Arts on Main

Community Arts Center in Gloucester, Virginia

December First Friday

First Friday is December 4, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
The exhibit will be on display from December 4 – December 26.

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.

If you are interested in displaying your work, please call the gallery at 804-824-9464 or email gallerymanager@gloucesterarts.org.

Live music will be performed by 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.

You can find Rob currently playing shows all over Hampton Roads and beyond as both a solo artist and as part of his electric band, Rob Oliver & The Attractors. In addition to performing he is also a private music instructor for guitar, harmonica, ukulele, and bass.

 

First Friday is on December 4 from 6:00pm-8:00pm and is free and open to the public. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Thank you to our First Friday Sponsor GibsonSingleton PLLC

November First Friday

Joe Gyurcsak: “Recent Works/ Inside and Out“

 First Friday is November 5th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
The exhibit will be on display November 5 – November 28.

Mr. Gyurcsak paints a broad range of subject matter including interiors, still life, figure and landscape painting. He has a keen sense for capturing the essence of his subject matter with a
bold and candid approach. He exhibits in galleries across the country his award winning paintings continue to pique the interest of collectors nationwide.

 

 

Live Music will be provided by St. Juliens Creek Revival.

Formed in 2016 out of Norfolk, the members of Saint Juliens Creek Revival were brought together through the local bluegrass music picking circles.  The band’s mission is to engage the local community in roots music by bringing an eclectic mixture of folk, Americana, bluegrass, gospel, and original songs to its audiences.  The varied backgrounds of its members provide a unique combination of musical styles that is both contemporary and steeped in tradition, with influences ranging from Appalachian ballads to European gypsy jazz to Rock & Roll.

First Friday is on November 5 from 6pm-8pm and is free and open to the public, Beer and wine available for purchase.

Thank you to our First Friday Sponsor

Carol Steele – Pocahontas Project

October First Friday: 2021 Annual Juried Show

First Friday is October 1, 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
Exhibit will be on display from October 1- October 31.

Join us for our Annual Juried Exhibition! Over 200 works were entered and judged by Jeffrey Allison. The winners will receive the following:

Prizes:
First Place: $1,000 and a future solo show at Arts on Main
 Second Place: $500
 Third Place: $250
Awards Ceremony & First Friday Celebration, October 1st 6pm – 8pm
Jeffrey Allison of the VMFA will serve as juror and judge. Allison is the Paul Mellon Collection educator at VMFA and Statewide Manager at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.and a professional photographer. He holds a BA in photography and film from Virginia Intermont College and an MFA in photography from VCU.

 

Live Music by the Jerry Sowers

Jerry Sowers is an acoustic singer-songwriter from Newport News, VA. Singing and playing music from the age of 14, he continues to sing traditional as well as original folk music. Audiences enjoy not only his music, but his ability in keeping them both engaged and entertained with song subjects that range from humorous to serious social concerns.
Throughout his career, Jerry has performed in coffee house venues as well as larger auditoriums in several states up and down the East Coast, Ohio and in Michigan. His first CD, ‘Simple and Free’, was recorded and published in 2009 with a balanced mix of original songs and covers.

Jerry’s full time occupation is teaching music in the Hampton City Schools system, where he has worked with children of all ages to inspire music and creativity in our youth. He also leads the music program in a local Methodist Church in Hampton, VA. Jerry’s two sons and three grandchildren are the pride and joy in his life.

First Friday is on October 1st from 6pm-8pm. This event is free and open to the public. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Thank you to our First Friday Sponsors Walt Evaniak & Mike Ivey

September First Friday

First Friday is September 3rd, 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

The exhibit will be on display from September 3- September 28.

 

“Reflecting a Love of Life”

           

Arts on Main is pleased to present original artworks and collectibles from the collection of Dean and Cam Williams. This vibrant, eclectic, once-in-a-lifetime show opens with a welcome reception at Arts on Main, on First Friday September 3, from 6 PM to 8 PM, and runs until September 28.

Dean and Cam Williams’ personal collection reflects their commitment to community, lifetime of advocacy on behalf of pets in need and appreciation of nature’s beauty. Among the many renowned artists included in the show are Linda St. Clair, Barbara Olsen, Virginia Greenleaf, Jeanne Marston and Carol Colette.

Throughout their lives, Dean and Cam steadfastly devoted their time and efforts to ensure homeless pets received the care and compassion, dignity and respect they deserve. All proceeds from the sale will benefit Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society and help them reach their newly announced fundraising goal of $150,000 to cover medicine and medical supply costs necessary to save the lives of homeless pets in the year ahead.

For more information about this transformative fundraising effort, visit https://www.gmhumanesociety.org/artsale.html

 

Live Music by the Jerry Sowers

Jerry Sowers is an acoustic singer-songwriter from Newport News, VA. Singing and playing music from the age of 14, he continues to sing traditional as well as original folk music. Audiences enjoy not only his music, but his ability in keeping them both engaged and entertained with song subjects that range from humorous to serious social concerns.
Throughout his career, Jerry has performed in coffee house venues as well as larger auditoriums in several states up and down the East Coast, Ohio and in Michigan. His first CD, ‘Simple and Free’, was recorded and published in 2009 with a balanced mix of original songs and covers.

Jerry’s full time occupation is teaching music in the Hampton City Schools system, where he has worked with children of all ages to inspire music and creativity in our youth. He also leads the music program in a local Methodist Church in Hampton, VA. Jerry’s two sons and three grandchildren are the pride and joy in his life.

Free and open to the public.
Beer and wine cash bar.

Thank you to our First Friday Sponsors Troy and Theresa Stavens

Virginia Watercolor Society Regional Member Show “Summer of Color”

“Summer of Color”

First Friday, July 2nd

Thank you to our First Friday Sponsor The Gloucester Women’s Club

Arts on Main, in Gloucester, Virginia is excited to host the VWS Middle Peninsula Regional Artists for the “Summer of Color Exhibit” in partnership with The Bay School Community Arts Center in Mathews, Virginia, and The RAL Art Center in Kilmarnock, Virginia.  

Flora & Fauna

From the tiniest flower to the largest land and sea mammals, the exhibition at Arts on Main celebrates the diversity of the natural world and its enduring influence in art.

 

First Friday

The gallery is being refreshed for hanging the plein air art work painted during the Gloucester Arts Festival.  But we’re still having a First Friday reception.  Sculptor Jay Lagemannwill be on hand to talk about his works placed on Main Street.  We will have beer and wine for sale and complimentary snacks for our guests.  Reservations are no longer required.  Please join us to help kick off the Gloucester Arts Festival!