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SUMMARY:BRAA Theme Show Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate Blacksburg Regional Art Association artists as they open the organization’s annual juried and judged theme show. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Poetry in Art” and includes 57 pieces. Join us for the opening reception on June 18 from 5:00-8:00pm or visit throughout the show run – June 18 – September 16.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/braa-theme-show-exhibit/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260528T190225
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SUMMARY:Young Artists: Dreamscapes
DESCRIPTION:Young Artists: Dreamscapes is coordinated by Sierra R. Frazier\, Craig County High School Art Teacher; Bethany Costello\, Center for the Arts Engagement Manager; Savannah Penven\, Center for the Arts Exhibition Program Manager; and the staff at Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Museum.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/young-artists-dreamscapes/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20260528T190225
CREATED:20260130T151831Z
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SUMMARY:In the Main Gallery: Jeremy Riffe's Appalachian Secularization
DESCRIPTION:Jeremy Riffe’s photography exhibition presents both active and abandoned churches\, placing them in visual conversation with one another. Through this juxtaposition\, Riffe offers a reflection on secularization in Appalachia—highlighting churches that remain centers of community alongside those that stand unused\, weathered\, or forgotten. Together\, the photographs explore themes of faith\, memory\, and cultural transition\, documenting how belief and tradition continue to evolve across the Appalachian region.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/jeremy-riffe-art-show-appalachian-secularization/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260206T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T190225
CREATED:20260130T152402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T152431Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception: Appalachian Secularization
DESCRIPTION:Opening February 6 with an evening reception and talk with the artist! Jeremy Riffe’s photography exhibition presents both active and abandoned churches\, placing them in visual conversation with one another. Through this juxtaposition\, Riffe offers a reflection on secularization in Appalachia—highlighting churches that remain centers of community alongside those that stand unused\, weathered\, or forgotten. Together\, the photographs explore themes of faith\, memory\, and cultural transition\, documenting how belief and tradition continue to evolve across the Appalachian region.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/exhibition-opening-reception-appalachian-secularization/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260528T190225
CREATED:20260223T143852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T203450Z
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SUMMARY:In the Main Gallery: Heather Rousseau's Making it in America
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Virginia has become a vital place for those seeking safety and a new beginning for decades. In recent years\, our region has welcomed hundreds of neighbors—from Afghan families following the 2021 withdrawal and Ukrainians escaping invasion\, to Latino families who are navigating the complexities of shifting national policies. \nThis project is the culmination of five years of visual journalism and a two-year fellowship with The Secular Society. Through in-depth reporting for The Roanoke Times\, photojournalist Heather Rousseau has sought to document not just the challenges of displacement\, but the resilience of the human spirit. While many newcomers arrive with nothing\, they bring an indomitable determination to contribute and thrive.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/making-it-in-america-2/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260306T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T190225
CREATED:20260214T162501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T162436Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception: Making it in America
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Virginia has become a vital place for those seeking safety and a new beginning for decades. In recent years\, our region has welcomed hundreds of neighbors—from Afghan families following the 2021 withdrawal and Ukrainians escaping invasion\, to Latino families who are navigating the complexities of shifting national policies. \nThis project is the culmination of five years of visual journalism and a two-year fellowship with The Secular Society. Through in-depth reporting for The Roanoke Times\, photojournalist Heather Rousseau has sought to document not just the challenges of displacement\, but the resilience of the human spirit. While many newcomers arrive with nothing\, they bring an indomitable determination to contribute and thrive. \nJoin us for an opening reception with the artist and remarks at 6:30pm from Dr. Jose Banuelos Montes\, associate professor at Roanoke College and founder of Casa Latina\, and a few songs from Bob Schmucker\, singer-songwriter and author\, actively involved in numerous civic and community organizations\, including advocacy for the local Ukrainian community.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/making-it-in-america/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260528T190225
CREATED:20260318T203226Z
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SUMMARY:In the Main Gallery: Tolerance Poster Project
DESCRIPTION:The Tolerance Project is a traveling poster show initiative\, a bold enterprise founded and curated by artist-activist Mirko Ilic. The show features posters by prominent artists from around the world whose only direction is to illustrate the word “tolerance” in their native language. \nThis April\, galleries and businesses throughout Blacksburg will unite to display Tolerance posters from many of these designers. The XYZ Art Gallery will also feature work by Graphic Design students in Meaghan Dee’s Advanced Typography class. Each gallery features unique works\, so please join us in visiting all locations. \nThe gallery crawl on April 10 includes BMCF’s gallery at the Alexander Black House\, Bird Block Studios\, Miller off Main\, The Lyric Theatre\, and XYZ Art Gallery. \nShow runs April 7 – April 30 at BMCF.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-tolerance-poster-project-2/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T190225
