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Community Arts Center in Gloucester, Virginia

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AiR Mail from Abigail McBride

I cherish the time I’ve spent with the Gloucester arts community, and I’m looking forward to giving a demonstration and workshop as soon as we can re-schedule them. To whet your whistle for the portraiture workshop, see my three videos below- never before shared publically! 

I have been thinking about how vital the act of recording our loved ones with an act of art is right now. I find myself wishing I could make portraits of all the family members I can no longer meet with in person. Something they could give to their kids to pass on that would be extra meaningful because it was made from love. Art is useful for bearing witness to our loved ones and our sacred familiar places. It is also a wonderful healing of the heart to pour oneself into creativity. 

Grace and Peace,

Abigail

Skull Demo with Forehead Focus

The Forehead Ribbon

Transition Planes on the Head

The Artist in Residence (AiR) program in sponsored in part by the Cook Foundation. To learn more about the AiR program click here.

Interested artists may inquire about the program via email: Mollie Stewart, Director, Artist in Residence Program at Arts on Main: airdirector@gloucesterarts.org

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has awarded Arts on Main a $100,000 Challenge Grant to inspire new gifts for the organization’s next phase of capital and program initiatives. Click here for more information.

Press Release March 2022

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Meredith Timberlake, Executive Director

(804) 337-8976

Alisa Potter, Gallery Manager

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Blair Waters, Gallery Coordinator

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Gallery Hours

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

Open Studio

Every Friday Morning, 9am-Noon
Free Painting Sessions!
Open Painting Studio

Art Classes

Ongoing classes in all mediums for kids of all ages.
Art Class Registration Info

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. Call the gallery for more information. 804.824.9464.

 

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Join us this Friday night from 6pm-8pm for our Jul Join us this Friday night from 6pm-8pm for our July First Friday featuring Tenley Raithel's solo exhibit, "Journey with Art." We will also be showcasing, "Arranging to Art," a display of floral arrangements interpreted by the students of the Sogetsu School of the Middle Peninsula. Live music will be provided by singer and songwriter, Grayson Torrence. This event is free and open to the public! Join us for a fun night out at Arts on Main. 

More information about the exhibit can be found here: https://gloucesterarts.org/event/july-2022-first-friday-journey-with-art-by-tenley-raithel/
Students painted crabs on canvas using acrylics at Students painted crabs on canvas using acrylics at Monday's daytime paint class with Kelly Richards. Everyone had a great time painting together and their pieces turned out great. Join us next Tuesday for another class with Kelly!

https://gloucesterarts.org/event/adult-daytime-paint-class-with-kelly-richards-pelican/
We love when new artwork arrives! Check out our We love when new artwork arrives! 

Check out our current selection of paintings by gallery artist, Carolyn Dudley. Stop by the gallery to see the amazing texture in these pieces. We will be open tomorrow at noon!
A look at Anne Yoncha's workshop this past Saturda A look at Anne Yoncha's workshop this past Saturday. Students learned how to create dyes from local materials and then painted their own works of art. We are so thankful that Anne shared her work and her knowledge with us at Arts on Main!
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Activities at Arts on Main are partially funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Arts on Main is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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