Mrs. Courtney May, Art Teacher at Central Academy Middle in Botetourt County, is the Blue Eagle Credit Union/WSLS November Education Impact Award winner for her tireless dedication to her students and furthering the arts in the County.

Our region is getting more colorful every day with addition of more and more murals.

The Crystal Spring community came together Tuesday to celebrate the work of some young artists.

Melrose Plaza is calling for artists to submit their mural ideas.

Each year local high school students create metal pieces of art to display in the show and compete for prizes and scholarships.

Downtown Vinton just got a new look.

Proceeds from 'Best in Show' art sales benefit the RVSPCA.

A Blacksburg woman has dedicated her life to uplifting the voices of disabled artists. Her name is Dr. Elizabeth McLain, and she teaches disability studies and music history classes.

Work is underway on the River’s Edge North mural in the Star City.

‘Do what brings you great joy with the person who brings you great joy because you will have what you need in life.’

While dancers are performing, their hand gestures and movements will also be a form of sign language.

Roanokers took to the streets to see what the local art scene had to offer this weekend.

A first-of-its-kind event is coming to Roanoke this weekend.

A Lynchburg tattoo artist has left a positive permanent mark in her community in honor of two artists who helped her be the talented woman she is today.

One Vinton man is hoping his story of hardships and hard-time inspires others to persevere and he does so by telling his story through wood. “I see things in wood in art. My hands for some reason have to continually move. I think it is a creative instinct.”

Be nice to everyone – it’s so easy: that’s how one Rockbridge County man wants his legacy to inspire others. He’s an entertainer with a larger-than-life personality, and he demonstrates that through his gigantic art pieces.

One company is highlighting all that Roanoke has to offer while giving back to the arts – on the ETS Recruit building, you can now see a mural featuring some of the things Roanoke is known for, like outdoor recreation and the iconic star.

The mural would sit on the side of the South Jefferson Street foundation wall.

Cheyenne Renee has painted murals in Virginia, West Virginia, Iowa, Idaho, Nevada, California and Wyoming.

One Campbell County woman is putting her talents to good use – she’s selling her artwork to help with Ukraine relief efforts.

A childhood memory inspired one man to pursue a passion in the industry of glass blowing and now, he’s giving back to people in the community interested in the art. Parker Stafford, 57, runs his own hot glass studio and gallery at 8685 Virginia Avenue in Newport.

Nine artists from Virginia designed and painted pieces all based off a word they think unites people.

Not only will the storm drains be getting a makeover, but they’ll also be painted with animals that can be seen in the area.

Happy HeARTs is set to bring therapeutic art to people with diverse abilities

A Lynchburg art exhibit has raised more than $11K to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war.

The ‘Sunflowers for Ukraine’ exhibit ranges from paintings to jewelry and visual art, from artists of all ages and even some people from out of state.

A Roanoke street performer is hoping his artistic performances inspire people to push themselves in life. Jefferson Rose, 30, does magic and side show acts for a living.

Sky Kirk wants to create a different view for people to see when they drive down Norfolk Avenue in Roanoke.

With support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the City of Roanoke, the Roanoke Arts Commission is partnering with the Southeast Neighborhood, the two murals will be beneath the 9th Street bridge and the 13th Street Bridge.

An artist is bringing extra color to Southeast Roanoke thanks to a partnership between local agencies that saw the potential for the area.

One Roanoke woman is making a difference in the community with her trash-to-treasure art. She’s doing so, not only by inspiring people to care about the environment, but by inspiring people to care about their passions as well.

A crowd on Kirk Avenue in downtown Roanoke celebrated Black culture at the first ‘Back to Black’ Art Show.

The Riverviews Artspace is hosting an event where they’ll display hundreds of sunflowers, from photos to crafts to baked sunflower cookies.

Four floors feature patterns designed by staff members at the Downtown Lynchburg Association.

A colorful mural is going up on the Midtown parking deck on 10th and Commerce Streets.

Cheyenne Marcus is an artist from Covington, VA. This past summer she made it a goal to visit all 50 states and paint a mural in each one.

Michael Rosato knew he had an incredibly important assignment on his hands when he was commissioned to paint a Harriet Tubman mural in Cambridge, Maryland.

The 1,176 origami boxes represent the average number of men, women and children shot in Virginia within a six-month period.

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Its shows off the talent of artists from all over Central Virginia.

Members of the Hill City's public works department put brushes to blades to create eight vibrant images.

As we inch closer to the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, it feels fitting that we’re seeing more and more tributes and events pop up to remember the day.

A signature Roanoke tradition is back after falling by the wayside for a few years.

The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jefferson St.

Entries must be submitted by Aug. 31 for consideration.

A new art installation was put up downtown and along the Riverwalk in Danville.

An art exhibit in Lexington is sharing art with a message.

The program strives to bring art to people in Greater Lynchburg.

ROANOKE, Va. – Four new bus stop shelters are coming to Roanoke, and the city is looking for artists to bring some creativity to the community. The Roanoke Arts Commission and Valley Metro joined forces on this public art project. Artists will have the chance to share their creative vision within the bus stop shelters and on the ground in front of them. Douglas Jackson of the Roanoke Arts Commission says projects like this are important for people to feel proud of their city. “There’s a lot of pride in Roanoke and a lot of pride in this neighborhood,” Jackson said.