CREATED:20260318T203103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T203103Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening: Tolerance Poster Project
DESCRIPTION:The Tolerance Project is a traveling poster show initiative\, a bold enterprise founded and curated by artist-activist Mirko Ilic. The show features posters by prominent artists from around the world whose only direction is to illustrate the word “tolerance” in their native language. \nThis April\, galleries and businesses throughout Blacksburg will unite to display Tolerance posters from many of these designers. The XYZ Art Gallery will also feature work by Graphic Design students in Meaghan Dee’s Advanced Typography class. Each gallery features unique works\, so please join us in visiting all locations. \nThe gallery crawl on April 10 includes BMCF’s gallery at the Alexander Black House\, Bird Block Studios\, Miller off Main\, The Lyric Theatre\, and XYZ Art Gallery. \nShow runs April 7 – April 30 at BMCF.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-tolerance-poster-project/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260528T190225
CREATED:20260427T010752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T010816Z
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SUMMARY:In the Main Gallery: Just Using Our Imaginations
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of Larry Bechtel’s sculptures and Ann Shawhan’s mosaics. \nFor more information about their work\, visit https://www.bechtelsculpture.com/ and https://amoremundoarts.com/
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/in-the-main-gallery-just-using-our-imaginations/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260508T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260508T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T190225
CREATED:20260427T010324Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception: Just Using Our Imaginations
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 5-7pm for an opening reception of “Just Using Our Imaginations” with Larry Bechtel and Ann Shawhan who have curated sculptures and mosaics that promise to fill our gallery with movement\, color\, and eccentric fun\, including some pieces that require your assistance to complete! \nLight refreshments will be available. \nFrom Larry and Ann’s exhibition statement: “We tried to winnow this exhibit to a theme and found what unifies our work in each in our own way is the slant we bring to our mediums. Both sculpture and mosaic art have a lot of  technique and logistics involved in the making of a piece which in itself can be an intimidating challenge\, but it is what we have at hand\, how we put it together in the way we do that is the mystery and the fun of creative endeavor. Who could imagine given our careers that we would be full tilt creatives? We just keep using our imaginations\, keep playing with material\, and that seems to keep us out of trouble. And in this show we hope to share with you the fun and wonder we enjoy in the making.” \nFor more information about their work\, visit https://www.bechtelsculpture.com/ and https://amoremundoarts.com/
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/exhibition-opening-reception-just-using-our-imaginations/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260528T190225
CREATED:20260505T181735Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception: Gilbert Linkous Art Students
DESCRIPTION:Our Children’s Gallery features art from Gilbert Linkous Elementary School. Art teacher Shaun Whiteside has curated a beautiful collection of his student’s work from grades K-5. Each class learned about a famous artist and modeled art in their style. Artists Henry Ossawa Tanner\, Vincent Van Gogh\, Edward Munch\, Hannah Hoch\, Raoul Hausmann\, Aaron Douglas\, and Claude Monet are all represented in the array of pieces. Light refreshments will be available.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/5315/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260528T190225
CREATED:20260521T181750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T181916Z
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SUMMARY:In the Main Gallery: Soil to Soul
DESCRIPTION:Soil to Soul is a community show with thirteen local artists that explores themes of sustainable living\, homegrown food\, and support for local farmers. Using a variety of mediums\, the artists in this exhibit highlight our rural Appalachian community while emphasizing the importance of supporting our neighbors. \n\n\nWe invite viewers to take a closer look at these works depicting the everyday scenes and traditions we sometimes take for granted\, and to consider this question: what would Blacksburg look like without them? \n\nSoil to Soul hopes to inspire patrons more broadly to support their neighbors\, local businesses\, local farmers\, local artists\, and local museum. We envision this community art show becoming and annual exhibition fostering future collaborations that celebrate the values that define our community. \n\nShow runs June 5-30
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/in-the-main-gallery-soil-to-soul/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T190225
CREATED:20260521T181639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T182006Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Reception: Soil to Soul
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opening reception with the artists! \nSoil to Soul is a community show with thirteen local artists that explores themes of sustainable living\, homegrown food\, and support for local farmers. Using a variety of mediums\, the artists in this exhibit highlight our rural Appalachian community while emphasizing the importance of supporting our neighbors. \n\n\nWe invite viewers to take a closer look at these works depicting the everyday scenes and traditions we sometimes take for granted\, and to consider this question: what would Blacksburg look like without them? \n\n\nSoil to Soul hopes to inspire patrons more broadly to support their neighbors\, local businesses\, local farmers\, local artists\, and local museum. We envision this community art show becoming and annual exhibition fostering future collaborations that celebrate the values that define our community. \n\nShow runs June 5-30
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-reception-soil-to-soul/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Events
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