Meet Me on Main
During Meet Me on Main you can tour the facility, purchase tickets, meet our staff, and learn about how to become a sponsor, donor, or volunteer with us.
MUSIC | SHOP | DINE | EXPLORE
Meet Me on Main takes place on the first Thursday of April through September. Restaurants are serving up delicious bites, like they always do & local musicians are jamming. Stop in and learn about everything we have going on at the Louisa Arts Center.
Arts Bus: Upcoming Dates & Times
Football Home Game
Against Albemarle
October 27
Louisa Christmas Parade
December 2
August 19, 2023
2023 Student Gallery Show
FREE EVENT
Opening Reception
December 1, 2023
6 – 8 PM
Show Dates:
December 1, 2023 – January 18, 2024
Open during Box Office hours & events at the Louisa Arts Center
BOX OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesdays – Fridays
11 AM – 2 PM
Come support our student artists at the opening reception for the 2023 Student Showcase in the Purcell Gallery from 6 – 8 pm on December 1, 2023. This show is curated by the wonderful art teachers in the LCPS school system and includes pieces from artists from K-12.
December 1, 2023
Wild Card Open Gallery Show
OPENING RECEPTION
Free, open to the public
January 26, 2024
6 – 8 pm
SHOW DATES
January 26 – March 29, 2024
BOX OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesdays – Fridays
11 AM – 2 PM
CLOSING RECEPTION
March 29, 2024
6 – 7 pm
ABOUT THE SHOW
This show will feature artwork created and submitted by local artists.
Submit your artwork now:
January 26, 2024
Artistry of Quilting by The Piecemakers
Gallery Show
OPENING RECEPTION
Free, open to the public
April 5, 2024
6 – 8 pm
SHOW DATES
April 5 – June 7, 2024
BOX OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesdays – Fridays
11 AM – 2 PM
CLOSING RECEPTION
June 7, 2024
6 – 7 pm
ABOUT THE SHOW
This show will feature quilts created by The Piecemakers.
The Piecemakers are a Lake Monticello-based friendly and welcoming community of quilters. We come together every Thursday afternoon to learn from, support, and inspire each other, thus growing our skill and creativity. While “quilt making” is generally thought to be only about making bed or lap quilts, our members apply this artform to also design and create wall hangings, art quilts, pillows, bags, table runners and more.
April 5, 2024
EMPHASIS
by Darius Quarles
OPENING RECEPTION
Free, open to the public
June 14, 2024
6 – 8 pm
SHOW DATES
June 14 – August 2, 2024
BOX OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesdays – Fridays
11 AM – 2 PM
CLOSING RECEPTION
August 2, 2024
6 – 7 pm
ABOUT THE SHOW
This show will feature the work of Darius Quarles.
June 14, 2024
Journey Open Gallery Show
OPENING RECEPTION
Free, open to the public
August 9, 2024
6 – 8 pm
SHOW DATES
August 9 – September 20, 2024
BOX OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesdays – Fridays
11 AM – 2 PM
CLOSING RECEPTION
September 20, 2024
6 – 7 pm
ABOUT THE SHOW
This show will feature artwork created and submitted by local artists.
Submission information coming soon!
August 9, 2024
Expressions in Pastel
The Mid-Atlantic Pastel Society
Gallery Show
OPENING RECEPTION
Free, open to the public
September 27, 2024
6 – 8 pm
SHOW DATES
Sept. 27 – Nov. 22, 2024
BOX OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesdays – Fridays
11 AM – 2 PM
CLOSING RECEPTION
November 22, 2024
6 – 7 pm
ABOUT THE SHOW
The MidAtlantic Pastel Society will hold its annual judged exhibit, Expressions in Pastels, in the Purcell Gallery at the Louisa Arts Center in Sept-Nov 2024. The judge for this exhibit will be Colette Odya Smith, a nationally known pastel artist. The MidAtlantic Pastel Society was formed in 2015 and currently has over 100 member artists from across the mid-Atlantic region. The Society is dedicated to the promotion and greater understanding of pastels as a fine art medium. Members range from beginning student to professional and the society provides its members with fellowship, support, education, and exhibit opportunities.
September 27, 2024
2024 Student
Gallery Show
FREE EVENT
Opening Reception
December 6, 2024
6 – 8 PM
BOX OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesdays – Fridays
11 AM – 2 PM
Come support our student artists at the opening reception for the 2024 Student Showcase in the Purcell Gallery from 6 – 8 pm on December 6, 2024. This show is curated by the wonderful art teachers in the LCPS school system and includes pieces from artists from Grades K-12.
December 6, 2024
AUDITIONS
FEBRUARY 4 & 5
TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED
CALL BACKS – FEBRUARY 7
TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED
Looking to cast 7 female and 3 male characters at auditions. Check back here for an audition form and more details in 2024.
Bring your completed form to the audition or fill one out there.
IT’S SHOW TIME!
APRIL 26 & 27, 7:30 PM
APRIL 28, 2:00 PM
MAY 3 & 4, 7:30 PM
MAY 5, 2:00 PM
Louisa Players Live! presents The Red Velvet Cake War, a comedy to tickle your funny bone. A riotously funny Southern-fried family crosses paths to create the ultimate obstacle. Their outrageous antics have delighted local gossips and the eyes of Texas are upon them, as their self-righteous Aunt LaMerle is quick to point out.
CHECK BACK HERE FOR PHOTOS & VIDEOS
AFTER THE SHOW
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
This event has been made possible by the National Endowment for Arts.
April 26, 2024
AUDITIONS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27
2 PM
It’s your chance to shine!
Bring your talent to our audition. All acts are encouraged and all ages are welcome! There will be one rehearsal the evening of February 15.
Bring your completed form to the audition or fill one out there.
SHOW TIME!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17
7:30 PM
Enjoy a fabulous show and support your friends and fellow Louisa residents! Our three judges will be ready to select the winner, but let’s pack the audience and give all our local talent a great show of support while they take the stage!
CHECK BACK HERE FOR PHOTOS & VIDEOS
AFTER THE SHOW
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
This event has been made possible by the National Endowment for Arts.
February 17, 2024
Genre Studies Workshop & Showcase
These young students in a short period of rehearsal time put together an outstanding show looking at different decades of styles using movement, clothing, make-up, music, scenery and video to take the audience through different years of history.
The idea for this creative production goes to the director Eleanor Drew Perkinson. Her creativity and enthusiasm definitely rubbed off on the cast. I was told that the cast did not want to miss any of the rehearsals. That speaks volumes for the director.
The show was about an hour long and during that time these performers were enthusiastic and very focused on the many different characters they had to play.
After the show, the cast gathered in the Purcell Art Gallery to talk to their parents, friends and pose for pictures. This was an amazing opportunity for the students of Louisa County.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
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