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ART AT THE MARKET 2013

Art at the Market 2013will take place on Saturday, July 20, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Once again, this Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. event will be in conjunction with the annual Breakfast at the Farmers Market.

Download the 2013 application. Spaces are limited, so be sure to get your application in quickly. Spaces will be assigned based on indicated preference (where possible) and in the order received.

With your participation we hope to make this the biggest and best Art at the Market ever!

Thanks to our Art at the Market Sponsors: Fringe Benefit, Mish Mish and The Community Arts Information Office

First Friday Art Walks

Take a self-guided Tour of all of the Gallery Spaces in Blacksburg anytime you like but on the following First Fridays participating Galleries will remain open until 8pm.
Friday June 7
Friday October 4
Friday December 6
Gallery Guide & Art Walk brochures available in downtown stores, the Virginia Tech Visitor's Center and participating galleries.
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE

Participating Galleries


Alexander Black House & Cultural Center
OPENING 2013

Armory Art Gallery
203 Draper Road
Phone: 231-5547
Hours of Operation:  12:00pm to 4:00 pm, Tues.-Sat.
Displaying works by Virginia Tech School of Arts Students.

Art Pannonia
114 Main St.
Phone: 552 - 0336
Hours of Operation: Weekdays:11 am - 7 pm   Sat. & Sun.: 11am -5 pm
Gallery of Original Paintings and Sculptures. Local,National and International Artists

Blacksburg Public Library
200 Miller Street
Phone: 552-8246
Hours of Operation: 9:00am-8:00pm Mon- Thurs10:00am- 5:00pm Fri & Sat1:00pm- 5:00pm Sunday  
Displaying works by local artists

Bollo’s Gallery
206 Draper Rd.
Phone: 953-1669
Hours of Operation:7:00am-10:00pm Daily
Bakery/coffee shop displaying works by local artists.

Burnt Creative Boutique
320 N. Main St.
Hours of Operation:Tues- Sat 10:00am-6:00pm
Local or regional handmade crafts and vintage goods.

Capone’s Fine Jewelry
101 N.Main St
Phone: 953-1000
Hours of operation: 10:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday11:00am- 4:00pm Saturday
Custom designs which incorporate only the highest quality gems, stones and metals. Displaying work by the owner/artist Truman Capone.

Center for the Arts
OPENING FALL 2013

Community Arts Information Office

149 College Avenue
Phone: 951-1772
Hours of Operation:    9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Mon. – Fri10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Sat. *1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Sun. * 
* As Staff is Available
Displaying art by local artists

Eucalyptus Massage Studio
201 S. Main St.
Phone: 540-552- CALM
Hours of Operation: 
Massage Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00-7:00
Desk Hours: Monday-Friday 12:30-5:30
Massage Therapy & Bodywork
Lobby Gallery displays the work of local & new artists


Gillie’s Gallery
153 College Avenue
Phone: 961-2703
Hours of Operation: 7:00am-9:00pm Monday-Friday8:00am-2:00pm & 5:00pm-9:00pm Saturday  8:00am-2:00pm Sunday
Vegetarian Restaurant displaying works by local artists.

Holtzman Alumni Center
901 Prices Fork Road
Showcasing alumni and local artists throughout the year in its second-floor gallery.

John's Camera Corner & Gentry Studio
213 Draper Rd
Phone: 552-2319
Hours of Operation:10:00am-6:00pm  Mon-Saturday
Camera store displaying historical photos and paintings of Blacksburg.

Kent Jewelers
210 South Main Street
Phone: 552-3241
Hours of Operation:10:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday10:00am – 5:00pm  Saturday
A jewelry store displaying several pieces of work by world renowned artists.

Matrix Gallery
115 North Main Street
Phone: 951-3566
Hours of Operation:10:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday-Saturday  12:00pm to 4:30 pm, Sunday
Quality handmade American crafts....beautiful, functional& fun!

Mill Mountain Coffee Shop
700 N.Main St.
Phone: 552-7442
Displaying art work by local artists
 
Miller off Main
211 Wilson Avenue
Phone: 552-6969
Hours of Operation:10:00am-5:00pm Tues- Fri12:00pm-5:00pm Saturday
Dealing in fine art of all media.  

National Bank of Blacksburg
100 S. Main St. OR101 Hubbard St.
Phone: 951-6228 OR 951-6360
Hours of Operation: 9:00am- 5:00pm Mon- Fri
Displaying work from Miller of Main Gallery

Nest Realty
400 N.Main St.
Phone: 800-325-6378
Hours of Operation:10:00am-5:00pm & by appointment
Displaying work of local artists and photographers.

Perspectives Gallery
290 College Avenue Suite 225
Phone: 231-4053
Hours of Operation:August 28-December 11 Monday: Closed Tuesday-Saturday: 12:15-9:00 p.m.Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

Pita Vera
235 N. Main St
Phone: 552-9222
Hours of Operation:11:00am- 10:00pm Daily
Delicious Mediterranean cuisine restaurant displaying art by members of Blacksburg Regional Arts Association. 

St Luke & Odd Fellows Hall 
Prices Fork Rd.
Phone: 552-1615       
Hours of Operation:Wednesday through Saturday from 1:00pm-5:00 pm or by appointment. Group tours are welcome.
Museum of African American Culture

The Artful Lawyer A Fine Gallery Inc.
The Creek More Law Firm318 N.Main St.
Phone: 443-9350
Hours of Operation:8:30am-5:30pm Mon-Fri
The Gallery exhibits and promotes the arts and crafts of local artists and artisans.

The Gallery at Mish Mish
125 North Main Street
Phone: 552-1020
Hours of Operation:8:00 am to 10:00 pm, Mon.-Thur.8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Fri.10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sat.1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Sunday
Providing the Best in Art Supplies to Those Who Create Since1970. Art Gallery in the rear of the store.

XYZ Gallery
223 N. Main St (upstairs)
Hours of Operation: Vary with show
XYZ Art Gallery is a student-run venue dedicated to showcasing art, architecture, and design in the Blacksburg and Virginia Tech community for over 20 years.

For specific information on Downtown Blacksburg Events please contact:

Laureen Blakemore, Director
Tel: 540-951-0454
Email: events@downtownblacksburg.com

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