April 2020
Gloucester/Mathews House and Garden Tour – Historic Garden Week in Virginia
Quaint, historic and coastal, Mathews has been described as one of the “Coolest Small Towns in America.” It boasts a historic downtown with shopping, dining, art galleries and charming bed and breakfasts. Reflecting the maritime heritage of this Chesapeake Bay community, the homes and gardens showcased are all on the pristine waters of the East River. Tour four historic homes and three guest cottages located close to each other and to downtown on this driving and shuttle tour. Spend a…
Find out more »May 2020
Daughters of the American Revolution Colonial Foods presentation
Gloucester's own Augustine Warner Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will have a presentation by Ms. Winona Pearson on Colonial Foods. All gourmands, foodies, historians and the generally curious are cordially invited.
Find out more »June 2020
The Gloucester Arts Festival
Save the entire month of June for the 4th Annual Gloucester Arts Festival! Our Biennial Juried Show returns with this year's theme: H2020...shaped by water! Artists are competing for over $6,000 in prize money with the winner receiving a solo show at Arts On Main. Our annual concert by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra & the Juried Show Gala kick off the month of festivities. The VFMA Artmobile makes an appearance along with the Chrysler Glass Blowing demonstration. New events coming…
Find out more »September 2020
Critique Session
Crit Sessions on the First Tuesday of every month, show your current work to get a critique. Are you stuck in the middle of a painting? Would fresh eyes help? Do you want to learn more about composition or color balancing? We help each other improve. Email: Kathy Klein at kgklein46@gmail.com to sign up and get on the email reminder list.
Find out more »On The Hill Gallery to Host Solo Show for James Warwick Jones
Yorktown Arts Foundations’ On The Hill Gallery is honored to present a solo show by award-winning painter James Warwick Jones Sept. 1-29. The show was rescheduled from April because of COVID-19. James Warwick Jones is well known in Hampton Roads for his realist paintings and as a teacher and manager of Charles Taylor Visual Arts Center in Hampton, from which he retired in 2018. Simply titled “Paintings,” Jones’ show collection includes a range of his realist paintings in sizes from…
Find out more »Continuum: The Works of Theresa Wells Stifel
Continuum A Reflection of Circles & Cycles “Whether in my abstract or figural work, circles are ever present. I can’t consciously recall when they arrived. To me they symbolize the circle of life, eternity, balance and unending love. Three can be a Trinity. One can be lonely or a punctuation mark. This commentary is usually presented after the fact when someone asks me to ‘explain’ a piece. This is tricky because I am usually not thinking when working. Just creating.”…
Find out more »October 2020
Metamorphosis- Arts on Main 9th Annual Gala
9th Annual Gala – Raise a Paddle & Party Join us for a virtual evening from the comfort of your home. Participate in the silent and live auctions while you sip wine and enjoy tasty delectables from your festive party basket. Catered baskets include auction paddle, wine, gourmet goodies, the Gala program, and your own Metamorphosis mask. Silent & Live Auctions Vacations, Catered Dinners, Fine Wines, Original Art & More!!! $50 Party Basket for One $75 Party Basket for Two…
Find out more »November 2020
VMFA Artmobile
The VMFA Artmobile is coming to Gloucester! We are excited to welcome back VFMA on the Road. The Artmobile will be here for our First Friday Exhibit (REBIRTH) on Friday, November 6th from 5-8pm as well as Saturday, November 7th right next to Arts on Main. A View from Home: Landscapes of Virginia features paintings, photographs, woodblock prints, and engravings from the museum’s permanent collection that explore the diversity and beauty of the Commonwealth’s natural realms. The collection showcases artists…
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Artful Giving & Small Works
Join us as we “celebrate artful giving” Find one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts for your special someone!
Find out more »February 2021
Artist in Residence Talk: “How to Study Paintings…Your Own and Others”
February’s artist in residence, Stephen Doherty, has had a distinguished career editing art magazines and books, lecturing about art, and also painting. In Gloucester, he will give a lecture intended for both artists and collectors that will include a power-point presentation on ways to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of composition, paint handling, subject matter, and style. Light refreshments will be served. About Stephen Doherty Stephen Doherty majored in art at Knox College in Galesburg, IL, and graduated summa cum…
Find out more »March 2021
First Friday- A Wandering Path: The Works of Deliece Blanchard
First Friday Opening Reception Friday, March 5th Beverages for purchase and complimentary snacks. Timed, Limited Sessions with 25 people per session. Please call the gallery to reserve yours! Slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 5pm-5:45pm 6pm-6:45pm **Masks are required in the gallery** This First Friday event is sponsored by Riverwood Designs EXHIBITION DATES MARCH 5 – 27
Find out more »May 2021
Open Studio Painting Session
Free painting sessions every Friday morning. Bring your art & supplies and paint from 9 a.m.-Noon. You’ll meet new friends in the community and get great advice on your next masterpiece.
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