24 Venues Offer Arts Experiences During First Fridays of the Valley March 6

HARRISONBURG, VA – Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) delightedly announces its March First Fridays of the Valley lineup, featuring a variety of arts experiences at 24 venues throughout the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County on March 6! Find the list of venues, online map, and additional information about Mar 6 events at valleyarts.org/first-fridays-of-the-valley/.

Thanks so much to Kathy Moran Wealth Group, 2026 First Fridays of the Valley Exclusive Sponsor.

The following First Fridays of the Valley venues plan to offer arts experiences Friday, Mar 6. Unless otherwise noted, events are scheduled 5-7 pm.

• The Arts at 131 W Grace (131 W Grace St) features Various works from the Madison Art Collection. Enjoy exhibitions - with works in a variety of media - from the newly-relocated Madison Art Collection when you visit during special First Friday extended hours. Refreshments will be available. facebook.com/events/1918426238711607
• Asbury United Methodist Church (205 S Main St) continues The Bodacious Art of Barney Google and Snuffy Smith - an exhibition of works by cartoonist John Rose. Enjoy live music, refreshments, and conversation with the artist. asburydowntown.org
• Being Financial (328 S Main St, Ste 101) showcases Kozo Sculpture by Duffy, Duffy Dillinger’s exhibition of papier mâché and polystyrene sculptures. Pop in during the reception to spend some time with the artist, enjoy refreshments, and explore the featured exhibition. being-financial.com
• Bridgewater Retirement Community (210 Virginia Avenue - Bridgewater) opens an exhibition by the Shenandoah Valley Watercolor Society. Stop by the reception - in the Maple Terrace Atrium - to explore new watercolor works and partake of light refreshments. facebook.com/events/3562834093856073
• Broad Porch Coffee Co. (47 Court Square) hosts an opening reception for Kenzie White Photography, with new works throughout the restaurant by Kenzie White. Enjoy refreshments when you stop by to check out the fresh show. broadporchcoffee.com
• Community Counseling Center (96 Campbell St) offers an opening reception for Art of Katelyn Wood: an exhibition of prints by Katelyn Wood! Chat with the artist herself and sample light refreshments when you visit to celebrate this new installation of artwork. facebook.com/events/3919139864887681/
• Court Square Theater (41-F Court Square) features an evening of fun with Rocktown Improv, a collective of local actors and improv artists creating unscripted scenes through games and audience suggestions. Rocktown Improv performances are typically recommended for ages 13 and up. The show begins at 7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm); a $10 donation at the door is appreciated. Concessions are available for purchase. actonetheaterco.org
• Explore More Discovery Museum (150 S Main St) celebrates the opening of this year’s Artists and Apprentices exhibition! See watercolor, mixed media, and acrylic works by artists Ver Ikeseh, Susan Elliott, Arnita Taliaferro, Wendy Lam, Charlotte Shristi, Bahir Albadry, Mia Ackerson, and 28 young artist apprentices during the First Friday reception. Refreshments will be available. facebook.com/events/1212590280588432
• Frame Factory & Gallery (139 N Liberty St, Ste 101) shares an opening reception to welcome two new exhibitions: More Than One, Less Than Self by Feixue Mei and What Weaves Us Together by Kelsey Kauffman. Discover fine art prints and fiber art galore in the Equinox and Solstice Galleries, meet the artists, and have some snacks. facebook.com/events/1651687636195170
• Friendly City Food Co-op (150 E Wolfe St) opens Spring, Pressed in the café gallery; admire this exhibition of hand-carved linocut prints with thrifted fabric matting and ink works by artist Eva Camunas during the First Friday reception. Enjoy a chance to converse with the maker behind the works and sample light refreshments from the store while you’re there. friendlycity.coop/harrisonburg-events-classes/
• Gift & Thrift (731 Mount Clinton Pike) welcomes you to enjoy a night of live music in the store with Jazz Standards by Chrome Tweed! Chrome Tweed - a five-piece ensemble playing jazz around the Shenandoah Valley for over 15 years - focuses on American popular songs and jazz standards from the 1920s through 1970s. Watch them perform live throughout the evening when you make your Mar 6 visit. giftandthrift.org
• Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative (2 N Main St) features Open dance rehearsal and Improv Night from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. From 5:30 to 6:30 pm, visitors are welcome to take a look behind the scenes and observe an open dance rehearsal, learning about all that goes into building a dance performance. From 6:30 to 7:30pm, Improv Night offers the chance to join at least two Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative dancers in organic movement set to a curated selection of music. Visitors who would rather view the improvisation than dance themselves are welcome to spectate. hburgdancecoop.org/
• Hess Financial (380 E Market St) hosts visual art and live music in Strings and Stills; have a look around an exhibition of photography by Laurence Heine and experience a live strings performance by The Stonespring Stringband during the reception (complete with refreshments and a chance to meet the photographer). Kaley Kyger, Hess Financial’s Financial Planning Assistant, plays fiddle in the featured band! facebook.com/events/1188909633056196
• Horizon Gifts and Board Games (60 W Market St) invites you to check out Horizon Gifts consignment artist show, featuring works in a variety of media by various area artists. Swing by the opening reception to peruse the artwork and enjoy light refreshments. horizongiftsandgames.square.site
• Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center (710 S Main St) opens Artists for Peace Fundraiser, a fundraising exhibition of paintings and photography by various artists. Proceeds from artwork sales will benefit Mennonite Central Committee projects. Check out the featured works and visit this opening reception in the mezzanine gallery from 5 to 7 pm; catch a live country and blues performance from 6 to 8 pm in the hotel lobby by singer-songwriter Brooke Lutwin. Food and beverages are available for purchase at Quills lobby bar and Monty’s Restaurant. hotelmadison.com/
• Larson Wealth Management (124 Newman Ave, Ste 101) shares a reception for continuing art exhibition Nature V Nurture by Tyler Kauffman. Admire ink and acrylic works as you chat with the artist and enjoy light refreshments. larsonwealthmgt.com/events
• Northwestern Mutual (83 S Main St) showcases mixed media artwork by Prusha Nor throughout March; meet the artist at the opening reception. northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/christine-e-miller/
• North Wing Gallery at Sage Bird (325 N Liberty St) kicks off a new month of arts celebration with an opening reception for Altered Intentions: Tracing the Evolution of Artistic Intention by the JMU Kappa Pi Art Fraternity. View mixed media works exploring “how the meaning of art shifts over time” and meet the artists as you enjoy complimentary charcuterie during the 5-8 pm reception. facebook.com/events/951684273956379/951684317289708/
• OASIS Fine Art & Craft (103 S Main St) offers a celebratory opening reception for Of Fur, Feathers, Tide and Metal by Mia Ackerson. Admire new watercolor and blacksmithing works, chat with the artist, sample light refreshments, and jam out to live music from Countryside Garage Band. facebook.com/events/1265969705413039
• Pale Fire Brewing Co. (217 S Liberty St, Ste 105) hosts acrylic paintings by David Cowardin in Outdoor Inspirations; get a look at the new works, converse with the artist, and enjoy refreshments during the 5-7 pm opening reception. At 7 pm, Anthony Frijia + Skribe provide live music! facebook.com/events/1267657281920222/
• Rhythm & Vinyl (76 W Gay St) highlights both visual and performing arts with March’s featured artist (opening reception 4-6 pm) and Live Music at The Rhythm Den, with Emily Forister & Ysa performing from 7 to 9:30 pm. Meet the artist and partake of light refreshments. Learn more at instagram.com/rhythmandvinylva/
• Rootstock Wine Bar & Provisions (86 W Gay St) features an exhibition of acrylic, paper, aluminum, canvas, and wood by artist Bahir Albadry: Renewal is the Pulse of Life. Pop in for some time with the newly-installed works and enjoy a complimentary wine tasting. facebook.com/events/1353236393307667/
• Smith House Galleries (311 S Main St) invites you to the opening reception for the 10th annual artVISION: Rockingham County Public Schools Youth Art Month Show! Supported by Rockingham County and Rockingham Educational Foundation, Inc, this exhibition features artwork by 100 students in Rockingham County Public Schools. Meet the amazing art teachers, celebrate these students’ excellent artwork, and enjoy light refreshments. facebook.com/events/1392911645487892
• Ten Thousand Villages (181 S Main St) shares a special First Friday-exclusive event in the shop: The Art of Quilling. Visit to meet artist Svetlana Lechrina and learn more about paper quilling. tenthousandvillages.com/harrisonburg

