The Surry Arts Council in Mount Airy seeks to provide high-quality visual arts, performing arts, historical, and craft experiences for members of the Surry County community and guests from all over. Multiple venues allow the Surry Arts Council to offer a wide and unique range of experiences to visitors. The Surry County Basket Makers host an open meeting on the second Tuesday of each month. Frequently, ten to fifteen makers gather there to weave multiple styles of baskets, most often with reed.