Heartwood Officially Reopened Under New Name, Renewed Focus On Cultural Authenticity
ABINGDON, VA – Today, the ribbon was cut on the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace and the facility reopened to the world. Formerly known as Heartwood, the facility has a refreshed l
15 March, 2019Choose Locally Made Art this Holiday Season!
Southwest Virginia is known for our talented Artists and Craftsman. By celebrating and championing this tradition, you can do more than just help your neighbors you can help to preserve and promote ou
20 November, 2022The Story in the Grain: The Art of Patty Younger
One crisp, clear morning in the deep woods of Southwest Virginia, Patty Younger walks in silence. She steps carefully over damp leaves and storm-tossed limbs, breathing in the scent of rain rising fro
15 August, 2025Color and Community: The Art of Jordan Ball
The first thing your eyes notice is the color. Greens and pinks rise to meet you, then blues, yellows, purples; a chorus of hues that dares you to look and keep looking. At first it’s the boldness. Th
18 August, 2025Tree Crushed: Dorian Etter’s Journey from Catastrophe to Creation
Sometimes life changes everything in a single moment. For Dorian Etter, that moment came during what should have been a peaceful hike through a Virginia tunnel. When she emerged into daylight, a tree
05 October, 2025The Soul of a Moment: The Reflective World of Anna Mullins
As a child, Anna Mullins would sit beside her father in a darkened room, listening to the quiet click of the slide projector. One image at a time, glowing and still, would fill the wall. There were no
27 October, 2025Fire and Form: The Ed and Martha Biggar Story
In the rolling hills of Southwest Virginia, where morning mist clings to ancient mountains and the rhythm of farm life still marks the seasons, Ed and Martha Biggar have spent decades transforming f
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Explore Southwest Virginia Art!
Explore the wonderful world of art in Southwest Virginia. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, Southwest Virginia is home to a vibrant community of artisans, artists, and craftspeople along with a diverse collection of shops and galleries and a bustling calendar of events. Get started exploring today!
