025
October 11 – November 29, 2025 Hayloft Gallery | Floyd Center for the Arts https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=1...
Floyd Center for the Arts Staff
Aug 262 min read


Parking & Shuttle Info for the Floyd Living Traditions Festival
We are ready to welcome you to the Floyd Living Traditions Festival this Saturday – free admission, rain or shine! We’re grateful to our...
Floyd Center for the Arts Staff
Aug 211 min read


Floyd Living Traditions Festival – Indoor Stage Lineup
Saturday, August 23 | Fallon Community Hall | Free Admission The Floyd Living Traditions Festival celebrates the rich heritage of...
Floyd Center for the Arts Staff
Aug 92 min read


Floyd Living Traditions Festival Outdoor Stage Lineup- 2025
Experience the Soul of the Blue Ridge at the Floyd Living Traditions Festival Outdoor Stage – Saturday, August 23! Get ready for a full...
Floyd Center for the Arts Staff
Aug 15 min read


Join Us for the Opening Reception & Artist Talk: Kindly Mirrors and Lamentations & Exultations
This summer, the Floyd Center for the Arts invites you to experience two deeply moving exhibitions that explore the tender threads of...
Floyd Center for the Arts Staff
Jul 102 min read


🎉 Vendor Call – Floyd Living Traditions Festival 2025 🎉
The 3rd annual Floyd Living Traditions Festival returns Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10 AM – 6 PM at the Floyd Center for the Arts!...
Executive Director
Jun 191 min read
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