Exploring Art in the NRV Gallery Art Reception
Venue: YMCA at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Event Types: Miscellaneous, Arts & Theatre
Cost: Free

Description:
The YMCA at Virginia Tech presents the "Exploring Art in the NRV" Gallery Art Reception on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Join us for a gallery reception! Enjoy light refreshments and meet the artists behind this vibrant New River Valley exhibition.

"Exploring Art in the NRV" is a community wide exhibition celebrating the vibrant network of galleries, studios, creative businesses, and artistic spaces that make the New River Valley such a rich and dynamic cultural region.

Rooted in the YMCA’s mission to nurture a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, this exhibition uplifts the creative energy that defines our community. By bringing together partners from across the New River Valley, the show strengthens connections, fosters belonging, and creates a welcoming shared space where art unites people of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences.

The exhibition’s purpose is to highlight the many organizations that make the New River Valley an exceptional place for artists and art lovers alike. By showcasing work drawn from a diverse range of local creative spaces, Exploring Art in the NRV celebrates collective creativity, encourages collaboration, and helps the public discover the abundant opportunities for artmaking and art viewing throughout the region.

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Participating art venues/schools include the Fine Arts Center of the NRV, Blacksburg, Montgomery Museum of Art & History, Jesi Pace-Berkeley, Art & Fiber- The Gallery and the XYZ Gallery.

The art show will open on Monday March 2, 2026 and close on Friday April 10, 2026.

The YMCA at Virginia Tech is located at 1000 North Main Street in Blacksburg, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/7Y2t5v3B/image.png.

For more information, visit: https://vtymca.org/y-community-gallery/ or https://www.facebook.com/vtymca or https://www.instagram.com/vtymca/ or call 540-961-9622.

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