Events
There are so many wonderful festivals in Galax throughout the year and we welcome folks to make CCSA part of their festival experience by visiting our facility at 100 N. Main St. Take a tour; learn about our programming; sign up for our email list to receive our seasonal online newsletter with exciting new classes, and shop from a wonderful variety of local handmade arts and crafts in our Dixon Vault Gift Galley. We often have exciting things going on at CCSA during festivals, including artisan demonstrations and hands-on activities for the whole family! CCSA also hosts yearly events for the general public as well as our wonderful volunteers and supporters. There’s always something going on in Galax and there’s always exciting stuff happening at CCSA! Check the links below for more information about all these events.
Summer Plein Air Day
June 22, 2013
Summer Plein Air Day at Mt. Vale Vineyards
3222 Meadow Creek Rd, Galax, VA
June 22 (rain or shine)
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wine and Cheese Reception, Art Show and Wet-Paint Sale, 3:30 pm
Plein Air artists paint outdoors, working quickly to capture the light and complete their work in one day. The public is invited to come to this event to enjoy a glass of wine, stroll the grounds, and watch the artists paint.
There will be a wine and cheese reception, art show and wet-paint sale of the work created that day beginning at 3:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Wine is available for purchase.
Artist registration begins at 8:00 am. The $15 registration fee includes lunch and a glass of wine. Prizes are awarded during the reception. (1st-$150, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$50, People’s Choice-gift basket). There’s a wet-paint sale at the end of the day, so bring a frame!
This event is sponsored by Chestnut Creek School of the Arts, The Doctor's Inn, and Mt. Vale Vineyards.
Fall Plein Air Day
October 19, 2013
Fall Plein Air Day at Mt. Vale Vineyards
3222 Meadow Creek Rd, Galax, VA
October 19 (rain or shine)
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wine and Cheese Reception, Art Show and Wet-Paint Sale, 3:30 pm
Plein Air artists paint outdoors, working quickly to capture the light and complete their work in one day. The public is invited to come to this event to enjoy a glass of wine, stroll the grounds, and watch the artists paint.
There will be a wine and cheese reception, art show and wet-paint sale of the work created that day beginning at 3:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Wine is available for purchase.
Artist registration begins at 8:00 am. The $15 registration fee includes lunch and a glass of wine. Prizes are awarded during the reception. (1st-$150, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$50, People’s Choice-gift basket). There’s a wet-paint sale at the end of the day, so bring a frame!
This event is sponsored by Chestnut Creek School of the Arts, The Doctor's Inn, and Mt. Vale Vineyards.
