| The Smithfield Cultural Arts Center Home of the Isle of Wight Arts League 346 Main Street in the Historic District of Smithfield, Virginia 757-357-7707 |
About the Isle of Wight Arts League
The Smithfield Cultural Arts Center (formerly, The Collage) first
opened to the public June 15, 1991 as a commercial art gallery. The
Center is situated in a Victorian, turn-of-the-20th century house
within the Smithfield historic district. Shortly after its opening, the
operation of the Smithfield Cultural Arts Center was assumed by
the Isle of Wight Arts League, a non-profit organization dedicated
to the development and recognition of the arts as an important,
multi-cultural contributor to the well being and growth of the
community.
The Isle of Wight Arts League has historically been active in arts
education through rotating art exhibits in the SCAC's three
galleries and through adult and youth classes in its dedicated arts
classroom. Access to five working artist studios in the Smithfield
Cultural Arts Center brings unique direct exposure of the arts to
visitors and students.
In March 2005, the Isle of Wight Arts League joined The Smithfield
Times as co-sponsors for the Summer Concert Series. The Series,
hosted for 20 seasons by the John and Anne Edwards, owners and
publishers of the Smithfield Times, on its front lawn in the Historic
District, offers free concerts for the community on Friday evenings
from May through August. In 2005, the Isle of Wight Arts League
also entered into a partnership with Smithfield Music, a venture
created by Jim and Elaine Abicht, to present performances by top
tier professional musicians in a family-friendly venue, the
Smithfield Little Theater. Net proceeds from Smithfield Music
events are be donated to the school music programs in Isle of
Wight County.
Admission to the SCAC galleries and artist studios and to the
Summer Concert Series programs is free.
The Smithfield Cultural Arts Center (formerly, The Collage) first
opened to the public June 15, 1991 as a commercial art gallery. The
Center is situated in a Victorian, turn-of-the-20th century house
within the Smithfield historic district. Shortly after its opening, the
operation of the Smithfield Cultural Arts Center was assumed by
the Isle of Wight Arts League, a non-profit organization dedicated
to the development and recognition of the arts as an important,
multi-cultural contributor to the well being and growth of the
community.
The Isle of Wight Arts League has historically been active in arts
education through rotating art exhibits in the SCAC's three
galleries and through adult and youth classes in its dedicated arts
classroom. Access to five working artist studios in the Smithfield
Cultural Arts Center brings unique direct exposure of the arts to
visitors and students.
In March 2005, the Isle of Wight Arts League joined The Smithfield
Times as co-sponsors for the Summer Concert Series. The Series,
hosted for 20 seasons by the John and Anne Edwards, owners and
publishers of the Smithfield Times, on its front lawn in the Historic
District, offers free concerts for the community on Friday evenings
from May through August. In 2005, the Isle of Wight Arts League
also entered into a partnership with Smithfield Music, a venture
created by Jim and Elaine Abicht, to present performances by top
tier professional musicians in a family-friendly venue, the
Smithfield Little Theater. Net proceeds from Smithfield Music
events are be donated to the school music programs in Isle of
Wight County.
Admission to the SCAC galleries and artist studios and to the
Summer Concert Series programs is free.
member of the Isle of Wight Arts League today. Membership in the Isle of Wight Arts League helps support the activities at the SCAC and has many added benefits, including: - A quarterly newsletter - Members-only opening receptions - Discounts on art classes - Discounts on Gift Shop purchases - Availability of the SCAC for special events Family memberships are $35 per year. Call or contact us for an application today! Or, you can now download a printable application by selecting: Download Application |
| The Isle of Wight Arts League receives generous support from its members as well as the Town of Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, the Virginia Commission for the Arts. and the National Endowment for the Arts, |
| Member, Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce and Member, Smithfield Historic District Business Association |
Meet the Smithfield Cultural Arts Center Team The Smithfield Cultural Arts Center Staff Sheila Gwaltney , Director Priscilla Barbour, Docent Katie Bartlett, Docent Martha Phibbs, Docent Megan Williams, Docent The Smithfield Cultural Arts Center Volunteers Bill Ahearn, Newsletter Rick Bodson, Web site Peggy Walsh, Property Management Deborah Wyld, Art Advisory Committee The Isle of Wight Arts League Board of Directors |
| Jim Abicht, Director Betty Delk, Director John Edwards, Director Aaron Hill, Director Ben Livermon, Director |
| Montique McClary, Director Michael Murphy, Director Roberta Williams, Director Deborah Wyld, Director |
| Kathleen Pietrasanta, President Mark Hall, Vice President Steve Jordan, Treasurer Sherry White, Secretary |