The Giles Arts Council is organized to create a network for the arts community in Giles County by providing a public arena for the visual, performing and needle arts. By supporting economic growth and tourism though artistic projects and performance, we can help preserve our Appalachian heritage and the indigenous arts of this region.

Mission Statement:

The Giles Arts Council is a non profit organization dedicated to the encouragement,
nurturing and promotion of the visual, performing and literary arts in Giles County.

Denise Blakeney - President
Pearisburg, VA

Susan Gordon - Vice President
Pearisburg, VA
Vocalist, actress, director

Steve Gary - Treasurer
Pearisburg, VA
http://www.stevegarywoodworking.com/
Furniture maker

Temple Lawrence  - Secretary
Pearisburg, VA

Betty Herbert - Director
Pearisburg, VA
Vocalist

Melissa Barnhart - Director
Christiansburg & Narrows, VA
Quilter

Corbin Vierling - Director
Pembroke, VA
Visual Artist
Performing Artist

Melissa Barnhart - Historian
Christiansburg & Narrows, VA
Quilter