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 & Locations

August 19, 2023

Arts Bus: Upcoming Dates & Times

 

Football Home Game

Against Albemarle

October 27

 

Louisa Christmas Parade

December 2

August 19, 2023

2023 Student Gallery Show

December 1, 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

January 26, 2024

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:  

https://wildcardopenshow.artcall.org/

January 26, 2024

Artistry of Quilting Gallery Show

April 5, 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

Empasis Gallery Show

June 14, 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

August 9, 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 Pastels Gallery Show

September 27, 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

December 6, 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

The Red Velvet Cake War

April 26, 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.

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April 26, 2024

Louisa’s Got Talent!

February 17, 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.

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February 17, 2024

Genre Study Workshop

April 26, 2024

Genre Studies Workshop & Showcase

On October 28 my wife, Mary-Frances and I had the honor to attend a youth theatre performance “Genre Studies Showcase” at the Louisa Arts Center. What an amazing performance!! As said in the advertising for the showcase “A production unlike anything that has crossed the Louisa Arts Center Stage.” How true!!
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.
LaVahn Hoh
Professor Emeritus, UVA Department of Drama

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

 

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