Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in [CITY]. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in [CITY] for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in [CITY] too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in [CITY].
## Art Events in Valdese - **Event Name**: Artist Demonstration @ Waldensian Festival - **Description**: The Old Rock School is the place to go for fine art during the Waldensian Festival. Over 15 different artists will be hosting booths in the Waldensian Room downstairs from 9am to 4pm on Festival Day. Enjoy special demonstrations and a chance to purchase a - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 35 - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valdese/artist-demonstration-waldensian-festival/200029087651002 - **Venue**: Old Rock School - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8zZTliOGU2Njc1M2Q2MjMwZGEyZGE2ZGE2ODRhMDdiNDgxY2M4NzA1MDBhMzA1NDUzZjkyZGU4MWM1NjNlYzFiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2FhYTdiZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDY1OTE0MA.avif - **Categories**: art, festivals, fine-arts - **Event Name**: FREE Kids Area @ The Old Rock School - **Description**: Bouncy Houses, Art in the Park, Bocce, Games, and More! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 67 - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valdese/free-kids-area-the-old-rock-school/200030074512335 - **Venue**: Town of Valdese - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84YmU5NjM3Y2EyYzU1YTA5MDkwZDhiOGExNDQxNmY3ZjNmNmRkOTc5N2E2MDAzNjlhMzUzOTk3MWE1OTE0NDk3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2YyZjFmNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTA0NTYzMQ.avif - **Categories**: kids, art - **Event Name**: Open Art Competition - **Description**: The Rock School Art Foundation galleries are located on the second floor of the Old Rock School and open at 9:00 a.m. You will not want to miss the variety of artists, mediums, and subject matter displayed in the gallery’s most diverse exhibit of the year - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valdese/open-art-competition/200030285914949 - **Venue**: Old Rock School - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy80ZGM5YzczNDdhYzRhNThjZjUxOGNjMGJlOWVjYzMzMDgwNzk5YTI3MWM4OTNhY2I1MjEyMDlmZTQ3NWNlMTIzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzkxN2M3Mi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDY0OTEyNQ.avif - **Categories**: art, contests - **Event Name**: RSAF Exhibit featuring Bost, Happer, Turner - **Description**: September 11 - October 9, 2026 Online: September 11-October 15 Reception: September 13 from 2-4pm Kimberly Bost - Acrylic Preeti Happer - Mixed Media Carol Turner - Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valdese/rsaf-exhibit-featuring-bost-happer-turner/200030262882715 - **Venue**: 400 Main St W, Valdese, NC, United States, North Carolina 28690 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9lNzI2ZmJiNDJmZDBkODcxODlmMGM0NzZlNjY0NzUzNDNmZmIxMWQyOWFmZmY1NWMyMThmZjZkNzA2Y2M4NDI3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2FkOTU4YS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDgyNDI4MA.avif - **Event Name**: Elementary School Students & Art Teachers Exhibition - **Description**: October 16 - October 29, 2026 Reception: October 18 from 2-4pm Elementary School Students & Art Teachers Exhibition - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valdese/elementary-school-students-and-art-teachers-exhibition/200030431568447 - **Venue**: 400 Main St W, Valdese, NC, United States, North Carolina 28690 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8wYTQ0ZWE3MTM1ZGZhYzBhZGQ2ODExMGMzZmU0YmI3MzM5NzkzYzcxYTY4MzE5NDZkZmRmNTYyNjUyMjlmZmViLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2FkOTU4YS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDU3ODc4Nw.avif - **Categories**: Exhibitions, Art ## Trending Events in Valdese - **Event Name**: 51st Annual Waldensian Festival! Festival Saturday! - **Description**: Celebrate the Glorious Return of the Waldensians to their home valleys at the 51st Annual Waldensian Festival! Festival Saturday will kick off with the Waldensian Footrace, LPDA Regional Bocce Tournament, and over 140 specialty vendors lining Main Stree - **Venue**: Downtown Valdese - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/1eed6fb93f40c4e70a2c26b0e24c8043ed591a93ff76c060c8cf06031173df46-rimg-w1200-h800-dc171617-gmir?v=1784824285 - **Event Name**: Waldensian Festival Kick Off Celebration - **Description**: Join us as we kick off the Town's most cherished event! The 51st Annual Waldensian Festival will kick off Friday August 7 featuring a live performance: Band TBA Detailed Event Schedule TBA - **Venue**: Downtown Valdese - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/91e4ea62cc186696e440613237521dae0dc00db9e07f5e27c1e26668d97af9a9-rimg-w1200-h800-dc8eb9df-gmir?v=1784849691 - **Event Name**: Treats in the Streets - **Description**: 🎃 Treats in the Streets – October 30th 👻 Get ready for a spook-tacular evening in downtown Valdese! Join us on Friday, October 30th from 4-6PM for the annual Treats in the Streets celebration a family-friendly Halloween tradition brought to you by the Val - **Venue**: Town of Valdese - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7a4e83bed35d7b874a379b39bebf12208aaace7e79558eed4f43ebba681059f1-rimg-w1200-h800-dcd0bfbe-gmir?v=1784662041 - **Event Name**: Valdese Christmas Parade @10am - **Description**: 🎄✨ Get ready to ring in the magic of the season! Downtown Valdese is kicking off the holidays in style with the Annual Christmas Parade! 