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Community Arts Center in Gloucester, Virginia

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“COUNTERCLOCKWISE: An Irish Celebration to Welcome Spring”- Performance Art by Nora Murphy, Artist in Residence

Saturday, March 19
6:00pm
John’s Point Landing

Nora Murphy is a fiber artist and author who will be an artist in residence from March 16 through March 30. Fifth-generation Irish-American, Nora Murphy explores Native American genocide and pathways for healing in her book White Birch, Red Hawthorn (University of Minnesota Press, 2017).  Currently she’s writing a novel that explores ancient Irish ways to live in closer connection with the earth and one another. Her performance of ancient celebrations of the Spring Equinox (an integral part of the novel she’s writing) is free to the public. Nora’s performance, ‘COUNTERCLOCKWISE: An Irish Celebration to Welcome Spring,’ will take place outdoors by the water on Saturday, March 19 @ 6:00pm at John’s Point Landing, a site along the Gloucester Blueways Water Trail.

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Painting Demonstration by Heather Friedli, Artist in Residence

Friday, March 11
5:30pm

Heather Friedli, is a painter who trained at the Maryland Institute of Art before moving to Minnesota. Heather will be an Artist in Residence from March 7 through March 22. Heather will be giving a painting demonstration on Friday, March 11, at 5:30.

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Kathryn L. Swanson, PhD, Executive Director
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Gallery Hours

Open Wednesday – Saturday
Noon – 5:00pm
Closed Sunday through Tuesday
Call: (804) 824-9464

Open Studio

Every Friday afternoon, 12pm-2pm!
Free & open to the public

Art Classes

Ongoing classes in all mediums for kids of all ages.
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Volunteer Opportunities

Are you looking for ways to volunteer in the community? Arts on Main has wonderful volunteers and would like you to join them. Email [email protected] or call the gallery for more information. 804.824.9464.

 

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Tomorrow is the reception for our Kindergarten and Tomorrow is the reception for our Kindergarten and First Grade Palette Pals! 🎨

Stop by the gallery and vote early for your favorite piece of artwork! 

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The artwork for Gloucester Arts Festival “Heart The artwork for Gloucester Arts Festival “Heart of the River” collection has started to arrive here at Arts on Main! We can’t wait to see the gallery transform this month!

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Summer Art Exploration Camp: Preschool Round 1 (Ag Summer Art Exploration Camp: Preschool Round 1 (Ages 3-5) 🎨

Monday, June 19-Friday, June 23
9:00am-12:00pm

Arts on Main is excited to host FREE summer art exploration camps during the summer of 2023! Our young students will be making “Art for Art’s Sake!” Focusing on fine motor skills, tactile activities, and getting very messy, the kids will explore art through the ages starting with making cave paint and ending with modern sculpture using handmade clay.

We will offer 2 sessions of the preschool camp with the same lessons being taught during both. There will be a limited number of spots available. We will enroll students on a first come, first served basis.

To sign up, email gallerymanager@gloucesterarts.org.
Such a fun paint night! 🥰 Join Hanah on her ne Such a fun paint night! 🥰

Join Hanah on her next Paint & Sip night on Saturday, June 10th from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm! Create an acrylic pour painting while enjoying a drink- perfect for a date night/night out with your friends!

Beer, wine, and all art supplies will be provided. Each participant will receive one drink of choice. This class is meant to be stress-free and relaxing, pour a drink and pour some paint!

Beginner-friendly and open to all levels!

Hanah teaches roughly 2 classes a month and rotates between different techniques of acrylic pouring in each class. During her next class, she will be teaching the “Ring Pour” method.

Sign up here: https://gloucesterarts.org/event/paint-sip-w-hanah/
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