Appalachian Arts and Events Center

As a VENUE: Host your event…

The Appalachian Arts and Events Center in rural southwest Virginia exemplifies Appalachian authenticity and charm. Our historic venue offers two distinct spaces for your next event or special occasion. This beautifully restored old mill can hold 125 in its indoor event space and features a wall of windows that overlook the river. The venue can be configured in multiple styles based on your needs. There is also an outdoor pavilion available – perfect for ceremonies. Our warm and versatile space can be used for * conferences * meetings * reunions * parties, or * the wedding of your dreams. The attached Art Center can be open during events, adding a fun activity for your guests: learning about and supporting Appalachian art and local artists.

Support the Appalachian Arts and Events Center… by simply booking your next special occasion here: 

https://www.appalachianartscenter.org/

As a SHOP: Discover unique gifts…

Shop at the Appalachian Arts and Events Center for ever-changing displays and one-of-kind gifts made by local artists. The retail gallery provides handcrafted, quality made goods from artisans within 100 miles that celebrate the culture of Appalachia. This large retail space offers a wide variety of products including * woodcraft * quilts * paintings * metalwork * local honey * aprons * bags * ornaments * glass and clay art * pottery * jewelry * crocheted items * ornaments, and * much more! For those seeking an in-person shopping experience with soul and wanting to contribute to the local economy, the Appalachian Arts Center has it all. 

Support the Appalachian Arts and Events Center... by simply purchasing your specialty merchandise here:

https://www.appalachianartscenter.org/about-us

Be a DONOR: Show that you care…

Located in rural Tazewell County, Virginia, the Appalachian Arts & Events Center was established with the idea of creating a space where the unique mountain culture of the region, as manifested in its arts (craft, fine art, music, dance, storytelling, and writing), is celebrated, preserved, and promoted. The Center, a part of Southwest Virginia Community College, provides a cultural hub where members of the community can routinely gather for rotating exhibitions, presentations, workshops and performances, gain insight into the creative process, connect with one another, share and carry forward traditions, and discover opportunity through education.

Giving to the Appalachian Arts and Events Center is a way to support art in a rural and under-served area, and is done so via the Southwest Virginia Community College nonprofit foundation. Founded in 1981, the SWCC Educational Foundation supports the college’s mission: educating students from Buchanan, Dickenson (partial), Russell, and Tazewell Counties.

Donations

You are able to designate your gift to Southwest Virginia Community College Educational Foundation in a way that specifies it be used toward the Appalachian Arts Center. You may customize your gifts. You may donate on behalf of a business, organization, or in memory, honor, or tribute to a special person or occasion. Recurring gifts are greatly appreciated. Employer matched gifts are welcomed.

Support the Appalachian Arts and Events Center… by simply joining, giving, and volunteering here:

https://swedu.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1307