PULASKI, Va. – Historic downtown Pulaski is getting a splash of color this month with new art pieces created by kids. About 70 art pieces made by students in the New River Valley are on display in storefront windows on Main Street. Normally, the pieces would be displayed in a gallery at the students’ schools. But with the coronavirus pandemic putting a wrench in those plans, the art center found a different way to celebrate. “Despite all the struggles they had this year, they kept making art,” Fine Arts Center New River Valley President John Ross said.

The Moroccan landscape painted by Winston Churchill and owned by Angelina Jolie sold at auction on Monday March 1, 2021, for more than $11.5 million, smashing the previous record for a work by Britains World War II leader. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)LONDON – A Moroccan landscape painted by Winston Churchill and owned by Angelina Jolie sold at auction on Monday for more than $11.5 million, smashing the previous record for a work by Britain’s World War II leader. The pre-sale estimate was 1.5 million pounds to 2.5 million pounds, and the previous record price for a Churchill painting was just under 1.8 million pounds. Churchill gave the painting to Roosevelt as a memento of the trip. The painting was sold by the Jolie Family Collection.

RADFORD, Va – A new art exhibit at Radford University is aiming to educate students about pieces of art from across the world. Hundreds of pieces are on display inside The Art Museum at the Covington Center at Radford University. The pieces come from places like Mexico, Africa, and Asia and even include prints from Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol. Anyone can visit the free exhibit from now through April 17, although there is an occupancy limit of 10 people. Before going to the museum, make sure to register yourself online as a visitor to Radford’s campus.

ROANOKE, Va. – The area under one of Roanoke’s Memorial Bridge is now a space for children to use their imagination. Artists from Patrick Henry High School spent the summer painting the bridge’s columns along the Roanoke River Greenway. The formerly bare concrete now features pastel-colored murals of Roanoke architecture. Additionally, volunteers unearthed and restored a stone-walled sandbox that had been derelict for decades. "There was a playground and a baseball field over there...just to hear the history, they’re very happy to see it.”The Memorial Bridge artwork, officially entitled the Arches project, was sponsored by the Roanoke Arts Commission.

ROANOKE, Va. – On Sept. 26, Roanoke County Parks and Recreation is inviting you to see how some of your favorite art pieces are made. The sixth season of Artisan Saturdays will begin at 10 a.m. featuring 17 artists. From potters to woodworkers and painters you can stop by Explore Park to watch as they demonstrate their craft. The event was inspired by the idea of showing the community how some of the items in Explore Park’s visitor center are made. Jim Privitera of Earthworks Pottery in Vinton has been part of Artisan Saturdays since it started six years ago.

LYNCHBURG, Va. A Lynchburg group created eye-catching art to start a conversation about suicide and mental health. The Suicide Prevention Awareness Coalition invited artists to draw inspiring chalk images and messages outside of the Academy Center for the Arts on Sunday. The event coincided with the start of National Suicide Prevention Week. People are struggling more so now than ever, and some people are struggling that have never struggled before, said Christina Ingram of the Suicide Prevention Awareness Coalition. The event was attended by Lynchburg vice mayor Beau Wright, who said he has also struggled with his mental health in the past.

ROANOKE, Va. One of downtown Roanokes most beloved traditions is moving from the sidewalk to the computer. Over the past six decades, the Taubman Museum of Arts annual Sidewalk Art Show has attracted thousands of visitors. One is an online shop that already has more than 100 works for sale from 25 artists, while the main event will happen Aug. 15-16. Continuing that tradition as traditions evolve, especially during this time frame, to an online event is key not only for the museum but for the community and for the artists that are involved, said Cindy Petersen, executive director of the Taubman Museum of Art. Click here to learn more about the virtual Sidewalk Art Show.

ROANOKE, Va. Downtown Roanoke received a splash of color this month, thanks to two street murals. This is something that has really ignited this city, Roanoke mayor Sherman Lea said. Both Lea and Muir believe public art like this is an essential part of making Roanoke an ideal city. The idea of different colors and love and inviting people to come and enjoy where they live.Its important to me that we come together as a city, Lea said. We want to make everyone in this city proud of whats going on.

Dozens of artists painted the message “End Racism Now” on the 200 block of Campbell Avenue, which is overlooked by the historic Municipal Building. The mural, which was planned by Roanoke’s Urban Arts Project, received approval from city leaders before artists started painting. “We are all working together to end racism now,” said Eboni Harrington of the Urban Arts Project. “In art, it’s up to you,” said Aly Jones of the Urban Arts Project. After the phrase, artists painted several names of people killed by police violence.

ROANOKE, Va. The Taubman Museum of Arts doors may be closed, but theyre still finding ways to share art with the community in launching a new outreach program called Brush Pals. Brush Pals provides weekly art kits for children served through Feeding Southwest Virginia. On Monday, the first round of art kits were distributed along with meals for those at the Community Solutions Center on Melrose Avenue. Going forward, Brush Pals will also be distributed to the Rescue Mission and various retirement centers. The Taubman hopes to impact 20,000 people throughout southwest Virginia through the end of August.