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Sixth Annual Art Speaks on the Bay Juried Exhibition
Join us Saturday, April 28, 4-6pm to open the show! Congratulations to the artists selected to exhibit in this year's show! We are looking forward to seeing Joe Seipel's chosen works come together in our gallery. Lester Van Winkle, Professor Emeritus in VCU's Sculpture Department, will judge the show and present the awards at the opening reception.
Find out more »Creative Photography Workshop
This five-week course is full of information and inspiration to get you on your way to thinking creatively with a lens. We’ll study the basics of photography and understanding your camera, lighting 101, creative living and nurturing your inner artist, portrait photography, breaking photography rules creatively and basic editing. Each week we’ll meet and dive deeper into a specific topic, then we’ll put those skills to use through weekly photography challenges, which we’ll share when we gather. This class is…
Find out more »ASIST-Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
We will be offering the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). ASIST is a 2-day workshop designed to teach the skills to competently and confidently intervene with a person at risk of suicide. Developed by LivingWorks Education, Inc. the workshop prepares people to integrate principles of intervention into everyday practice. Number of participants is limited. This training is open to the public. Materials will be provided. Bring a brown bag lunch. Registrations will be accepted on a first come first…
Find out more »Art on Main: Children’s After School Art Program
Children's After School Art Program Our After School Art Program is now available to ALL students, taught by Ellen Walter, the head of the very popular 5 year old program. When: Beginning January 3, 2018 and every following Wednesday Hours: 4:15 - 5:15 Where: Arts on Main What: Students will learn elements and principles of design and art techniques while studying American artists such as: Edward Hicks, Mary Cassatt, George Caleb Bingham, Norman Rockwell, Grandma Moses, Alexander Calder, Georgia O’Keefe,…
Find out more »Arts on Main: Children’s After School Art Program
January 24 @ 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm |Recurring Event (See all) Our After School Art Program is now available to ALL students, taught by Ellen Walter, the head of the very popular 5 year old program. Students will learn elements and principles of design and art techniques while studying American artists such as: Edward Hicks, Mary Cassatt, George Caleb Bingham, Norman Rockwell, Grandma Moses, Alexander Calder, Georgia O’Keefe, Andrew Wyeth, Joseph Cornell, Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg, Faith Ringgold, Roy…
Find out more »One-on-One Tech Help
One-on-One Tech Help Main Library - May 10, June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19 Point Branch - May 3, 17 & 31, June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26 Appointments available 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Questions about Microsoft Word? Issue with email? New smartphone and don't know where to get started? Sign up for 30 minutes of individual tech help!
Find out more »Gloucester Arts Festival
Call to Artists!!! The 2018 Gloucester Arts Festival will host a Juried Art Show, two small Plein Air events, and the Symphony under the Stars free family concert and more events to be announced. The Juried Show will open at Arts on Main in Gloucester with a reception on Friday, June 1st, 2018 and run for the month of June. This show will draw entries from artists from the Mid-Atlantic states who will have the opportunity to curate their own…
Find out more »Open Studio
If you enjoy painting with company, bring your stuff and paint with us every Friday morning. Free, 9 to 12 am. (Note – this is a good way to make time to paint, so come along!)
Find out more »2018 Gloucester Arts Festival June 1-30
The 2018 Gloucester Arts Festival will host a juried art show, two small Plein Air events, and the Symphony under the Stars free family concert. The juried show will open at Arts on Main in Gloucester with a reception on Friday, June 1st, 2018 and run for the month of June. This show will draw entries from artists from the Mid-Atlantic states who will have the opportunity to curate their own works of art with over $5,000 being awarded in…
Find out more »Middle Peninsula Job Fair and Expo
Save the date for the 2nd Annual Middle Peninsula Job Fair and Expo, to be held at Gloucester High School on Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This will be a great opportunity for job and career-seeking adults! THIS JOB FAIR IS LOCATED AT THE HIGH SCHOOL, BUT IS FOR ALL ADULTS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT! The event is open to all unemployed and underemployed adults interested in learning more about employment and career opportunities available in the…
Find out more »Kids Free Fishing Day
For ages 5-14. The Department of Game & Inland Fisheries & Beaverdam Park are sponsoring a free day of fishing for children. Register online or by calling Beaverdam Park at 693-2107, we have space for 50 participants. No fresh water fishing licenses are required statewide during the first weekend in June. A Conservation Police Officer provides bait & lunch to registered participants. A limited number of rental poles are available. Parents must stay with children. FREE, open until full.
Find out more »Family Fun Day
Enjoy a day of Fun in the Sun at the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society (GMHS) and help us celebrate our amazing community that gives so generously to homeless pets in need. The Gloucester Kennel Club of Virginia will provide agility, rally, and obedience demonstrations for the crowd and the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office will showcase the amazing skills of K9 Officer Rexi! Shop the many local business vendors/artisans in attendance and enjoy food for purchase from Big Mike's BBQ, Shorty's Coastal…
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