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Martinsville-Henry County Provides a Cultural Oasis
Cultural opportunities are plentiful and profound in Martinsville-Henry County, with the arts community well represented. Among the culture-based organizations and venues that draw rave reviews:
Piedmont Arts Association Piedmont Arts Association believes art enhances a community's quality of life, and it has been doing so for half a century in Martinsville and Henry County. The organization, founded in 1961 as an affiliate of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, marked its 50th anniversary July 1... Read More »
Martinsville-Henry's Southern Artisan Center is the Spot for Local Artists
Looking for a little local art? Look no further than The Southern Virginia Artisan Center and its gallery offering original artwork.
Opened in 2005, the Gallery works in unison with Patrick Henry Community College and the School of Crafts and Design, featuring work from students, instructors and local artists alike. Art forms of all kinds can be found inside, including folk art, photography, painting, quilted artwork, weaving, pottery and more. Visitors will also find functional art such as... Read More »
The Bassett Historical Center and Library Hold Community History
What it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in charm. The Basset Historical Center and Library has been called “the best little library in Virginia,” and for good reason.
It began as an idea in 1939 by members of the Bassett Garden Club, who felt their little town needed a library. For years, historical documents were stored in a single file cabinet on one shelf in the library basement. In 1988 an addition was made to the library which eventually became the home of the... Read More »
Piedmont Arts Association
It was in 1961 when the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts began to encourage the formation of a statewide network of local chapters – including the Piedmont Arts Association that represents Martinsville and Henry County to this day.
The Henry County group existed without a headquarters building until 1976 when it moved into The Lynwood House in Martinsville, and remained there until 1981. Then at that time, heirs of the late Michael and Purnell Schottland donated the Schottland estate in... Read More »
