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The Smith Mountain Arts Council (SMAC) serves as a coordinating body and provides opportunities for cultural enrichment and pleasure in the visual, performing and literary arts. The Smith Mountain Arts Council secures resources, solicits community support, and encourages participation in arts related events and activities. Many SMAC activities are open to the public and free.

President's Message

Septermber 1, 2010

Did you enjoy the recent Lake Players event? [Superb!]    Wasn’t the Photo Show wonderful? [Great!]    Are you looking forward to the Art Show? [You bet!]

Did you ever wonder who organizes and staffs the many events that SMAC sponsors? [Yeah, who does that stuff?]    The answer is that you do. [Me?]

SMAC has no staff, no employees, no office and no full time director. [No, you’re kidding, right?]    All of the things that SMAC does is done by volunteers like you and I. [Holy cow!]    Some of the things that we do are quite labor intensive, whether it is coordinating events, setting up displays, baking cupcakes, greeting patrons, or many other activities. [You mean those events don’t just happen by themselves?]    We count on volunteers to help staff these events. [Really? Volunteers?]    Often we will send out an e-mail blast to the members asking for help. [I’ve seen them but just assume it’s all covered.]

The next time you open your e-mail and see a request for help, please take the time to respond, and volunteer your time. [You got it – I’ll be better.]    It is your organization. We can’t do it without you.[OK, I'm there!]

What’s new? Save The Date, October 26 for SMAC’s annual meeting. We are planning a potluck event, and will have some home grown talent as entertainment showcasing SMAC members. More details to follow.

SMAC is now on Facebook. You can become a fan by clicking on the link on our web page. If you are technologically challenged, ask your children or grandchildren to show you how.

Mike Dittrich, SMAC President
and the Peanut Gallery

Calendar of Events

  • Artist Palette Image Bald Knob Artists at Goose Creek Studio/Gallery
    Bald Knob member pieces will be featured at Goose Creek Studio/Gallery. The reception on Friday, 8/13, from 5 to 8 pm is open to the public and is timed to coincide with Bedford's "2nd Friday" events, many of which are Arts related.
    When: Aug 3 to Sep 4, 2010
         Reception - Aug 3, 5 - 8 pm
         Exhibition - Aug 3 - Sep 4, Tue - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat 10 am - 2 pm
    Where: Goose Creek Studio/Gallery, 330 West Washington Street, Bedford, VA
    Cost: Free
    Contact: Goose Creek Studio at 540-586-8482. Talk to Patrick Ellis or Mitchell Bond.
  • Image: Music Note Takayama and Wiley in Concert
    - An evening of music with violin virtuoso Akemi Takayama and
       Maestro David Stewart Wiley.
    When: Thursday Sep 2, 2010 - 7:00 pm
    Where: Trinity Ecumenical Parish, Moneta, VA
    Cost: $20 (on sale starting July 17, 2010)
    Contact: For further information, please call 721-2904 or 297-0965.
  • Image: Music Note For the Love of Broadway
    - Vocalists Philip and Tara Bouknight
        with Maestro David Stewart Wiley at the Steinway piano
    When: Sunday Sep 5, 2010 - 3:00 pm
    Where: Trinity Ecumenical Parish, Moneta, VA
    Cost: $20 (on sale starting July 17, 2010)
    Contact: For further information, please call 721-2904 or 297-0965.
  • Image: Masks Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
    Presented by SMAC Affiliate - The Little Town Players
    When: Sep 10-12, 2010 and Sep 17-19, 2010
    www.littletownplayers.com
  • Artist Palette Image BACK TO SCHOOL SHOW
    An Exhibit of 50 Paintings. Sales will partially benefit the North Cross School. When: September 12th to October 15, 2010
    Where: LOGAN GALLERY, at the North Cross School, Colonial Ave., Roanoke, VA
         Artists Reception will be held on Sept. 12 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM - Public Invited.
  • Image: Music Note In Concert: Ronny Cox
    When: Sep 17, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
    Where: Trinity Ecumenical Parish
    Cost: $15 per ticket
    Contact: Call Marty Bowers 297-0965 or Carolyn Fink 721-2904
  • Artist Palette Image Two Workshops (Watercolor, Oil/Acrylic)
    Sponsored by SMAC Affiliate - Bald Knob Artists
    When: October 17-19, 2010, 9:15am - 4:30 pm
       Register by Sep 1, 2010
    Cost: $175 per workshop (3 days)
    Contact: Phil Sheridan at 721-4106 or Penny Simmons at 890-8500
  • Artist Palette Image 21st Annual Art Show 2010
    When: October 22 - 24, 2010 - (Reception on Oct 22)
          Oct 22 - Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony, 6:30 pm
          Oct 23 - 24 - Public Viewing, 10 am - 4 pm
    Where: Morrow Hall Resurrection Catholic Church
          15353 Moneta Road (Route 122) Moneta VA
  • Image: Masks Love, Sex and the IRS
    Presented by SMAC Affiliate - The Little Town Players
    When: Nov 5-7, 2010 Nov 12-14, 2010
    www.littletownplayers.com
  • Artist Palette Image PRE HOLIDAY SHOW
    An Exhibit of 50 Paintings. Sales will partially benefit the North Cross School.
    When: November 7th to December 15, 2010
    Where: LOGAN GALLERY, at the North Cross School, Colonial Ave., Roanoke, VA
         Artists Reception will be held on Nov. 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM - Public Invited.
  • Artist Palette Image Community Art Show
    Approximately 40 local artists will show their newest pieces of art.
    When: December 1 to December 31, 2010
    Where: WestLake Library, at WestLake Towne Center
    Contact: Penny Simmons -- (540) 890-8555 is coordinating this exhibition.

Coming in 2011

  • Image: Masks Bus Stop
    Presented by SMAC Affiliate - The Little Town Players
    When: Feb. 25-26 & Mar. 4-6, 2011
    www.littletownplayers.com
  • Image: Masks Little Women, the Musical
    Presented by SMAC Affiliate - The Little Town Players
    When: May 13-15 & 20-22, 2011
    www.littletownplayers.com
  • Camera Image 2011 Phototography Contest and Show
    Reception and Exhibition: May 27-30, 2010
    Stay tuned for details...

Past Events

  • Image: Music Note Music at the Lake
    - Julee Hickcox, Roanoke Symphony Orchestra flutist,
       and Mike Havens, guitarist.
    When: Aug 15, 2010 - 3:00 pm
    Where: Hockersmith Residence
  • Image: Masks Lake Players - "A Broadway Musical Revue"
    When: Aug 13, 2010 - 5:30 pm
    Where: Bernard's Landing Conference Center
  • Dancers Image July Dance (and Mambo Lesson)
    Presented by SMAC Affiliate - SML Ballroom Dancers
    When: July 30, 2010, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
    Where: Carole Riggs Studio on Bateman Bridge Road in Forest VA
  • Artist Palette Image Pastel Palettes X Five
    Five area award winning pastel artists will show in the Westlake Library Gallery.
    When: June 30 - July 30, 2010
    Where: Westlake Library

More Past Events

The Smith Mountain Arts Council (SMAC), established in 1989, is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization and serves a large geographic area surrounding Smith Mountain Lake.

SMAC is partially funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.