William King Museum of Art

William King Museum of Art WKMA features galleries showcasing art of the region and of the world, both contemporary and historic.

The William King Museum of Art is a non-profit regional art museum and arts education center housed in a historic 1913 former school. It is the only facility of its kind and Virginia’s only nationally accredited museum west of Roanoke. An average of nine exhibitions are mounted each year, showcasing art of the region and of the world. Programming includes artist talks, lectures, workshops, and oth

er special events. Two additional galleries include the Student Gallery, which displays works from area schools and colleges, and the Panoramic Gallery that features self-curated shows by local artists. These two galleries offer up to 24 additional exhibits a year. An extensive arts education program serves school and public audiences both within and outside of the facility. The Museum also features artist studios, reference library, research archives, and an outdoor sculpture garden.

Don’t forget about our First Friday event this Friday from 5-8! We’re going to be making dynamic shadow puppets and we’l...
06/01/2026

Don’t forget about our First Friday event this Friday from 5-8! We’re going to be making dynamic shadow puppets and we’ll have snacks and artist open studios. It’s going to be a blast and we hope to see you there!

Ray Byram’s exhibition “Light and Sanctity” is currently on display in our Panoramic Gallery. Byram’s gorgeous landscape...
05/29/2026

Ray Byram’s exhibition “Light and Sanctity” is currently on display in our Panoramic Gallery. Byram’s gorgeous landscapes line our walls and emit feelings of peace and serenity like taking a quiet walk through nature.
The pictures don’t do Byram’s work justice, so be sure to stop by and see them before August 16th!

Do you have a small business or side gig but have no idea how to build your brand? We’ve got you covered! Join us for De...
05/27/2026

Do you have a small business or side gig but have no idea how to build your brand? We’ve got you covered! Join us for Develop Your Creative Brand In Canva with guest instructor Kelly Porter. Kelly Porter, design educator and Associate Professor of Graphic Design at East Tennessee State University, will show you how to establish your brand voice, best practices in design, and how to build brand assets for marketing yourself.
You can learn more and sign up by visiting https://williamkingmuseum.org/event/develop-your-creative-brand-in-canva-part-1/

June is right on our heels and that means it’s time for another First Friday! Join us on Friday, June 5th from 5-8pm for...
05/26/2026

June is right on our heels and that means it’s time for another First Friday! Join us on Friday, June 5th from 5-8pm for an evening of dynamic shadow puppets, open artist studios, and snacks! Don’t forget you can also utilize Abingdon’s trolley to get to and from the museum while you’re out and about. We hope to see you there!

Our O. Winston Link exhibit at the Creeper Trail Welcome Center in Abingdon is back up! American photographer O. Winston...
05/22/2026

Our O. Winston Link exhibit at the Creeper Trail Welcome Center in Abingdon is back up! American photographer O. Winston Link captured the last days of the steam locomotive on the Norfolk and Western in the late 1950s. His incredible work documents some of our region's cultural heritage and will be available to view at the Findlay House during its regular operating hours as we celebrate the origin of the Virginia Creeper Trail.

We’ve got Figure Drawing coming up on Thursday, May 28th from 5:30-8pm hosted by artist Donna Bird!These sessions are ge...
05/21/2026

We’ve got Figure Drawing coming up on Thursday, May 28th from 5:30-8pm hosted by artist Donna Bird!
These sessions are geared towards artists looking for the opportunity for regular figure drawing practice with a model. No instruction or demonstration provided; the sessions are strictly for work time and model access. Fees per session pay the model and overhead/facilities costs. Bring your own supplies.
To learn more and sign up visit https://williamkingmuseum.org/event/figure-drawing-sessions-with-live-model-4/

We’re less than two weeks away from the start of our summer camps and we’re so excited! This year’s camps have so much t...
05/20/2026

We’re less than two weeks away from the start of our summer camps and we’re so excited! This year’s camps have so much to offer, but one that I want to highlight this week is the Alternative Process Photography teen camp 📸

This camp is taught by the incredibly talented Morgan Ford. Morgan has a strong background in photography and has had exhibits all over the country featuring her work. This week of camp gives students the opportunity to learn darkroom etiquette and safety and explore a variety of imaging techniques. Students will also have the chance to work with digital photography via portraits, photo scavenger hunt and/or photo collage outside of the darkroom.
This camp is perfect for teens who are interested in photography and learning more about the craft!

Learn more and sign up for this camp by visiting https://williamkingmuseum.org/event/alternative-process-photography/

The time has come, we’re going on a WOLF HUNT! 🐺The Abingdon Wolf Project is here, with a new pack of wolves designed an...
05/19/2026

The time has come, we’re going on a WOLF HUNT! 🐺

The Abingdon Wolf Project is here, with a new pack of wolves designed and painted by a group of very talented local and regional artists.

This year’s project also offers an interactive experience, with a special digital scavenger hunt! Each stop has special content, artist insights, design inspiration, and behind-the-scenes stories. You also get points for visiting each location that will give you the chance to win a poster and a one-year membership to WKMA!

You can learn more and sign up for the hunt by visiting https://go.visitabingdonvirginia.com/checkout/968/visit-abingdon-virginia/4612/visit-abingdon-virginia-experiences

Following the public exhibition, the wolves will be auctioned at the Mistletoe Market Gala on November 7th, with proceeds benefiting the William King Museum of Art and supporting the artists who brought each sculpture to life.

Made possible through a collaboration between the Town of Abingdon, Virginia and the William King Museum of Art, the Abingdon Wolf Project highlights the power of partnerships in bringing dynamic cultural experiences to life.

If you missed animal painting with Addie Hirschten we’ve got another great class that you can take with her! Join us May...
05/18/2026

If you missed animal painting with Addie Hirschten we’ve got another great class that you can take with her!
Join us May 30th and 31st from 2-5pm in the Art Lab for a Botanical Watercolor with Addie Hirschten!
Painting the delicate details of plants has a long and interesting tradition in the art world. In this class we will learn how to draw and paint plants in the classic botanical painting style. Beginners will learn basic drawing techniques and advanced students will sharpen their skills. Supplies are provided.
You can learn more and sign up for this class by visiting https://williamkingmuseum.org/event/botanical-watercolors-w-addie-hirschten/ We hope to see you there!

School’s winding down and it’s almost time for summer camp! Here’s some throwbacks to last year’s Teen Art Camps. This y...
05/15/2026

School’s winding down and it’s almost time for summer camp! Here’s some throwbacks to last year’s Teen Art Camps.
This year we’ll be exploring photography, wildlife art, and so much more! Registration is still open for our regular week-long camps and our special single-day camps.
You can learn more by visiting https://williamkingmuseum.org/summer-camps/

Address

415 Academy Drive NW
Abingdon, VA
24210

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+12766285005

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