Waynesboro and the surrounding area boast a vibrant artistic and cultural scene, with everything from live theater performances, to galleries filled with beautiful works, to street art, and more.
Most of this itinerary takes place in Waynesboro’s historic downtown. Go ahead and park in one of Waynesboro’s multiple free city parking lots and start exploring!
As you make all the stops on your itinerary, you can also enjoy the Waynesboro Street Arts Trail. With 10 works of art within walking distance downtown and nine more just a short drive away, this is the perfect activity to weave in your day. If you enjoy scavenger hunts and street art, you’ll love this!
Head to the Galleries
Start by grabbing a sweet treat and some breakfast at Crack O’ Dawn. Then head to the Wayne Theatre (also home to the first street art mural, Poochie) which has a long, rich history of drawing the arts to the Valley since opening in 1926 as a vaudeville house. In recent years, the Wayne has brought more than 300 high-quality performances and events to the community annually. Known best, perhaps, for its musical theatre productions, the Wayne also hosts other forms of performing art, a classic cinema series, science and history lectures, and curated art shows in its exhibit hall.
The Shenandoah Valley Art Center has been providing exhibit and studio space to local artists on Wayne Avenue since 1986. They recently opened their second gallery on Main Street. Each year, the SVAC hosts four to six community exhibits, nine members’ exhibits, and ten main exhibits, including the coveted 40UNDER40 show. They also host the largest festival in Waynesboro, the Fall Foliage Art Show on the second weekend in October.
If you need a break, head to Delly Up. Delly Up is the perfect place to grab a sandwich and a craft beer while you people watch at the busiest intersection downtown.
Walk down the street to the P. Buckley Moss Gallery which celebrates the work of Waynesboro artist P. Buckley Moss, known for her “Valley style” watercolors. Moss’s work is largely inspired by the Shenandoah Valley’s people and scenery.
Take a Class and a Break
If all of this browsing has your creative juices flowing, schedule a private class for you and some friends at Make Waynesboro Clay Studio to learn the art of throwing clay and take home a special piece that you created!
After a full day, head to Virginia Metalcrafters Marketplace. Play some old fashioned arcade games at Basic City Beer Co. or check out a show at the Foundry.
