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23 Venues Offer Arts Experiences During First Fridays of the Valley April 3
Arts Council of the Valley announces its April First Fridays of the Valley lineup.
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24 Venues Offer Arts Experiences During First Fridays of the Valley March 6
Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) delightedly announces its March First Fridays of the Valley lineup.
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Smith House Galleries Opens Exhibition by RCPS Students March 6
Smith House Galleries reopens with a reception for the 10th Annual artVISION: Rockingham County Public Schools Youth Art Month Show.
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24 Venues Offer Arts Experiences During First Fridays of the Valley February 6
Local venues offer arts activities on the first Friday in February across Harrisonburg.
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Six New Firefighter Recruits Begin Their Journey to Serve Renton
Renton Regional Fire Authority proudly welcomes six new firefighter recruits.
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Spraygrounds Public Art Project Opens 3 Calls for Artists with March 15th Deadline
A new privately-funded project will cover the design and installation of public artworks at three Spraygrounds locations.
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Arts Council of the Valley Opens Advancing the Arts Spring Grant Cycle
Got a bright idea? ACV’s Spring 2026 grants offer $500–$1,500 to spark art, education, and creative magic across Harrisonburg-Rockingham. 🎨
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Renton RFA Welcomes Two New Members to the Renton RFA Governance Board
Renton RFA Governance Board opens 2026 with returning and new members, and appoints Board Chair and Vice Chair for the year ahead.
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Smith House Galleries Features Two Exhibitions and a Silent Auction in January
Two new Smith House exhibitions, 27 local artists & a silent art auction kick off First Fridays—art that gives back! 🎨🤝✨
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16 Venues Offer Arts Experiences During First Fridays of the Valley January 2
Kick off 2026 with art, music & community at 16 Harrisonburg venues—new spots, fresh shows & Friday fun! 🎨🎶
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Arts Council of the Valley Board Votes to Close Court Square Theater Dec 31
The Board of Directors voted Dec 17 to cease operations of its Court Square Theater, effective Dec 31, 2025.
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23 Venues Offer Arts Experiences During First Fridays of the Valley December 5
Wander, wonder, and soak up the season—23 venues bursting with art 🎨 cheer 🎄 and holiday creativity this First Friday!
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Arts Council of the Valley Awards $6,500 in Fall 2025 Advancing the Arts Grants
Five local artists and educators receive funding to spark creativity, inspire learning, and strengthen Harrisonburg’s arts community.
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22 Venues Offer Arts Experiences During First Fridays of the Valley November 7
🎨 22 venues light up Harrisonburg & Rockingham County for First Fridays of the Valley, Nov 7! Explore art, music & community.
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24 Venues Offer Arts Experiences During First Fridays of the Valley October 3
🎶 Faculty art, live music, poetry & more — 24 venues celebrate October’s First Fridays downtown.
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Arts Council of the Valley To Host Oct 3 ArtFields Meeting With Area Artists
Come learn about a Southeastern visual art competition that awards more than $100,000 in prize money.
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Smith House Galleries Features Two Mixed Media Exhibitions in October
Sponsored by Kristen & Michael Drueen, both exhibitions are on view through Oct 31.
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Arts Council of the Valley Opens Venue Registration for 2026 First Fridays of the Valley
Registration is open for 2026 First Fridays! Local venues can host arts events, boost visibility & be featured in ACV promotions.
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22 Venues Offer Arts Experiences During First Fridays of the Valley September 5
First Fridays September 5: art at Smith House, improv at Court Square, live music at Hotel Madison & Pale Fire Brewing, and more.
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