May 2022
Crit Session at Arts on Main
Arts on Main hosts a monthly meeting of artists to share works in progress for advice, suggestions, and feedback. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10 to noon (with lunch following for those who have the time). The current members work in diverse mediums: fabric, sculpture, Gelli plate printing, and realistic or abstract painting in oil, watercolor, oil and cold wax, and acrylic. Artists of all experience levels are encouraged to attend. To be put…
Find out more »Kelly’s Kids: Sunflower and Bee at Arts on Main
Tuesday, May 24 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Ages 6+ Kelly Richards will be teaching a paint class for kids at Arts on Main! Children will be creating a sunflower and bee painting, using acrylic paint on canvas. Kelly will provide all materials. Cost is $25 per student. https://gloucesterarts.org/event/kellys-kids-sunflower-and-bee/
Find out more »Open Studio at Arts on Main
Join us for Open Studio every Friday morning. Bring your art & supplies and paint from 9 a.m.-Noon. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations. https://gloucesterarts.org/event/open-studio/2022-05-27/
Find out more »June 2022
Drawing Workshop for Beginners of All Ages with Emily Christoff Flowers: Class #4 at Arts on Main
Drawing Workshop for Beginners of All Ages with Emily Christoff Flowers Thursday, April 21 Thursday, May 5 Thursday, May 19 Thursday, June 2 1:00pm – 3:00pm Learn the basics of drawing in this simple 4 class workshop for beginning artists of all ages. Kids under the age of 10 must have an adult with them during the entire class. Students will be working from life, as well as from photos, focusing on the basic elements of art that have been…
Find out more »Gloucester Arts Festival
We are thrilled to announce the Sixth Annual Gloucester Arts Festival will be held in June of 2022. The festival will feature signature events the community counts on like our Symphony Under the Stars and Invitational Plein Air Event. We look forward to ensuring access to the arts and welcoming all to family-friendly events with appropriate Covid-19 safety precautions in place. Whether you look forward to the Plein Air events, Brews & Brine, or simply strolling along Main Street enjoying…
Find out more »Open Studio at Arts on Main
Join us for Open Studio every Friday morning. Bring your art & supplies and paint from 9 a.m.-Noon. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations. https://gloucesterarts.org/event/open-studio/2022-06-03/
Find out more »Walk to End Alzheimer’s Kick-Off
On June 3rd, volunteers of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s are ready to kick-off the Walk and Alzheimer’s Brain Awareness month! We'll have resources about the Alzheimer’s Association, opportunities for individuals and teams to register for the Walk- those who register a new team will receive a Team Captain Kit & Swag that day! Phillips purple truck will be there with prizes- be sure to stop by for your chance to win & take a photo with the infamous truck!
Find out more »June 2022 First Friday: “Plumb: Sphagnum Moss as Ecosystem Engineer” by Anne Yoncha at Arts on Main
June 2022 First Friday “Plumb: Sphagnum Moss as Ecosystem Engineer” by Anne Yoncha Friday, June 3 6:00pm-8:00pm Arts on Main will host “Plumb: Sphagnum Moss as Ecosystem Engineer” by Anne Yoncha from June 3- June 11. “Plumb” is based on an art-science collaboration that began as a Fulbright fellowship in 2019. Visual artists can make work which illuminates complex and often hidden ecological relationships – in this case, literally hidden underground. Join us for the opening of this exhibit for…
Find out more »VIMS Marine Science Day
This free, family-friendly, event has something for everyone, including activities and demonstrations for kids, science talks, seafood cooking demonstrations, lab tours, exhibits, and lots of opportunities to interact with our scientists! With events and activities taking place on our campus in Gloucester Point, VA and online, you can join us from anywhere! As one of the largest marine research and education centers in the United States, and a global leader in coastal and estuarine science, VIMS focuses on the challenges…
Find out more »Interpreting Energy through Art with Rebecca West at Arts on Main
Interpreting Energy through Art with Rebecca West Saturday, June 4 12:00pm-4:00pm During this class, Rebecca will discuss the energy we project, how it is communicated through body language, and how it is interpreted by others. She will also discuss how colors and shapes are associated with feelings and emotions. Using her knowledge of inner self development, Rebecca will guide students throughout the creative process. The members of the class will partner up to create a painting, using colors and shapes,…
Find out more »Adult Paint Night with Kelly Richards: Beach Sign at Arts on Main
Monday, June 6 6:00pm – 7:30pm Join us for Adult Paint Night with Kelly Richards at Arts on Main. Students will be using acrylic paint to create a beach scene on canvas. Students will put names/locations on the sign in the scene to customize their piece. Image here will be used as inspiration. Kelly will provide all materials needed for the class. Bring a friend and come have a fun, relaxing night of painting! Cost is $40 per student. https://gloucesterarts.org/event/adult-paint-night-with-kelly-richards-beach-sign/
Find out more »Kelly’s Kids: Pineapple at Arts on Main
Tuesday, June 7 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Ages 6+ Kelly Richards will be teaching a painting class for kids at Arts on Main! Children will be creating a pineapple painting using acrylic on canvas. Kelly will provide all materials. Cost is $25 per student. https://gloucesterarts.org/event/kellys-kids-pineapple/
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