HARRISONBURG, VA – Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) invites Harrisonburg-Rockingham venues to register for the 2026 First Fridays of the Valley program, providing opportunities for local artists, while offering participating businesses and nonprofits a chance to expand their audience of residents and visitors.

Locations are asked to provide visual, literary, and/or performing arts experiences the first Friday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. (hours may differ, depending on the needs of each site). Visual art displays are changed at least every other month, to attract repeat visitors by showcasing different artists.

“We have 41 venues this year,” said ACV Executive Director Jenny Burden in a release, “and we hope even more locations – including additional Rockingham County businesses – will join us in creating an exciting year of ‘First Fridays’ arts experiences in 2026. Three Bridgewater locations are participating this year: Bridgewater Retirement Community, Creative Art Studio and Event Center, and Rebecca’s Well Gift Shop.”

The online registration form is available at valleyarts.org/first-fridays-of-the-valley.

For more information, email firstfridaysdowntown@gmail.com or call 540-801-8779.