Located in the heart of downtown Farmville, the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts proclaims through both its location and its mission that art is central to everyday life. The art center forms a bridge between its sponsoring organization, Longwood University, and the surrounding community, which includes not only the town of Farmville but also the eight counties in the region.

The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center is a resource for the region, a place where, through exhibitions, programs, and outreach activities, all people can stretch their thinking about what history can teach.

The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University is a premier arts destination in the Roanoke Valley featuring the work of internationally renowned artists, emerging figures, and regional names. The museum presents work from the permanent collection and mounts exhibitions that explore currents in contemporary art. Through these activities, the museum provides a forum for art and the creative process to enhance the life of the university and the community beyond.