Entering the atrium at the Institute of Advanced Learning and Research, some 40 pieces of artwork lined the curved walls.

At the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, 30 artists displayed their creations in an expanded showcase on the lawn with live music in the background.

The cartoonist behind the second-longest-running daily comic strip presented a workshop and, in a matter of seconds, brought his characters to life on a giant pad, courtesy of the Ruby B. Archie Public Library.

Using space at Averett University, the local library is bringing a touring theater production of “The Wizard of Oz” later this week.

Even with the back-to-back exposure of dozens of events in a span of a few weeks, many in the arts community still believe Danville isn’t aware of the talent lurking in its

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