WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Shenandoah Valley Art Center has revealed their schedule for June 2026.

View the full list of exhibitions below:

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of June, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery and newly designated Members’ Building, invites you to be a part of the most anticipated event of the year – the Annual Anniversary Members Judged Show. Awards will be presented, including a special opportunity for one artist to be featured in a solo exhibition in the Members Gallery in 2027. This year’s show will be judged by award winning artist, Karen Rosasco. Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, June 5 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. We will be celebrating our 40th anniversary with a festive evening featuring a BBQ, a Silent auction, and more ways to support the Art Center – all with no ticket required. Don’t miss this celebration of your creative community. This will be a laid-back evening with food, good company, and great art! The exhibition will be open to the public June 5 – August 1 , Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at 126 S. Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center’s featured exhibit at the 416 Gallery is “Vivid Reflections” by Joey Truxell. Viewers are invited into a world where bold color, surreal imagery, and storytelling collide. His vividly rendered characters inhabit symbolic spaces that explore the tension between innocence and awareness. As the artist states, “This isn’t just art you look at – it’s art that looks back.” Based in Waynesboro, Virginia, Truxell draws on over five decades of experience across illustration, design, and muralism. His use of light and color reveals what he calls “the light within,” creating work that is both playful and thought-provoking – inviting viewers to engage and see differently. An Opening Reception will be held May 2, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. where you are invited to meet and talk to the artist. The exhibition will be open to the public May 2 – June 20, Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 416 W. Main St. Waynesboro, VA 22980.

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Painting Outdoors with John Hancock. Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced students will have fun painting outdoors in this four-week Plein-Aire watercolor class. Beginning with loose and playful watercolor studies and sketches, we will explore the creation of watercolor as an outdoor painting medium. By the end, we will be much more comfortable starting and finishing a watercolor painting “en plein aire!” Suitable for students who have at least a bit previous experience in watercolor. (Register:WWW.svacart.com or call 540-040-7662, Fee: $335.00, June 3 – 24, 9:30am to 12:30pm)

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Loom Beading Bracelets Camp I with Cherie Witt. Learn the craft of loom beading in a four-day class. Learn all the steps of designing and bead weaving. In this class students will learn how to design a bracelet on paper or a computer. They will learn to warp the loom, weave with beads, and master different ending techniques. It includes all the necessary supplies for making 3 or more bracelets. (Register: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee: $150, June 9, 10, 11, & 12, 1:00 – 4:00pm, Ages 12 – 18)

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Print Demo: DIY Silkscreen Printing with Piper Groves. Did you know you can create simple screen printing from home. Come check out this demonstration at our print studio for free! (June 9, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, 416 Print Studio. Call 540-949-7662 for more information)

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Floral Still Life Painting for Beginners with Anna Bryant. This beginner oil painting class is a perfect introduction to the media you’ve always wanted to try. Join Anna for a foray into the world of oil painting for a day. Students will learn the basics of paint handling, color mixing, how to lay out a composition, and the process of building up color to create form. We will work from a provided still life and students will leave with a finished floral painting. Registration and materials list: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee $75, June 13, 10:00am – 2:00pm)

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Printing with your Watercolors with Joan Menard. Come play with watercolor pencils, crayons, and paint to explore the world of mono-printmaking. Learn about utilizing the secondary image that is created called a “ghost.” Your image can be reworked and reprinted several times. The plate students work on is translucent so you can trace/paint over any image you bring (5×7 to 8×10 inch) This is a fun way for watercolorists to pre-test color combinations before committing to a larger piece. (Register: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee: $45, June 16, 10:00am – 1:00pm)

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Drawing, an Introduction with John Hancock. Experience the challenges and the joys of drawing in this 6-week class. Introducing beginners to the basics with essential incremental steps for drawing confidently from observation (and imagination too). We will explore a small range of drawing materials including graphite pencil, conte, pen and ink, and ink wash as we employ some of the very best traditional and contemporary drawing strategies. Loads of helpful handouts as well as group and personal feedback. (Registration: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee $310, June 20 – August 1, 10:30am – 1:00pm)

Hey bluegrass jammers come join the Waynesboro Music Bluegrass Jam at Shenandoah Valley Art Center, Saturday, June 27 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Jam sessions will be held in the 416 West Main St. Gallery which will give expanded space allowing for break-off jams, if merited. We will stick with the format of passing tunes in a circle and passing the hat to support the musicians, which is, of course, optional. The art center is also a terrific gallery space so check out the exhibits. There will be seating or standing room for participants. Come pick, listen, or hang out with a friend! All are welcome! (Every 4th Saturday, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., 416 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, Va. 22980, Free!)

The SVAC Gift Shop features original art and fine craft pieces from local and regional artists. Visit the historic buildings/galleries in the heart of Waynesboro or go to the online gallery to do your shopping. Area delivery, shipping or personalized gift baskets are available to recipients.

In downtown Waynesboro, the Shenandoah Valley Art Center is located in two buildings: 126 S. Wayne Avenue and 416 W. Main Street. We are open to anyone viewing the exhibits, shopping in the gift shop, and exploring the artists’ studios. The buildings are accessible to studio artists, working potters, The Tom Brown Printing Studio, weekly painting groups and scheduled classes. Artists/members have monthly or bimonthly exhibition opportunities! Remember also that the center houses a wonderful library of art books! It is a place to look, learn, and talk about…ART!

Please look through the links on our Shenandoah Valley Art Center Member Artist Directory and consider that many SVAC artists are small business owners! This is easy access to fine art as you support local artists and artisans! If you come to town or have out-of-town guests, you can book a weekend in our third-floor walk-up apartment, The Atelier. With its charming décor and abundant natural light, our apartment is truly a hidden gem in the heart of the city. There is a fully equipped kitchen, an unbeatable view from the apartment’s windows offering breathtaking views of the Shenandoah Valley. By choosing to stay with us, you directly support the arts and contribute to the vibrant artistic community of the Shenandoah Valley. Book your weekend getaway with us now and indulge in the perfect blend of comfort, beauty, and artistic charm. For more information: www.svacrt.com. The galleries will be open to the public 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Friday, and 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday. For more information, call (540) 949-7662 or visit www.svacart.com