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May 2017
Art Speaks on the Bay 5th Annual Juried Art Show
Don't miss this!!! Explore the Art of Virginia in this fantastic show. Art Speaks on the Bay 2017 Our 5th annual juried art show is scheduled for May 6 - June 3, 2017. Our judge for this year is Jeffrey Allison, Paul Mellon Collection Educator and Manager, Statewide Programs and Exhibitions at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Last year's show was a tremendous success, with well over 100 artists entering from all over the state. This year, total prizes…
Find out more »By the Banks | Paintings by Jack Banks and Hunter Banks
#FFFHEX contemporary art gallery is pleased to announce an opening reception for the exhibition By the Banks on Saturday, May 13 from 5–7 PM. Father-and-son figurative painters Jack Banks and Hunter Banks both focus on the landscape surrounding their home in Wake, Virginia near the Rappahannock River. Jack Banks paints dense forest and gnarled tree trunks. The expressive brushwork of his small panels seems to be alive with continuous motion: a downed tree crawls with the activity of decay; a…
Find out more »June 2017
“The Pearl & It’s People: A Celebration of Mathews”
Our next gallery show is almost upon us. An Art Speaks Gallery exhibition celebrating the history and Culture of Mathews The show is called "The Pearl & Its People: A Celebration of Mathews". The vision for this show is really just to allow the "come-heres" to remember why they did and to make the "born-heres" remember why they stayed. We have invited artists from within the community to display their work and work they've collected over the years that celebrate…
Find out more »August 2017
Kids Art Show
Come Join us for our Kids Art Show August 11-26; Our annual art show featuring the art work of the children that enrich The Bay School Community Arts Center's creative community. There will be a reception on August 11
Find out more »Saturday Art Market
Visit the Art Speaks Gallery for our new Summer Saturday Art Market, featuring fine art and craft from local artists.
Find out more »September 2017
Mathews Market Days at the Bay School Community Arts Center
stop by and visit the Bay School Community Arts Center gallery. Their will be lots to see and purchase....this is a great opportunity to get a jump on your holiday shopping...September 8 & 9 please join us for kids activities also!
Find out more »19th Annual Fine Arts Auction Tickets and Donations
Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Samarkand on Woodas Creek. The catered event will feature a live and silent auction, offering collectible art, unique crafts by regional artisans, travel adventures and unusual gifts. All proceeds will support the school's programs and operation, enabling it to continue to offer over 150 classes per year for artists and craftsmen of all ages, and an outreach program for under-served populations in the area. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation…
Find out more »An Artist’s Journey – Reception
Formerly the Emerging Artists show, An Artist's Journey is an exhibition that is intended to celebrate the artistic growth of those who have taken classes at the Bay School Community Arts Center. Whether the individual is not yet ready to call themselves an artist or they have already sold several pieces, every artist has a journey and we want you to share yours with us! Anyone who has taken classes at the Bay School is eligible to submit work and…
Find out more »November 2017
Raw Earth Exhibition at Bay School
Our next exhibition, Raw Earth, opens on November 10th from 5-7pm. Featuring the works of seven female ceramists, Raw Earth will take a look at the myriad of ways that bits of often overlooked elements can be formed and fired to create beautiful artworks. The exhibition will continue through the end of the year, with new items appearing in the gallery as other pieces sell. Participating artists include: Nancy Sowder, Katherine Maloney, Jennifer Maloney, Patricia Silva-Santisteban, Martha Hayes, Mel Titus…
Find out more »Open Studio Tour
Celebrate our 16th Annual Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour and visit nine unique local artists in their studios where you can watch them at work and share their inspirations. Friday, November 24, 2017 10 am-5 pm Saturday, November 25, 2017 10 am-5 pm Sunday, November 26, 2017 Noon-5 pm Get complete details at: madeinmathews.net
Find out more »Holiday Open House
Holiday Open House, just in time for the holidays, The Art Speaks Gallery transforms into a holiday market, with vendors selling locally made, handcrafted items and folk art. November 24th & 25th, 10-5pm
Find out more »December 2017
Empty Bowls Charity Fundraiser
The Bay School and Hands Across Mathews are excited to be hosting our fourth annual Empty Bowls event. The hand-made bowls are starting to stack up on the shelves at the Bay School and more are being made as we speak. An incredible assortment of hand-made soups, breads, and cookies will be served during the event. Familiar potters and chefs will be joined by some new hands, both novice and expert. This is a ticketed event. Tickets may be reserved…
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