The Prizery, already a center for community activities, began its renovation in 2002. The 38,000 square foot building includes a welcome center, a performing arts theatre, an art gallery, classrooms and a large space for community functions.

The renovation was accomplished while keeping the look and openness of the building intact. As a centerpiece of the historic warehouse district in downtown South Boston, The Prizery is a magnet for tourism and provides performing and exhibiting space. Its location next door to the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center makes its facilities a natural extension for the colleges.

Mission Statement:
To establish a regional community and fine arts center. The purpose of the center is to provide, promote, and preserve the performing arts, visual arts, and literacy arts for multicultural and historical education of the region. In addition, the building will serve as a welcome center attracting visitors to our community.

Board of Directors
Chris Jones, Executive Director Peg Anderson, President John Fulton, 1st Vice-president Cynthia Haugh, 2nd Vice-president T. Chris Elliott, Treasurer Pam Murphy, Secretary Tonja Roberts, Historical/Membership Kim White, Parliamentarian Shirley Archer Barbara Bass Eva Cassada John Cannon Chris Elliott	Carol Foster Cheryle Ferguson Nelly Jones Dr. Carole Inge Nelly Jones Dr. Debi Kipps-Vaughan Sharon Kluge Dana Nichols Tonja Roberts Charles Sands Coleman Speece Curtis Waskey