About Shenandoah Valley Art Center

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center is a non-profit community art center aiming to bring art awareness and education to Waynesboro and the surrounding areas. Founded by a group of local artists in 1986, SVAC has brought hundreds of exhibits, classes, workshops, and performances to the Shenandoah Valley.

As an IRS 501(c)(3) corporation, SVAC exists only through the generosity of our members, grants from The Virginia Commission for the Arts, The Community Foundation, and community donations. Aside from the Director, all work is done by our dedicated volunteers.

Since the move to Wayne Avenue in 2007, SVAC has grown to include more than 250 members and offers 3 galleries with exhibits that change monthly. We coordinate 2 or 3 intensive four-day workshops each year and a variety of classes in all media. We hold between four and six musical performances annually as well, bringing in regional and local acts for the public to enjoy for free of charge. Twice a year we also offer cultural trips to out-of-town museums and galleries.

Our Member’s Gallery serves all of our members, regardless of their level of formal training. The monthly themed shows bring in ever-changing and captivating works all year long. As long as a member’s dues are paid, they are eligible to submit. Twice a year we offer judged shows which help foster the confidence of emerging artists.  

Become a Member of the Shenandoah Valley Art CenterArt Center

We have 275 members, including 252 adults and 23 students. If you are interested in becoming a member, please call the Shenandoah Valley Art Center at 540-949-7662. The membership fees by category are:
Family $35.   Single $25.   Senior (62+) $20.   Student $5.

Click here for Membership Application (application attached)

 

 

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President: Penny Cabell,

Penny is a long-time Waynesboro resident and a watercolor painter. She is a member of SVAC and Co-Art in Staunton. Penny was the recipient of the 2008 Waynesboro Woman of the Year award from the Junior League.

Vice President: Sandra Bryson,

Sandra is a self-taught painter working in a variety of media. She has been a community leader for many years running women’s groups and a community food co-op.

Treasurer: Martha Bunch,

Martha is a professional bookkeeper who generously gives her time to SVAC, taking care of traditional Treasurer duties as well as filing taxes, managing payroll, and overall financial management of SVAC.

Secretary: Betty Barksdale,

Betty has had extensive secretarial training and is a long-time Waynesboro resident. Her interest in the arts and a passion for community involvement are what brought her to the SVAC board 9 years ago.

Building and Grounds: Tom Brown,

Tom is an accomplished handyman by hobby, having participated in the remodeling and restoration of many houses. Tom served as a Chief in the Criminal Investigation Division of the Internal Revenue Service before moving on to work at Interpol until his retirement.

Workshops: Ruby Canody,

In her professional life Ruby was an administrative assistant and interior decorator. She is currently the President of the Central Virginia Watercolor Guild as well as organizing all exhibits for the Augusta County Library. Ruby is active in many art groups and is a good patron of local arts.

Exhibits: Pamela Martin,

Pam is new to the area from Baltimore. She is an accomplished photographer and is a retired architectural/engineering designer for Honeywell. She also attended the Maryland Institute College of Art.

Fundraising: Betty Arehart,

Betty has been on the SVAC Board for about 12 years, in several positions. As co-chair of the fundraising for the extensive SVAC building renovation in 2005-6, she was instrumental in SVAC’s move to a more prominent location. Betty is an active working artist and a member of several local art organizations.

Media Relations: Corey Ericson,

Corey is a DuPont retiree who holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physical Chemistry from the University of Deleware. He had a 38 year career that took him all over the world. Corey has been an avid photographer for more than 50 years.

Docent Director: Judy Harlow,

Judy is a Waynesboro native, making her uniquely qualified for this position; she knows just about everybody, at least by name.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center. is a voluntary non-profit community arts organization. It is funded by memberships and controbutors, grants from the City of Waynesboro, the County of Augusta, the Virginia Commision for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Programs and exhibits from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts are made possible through the Affiliate Program Fund of the Virginia Museum.