• Dark Shadows Opening Reception

    Bay School Community Arts Center 279 Main Street , Mathews, VA, United States

    Please join us for this shivery show celebrating the macabre.  The reception is Saturday, October 4 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the Art Speaks Gallery.  You also can view and shop the show online.

  • Sip & See Wine Tasting & Art Show

    Lily Valentine Antiques & Upscale Clutter 20 Church Street, Mathews, VA, United States

    Enjoy complimentary wine tastings from Barboursville Vineyards Featuring original artwork by local artists: Jan Finn-Duffy • Karen Pittman • Susan Wright

  • Holiday Pop-Up Market

    Bay School Community Arts Center 279 Main Street , Mathews, VA, United States

    The Bay School has invited eleven talented artists and artisans to participate in our Holiday Pop-Up Market. This year, tables will be set up inside the Art Speaks Gallery, November 12 through December 31. Shopping hours will be available throughout the week and weekends, with the market running some evenings for your convenience. Every week, […]

  • Bits & Pieces Opening Reception

    Bay School Community Arts Center 279 Main Street , Mathews, VA, United States

    Bits & Pieces opens Friday, February 27th. Entries 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. Bits & Pieces will be available for viewing and shopping on the Bay School website, as well as […]

  • VA250 Poster Contest Reception

    Bay School Community Arts Center 279 Main Street , Mathews, VA, United States

    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!

  • Mug Meet-Up & Pi(e) Day

    Bay School Community Arts Center 279 Main Street , Mathews, VA, United States

    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 […]

  • Family Art & Clay Festival

    Bay School Community Arts Center 279 Main Street , Mathews, VA, United States

    This year's Family Art & Clay Festival coincides with Mathews May Faire Celebration. Along the Bay School driveway, you'll find free art activities for kids and adults and artisan vendors showcasing their craft. In and out of the pottery studio, participate in or watch our annual Raku Firing or the new Clay Olympics. Raku Firing […]

  • Mathews Paint Out

    Bay School Community Arts Center 279 Main Street , Mathews, VA, United States

    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 […]