Smith Mountain Arts Council
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.
Calendar of Events
- Have you written the next great American Novel?
Novel Writing Contest
Submission deadline: July 4, 2009. - Photo Exhibition
When: Now through June 30, 2009
Winning photos from the 15th Annual John Faber Memorial Photo Contest are on display at Artfully Framed, 13699 Booker T Washington Hwy., Moneta, VA 24121. (M-F: 9:30 am – 5 pm, Sat: 10 am – 3 pm).
Call Artfully Framed, (540) 721-1218, for more information. - Stained Glass Exhibition and Auction
Sponsored by: SMAC Affiliate - Lake Glass Group
When: Starting July 1, 2009, Reception and Auction July 28, 2009
Where: Westlake Library
Artists of the Lake Glass Group will display and auction pieces of their art at the Westlake Library beginning Wednesday, July 1. - "Songwriting as Journalism"
Workshop and Concert with Joe Jencks
Sponsored by: SMAC Affiliate - Southwest Virgina Songwriters Association
When: Sat. July 25, 2009
Workshop: 2 - 5pm, Concert: 7:30pm
Where: 4050 Bluebird Lane, Salem, VA
Contact: Greg Trafidlo at 540-384-7770 or kirasongs@aol.com - Lake Players:
“Millie, the Beautiful Working Girl” and music from Broadway Shows
When: Sun. August 16, 2009, 5:30pm
Where: Bernards Landing Conference Center
775 Ashmeade Road Moneta, VA 24121
Contact:Connie Canova at 540-297-6680 or confred@b2xonline.com - In Concert: Leah and David Stewart Wiley
When: Fri. August 28, 2009, 7:00 pm
Where: Trinity Ecumenical Parish.
Doors open at 6:30. - 20th Annual Art Show 2009
When: Oct. 23 2009 ● 6:30 pm ● Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony
Oct. 24-25, 2009 ● 10am - 4pm ● Public Viewing
Where: Resurrection Catholic Church
15353 Moneta Road (Route 122) Moneta VA
Other Items of Interest
Past Events
- In Concert: Robin and Linda Williams
When: Fri. June 26th, 2009, 7:00 pm
Where: Trinity Ecumenical Parish.
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.