Welcome to The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education
Explore, Create, Educate, Celebrate!

A lovely drive through rolling countryside brings you to the doors of The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education, the cornerstone of country living in western Hanover County in central Virginia.

The Montpelier Center's vision is to be the cultural center in Hanover County and neighboring communities.

The Montpelier Center's Mission is to engage, enrich, and educate the community through a variety of events, artistic events, and cultural experiences.

The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education is a nonprofit charitable organization with 501c3 status.

The Center provides classic, modern facilities for meetings and receptions in the heart of historic Montpelier. ... A beautiful country setting in western Hanover County is the one source for all your life's celebrations!!! 

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 To Find out more about the Growing with the Arts project, click here: Growing with the Arts

DECEMBER
In Our Gallery Until December 28th:
The 7th Annual Grand Local Artists Show features work by the Center's members, students and artists of Hanover and surrounding communities.  Also, features the Second Annual "Hanover County Landmarks and Legends": Works, 12"x 16" or smaller of local Hanover County sites by local artists.  Most of the paintings in both these exhibits are for sale.

December 6: Heritage Music Night:   Starts at 6:45 p.m.
Featuring: The West Hanover Boys with special guests TBD. This free concert is a monthly treat! Donations accepted to benefit the Center. Snacks and drinks are available for a fee. 

December 7: Handmade Craft Show
10am to 3pm.
 Shop from a wide selection of local and handcrafted gifts, including candles, wreaths,cashmere and felted items,photography and paintings, carved wood gifts, mason jar chic, up-cycled farm stuff and of course jewelry. 
Lunch will be served by Whispering Springs Farm with homemade Soups and hot sandwiches.

December 14:  Santa's North Pole:
1 to 4 pm    NEW TIME THIS YEAR!!
Come and enjoy a free visit with Santa!  Craft activities for the children. Additional fees apply to professional photos with Santa.  

MONTPELIER PRE-SCHOOL:
CALL the Preschool Director, Pam Taylor, at 804-683-5671 for further information.

GALLERY HOURS:
Monday through Thursday:  9 am – 9 pm, Friday: 10 am – 6  pm, &
Saturdays: 10 am – 2 pm

OFFICE HOURS:  Monday: 9 am to 12 noon, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9am to 3pm.