Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center

Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center AHACC stimulates interest & appreciation of visual arts in Alleghany Highlands.
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A location to see quality art exhibits, take art classes, and for juried artists to display & sell their work. At the Arts Center, we offer new exhibits every 6-8 weeks, various classes, and shopping for quality handmade items by over 290 regional artists.

Wishing you a meaningful Juneteenth today! Swing by the Gallery to check out our current exhibit, celebrating the spirit...
06/19/2026

Wishing you a meaningful Juneteenth today!

Swing by the Gallery to check out our current exhibit, celebrating the spirit, resilience, and rich cultural legacy of Juneteenth. This exhibition honors African American history and artistic expression through works by:
- Pearlista Henry
- D**e Wood
- Donald Earley
- Clinton Helms
- Armilda Hayes
- Sarah Williams
- James Barkley's Sounder illustrations generously loaned by Susan Virginia Mead

Join us in commemorating freedom, heritage, and the enduring power of art to share stories of life, liberty, and justice.

Need a last-minute Father's Day gift?Shop handmade and find something truly one of a kind for Dad.From woodworking and p...
06/18/2026

Need a last-minute Father's Day gift?

Shop handmade and find something truly one of a kind for Dad.

From woodworking and pottery to artwork, photography, and handcrafted gifts, our Center Shop is filled with creations by talented regional artists and makers.

Skip the big-box store and give a gift with a story this Father's Day.

Featured art & artists:
-Greeting card: Shirley Crookshanks
- Stained glass: Adam Figlo
-Leather Journal: Retta Blankenship
-Wooden pen: Larry McNeil
- Lab Notes (collage): Bobbie Downs Caton
-Bottle opener: Richard Furman
- Ice cream scoop: Troy Cottrell
- Toaster tongs and hollow log vase: Peter Woglom
- Handwoven green throw rug: Catharine Elizabeth Designs (Catharine E. Hagan)
- Wooden walking sticks: Wesley Craft.
-Leather trays and cat toys: Meg Brown
- 4-way screwdriver: Troy Cottrell
- S-shaped quilted table runner: Whistle Stop Gift Shop (Gerry M. Mosier)
-Spinner flies (3 pack): Danny Cain

Join us for more summer art camp fun July 20-23! Over four fun-filled mornings, art camp students work with various medi...
06/14/2026

Join us for more summer art camp fun July 20-23! Over four fun-filled mornings, art camp students work with various media (painting, paper mache, printmaking, and more, in both long and short-term projects. All art supplies will be provided, including water and snacks. Register at our site!

Salt air. Sunshine. Summer memories.If you're dreaming of the beach, you're not alone! These coastal-inspired works by r...
06/12/2026

Salt air. Sunshine. Summer memories.

If you're dreaming of the beach, you're not alone! These coastal-inspired works by regional artists bring a little summer sunshine indoors and are a perfect reminder of days spent by the water.

Where's your favorite beach destination?

Featured art and artists:
Come Sit By Me (oil): Lynn Cothern
Northern Harbor (acrylic on wood panel): Carol Hicks
Pelicans in Flight (acrylic): Hazel Bowers
Painted feather: Feathers from Above (Ronald Navroski)
Dune grass photograph: Charlie Smith
A Promise Beginning & Pathway to Dawn (oil on canvas): Third Day Studios (Bonnie Mason)

It's officially porch season in the Highlands!The days are longer, the evenings are a little slower, and there's nothing...
06/10/2026

It's officially porch season in the Highlands!

The days are longer, the evenings are a little slower, and there's nothing quite like spending time on the porch with a beautiful view and good company.

These handcrafted pieces by regional artists celebrate some of our favorite summer traditions. Whether you're decorating a porch, sunroom, or favorite corner of your home, you'll find artwork and handmade pieces that capture the spirit of the season.

Stop by the Arts and Crafts Center and see what's new in the Center Shop this summer!

Featured art:
Blue Adirondack (acrylic): D**e Wood
Lazy Afternoon (pyrography/woodburning): Ron Bill
Sunset Over the Blue Ridge (mosaic stained glass table with wrought iron base-weather resistant an d great for indoors or outdoors!): Julie Joyce

This is the last week to catch "Masks and Heavy Metal" in the Center gallery! Sculptor Michael Hough's imaginative piece...
06/08/2026

This is the last week to catch "Masks and Heavy Metal" in the Center gallery! Sculptor Michael Hough's imaginative pieces present found metal, “bits and bobs," gears, gauges, and recycled engines as fantastical shapes. Drop by this week to explore!

06/05/2026

Finally Friday! See you tonight for the first Friday in the Forge of 2026. Our porch sale will be chock full or creative supplies and artistic treasures 6-9 pm, and we'll have free crafts for kids all evening!

We had such a great time at our recent bald eagle class with Barbara Rowe 🦅 Seeing everyone's creativity take wings was ...
06/05/2026

We had such a great time at our recent bald eagle class with Barbara Rowe 🦅 Seeing everyone's creativity take wings was very fun, and everyone left with their own piece celebrating Virginia's 250th birthday! ❤️🤍💙

Are you feeling crafty? We are selling some art supplies that have been in storage and we will not be using. Perhaps th...
06/04/2026

Are you feeling crafty? We are selling some art supplies that have been in storage and we will not be using. Perhaps these items will spark creativity elsewhere!
The 7 1/2” x 7 1/2” glass cube is hollow inside. Perfect to add lights or something to display. $5 each (There are 9)
Amber wine bottle (750ml). Paint a scene. Use in a project. $2 each (we have 24)

if interested contact Donna at 540-862-4447

Are you feeling crafty? We are selling some art supplies that we have had in storage and will not be using in the near f...
06/04/2026

Are you feeling crafty? We are selling some art supplies that we have had in storage and will not be using in the near future.
The 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 glass squares are hollow and perfect for a display. $5 each. (There are 9)
The amber 750ml wine bottles we are selling for $2. (There are 24 bottles)
Email Donna a [email protected] if you are interested in purchasing some of these items

Address

439 E. Ridgeway Street
Clifton Forge, VA
24422

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15408624447

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