Time Honored: Fine Arts In Rockbridge

Fine Arts in Rockbridge was started in July of 1971 as a summer workshop attended by sixty-eight students and a faculty of thirty.  The Rockbridge Fine Arts Workshop, which has since been renamed Summer FAIR, last summer attracted 240 children.

In keeping with its original intent to provide opportunity for all to experience and participate in the arts, FAIR has founded many of our community arts organizations.  FAIR today includes programs many of which you may want to be a part.

Summer FAIR
Students from rising first graders to adults attend courses of the highest quality in the fine arts during July.  Student, faculty and guest performances complement the program.  A theater workshop culminates in performances of a musical.

FAIR in the Schools
Fine Arts in Rockbridge partners with Rockbridge County Schools to send  art instructors to the five county elementary schools.  They offer visual arts and dance to students from kindergarten through fifth grade on a weekly basis.

Rockbridge Choral Society
Area vocalists gather on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in duPont Hall, room 102, Washington and Lee University, to rehearse a rich variety of choral works in preparation for three concerts each season.  Performances may include guest soloists and orchestra.  William McCorkle, artistic director

Rockbridge Youth Chorale
Children and youth gather on Tuesday evenings in three ensembles at 6:15, 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. at duPont Hall, Room 102, Washington and Lee University.  They learn musicality, vocal technique, performance technique and age appropriate repertoire for two formal concerts each season.  The group also performs in schools and for community groups.  Lacy Lynch & Nate Pence, artistic directors

Rockbridge Community Symphony Orchestra
Members from the community comprise three generations of Rockbridge players making music together.  Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Band Room of Maury River Middle School in preparation for three concerts each season.  Mark Taylor, artistic director

Youth Strings Program

Shenandoah Songs

The Shenandoah Songs concert series provides artists an opportunity to perform in a more intimate venue. Shenandoah Songs presents concerts inviting local musicians as well as new faces. 

FAIR Writers' Roundtable
Workshops, literary seminars and readings will continue to use alternative spaces.  The programs are dedicated to providing the community with a venue to support and recognize the written word.  Mattie Quesenberry Smith, artistic director.

Jenefer Davies, executive director, staffs the FAIR office.  Office location is 101 South Main Street, Lexington.  Mailing address is P.O. Box 988, Lexington, Virginia, 24450

Telephone (540) 464-3247 | FAX (540) 464-5013 | EMAIL executivedirector@fairva.org
Web site address: www.fairva.org