• CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS

    IN ORANGE COUNTY, VA!

    We’re partnering with local businesses and our fellow nonprofit organizations to help you celebrate the holidays in style.

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  • IN THE MORIN GALLERY

    HUMANWATCHING
    New Collaborative Work by Conrad Cheung and Anna Hogg

    On view: October 3 - November 20, 2024
    Opening Reception:     Thursday, October 3, 2024 | 5:30 - 8PM

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  • EXHIBITIONS

    Exhibitions at The Arts Center feature the work of local and nationally-recognized artists, all year-round!

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  • IN THE COMMUNITY GALLERY

    SAM
    ROBINSON

    Join The Arts Center in Orange and The Montpelier Steeplechase and Equestrian Foundation in celebrating the unveiling of this years Poster Painting, created by artist Sam Robinson

    On view for the entire month of October 2024

    Opening Reception: Thursday, October 3 | 5:30 - 8PM

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  • MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

    Volunteering at The Arts Center in Orange is a fun, easy way to make a difference in your community! Our volunteers help with special events, lead our community clubs, maintain our public garden, and clean up our studio. They are the backbone of our work! As a token of gratitude for their hard work, our volunteers receive 2 hours of class or studio time for every 4 hours given. Only pay for your supplies.

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  • UPCOMING EVENTS

    There’s always something to do at The Arts Center in Orange! Check out our calendar for information on free clubs, community activities, and special after-hours events.

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  • GATEWAYS TO ORANGE

    Visit our mural project page to learn about our murals, the artists who created them, and the many members of our community who helped out!

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  • CLASSES + WORKSHOPS

    Register today for upcoming classes and workshops led by talented artists from our community and beyond!

    Our facility includes two educational spaces: a ceramics studio and a classroom, where local and visiting artists provide fine art instruction for all ages and skill levels. Classes are an amazing way to learn a new skill and deepen your appreciation of art.

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  • COMMUNITY OUTREACH

    Our grant and private-donation funded education program is known as “Community Outreach” because we send artists out into the community, reaching people where they are.

    Working closely with other local nonprofit organizations, our Artist Instructors cultivate creativity by designing engaging projects, performances, and interactive installations for traditionally underserved members of our community to enjoy.

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UPCOMING
EVENTS

Join us at The Arts Center for art clubs, public talks, cultural presentations, community events, and more.

PROGRAMS AT
THE ARTS CENTER

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EXHIBITIONS +
ARTIST PROJECTS

Double the gallery, double the ART! Visit our shopfront Morin Gallery for 6-8 curated exhibitions annually PLUS our new Community Gallery for artist-led projects, residencies, and community programs.

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ARTIST +
ARTISAN SHOP

Offering hundreds of pieces by Virginian artists and artisans, our shop provides opportunities for artists to sell their work. Submissions are welcome!

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COMMUNITY
OUTREACH

Funded entirely by individual donations and grants, this program provides arts education to local youth, seniors, and people living with disabilities.

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PUBLIC PROGRAMS +
EVENTS

Our community-focused programs include artist-led workshops, family art experiences, concerts, expert talks, community celebrations, and interviews with local figures.

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CLASSES +
CAMPS

We offer fine art instruction for artists and art lovers of all skill levels and ages, as well as studio space when classes are not in session.

The Mission of The Arts Center in Orange is to increase the quality of life in our community by promoting an appreciation for fine contemporary arts in diverse styles and ideologies.

For nearly 30 years, The Arts Center in Orange has ensured that ART HAPPENS HERE in Orange, VA and surrounding communities. Do you believe in access to art for all? Support The Arts Center today!

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Blue Ridge Sonnets: AnaMarie Liddell