Floyd Center for the Arts

Our Mission: The Floyd Center for the Arts connects people through visual arts, handmade craft, and music - honoring living traditions while embracing innovation.

Click to see a message from our Executive Director, Keela Dooley Marshall

Join us for not one, but two exciting Power Hours during GiveLocalNRV to multiply your impact. 

First up, mark your calendar for the 

KICKOFF Power Hour on Wednesday, June 25 from 12 - 1:00 pm. 

Then, don't miss our

COFFEE BREAK Power Hour on Thursday, June 26 from 8 - 9:00 am. 

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Dear Friends of the Art Center,

At the Floyd Center for the Arts, we’ve worked hard to keep our programs going through what has been a challenging and transitional year. Even as we continue to offer exhibitions, classes, and events, it’s becoming harder to sustain the work we do. Arts funding is shrinking while costs are rising. Recent cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts have created a ripple effect, impacting not only direct NEA support but also many state and local grant programs that depend on it. As public resources become more uncertain, individual support is more essential than ever.

This year marks our 30th anniversary—three decades of strengthening our community through the arts. From exhibitions and festivals to youth education and artist support, the Floyd Center for the Arts has been a creative home for our region. To celebrate this milestone, we’ve set a goal to raise $30,000 through GiveLocalNRV, and your support is key to helping us reach it. But to regain stability after a year of rising costs and shrinking grants, we’ll need to go beyond that goal.

GiveLocalNRV is a month-long online giving campaign organized by the Community Foundation of the New River Valley to support nonprofits across our region. It’s a chance for the whole community to come together, celebrate local impact, and give where it matters most. We’re asking you to consider making your gift during early giving, which begins June 1. This campaign helps raise awareness for Floyd’s nonprofits and brings the Art Center’s mission to a wider audience. Early gifts help build momentum, increase our chances of earning cash prizes, and show strong community support. Together, we can send a powerful message about the value of the arts in Floyd.

If the Center weren’t here, our rural community would lose more than a gallery or a place to take a class. We’d lose a space where children light up discovering their creativity, where regional artists find inspiration and income, and where neighbors come together to celebrate our cultural heritage. We’d lose the free field trips, the music and movement of festivals, the quiet healing of clay, fiber, and paint. Without your support, these moments—and the sense of connection they foster—are at risk.

Thanks to your generosity in years past, we’ve been able to grow, adapt, and serve more people each year. We’re deeply grateful for everything you’ve helped us achieve and hopeful for all that’s still possible.Your gift—no matter the size—helps us keep our staff in place, continue offering meaningful programs, and ensure that the arts remain a vital force in Floyd. Thank you for believing in the Floyd Center for the Arts. Your support makes it possible for us to keep serving this community and to keep the creative spirit of Floyd alive.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Keela Dooley Marshall, Executive Director 

Floyd Center for the Arts 

Let's come together as a community to support the arts. Your donation, no matter the amount, makes a real difference. Join us in making our 30th year a year of transformative arts experiences for everyone.

WE ARE COUNTING ON YOU!