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November 2020
Artist of the Month Exhibit
November Artist of the Month, Gayle Merrill’s exhibit will run through November 30. Gayle lives in Gloucester, Virginia, on the North River. She enjoys painting with the abundance of light in her home studio. Gayle’s oil paintings have an emphasis on light and color. Boats, landscapes, water reflections, flowers and sunlight are her main themes. A strong influence on her work has been Edward Hopper, whose favorite subject was “to paint sunlight on the side of a house” with some…
Find out more »December 2020
December Artisan Market & Holiday Open House
Did you forget that special gift for that special someone? Well here is the perfect opportunity to do a little last minute Christmas shopping. We have 5 different vendors featuring Hand painted Christmas gifts, pottery, watercolors, jewelry and much more.
Find out more »January 2021
The Celebrating Black Art show
The Celebrating Black Art show in the Art Speaks Gallery runs from January 29th through February 22nd. There are a total of 8 talented artists participating in this show. Many of the participating artists are new exhibitors to the Art Speaks Gallery. Others such as Bernadette Goudelock and Susan Drew Hayhurst have exhibited in the Art Speaks on the Bay Juried Exhibition. Celebrating Black Art will showcase artwork by Black artists and artwork depicting Black culture. All artists that enter…
Find out more »July 2021
Red, White & Blue BBQ @ Bay School
To Support the Arts in Mathews We're Having a Hometown Picnic In the Bay School Back Yard July 14, 5:00-8:30PM Join Bay School for a family-friendly bash to support the arts in Mathews. Scoot's is serving BBQ and Gloucester Brewing Company will be here, too. There will be live music for dancing, yard games, and art activities to keep everyone busy. Adult Tickets are $35, children 6-12 are $10, and children 5 and under are free. More information and tickets…
Find out more »September 2021
CANCELLED Mathews Market Days
2021 EVENT CANCELLED Read Event Cancellation Press Release Come celebrate the 46th year of Mathews Market Days! This is the Mathews event of the year that you can't miss. This festival will be featured one day this year, featuring dozens of artisans, food vendors, live entertainment, 5k Race, an antique car show, pet parade, and more. Walk around the historic court green and our small downtown to support our local organizations, businesses and artisans. Find out more information about Mathews…
Find out more »October 2021
Gallery Artist of the Month – Chris Jeanguenat
The October artist of the month in the Art Speaks gallery is artist Chris Jeanguenat. Chris describes herself as an Illustrator. Each of her paintings tells a story and beckons the viewer to imagine themselves as part of that story. She primarily uses chalk mineral paint as her painting medium. Many of Chris's paintings are framed in beautiful ornate antique frames that she finds and pairs perfectly with her paintings. There is a wide variety of Chris’s work in her…
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Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour
2021 Open Studio Tour Weekends: Friday, November 26th, 2021 10 am-5 pm Saturday, November 27th, 2021 10 am-5 pm Sunday, November 29th, 2021, Noon – 5 pm Saturday, December 4th, 2021 10am-5pm Sunday, December 5th, 2021 Your favorite annual Thanksgiving tour is growing! Artists open their studios these weekends throughout Mathews and you can take a driving tour of the county and experience art demonstrations, and shop various art forms such as pottery, jewelry, paintings, woodworks, and more. The Open Studio…
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Beauty and the Beast Play
Beauty and the Beast presented by The Court House Players Marcy 25-27th, 2022 Thomas Hunter Middle School
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Raku Firing
Welcome to our second Raku Firing Fundraiser! We are very excited to welcome Martha Hayes and Johnny Norman into our backyard as we put the FUN in fundraising with FIRE! SATURDAY, APRIL 9 (rain date April 16) YOU MUST BUY A TICKET FOR A SPECIFIC TIME SLOT! 4 spots are available for each time slot. Expect to spend about two hours with us. Buy raffle tickets for your own private raku party here! Raku firing tickets are $30 each. Here…
Find out more »May 2022
Dorothy Fagan Fine Art Studio Tour
Tour Dorothy Fagan's oil painting, fiber art studio, house and garden 2 hour tour includes a look inside the artist's creative process, drawing inspiration from her garden by the pond to oil paintings, home decor, and fiber art creations. Shop for art scarves, watercolors, oils, fiber art, books, gifts. First Saturday of the month RESERVATIONS REQUIRED book on website at https://www.dorothyfagan.com/visit-studio
Find out more »August 2022
“Boeing Boeing” by Court House Players
Join the Court House Players for the hilarious comedy "Boeing Boeing," to be held August 19-21 at The Church of St. Therese, Main Street, Gloucester. The performances run Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday and Saturday performances start at 7:30 p.m and social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. All those attending are invited. The Sunday performance will be at 3 p.m. Social hour begins at 2 p.m. All those attending are invited. Tickets for adults are $17 in advance or $18…
Find out more »“Boeing Boeing” by Court House Players
Join the Court House Players for the hilarious comedy "Boeing Boeing," to be held August 19-21 at The Church of St. Therese, Main Street, Gloucester. The performances run Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday and Saturday performances start at 7:30 p.m and social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. All those attending are invited. The Sunday performance will be at 3 p.m. Social hour begins at 2 p.m. All those attending are invited. Tickets for adults are $17 in advance or $18…
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