🎉 Join us as Main Street transforms into a winter wonderland of marching, music, and holiday cheer! The parade steps - **Venue**: Downtown Valdese - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/401007240dcad646397589c9f8a3dfbc69379ed0b75649707dee16c5c8dbf3ad-rimg-w1200-h928-dc3091d5-gmir?v=1784492359 - **Event Name**: Old Rock School welcomes Balsam Range - **Description**: Bluegrass at the Rock individual tickets go on sale July 1, 2026 Balsam Range is Dr. Marc Pruett (banjo); Alan Bibey ( Mandolin, vocals) Tim Surrett (bass, dobro, baritone and lead vocals); Caleb Smith (guitar, lead & baritone vocals) and Stephen Hud - **Venue**: Old Rock School - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/8dc379b098772f59aac438d5dc0252d9e2eedd27720e17b3d1a1504afcd99b3f-rimg-w1200-h821-dc040504-gmir?v=1784849784 - **Event Name**: Spring Craft Market - Official EVENT! - **Description**: BE AWARE OF SCAMS AND FAKE EVENTS! This is the official page for the Town of Valdese Spring Craft Market. The Annual Spring Craft Market welcomes over 80 handmade crafting vendors will be spread across Temple Field behind the Old Rock School on Saturday - **Venue**: 400 Main St W, Valdese, NC 28690-2752, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/fc7ec3cbed7b8978d0870313b3f40399ed138e651249727b886992b43b3b82f1-rimg-w1200-h800-dc161815-gmir?v=1784480383 - **Event Name**: Hatley Memorial Tree Lighting - **Description**: Join us for an evening of holiday cheer at the Hatley Memorial Tree Lighting in downtown Valdese! Enjoy carols performed by the students of Valdese Elementary, hot chocolate, and an appearance by Jolly Ol' St. Nick! Annually the Town of Valdese hosts a s - **Venue**: 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United States, North Carolina 28690 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/91f641cf22365e288efa0a75fa3ab9467651008d64d45cecdd114aa2490b5a4e-rimg-w1024-h768-dc08030a-gmir?v=1784433105 - **Event Name**: Waldensian Festival Kickoff with Southside Station - **Description**: Meet Southside Station: A 5-piece band of talented vocalists and musicians who play all of the legendary hits from pop, rock, dance, country, and your favorites singer-songwriters with an eclectic instrumentation. Having performed with Charlie Daniels, - **Venue**: Main Street Valdese - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c6c3b6a30f0da0d770071f5098e9d89ae67eae19c2818276879d52f0622b107c-rimg-w1200-h802-dc795a4c-gmir?v=1784192875 - **Event Name**: Valdese celebrates America 250 - **Description**: Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in style at Valdese Celebrates America 250, a patriotic evening of family fun, history, and community spirit in Valdese! Join us on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 5:00–8:00 PM at the Old Rock School and Temple Field - **Venue**: Old Rock School - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/96c0c2d0864fec13b0540b37e6cc7048b59053ebce8432a552ea4044bb4b6e09-rimg-w1200-h444-dcffffff-gmir?v=1784848928 ## Browse Art Events by Date - [Art Events Today in Valdese](https://allevents.in/valdese/art--today) - [Art Events This Weekend in Valdese](https://allevents.in/valdese/art--this-weekend) - [Art Events in July in Valdese](https://allevents.in/valdese/art--july) - [Art Events in August in Valdese](https://allevents.in/valdese/art--august) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Art events in Valdese? - **A:** Artist Demonstration @ Waldensian Festival (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 am at Old Rock School), FREE Kids Area @ The Old Rock School (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 am at Town of Valdese), Open Art Competition (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 am at Old Rock School), RSAF Exhibit featuring Bost, Happer, Turner (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 02:00 pm at 400 Main St W, Valdese, NC, United States, North Carolina 28690), Elementary School Students & Art Teachers Exhibition (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 02:00 pm at 400 Main St W, Valdese, NC, United States, North Carolina 28690). - **Q**: How can I find Art events in Valdese? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in Valdese on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in Valdese? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in Valdese? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Valdese include Old Rock School, Town of Valdese, 400 Main St W, Valdese, NC, United States, North Carolina 28690. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Valdese? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Valdese include Waldensian Festival, Rock School Arts Foundation. - **Q**: Are there any online Art events available? - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in Valdese? - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Valdese. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fa/62c63e1af3495c9493152cf57d2048/art.png ## Arts events from nearby cities - [Arts events in Morganton](https://allevents.in/morganton/art) - [Arts events in Lenoir](https://allevents.in/lenoir-nc/art) - [Arts events in Hickory](https://allevents.in/hickory/art) - [Arts events in Vale](https://allevents.in/vale-nc/art) - [Arts events in Conover](https://allevents.in/conover-nc/art)