With over 30 galleries, numerous performance venues, and a prominent spot along the Montgomery County Artisan Trail, it’s no secret that Blacksburg is an ever growing destination for the arts. Galleries & Studios Gobble de Art VT School of Visual Arts An active presence in Blacksburg’s thriving arts scene, the School of Visual Arts (SOVA) at Virginia Tech offers undergraduate students an expansive education in fine art, art history, and digital design, embracing contemporary and traditional techniques.