Other 2026 First Fridays of the Valley venues are: 150 Franklin Street Gallery, Dart Resale and Trade, Draime Fine Art Studio School, Duke Hall Gallery of Fine Art, Friendly City Clay & Art Center, Furious Flower Poetry Center, Gaines Group Architects at the Depot, Harrisonburg Baptist Church, Harrisonburg City Hall, JMU Collabratory at the Harrisonburg Innovation Hub, Look West Gallery @ The Mark-It, Park Gables Gallery, Rebecca’s Well Gift Shop (Bridgewater), and Walkabout Outfitter.

Arts Council of the Valley is located at 311 South Main Street in Downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia. Programs are supported in part by 2026 ACV Sponsors Kathy Moran Wealth Group and Riner Rentals.

A 501(c)3 nonprofit, ACV is dedicated to cultivating the arts, creating experiences, and connecting communities throughout the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Since it was established in 2000, ACV has grown into a multi-faceted community organization that fosters innovative partnerships among area businesses, civic organizations, schools, and artists. Today, ACV manages Smith House Galleries, funds local art projects through its Advancing the Arts grant program (awarding more than $524,800 since 2001), supports public art initiatives, and coordinates monthly First Fridays of the Valley community gatherings.

ACV is supported in part by the City of Harrisonburg and the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly. To learn more, visit valleyarts.org.

This press release was provided by Martha Hemingway at Arts Council of the Valley.