Preparing Students for
a Lifetime of Involvement in the Creative Arts

Located in Madison County, Virginia, the Blue Ridge Center for Music & Creative Arts provides facilities, programs, and supporting services for professional musicians and other artists in conjunction with educational and skill development programs for talented students, providing opportunities for learning, creative expression, and mentoring relationships and preparing students for lifelong involvement and careers in music and the creative arts.

Artists

A destination site for musicians and artists to work on projects in a beautiful and relaxing environment.

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Students

A place for high school age students to work closely with nationally recognized musicians and artists to develop their skills.

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Community

Join us for concerts by outstanding musical groups, performances by newly formed student bands, exhibits by top artists, fundraising socials, and other community events.

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Donors

Your financial support at any level will help us make a difference in the lives of aspiring young musicians and artists.

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Upcoming Programs & Events

07 Jun

Visual Arts 2026

June 7, 2026 - June 12, 2026    
12:00 am
Possum’s Store
Visual Arts 2026   Program Name:              Workshops in Visual Arts Program Director:          Renee Balfour Date:                              Sunday, June 7 – Friday, June 12, 2026 Location: [...]
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14 Jun

Music & Mindfulness 2026

June 14, 2026 - June 22, 2026    
4:00 pm - 8:00 am
Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges
Music & Mindfulness 2026 Program Name:           Music & Mindfulness Program Director:       Denise Kinney Date:                           Sunday, June 14 – Monday, June 22, 2026 Location:                     Graves Mountain [...]
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24 Jun

Bluegrass 2026

June 24, 2026 - June 28, 2026    
9:00 am
Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges
Bluegrass 2026   Program Name:           Bluegrass Master Classes Program Director:       Vince May Date:                           Wednesday, June 24 – Sunday, June 28, 2026 Location:                     Graves Mountain Farm [...]
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08 Jul

Creative Music Composition 2026

July 8, 2026 - July 12, 2026    
12:00 am
Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges
Creative Music Composition 2026   Program Name:           Creative Music Composition Program Director:       Kevin MacConnell Date:                           Monday, June 8 - Friday, June 12, 2026 Location:                     Graves [...]
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Business Sponsors

Founder’s Circle:

Earle & Betty Martin
Carl and Barbara Peck Family Charitable Trust
Panetiere Partners (Eric Stark)
Patricia Price
The Golden Paws Foundation (Wes & Natalie Bush)
DuCard Vineyards (Scott & Karen Elliff)