Fill Your Palette: A Celebration of Food, Art, and Community in Floyd In Floyd, creativity doesn’t stop at the studio door - it lives in kitchens, bakeries, food trucks, and family recipes passed down across generations. This March, the Floyd Center for the Arts invites you to experience that creativity in a whole new way at Taste of Floyd. On Sunday, March 22 from 12–2 PM , the Art Center becomes a gathering place for the community’s culinary talent. Local restaurants, cater

The Floyd Center for the Arts is honored to partner with the Floyd Quilt Guild to present this year’s quilt raffle in support of our programming. The featured quilt, “Anita’s Arrowhead,”  is crafted from richly colored batik fabrics and was pieced and quilted as a collaborative project by guild members. Both technically accomplished and visually striking, the quilt reflects the care, skill, and generosity that define our local creative community. Raffle proceeds directly supp

Thinking about applying to the 2026 Floyd Artisan Trail but unsure about hosting at your own location? Join us for a Pre-Application Information Session designed especially for artists who have questions or uncertainties about showing at their home, studio, or workspace.  Floyd Center for the Arts  Sunday, February 15  3 - 4 PM Learn directly from the artisans and event chairs of the 2026 Floyd Artisan Trail. We’re proud to welcome Wendy Werstlein and Carrie Gault, both talen

Three New Solo Exhibitions Exploring Emotion, Texture, and Place The Floyd Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a new series of solo exhibitions on view from February 21 through April 4, 2026, featuring the work of local and regional artists, Howard Wenger, Elaine Fleck, and Bronwen Valentine. Spanning three gallery spaces, the exhibitions invite viewers into deeply personal explorations of emotion, material, memory, and the natural world. An opening reception will be h

At the Floyd Center for the Arts, we believe creativity plays a vital role in childhood development. Our youth programs are designed to give children meaningful, hands-on experiences with art - building confidence, curiosity, and imagination in a supportive studio environment. We’re excited to share two upcoming opportunities for young artists to learn, explore, and create. After School Arts Series: Seasonal Creativity Ages:  6–11 (adult participation optional) Dates:  Thursd

The 2026 Floyd Artisan Trail returns June 20 & 21, inviting visitors to explore Floyd County’s vibrant creative community through a free, self-guided tour of open studios and creative spaces.   Throughout the weekend, artists across the county will open their doors to share their work, processes, and stories. Visitors can experience Floyd’s creativity up close by meeting artists, watching demonstrations, shopping for one-of-a-kind handmade art, and participating in hands-on w

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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The Floyd Center for the Arts will celebrate three decades of creativity and community with  A Night at the Barn  fundraiser on ...