“The Art Place” is located in Chilhowie, Virginia. Originally organized by Edna Love, this wonderful gallery and makers space is open again! Check back as we continue to improve our site, including information on upcoming exhibits, events, classes, and more!
Current hours: Thursday 4PM-7PM, Saturday 10AM-2PM
Currently on Display:
Thursday Night Art on the Corner This group is for adults of all ages who enjoy Arts + Crafts AND socializing. This group meets every Thursday night. Sometimes we have a formal class, sometimes we gather for WIPS: work-in-progress-sessions. Come join us Thursday nights 7:00-9:00. See calendar for theme schedule, fees, and sign up. CALENDAR: July 6th: Barn Quilts 13th: Barn Quilts 20th: Barn Quilts 27th: Barn Quilts Aug. 3rd: W.I.P. - finish Barn Quilts 10th: W.I.P. 17th: Flannel Pumpkins 24th: Flannel Pumpkins 31st: Flannel Pumpkins Sept. 7th: W.I.P. - finish Flannel Pumpkins 14th: W.I.P. 21st: No meeting / Apple Festival prep 28th: W.I.P. Oct. 5th: TBA 12th: TBA 19th: TBA 26th: TBA Nov. 2nd: Assorted Christmas Decorations 9th: Assorted Christmas Decorations 16th: Assorted Christmas Decorations 23rd: Thanksgiving - no meeting 30th: Hand-Knit Chunky Blanket Dec. 7th: Hand-Knit Chunky Blanket 14th: Hand-Knit Chunky Blanket 21st: W.I.P. 28th: W.I.P.
About The Art Place
Edna Bonham Love was a “Champion for the Arts” sharing her love and passion of the arts and arts education with young and old. In 1991 she opened “The Art Place” in her hometown of Chilhowie, VA. Her desire was to provide art opportunities for all ages in the community in which she was raised; something that was not available when she was young. She met her mission by providing classes on many media, arranging shows that featured local and regional artists, setting up exhibits of community youth art and hosting guest artist lectures and luncheons. Through her work many community members were encouraged to share their talents of wood carving, photography, ceramics, painting, weaving, quilting, glass blowing and stained glass work and other artistic skills.
The family of Edna Love with support of friends and area art lovers wishes to continue her mission in the newly renovated “Art Place” at 124 E Lee Highway, Chilhowie, VA.