Events

The Student Art Show will feature the work of Southwest students in a variety of mediums. The Empty Bowls Dinner ($20) features one-of-a-kind ceramic bowls crafted by students from Lebanon High School, Richlands High School, and Southwest Virginia Community College. The soup is a culinary creation by the students of the Southwest Virginia Community College

Piano x Three will feature selections arranged for one, two, and three pianos, featuring Vladimir Valjarevic, Pavlina Dokovska, and Dr. Joseph Trivette. Performing the music of composers: Dvorak, Gershwin, Vaughan Williams, Joplin, Mozart/Grieg, Grieg, Shostakovich, Lecuona

Trivia: Celebrating 30 Years of Festival of the Arts For 30 years the Festival of the Arts has celebrated creativity, culture, and community. Now we'll test your knowledge of our region's rich artistic heritage with 30 engaging questions!

Camerata Virtuosi New York This year’s Camerata Virtuosi New York’s festival performances feature pieces by composers from around the globe. Tazewell Baptist Church, 141 W. Tower St, Tazewell, VA A Nation of Immigrants - A Parade of Nations Jan McClure memorial concert. Sousa, Shostakovich, de Falla, Schumann, Debussy, Elgar, Vivaldi, Mozart, Copeland

Children’s Camerata: “Playing with Strings” The Children’s Camerata is a music demonstration where 2nd grade students from Southwest Virginia Community College’s service region will receive an introduction to stringed instruments from professional musicians of Camerata Virtuosi New York.

The Worldsgiving Culinary Experience and Fashion Show combines international cuisine with cultural fashion displays, bringing global traditions to campus. Explore dishes from around the world while enjoying a showcase of traditional and contemporary cultural garments. Don't miss this unique fusion of food and fashion that transforms our campus into a celebration of world cultures. Culinary

Camerata Virtuosi New York This year’s Camerata Virtuosi New York’s festival performances feature pieces by composers from around the globe. Crosscurrents - A Kaleidoscope of Cultures Gaynelle Lockhart Albert Memorial Concert Strauss Jr, Grieg, Taylor, Dvorak, Monti, Granados, Kreisler, Long, Enescu Lebanon Memorial United Methodist Church, 24 Tate Ave, Lebanon, VA

The Children’s Camerata is a music demonstration where 2nd grade students from Southwest Virginia Community College’s service region will receive an introduction to stringed instruments from professional musicians of Camerata Virtuosi New York.

EagleCon is an exciting annual event that brings together fans of science fiction, fantasy, and pop culture for a day filled with cosplay, contests, and games. Explore the vendor area featuring collectibles, comics, and anything else a fan could want. Be part of our vibrant tribute to creativity, fandom, and the boundless imagination! The Quad,

Beyond Borders – A World of Inspiration & Invention Stelio & Betty Corte Memorial Concert Vivaldi, Morricone, Ravel, Bloch, Popper, Mozart, Chaplin, Piazzolla, Gardel First United Methodist Church, 200 S College Ave, Bluefield, VA

Larry and Kathy Mitchell ReceptionEllen Elmes Art Gallery, Charles R. King Community Center

Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra Always a highlight of the Festival, the Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Maestro James Fallenbaum will perform inside the Mary W. Lawson Auditorium on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 4:00PM. The SWCC Community Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Joseph Trivette will by accompanied by the orchestra.

Middle-Eastern Tabbouleh SaladSouth American Roast Pork LoinSenegalese Braised ChickenGerman Cabbage RollsButtery American Spring VegetablesSpanish PotatoesYeast Rolls, French Croissants, Naan BreadTres Leches, Apple Tart TatinTea, Coffee, Water Catered by Your Grate Escape Upper Lobby of Charles R. King Community Center *Whole, Half, & Quarter Note Sponsors receive 4 complimentary reservations*Eighth Note Sponsors receive 2 complimentary reservationsReservation

Cultural Walk performance with Southwest students and faculty members acting as prominent historical figures and Dr. Randy Forehand narrating through the history and cultures featured throughout the Festival’s previous 30 years.