The Floyd Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 5th Floyd Plein Air Biennial , taking place September 14–19, 2026  in beautiful Floyd County, Virginia. This beloved event brings together talented artists from across the region and beyond to paint the inspiring landscapes, farms, waterways, and town scenes that define our community in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Over the course of the week, selected artists will paint entirely on locat

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

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