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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,…
Find out more »June 2024
Art Sale & Silent Auction
Now accepting donations of art prints, paintings, table art, sculptures or any other "artsy" items Call Joe Arnold at 973-714-4973 for more information United Methodist Women will have baked goods for sale! Recent fundraisers have supported Hands Across Mathews, Heart Havens, Mathews TRIAD, Avalon Center, Meals on Wheels and the Mathews High School Key Club Sponsored by Central United Methodist Men
Find out more »September 2024
Magical Musical Gala
This year's Gala and Art Auction is a tribute to the power of music in our lives and its impact on creativity and imagination. The theme is the Magical Musical Gala, and the event will be held Saturday evening, September 28 at the historic estate of Auburn, currently owned by Claude and Lynn Hornsby and once the vacation home of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Starting at 5:00 pm, there will be a special reception in Auburn's boxwood garden for…
Find out more »November 2024
Bay School Holiday Pop-Up Market
Join the Bay School from November 13th - December 31st for their Holiday Pop-Up Market! Vendors booths will be set up inside the Bay School with some of the most popular artisans, and regularly freshened up with new inventory throughout the season!
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