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SUMMARY:Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/made-in-mathews-open-studio-tour-6/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural
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ORGANIZER;CN="Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour":MAILTO:melanieprocopio@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T190000
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SUMMARY:Bits & Pieces Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Bits & Pieces opens Friday\, February 27th.\nEntries were created from collage\, junk art\, assemblage\, and mixed media in a range of interesting media including fiber\, photographs\, hanging art\, paintings\, wearables\, 3-D\, pottery\, multimedia\, collage and jewelry.\nBits & Pieces will be available for viewing and shopping on the Bay School website\, as well as in person in the Art Speaks Gallery.\nOpening Reception will be held February 27th from 5-7:00 pm. Come out and enjoy food\, drinks\, art\, artists and great company!\nBits & Pieces runs from February 27- March 23rd from 5 -7:00 pm.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/bits-pieces-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T183000
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SUMMARY:VA250 Poster Contest Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the VA250 and the Bay School as we celebrate students’ poster submissions representing “What it Means to Me to be an American\,” and award cast prizes to the winners.  This event is free and open to the public\, and refreshments are provided!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/va250-poster-contest-reception/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,History,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000
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SUMMARY:Mug Meet-Up & Pi(e) Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bay School in the warm and cozy Art Speaks Gallery for Pi(e) Day! Enjoy a slice of pie and a cup of coffee\, tea\, or cocoa. Sit down for a mug meet-up conversation with other gallery visitors. Shop a selection of handmade pottery pie pans\, dessert plates\, and mugs from the pottery studio and Clay by the Bay Ceramics Guild.\nNo reservations or tickets required.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mug-meet-up-pie-day/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Food & Drink,Holiday/ Seasonal
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
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SUMMARY:Family Art & Clay Festival
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Family Art & Clay Festival coincides with Mathews May Faire Celebration.\n\nAlong the Bay School driveway\, you’ll find free art activities for kids and adults and artisan vendors showcasing their craft.\nIn and out of the pottery studio\, participate in or watch our annual Raku Firing or the new Clay Olympics.\n\nRaku Firing – Participants at the raku firing were able to choose a bisque-fired pot or small figurine to glaze and then watch it be fired to 1800°F in less than an hour! Potters who preferred to fire something of their own were able to bring their own pot or small sculptural piece to glaze and fire. Kids or adults who didn’t want to do raku\, had the option to paint a bisque-fired pot with acrylic paint and take it home with no need of a firing. Glaze and fire our pot for $30\, your own pot for $15\, or paint a pot for $10.\n\nClay Olympics – Launched in 2025 as a pottery throwdown\, this year we are adding hand-building challenges to the competition. Participants will compete in a series of challenges that test their skill and artistry\, hoping to advance to the next round and win it all. Enter the Olympics for $10 or cheer on your favorite competitor!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/family-art-clay-festival/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Outdoor,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610
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SUMMARY:Mathews Paint Out
DESCRIPTION:For the fourth year\, the Plein Air Invitational is partnering with the Mathews County Bay School Community Arts Center for a one-day event in Mathews. The 2026 Plein Air Artists will be painting at various locations in Mathews County. Watch the artists at work during the day and then join us at the Bay School at 5:30pm for a reception. Paintings done that day will be available for purchase during the reception. See if you can determine Best in Show and which artist receives the prize money! This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-paint-out/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T180000
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SUMMARY:Bay of Secrets Soirée
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URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/bay-of-secrets-soiree/
LOCATION:Art Speaks Gallery\, 279 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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SUMMARY:Ice Cream Bowls & Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Ice Cream Social to buy a handmade pottery bowl and fill it with ice cream and toppings. \nWhile you’re here\, stop into the Art Speaks Gallery to check out the talent and creativity of the kids in our Summer Art Camps. \nProceeds from the ice cream bowls sale help keep our pottery studio program thriving! \nhttps://bayschoolarts.org/event-6488330
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/ice-cream-bowls-social/
LOCATION:Art Speaks Gallery\, 279 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T190000
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SUMMARY:Mathews Plein Air Paintout
DESCRIPTION:The Bay School Community Arts Center is excited to host the 2nd Annual Mathews Plein Air event being held during the Mathews ArtFest in the charming town of Mathews\, Virginia. This event welcomes artists of all experience levels\, with eligibility open to everyone. \nThe wet paint sale and award recognition will be held at the Bay School on the 19th between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Award Recognition at 6:00 pm). RSVP is welcome but not required. \nAwards given at the reception\nMathews ArtFest Best in Show: $300                                        \nBay Excellence Award: $150 \nHonorable Mention: $75 \nAwards sponsored by Sherri & Harvey Hamm. Reception sponsored by RAW ARt. Thank you for your support! \nhttps://bayschoolarts.org/event-6650891
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-plein-air-paintout/
LOCATION:Mathews\, VA\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260630T125615Z
CREATED:20260630T123613Z
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SUMMARY:Mathews Plein Air Wet Paint Sale and Award Recognition
DESCRIPTION:The Bay School Community Arts Center is excited to host the 2nd Annual Mathews Plein Air event being held during the Mathews ArtFest in the charming town of Mathews\, Virginia. This event welcomes artists of all experience levels\, with eligibility open to everyone. \nThe wet paint sale and award recognition will be held at the Bay School on the 19th between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Award Recognition at 6:00 pm). RSVP is welcome but not required. \nAwards given at the reception\nMathews ArtFest Best in Show: $300                                        \nBay Excellence Award: $150 \nHonorable Mention: $75 \nAwards sponsored by Sherri & Harvey Hamm. Reception sponsored by RAW ARt. Thank you for your support! \nhttps://bayschoolarts.org/event-6650891
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-plein-air-paintout-and-wet-paint-sale/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T213000
DTSTAMP:20260630T124943Z
CREATED:20260630T124157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T124943Z
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SUMMARY:Mathews Met Art Auction & Gala
DESCRIPTION:Save the date ~ Saturday\, September 26\nfor the \nMathews Met\nArt Auction & Gala\nCome walk the red carpet with us \nThis year we will host our annual Fine Art Auction here on Bay School grounds! \nEnter the Art Speaks Gallery and be welcomed with a sparkling beverage. Browse the collection of local and regional artwork as you mingle with other guests. \nProceed to the classroom to enjoy hors d’oeuvres while immersed in our mission. \nPreview the live auction items in the pottery studio while you sip a second drink. \nProceed to the tent for a magical evening of dinner by Chef Brian Marshall\, silent and live auctions\, raffles\, live music and dancing with Tommy Sax as the evening winds down. \nCheck back for details as they unfold and tickets as they become available! \nhttps://bayschoolarts.org/event-6650393
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-met-art-auction-gala/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Food & Drink,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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