Arts & Culture

Suffolk’s up and coming arts and culture scene has developed into the perfect blend of local, regional and national artisans through visual art, theatre, dance, music and more. Whether it’s the spoken word, an expression captured in a photograph or the timeless grace of a ballet dancer - Suffolk opens a gateway for artists and those who appreciate their craft.

Art-Ventures, LLC

3616 Pruden Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23434
757-647-8679

Art-Ventures Website

Art-Ventures is an exciting way to explore and learn about art. Instructor Stephanie Gwaltney has over 15 years of experience at Suffolk Public Schools. Art-Ventures embraces a learning environment that will prepare you for the path ahead. Classes incorporate traditional learning styles and techniques with hands-on experiences. Whether you are a seasoned artist or a first timer, they have a class for you! They offer summer art camps, educational art programs, paint parties, private lessons, and therapeutic art practices. Your success is their priority. To support their inclusive community, they provide a personal approach, tailoring learning methods to each student's needs. 

Happy Hour Glass Works

3049 Kings Highway
Suffolk, VA 23435
757-708-8053

Happy Hour Glass Works Website

Happy Hour Glass Works is a glass studio and retail space. Our goal is to provide a creative space to learn the basics of fused glass and to provide the community with unique artwork. 

Hours of operation:
Monday-Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday-Saturday: 11am-5pm
Sunday: 12-4pm

Make Something Studio

3235 Bridge Road, Suite 8
Suffolk, VA 23435
757-637-0633

Make Something Studio Website

Make Something Studio is an all-inclusive DIY studio, including Paint Your Own Pottery, for the everyday child and adult. No experience necessary!

Hours of operation:
Monday: 11am-5pm
Tuesday-Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 6-8pm
Friday-Saturday: 11am-8pm
Sunday: 12-5pm

Suffolk Art Gallery / Suffolk Art League

118 Bosley Avenue
Suffolk, VA 23434
757-514-7284 (SAG)
757-925-0448 (SAL)

Suffolk Art Gallery Website
Suffolk Art League Website

The Suffolk Art Gallery is a lovely art gallery situated in the historic Lakeside neighborhood in downtown Suffolk. Nestled amongst Victorian and Colonial architecture, you’ll find a former library constructed in the early 1960s and repurposed as the Suffolk Art Gallery in the mid 1980s.

The Gallery hosts a variety of exhibits and through a partnership with the Suffolk Art League and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts offers year-round programming. From painting and pastels to weaving and quilting, you can find a variety of art classes and workshops offered by the Suffolk Art League.

New and exciting exhibits, events and lecture series are included throughout the year at the Suffolk Art Gallery, including:
• The Student Exhibit of Excellence
• Suffolk Art Gallery's Annual Juried Photography Exhibit
• The Suffolk Art League's Open Members' Show
• The Suffolk Art League's Juried Arts Exhibition

Hours of operation: 
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 1-5pm
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Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts

110 West Finney Avenue
Suffolk, VA 23434
757-923-0003 Administrative Office
757-923-2900 Box Office

Suffolk Center Website
Suffolk High School, built in 1922, has been restored and repurposed as the premier visual and performing arts venue for Suffolk. In the heart of downtown, the classic Greek-Revival structure houses a 500-seat theater, which is the stage for ballets, children's plays, concerts, dramatic works, films, musicals, puppet shows, and symphony performances. 

Two beautiful art galleries flank the Birdsong Theatre and host an ever-changing array of world-class exhibits. The galleries also provide additional space for special event rentals, receptions, meetings, etc.

The 62,880-square-foot facility offers studios for dance, painting, sculpting, weaving classes and several other arts related classes. Within the massive three-story Center, there is a ballroom and banquet hall, classroom museum, and gift shop.

Hours of operation:
Monday-Friday: 8:30am until 5:30pm
Ticket window opens 90 minutes prior to events