What is Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace?

BEST OF REGIONAL CRAFT

BEST OF
REGIONAL CRAFT

 

Showcasing the best in craft and home for ‘Round the Mountain, Southwest Virginia’s artisan network.

HOMEPLACE OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC

HOMEPLACE OF
TRADITIONAL MUSIC

 

Headquarters of The Crooked Road, Southwest Virginia’s heritage music trail, where you can hear old-time, bluegrass and gospel music from local artists.

GATEWAY TO SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA

GATEWAY TO
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA

 

Promoting Southwest Virginia’s distinctive heritage, great outdoor recreation and scenic beauty.

BEST OF REGIONAL CRAFT

BEST OF
REGIONAL CRAFT

 

Showcasing the best in craft and home for ‘Round the Mountain, Southwest Virginia’s artisan network.

HOMEPLACE OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC

HOMEPLACE OF
TRADITIONAL MUSIC

 

Headquarters of The Crooked Road, Southwest Virginia’s heritage music trail, where you can hear old-time, bluegrass and gospel music from local artists.

GATEWAY TO SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA

GATEWAY TO
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA

 

Promoting Southwest Virginia’s distinctive heritage, great outdoor recreation and scenic beauty.

Visit the Marketplace

From home decor to fashion jewelry, the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center and Marketplace houses one of the area’s largest eclectic collections of art from some of Southwest Virginia’s most talented artisans.

 

Our artisans work in all types of medias, including clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, man-made, metal, mixed media, natural material, two dimensional, and wood. With such a great selection of handcrafted pieces available for purchase inside the marketplace, we are sure to have something which will delight your eyes, warm your heart, and reflect your style, no matter what that may be.

 

Come visit the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center and Marketplace, support the artisans who call Southwest Virginia home, and help keep art alive.

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Featured Artisans

Feast of your Life

Join us for a memoir writing and illustrating class at the SWVA Cultural Center & Marketplace taught by Miriam Sauls and Vernessa Foelix. For inspiration for our workshop, we’ll look at food and the role it has played in both our lives and in our culture.

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars! Keep up to date on upcoming events, shows, and classes held by our unique community of artists, artisans, and performers. You never know what might be happening near you!

Music

Explore the rich musical heritage of Southwest Virginia at Southwest Virginia Cultural Center and Marketplace – and glimpse the frontiers of fusion with other traditions and instruments.

Plan Your Event

With its soaring architecture and heart-stopping mountain vistas, Southwest Virginia Cultural Center and Marketplace is the perfect setting for your special event.