HARRISONBURG, VA – Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) hosts the exhibition S even Ceramic
Artists during October at downtown Harrisonburg’s Smith House Galleries.
The opening reception - hosted by Bo and Sandi Rose - is slated 5 to 8 pm during First Fridays
Downtown Oct. 4. ACV's Lead Sponsors are Atlantic Union Bank (First Fridays Downtown) and
Kathy Moran Wealth Group (Smith House Galleries 2019 Art Series).
The artists - all current or former ceramics professors at area colleges and universities - are
Sukjin Choi, Michael J. Hough, Eric Kniss, Jessica Martinkosky, Jon McMillan, Adam Paulek, and
Anna Westfall.
Smith House Galleries, 311 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, is open Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5
pm, and Saturdays (Oct. 5, 12, 19) from 10 am to 2 pm. The exhibition will be open through
Friday, Oct. 25.
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About Arts Council of the Valley
Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) was founded in 2000 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to promoting and
providing memorable Arts experiences in the city of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Since its
establishment, ACV has grown into a multi-faceted community organization that fosters innovative
partnerships amongst area businesses, civic organizations, schools, and artists. Today, ACV manages the
Court Square Theater and Smith House Galleries, supports childhood learning by way of the Any Given
Child Shenandoah Valley initiative, funds local art projects through its Advancing the Arts grant program,
and coordinates monthly First Fridays Downtown community gatherings . To learn more, visit
www.valleyarts.org.