Exhibitions

Falcon Gallery: Invitation to Wonder - A Solo Exhibition by Steven Kenny & Artist Talk

The Floyd Center for the Arts is proud to present Invitation to Wonder, a solo exhibition by acclaimed contemporary painter Steven Kenny in the Falcon Gallery. Through surreal and technically masterful oil paintings, Steven Kenny invites viewers into a world where the human figure and elements of nature merge together in striking and unexpected ways. Inspired by Renaissance and Baroque painting traditions while firmly rooted in contemporary art, Kenny’s work explores identity

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 25 | 4–6 PM

New Exhibitions Opening at the Floyd Center for the Arts Join us for an engaging experience across all three galleries, featuring contemporary work, regional craftsmanship, and student achievement. Opening Reception: Saturday, April 25 | 4–6 PM Free and open to the public Complimentary light refreshments and cash bar Hayloft Gallery: PROCESS | PRACTICE A curated exhibition exploring the creative process Before a work is finished, there are questions. What fails? What changes?

February 21, 4-6 pm • Opening Reception

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

Artist Talk

Join the Floyd Center for the Arts for a special artist talk with Steven Kenny on Saturday, June 13 from 1–2 PM in the Falcon Gallery.

Currently featured in the exhibition Invitation to Wonder, Kenny’s surreal paintings blend the human figure and elements of nature to explore identity, perception, and imagination. During the talk, visitors will hear about his creative process, influences, and the themes behind the exhibition.

Invitation to Wonder is on view through July 4, 2026.

Free and open to the public.

Gallery Schedule

Dates	Opening Reception	Hayloft Gallery	Falcon Gallery	Breezeway Gallery
Feb. 21 – Apr. 4, 2026	Feb. 21, 4–6 PM	Feelings, Thoughts, and Dreams — solo exhibition by Howard Wenger	Textured Visions — solo exhibition by Elaine Fleck	The Spaces Between — solo exhibition by Bronwen Valentine
Apr. 25 – Jul. 4, 2026	Apr. 25, 4–6 PM	PROCESS \| PRACTICE	Invitation to Wonder — solo exhibition by Steven Kenny	16th Floyd Artisan Trail Preview Show
Jul. 18 – Sept. 5, 2026	Jul. 25, 4–6 PM	Old Church Gallery Coverlets Exhibit	Landmarks . . . The Rock Churches and the White Churches of the Blue Ridge — solo exhibition by Donald Sunshine	5th Floyd Plein Air Preview Show
Sept. 14 – Sept. 19, 2026	Sept. 19 — Gala Celebration & Art Sale	5th Floyd Plein Air Biennial — National Juried Painting Competition	5th Floyd Plein Air Biennial — National Juried Painting Competition	5th Floyd Plein Air Preview Show
Oct. 11 – Nov. 29, 2026	Oct. 17, 4–6 PM	New Works — Regional Juried Exhibition	Solo exhibition by Pat Lawson	Fiber Exhibition
Dec. 11, 2026 – Jan. 23, 2027	Dec. 11, 4–6 PM	Floyd County High School Art Exhibition	Blue Mountain School	Youth Exhibition