We will see you in 2025!
Did You Hear The Prizery is Closing? WRONG! Big news, South Boston! The Prizery isn’t going anywhere — in fact, it’s gearing up for an even brighter future! As of December 2024, the Community Arts Center Foundation, which has run The Prizery for years, will be handing its keys to the Southern Virginia Higher Education Foundation. What does that mean? More support, more opportunities, and the same incredible arts experiences you love! Expect everything you’ve cherished: top-notch theatre productions, vibrant children’s and adult classes, stunning art gallery shows, live entertainment, and event rentals. This new partnership strengthens The Prizery’s ability to serve as a cultural hub for the entire community. Why is this good for South Boston? The Prizery is more than a venue — it’s a place where creativity, learning, and community connection thrive. This transition ensures that arts education and cultural events will continue enriching our region for generations. Thank you for your continued support!

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As of Nov 18, 2024
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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We are located at
700 Bruce Street
South Boston, VA 24592

The Prizery is an arts and cultural center located in a 38,000 square foot building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the South Boston Historic Tobacco Warehouse District, and is considered to be the most architecturally prominent and interesting of the 15 buildings in the 20 acre district. The facility includes performing arts theatre, art gallery, classrooms, and a large rental space for community functions.

As a centerpiece of the historic warehouse district in downtown South Boston, The Prizery plays host to performers from throughout the world in the Chastain Theatre, provides space for events, and makes a wide range of classes available from music to art.

The building was originally where tobacco was “prized,” or pressed layer by layer into hogshead barrels often weighing up to 1000 pounds. After the autumn harvest, the plants were first “stemmed,” or stripped of fibers and then packed. The barrels were then taken down to the river or the railroad for shipping.