February 2020
First Friday- Poetry of Persistence Exhibit with live music by Narissa Bond
Our February exhibit allows us to peer through the lens of five female photographers who utilize both visual and written language to explore the theme of persistence. Featured artists include Erlene Hendrix, Helen Jones, Cait Layton, Sue Maida and Asiya Al-sharabi. Live music by Narissa Bond Beer, wine and paninis available for purchase
Find out more »Unobjective Abstracts in Acrylic
Local artist, Rose Nygaard teaches a series of acrylic classes. Here is your chance to work with award-winning acrylic painter, whose goal is to help you bring out your own creativeness! Rose graduated with a BA in Studio Art and a Master of Fine Arts by The American University in Washington, DC. During her schooling and since graduation, her work has been shown in several galleries throughout Maryland, the District of Columbia, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Virginia. She has…
Find out more »Unobjective Abstracts in Acrylic
Local artist, Rose Nygaard teaches a series of acrylic classes. Here is your chance to work with award-winning acrylic painter, whose goal is to help you bring out your own creativeness! Rose graduated with a BA in Studio Art and a Master of Fine Arts by The American University in Washington, DC. During her schooling and since graduation, her work has been shown in several galleries throughout Maryland, the District of Columbia, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Virginia. She has…
Find out more »Unobjective Abstracts in Acrylic
Local artist, Rose Nygaard teaches a series of acrylic classes. Here is your chance to work with award-winning acrylic painter, whose goal is to help you bring out your own creativeness! Rose graduated with a BA in Studio Art and a Master of Fine Arts by The American University in Washington, DC. During her schooling and since graduation, her work has been shown in several galleries throughout Maryland, the District of Columbia, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Virginia. She has…
Find out more »Flow Art – Geode Workshop
Fluid Acrylic techniques will be used to create a “Poured” paint base onto a 12 x 12 wood panel. This acrylic geode will then be embellished with colorful gravel, crushed glass, metallic gold flakes, metallic pens, and glitter. (No previous Flow Art experience required.) This workshop will require at least two sessions. After the paint dries thoroughly after 72 hours, the metallic paint marker embellishments may be added.
Find out more »March 2020
First Friday- Poetry of Persistence Exhibit with live music by Connie Smith
Gallery Exhibition "Poetry of Persistence" Live music by Connie Smith First Friday is free and open to the public, with beer, wine and paninis available for purchase.
Find out more »Annual Juried Exhibition- Opening Reception
Join us for our Annual Juried Exhibition. Over 200 works were entered and judged by Carrie Spencer, Curator of Contemporary Art + Education at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens, with 45 pieces selected for the show. The winners will receive the following: First Place: $1,000 (plus a future Solo Show at Arts on Main) Second Place: $500 Third Place: $250 Exhibiting artists include: Sammy Anderson, Jack Banks, David Beeler, Jessica Belvin-Coker, Gulay Berryman, Mensah Bey, Yvonne Boone, James Bouie, Bob…
Find out more »April 2020
Gloucester Daffodil Festival
Welcome to the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, a celebration of spring and a Gloucester County tradition since 1987. The Daffodil Festival Committee invites you – visitors and vendors alike – to come and enjoy this true community event. Watch the parade. Meet the Daffodil Festival Queen and the scholarship winner. Tour the internationally known farms at Brent & Becky’s Bulbs. Enjoy the rides and games. Take part in a talk on gardening, shop our many vendors, listen to a Live Music…
Find out more »Gloucester Daffodil Festival
Welcome to the Gloucester Daffodil Festival, a celebration of spring and a Gloucester County tradition since 1987. The Daffodil Festival Committee invites you – visitors and vendors alike – to come and enjoy this true community event. Watch the parade. Meet the Daffodil Festival Queen and the scholarship winner. Tour the internationally known farms at Brent & Becky’s Bulbs. Enjoy the rides and games. Take part in a talk on gardening, shop our many vendors, listen to a Live Music…
Find out more »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…
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