Artisan Trails & Centers

Pottery by Nan Rothwell of Nelson County.

Visitors to Virginia will find an abundance of many things and art is no exception. Take home the artists' finest accomplishments - the beauty and grandeur of Virginia's mountains, seascapes, pastures and forests captured in nearly any media of your choice.

Trails

Blue Ridge Highlands - 'Round the Mountain is a 19 county and four city network of southwest Virginia artisan studios, galleries, craft venues, farms, vineyards, and other creative points of interest.

Blue Ridge Highlands - The Wythe/Bland Artisans and Heritage Trails leads travelers to local artisans, artisan sales centers and heritage sites - all telling a vibrant story of our culture.

Shenandoah Valley - Art in Lexington: A Gallery Tour! highlights the eclectic art galleries this historic little town boasts.

Tidewater/Hampton Roads - Discover the Arts Trail is an exploration of the Historic Triangle's 35 visual arts venues and 16 performing arts venues. The annual An Occasion for the Arts outdoor event features more than 160 juried visual artists and multiple performing stages showcasing dance, music, choral and individual artists.

Browse around the Cedar Run Artisan Center!

Artisan Centers

Blue Ridge Highlands - Abingdon's The Arts Depot houses two galleries as well as a classroom and working studios. Visitors can see artists at work and enjoy rotating shows in both galleries.

Blue Ridge Highlands - The Cedar Run Artisans Center in Wytheville contains a wide variety of work by local artists and craftsman including woodworkers, painters, fiber artists, artisan soap and candle makers.

Central Virginia - Richmond's Art Works includes three galleries and 70 artists' studios along the James River in Old Manchester. It's a warm and friendly environment where you can meet the artists!

The Arts Depot in Abingdon

Central Virginia - The Crossroads Art Center in Richmond is home to over 220 artists whose works include paintings, photography, mosaics, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, furniture, fabric art and more.

Northern Virginia - A theater, an art gallery and classrooms are located in Manassas' Center for the Arts’ historic home in the Candy Factory. The Center's aim is to enrich quality of life through performances, gallery exhibits and arts education.

Northern Virginia - The Torpedo Factory Art Center is where you can see art in action! Artists create, display, and sell original artwork in 82 studios. Everything from photography to ceramics and weaving can be found at Alexandria's Torpedo Factory!

Art Works' All Media Gallery

Shenandoah Valley - The Shenandoah Valley Arts Center, located in Waynesboro, provides studio space for artists and have several galleries with often-changing exhibits.

Southern Virginia - Over 80 local and regional artists are on display at de Spot in Martinsville.

Southern Virginia - The Southern Virginia Artisan Center in Martinsville features local and regional art including glass, wood craft, ceramics, decorative painting, jewelry, and stained glass.

Tidewater/Hampton Roads- Norfolk's d'ART Center is home to 30 working studios featuring the works of many of the region's best known artists. Classes also available.

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