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November 2018
Open Studio Tour
Discover art in Mathews County and visit the galleries, studios, and workshops of some of our talented local artists. This 3 day-long free event allows you to tour the County, and support our local artisans. The Tour is celebrating it's 17th year and it is the perfect way to invite your family to walk off some of that Thanksgiving dinner! You can pick up your map and brochure at the Mathews County Visitor Center. MadeinMathews.com 2018 Open Studio Tour Weekend:…
Find out more »An Artist Journey
Our annual show, previously titled Emerging Artists, gets a new spin, encompassing more of who our students are as artists and how they got there. Opening Friday November 30th from 5-7 and the show will be on through December 31st.
Find out more »January 2019
Artisan Pop Up Show
Stop by and check out the many talents of our artisan pop up show! Pottery and more.
Find out more »“Artsy with Christina” Barn Paint Night
Come for a fun, relaxing evening of painting! We will be painting a winter barn scene. Painting can be customized. Food/Drink Specials!
Find out more »Transformation: A Mixed Media Solo Show of Works by Allyson Childress
A show about transforming grief, rage and fear into art that reflects women’s innate power, potency and potential. Gallery Hours: Mondays 9-1, Tuesday – Saturday 10-4, Closed Sundays
Find out more »February 2019
Muse: An Exploration of Inspiration
Join us for our newest show in the Art Speaks Gallery “Muse” an exploration of inspiration. Featuring sculpture and paintings by Sue Henshaw and Rebecca West. Opening reception will be Friday, February 22, 5-7pm
Find out more »August 2020
Sea Farms Seafood Festival
Mathews 2nd annual Sea Farms Seafood Festival is happening again and will be bigger than last year! Join us for a day of good seafood, music, vendors, and views at Williams Wharf in August. For more information about the Seafarms event, click here. Stay tuned for more information about purchasing your tickets in advance.
Find out more »October 2020
The 100 x 100 show in the Art Speaks Gallery
The 100 x 100 show in the Art Speaks Gallery runs from October 30-December 26th. It is a two month long show that kicks off holiday art shopping. All artwork is $100 or less. You can view and shop 100x100 online right now! Take advantage of the early viewing and shopping opportunity. All purchases will be available for pick up opening day October 30th or can be shipped. View and shop 100x100 online at https://www.bayschool-arts.com/pages/100-x-100-show or visit the Bay School.
Find out more »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…
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