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First Friday ~ Artful Giving and Small Works

Join us as we “Celebrate Artful Giving” Find one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts for your special someone! This show features work by local and regional artists and artisans. New this year, Selected Small Works, a “pop-up” show, will take place during Artful Giving.

First Friday Opening Reception Friday, December 4th

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

7pm-7:45pm

**Masks are required in the gallery**

Music for the evening provided by Louis Vangieri

This First Friday event is sponsored by Will & Tish Grant

EXHIBITION DATES DEC 4th – 26th

 

 

About Louis Vangieri (The LCV Project)

Hailing from Williamsburg, Vangieri has over a decade of experience playing out Virginians’ stresses, easing his listeners into a state of existential acoustic bliss with his instrumental folk renditions and original songs.

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Artful Giving & Selected Small Works

Shop for creative, thoughtful gifts handcrafted by local artists and artisans while you listen to local music. Our annual holiday show featuring one-of-a-kind pieces that are perfect for gift giving! Shop this event for the entire month of December. Visit the event page for information on how to attend the opening reception on Friday, December 4th. Reservations are required!

New for 2020, we’ve included an additional exhibit called Selected Small Works. Each piece of art was created by a local or regional artist and handpicked for gift-giving this year. Selected Small Works runs from November 20th – December 26th.

Selected Small Works can be shopped in-person or online now!

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Calls to Artists

Arts on Main has a few opportunities for artists who are interested in getting involved here:

Artful Giving

Artful Giving is a holiday exhibit that runs from December 4th through the month, featuring affordable original artwork for giving and receiving. All media accepted including Jewelry, Ceramics, Fiber, Basketry, Metal Craft, Woodwork, and more!

This is a wonderful opportunity with great visibility!

It is commission only with no fee to exhibit. 

Please email assistantdirector@gloucesterarts.org for additional details or to submit examples of your work.

10th Anniversary Exhibit

Arts on Main has come a long way since Founder, Kay Van Dyke, first opened the doors in 2011. We want to continue to celebrate our metamorphosis by featuring the work of the many artists whose work has been displayed at Arts on Main over the past ten years. 

Deadline for submissions is 11:59pm on Monday, December 14th. 

Work will be reviewed by the gallery and acceptance notification will be sent Friday, December 18th by 8pm. 

The 10th Anniversary Exhibit will open in January of 2021 with an opening reception occurring on Friday, January 8th at 5pm. Reservations will be required for the opening reception. 

Submission Guidelines

-Name, address, website (if applicable)

-Artist statement (400 word max)

-CV

-8-10 JPG images of work and captions

Captions include title, date, medium, dimensions (h x w x d), retail price (if applicable). Please name all JPGs with the format: LastName_TitleofWork.jpg 

For this show, the gallery will only consider entries by artists who have previously displayed their work at Arts on Main over the past ten years. All work must be cleanly finished or framed. Work does not need to be for sale. There are no size restrictions. The work can be recent or created within the last few years. Artists may also submit a work created ten years ago to be displayed alongside their current work, in a special Metamorphosis Exhibit, to show the progression of their skills as an artist. Artists may submit up to three works of art. 

Only email submissions will be accepted (do not bring your work to the gallery) at the following address: assistantdirector@gloucesterarts.org 

You will receive a confirmation email once your application is submitted.

We ask that you direct all inquiries via email: assistantdirector@gloucesterarts.org

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Artful Giving

Shop for creative, thoughtful gifts handcrafted by local artists and artisans while you listen to local music. Our annual holiday show showcasing one-of-a-kind pieces that are perfect for gift giving! Shop this event for the entire month of December! A cash bar and paninis will be available for purchase.

First Friday, December, 6th from 6-8pm

Live music provided by Rob Oliver

Rob Oliver

Rob Oliver is an instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter who specializes in guitar and harmonica in styles varying from classic rock to rhythm & blues and everything in between. He has been performing original and cover music for over twenty years in both electric and acoustic settings.

Rob is currently in the final stages of recording his debut album, which will be available on all music platforms in early 2020. He will be performing select songs from the album as well as some of his favorite cover songs.

You can find Rob currently playing shows all over Hampton Roads and beyond as both a solo artist and accompanist for many different bands. In addition to performing, he is also a private music instructor for guitar, harmonica, ukulele, and bass.

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Open Wednesday – Saturday
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Call: (804) 824-9464

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An excellent party and reception venue for up to 100 people.
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Are you looking for ways to volunteer in the community? Arts on Main has wonderful volunteers and would like you to join them. Call the gallery for more information. 804.824.9464

 

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Tonight’s the night! We’re celebrating our 10t Tonight’s the night! We’re celebrating our 10th Anniversary with the opening reception of our 10th Anniversary Exhibition. It’s one of our biggest shows yet! Special thanks to Lynne Bohon Manning our Exhibition Sponsor 🎉🎉 If you didn’t make a reservation to join us the show will be up through January 30th 🎨 Featured Artwork: Red Clover Magic by @brendasilverraven Brenda Sylvia
On the final day of "Artful Gifting" wherever you On the final day of "Artful Gifting" wherever you find yourself on this holiday, whether "Lost on the Path to Grandma's" or in the comfort of your own home, we hope you have loved ones to spend it with!
On the eleventh day of "Artful Gifting": Sweet Kit On the eleventh day of "Artful Gifting": Sweet Kitty says today is #caturday There is no arguing with Sweet Kitty because every day is Caturday. If you're a cat-lover you understand or you can commiserate 😸 Either way this adorable painting by Theresa Wells Stifel is sure to please our furry friends and their owners.
On the tenth day of "Artful Gifting"...have a love On the tenth day of "Artful Gifting"...have a lover of Daffodils on your list? Maybe they're just a big fan of Gloucester? Former Daffodil Festival Queen? All three? Let them carry a little bit of Gloucester close to their heart with this hand-painted, one-of-a-kind beauty by Mary Maveline Originals.
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