Central Virginia Arts

Central Virginia Arts We also annually sponsor the Art Walk in Farmville, VA, on the last Saturday in April. Dues are paid annually, and the membership year begins in September.

Central Virginia Arts Association is a partner of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and we offer lectures, workshops, exhibits, tours, & socials throughout the year. Founded in 1988, Central Virginia Arts, a partner of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, is a non-profit organization bringing together artists and art appreciators at lectures, workshops, exhibits, tours and socials throughout the year.

Central Virginia Arts (CVA) is a membership organization and depends upon the dues paid by members to fulfill its mission. Participation in lectures, workshops, and exhibits requires a membership in the CVA. For an individual, the annual dues are $15.00, and, for a couple or family, the annual dues are $20.00. The CVA uses postal mail to send to Members postcard invitations to CVA artists receptions. The CVA also maintains two eMail Subscribers Lists--one for CVA Followers and one for CVA Members. Periodic emails are sent using an email marketing service called MailChimp. Be sure to add "[email protected]" to your address book to ensure you receive all emails. If you are using an Android operated mobile device to check your email, these emails with be automatically put in your "Promotions" folder. You can change that setting on your device from the open email.

04/26/2026

The much needed rain held off until well after the Art Walk. Everybody, vendors and visitors alike, seemed to have a great day. Thanks to everyone who displayed art and those who came to appreciate it. Awards will be announced soon!

A Special "Thank You" to our Art Walk Awards Sponsors for 2026. Because of their generosity, we have $2,900 in cash awar...
04/17/2026

A Special "Thank You" to our Art Walk Awards Sponsors for 2026. Because of their generosity, we have $2,900 in cash awards in 10 art categories plus Best of Show, and new this year, the Margaret Pennington Memorial Award. See you all on Saturday, April 25, from 10 am to 3 pm, on the High Bridge Trail State Park in downtown Farmville, VA.

Come on out for some "Art in the Park"--the High Bridge Trail State Park that is--in Farmville, VA. Nearly 50 juried art...
04/06/2026

Come on out for some "Art in the Park"--the High Bridge Trail State Park that is--in Farmville, VA. Nearly 50 juried artists along the trail from the Farmville Train Station to Main Street. And it's FREE!

The Application process for vendors is now open for the 2026 Art Walk!
01/20/2026

The Application process for vendors is now open for the 2026 Art Walk!

Central Virginia Arts is a non-profit organization bringing together artists and art appreciators at lectures, workshops, and exhibits.

Artists Reception this Friday, November 14, from 6 to 8 pm, at Riverside Cafe.Come on out and see the new All Members Sh...
11/10/2025

Artists Reception this Friday, November 14, from 6 to 8 pm, at Riverside Cafe.

Come on out and see the new All Members Show featuring 17 pieces of art.

Agatha Christie fans, be sure to come to this lecture next Sunday, 3 pm at the Atkinson Museum in Hampden-Sydney. Anne K...
10/26/2025

Agatha Christie fans, be sure to come to this lecture next Sunday, 3 pm at the Atkinson Museum in Hampden-Sydney. Anne Kenny-Urban, from Agecroft Hall in Richmond, will tell us about the rise and fall of the English country house and Christie's clever use of the genre in her mysteries.

ANALOG BY NATURE: A 4-day Watermedia Workshop with Ursula Burgess October 27-30, 2025, at LCVA. Register at:
10/16/2025

ANALOG BY NATURE: A 4-day Watermedia Workshop with Ursula Burgess October 27-30, 2025, at LCVA.

Register at:

The Annual Picnic will be September 27, 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, at the historic home of Paul & Martha Louis. Col Alt...
09/05/2025

The Annual Picnic will be September 27, 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, at the historic home of Paul & Martha Louis. Col Alto is at: 2581 Howardsville Road, up in Buckingham.

Members are encouraged to bring a piece of art to display, and a savory or a sweet bite. As always, CVA will provide beverages.

If you are not familiar with the CVA, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the CVA and/or join!

Art Walk 2025 AwardsHonorable Mentions ($100 each)Marianne Dennison, Patty Coderre, Khalid Thompson, and Emily Farmer (c...
04/27/2025

Art Walk 2025 Awards
Honorable Mentions ($100 each)
Marianne Dennison, Patty Coderre, Khalid Thompson, and Emily Farmer (clockwise from left)

Art Walk 2025 Awards3rd Place 3-Dimensional (($200)Doug Messamer
04/27/2025

Art Walk 2025 Awards
3rd Place 3-Dimensional (($200)
Doug Messamer

Art Walk 2025 Awards3rd Place 2-Dimensional ($200)Douglas Cave
04/27/2025

Art Walk 2025 Awards
3rd Place 2-Dimensional ($200)
Douglas Cave

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