BLACKSBURG REGIONAL ART ASSOCIATION
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Regional Art News
Exhibits/Events
Simply Elemental begins
August 1st 2024
The HHG is excited for another year of the Simply Elemental Art Ehibition in the Garden.
Opening Reception Sunday August 4th from 4:00-6:00pm
Sponsored by The Matrix Gallery: American Fine Arts and Crafts
Awards:
‐ People's Choice Award ‐ Blacksburg Regional Art Association
‐ Most Original ‐ The Community Foundation of the NRV’s Kolla‐Landwehr Fund, in memory of Aileen Fletcher, artist, educator and friend
‐ Best Fit for the Garden ‐The Community Foundation of the NRV’s Kolla‐Landwehr Fund
‐ Hahn Garden Staff Choice ‐ Miller Off Main Street Galleries
Thank you to all of the artists, volunteers, and sponsors who make this event happen!
NEW MURAL at 11th & Moorman, NW!
Swing by 510 11th Street NW, Roanoke ,VA, 24017 to see Roanoke's newest mural. Created by our Roanoke Valley Sister Cities International Artist in Residence Thiago Valdi, and Muralist in Residence Jon Murrill, the work was made possible through a partnership with Roanoke Valley Sister Cities International, Roanoke College Olin Hall Galleries, the Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo Center for Art and Humble Hustle. Photo courtesy of City of Roanoke Artist in Residence Katherine Devine. After a community search for the subject, the artists featured Lucy Addison Middle School Social Worker Danielle Johnson. Photograph by Artist in Residence Katherine Devine.
Members of the Virginia Tech Class of 1973 are starting to fill a branch on our donor tree!
Don't worry, there are plenty of spots left for you to leave your mark in the Garden too. We will custom engrave a leaf for you in exchange for a $1,500 donation to the Garden's Annual Fund.
Proceeds from leaf donations will be utilized to implement elements from the Garden’s long-range visioning plan including the upcoming open-air structure. The hand-forged tree was created by Winnipesaukee Forge in Meredith, NH and is now mounted on the North wall of the Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion (facing the tent lawn).
You can make a leaf in honor of a friend, a loved one, your entire family or even yourself! Reserve a leaf by making a $1,500.00 donation to the Hahn Horticulture Garden Annual Fund. Interested donors should fill out this questionaire and then follow the payment instructions. Donations can be paid via check or online with a creditcard.
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Glencoe Mansion Gift Shop is seeking handcrafted artisans, makers, and crafters. We are now accepting applications for hand-made and local goods. Help us spread the word by tagging your favorite local crafter/vendor in the comments. If you are interested in selling your items at our gift shop, please email arts@glencoemansion.org
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Signal Cabinet & Utility Box Public Art Project : The Town of Blacksburg Public Arts Committee is seeking design submissions from artists who are local, regional, or familiar with the Blacksburg area. Designs will be installed on utility boxes or traffic signal cabinets at selected intersections around town as public art, beginning in summer 2024. Submissions are accepted via email and must be submitted by Friday, December 15, 2023, to be considered by the selection committee. Before submitting a design for consideration, interested artists are highly encouraged to visit https://letstalkblacksburg.org/publicarts-utilitybox to learn more about the project details and submission information. Questions: contact Kenna Jewell, kjewell@blacksburg.gov, 540.443.1092.
Notable Galleries, Gift Shops, & Creative Things
BRAA members art work can be seen at many of these local shops and galleries as well as our own
BRAA Sponsored Galleries (https://www.blacksburgart.org/gallery-schedule):
ORIGINAL FRAMEWORKS
1344 S Main Street, Blacksburg, VA. 24060
BLACK HOUSE MUSEUM GIFT SHOP
205 Draper Road, Blacksburg, VA
MONTGOMERY MUSEUM GIFT SHOP
4 E Main Street, Christiansburg, VA
211 Wilson Ave, Blacksburg, VA 24060
700 N Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
115 N Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060