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February 2023
Fabulous Fiber Art Show
Visit the Bay School and admire some of the beautiful fiber art pieces that are on display now through February 20th. These fiber works of art would make great gifts for any occasion. The show will be up January 27th - February 20th during regular gallery hours. This show is also on the website and pieces are available for purchase.
Find out more »Beauty In The Beasts Art Show
This is going to be one wildly awesome show featuring animal inspired art! The show will be up February 24 - March 20 during regular gallery hours (. An opening reception will be held Friday, February 24th from 5pm-7pm and everyone is invited to attend. The show will also be published on the Bay School website, and pieces will be available for purchase.
Find out more »March 2023
Spanish Wine Tasting
Join the Bay School for their next wine event, a Spanish Wine Tasting! Individual bread board with dipping sauce and cheese, meats, olives, and nuts will be paired with six Spanish wines. Nik Vukaj will provide each wine's story and tasting notes. Wine will be available to purchase with pickup on Friday, March 17. The guest artist will be Susannah Raine, of ZouZou's Basement.
Find out more »Finding Solitude Show
Come by The Bay School and check out the "Finding Solitude Show" It will be up March 24-April 24. An opening reception will be held on March 24th 5pm-7pm What does solitude mean to you? Artwork that conveys the meaning or feeling of “Solitude” • Definition- the state or situation of being alone, a location or activity where one can savor being alone, quiet, or peaceful, state of being alone or remote from society, isolation, the effects can be either…
Find out more »April 2023
Art Speaks Gallery
This statewide show brings the best of Virginia’s contemporary artists to the Bay School Community Arts Center! The gallery will showcase two- and three-dimensional artwork from all Virginia artists. The Art Speaks Gallery will be featured in the Bay School from April 29-May 29, 2023! Shop the Art Speaks Gallery here!
Find out more »June 2023
Family Art Festival
This afternoon of creative fun for the whole family will be held Saturday, June 3rd, at the riverfront Sunrise Farm. The event offers a variety of art and craft activities for children and adults, family-friendly games, live entertainment & food trucks. Dance and groove to classic rock and country by Shane Norris. Join a drum circle with CA&J Farm. Proceeds from this event support the Bay School's free OpenArts After School program and our pay-what-you-can Summer Art Camps. Help the…
Find out more »The HeART of Rock & Roll
The HeART of Rock & Roll runs June 30th through July 24th. Participating artwork incorporates and centers around a rock and roll theme: 15 artists either used rock songs as inspiration, used rock and roll themes or even depicted recognizable musicians. Featured artwork includes hanging art, fiber art, pottery and jewelry. Join the Bay School for an Opening Reception on June 30th from 5-7 PM. Enjoy drinks, finger foods, artwork and great company!
Find out more »August 2023
Bay School Kids’ Art Show & Artisan Market
Join the Bay School from 10 AM-3 PM for a fun-filled day: a kids' art show and artisan market, as parts of Markets on Main! Vendors will be set up inside and outside the building, in addition to the Bay School's gallery. The Kid's Art Show will be on display outside (weather-permitting), and will feature art created during the summer art camps. There will be also be a performance from the Theater Camp on the stage behind the building. Finally,…
Find out more »Fantasia Opening Reception
Join The Bay School Community Arts Center for an Opening Reception of the Fantasia Gallery Show, running through September 25th.
Find out more »September 2023
Bay School’s Taking Flight Gala & Art Auction
Please join us for our annual Fine Arts Auction as we Take Flight into the next chapter of Bay School growth! The event takes place on Saturday, September 30, at Parson's Point in the Glebe, under the big tent. Jazz by the Tony Mata Trio will lift you up Enjoy Flights of Fine Cuisine by Brian Marshall Live and Silent Auction previews will be available online after September 9. Tickets are $150 per person or $1000 for a table…
Find out more »October 2023
Hocus Pocus Opening Reception
The October show, Hocus Pocus features spooky and autumn inspired ART!! All artwork weaves supernatural, bewitching and spooky vibes in photography, hanging art, wood, multimedia, collage, fiber art, pottery and jewelry. Opening reception is Saturday, October 7th, from 4-6:00. Costume dress encouraged!
Find out more »November 2023
Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour
Celebrating our 22nd Year... The Made In Mathews Open Studio Tour offers the opportunity to visit and interact with an accomplished and varied group of working artists and artisans, each practicing their chosen craft amongst the beautiful rivers and bays of historic Mathews County, Virginia. Our member artists and artisans benefit from a remarkably diverse range of skills, mediums, backgrounds that are as unique as the people who call Mathews County thier home. Collectively they produce a staggering array of fine art, textiles, traditional crafts,…
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