Arts on Main

Community Arts Center in Gloucester, Virginia

“Sail Away with Arts on Main” – 2022 Gala

We invite you to Sail Away with Arts on Main!
Saturday, November 12, 2022
6:00 – 10:00pm

Special Thanks to our Event Sponsor:

Mr. and Mrs. E. Claiborne Robins, Jr. 

Set Sail at 6:00pm with a Prosecco cocktail hour. The voyage continues with live music provided by 504 Supreme, dancing, food stations prepared by Tailored Chef Catering, and an open wine & beer bar. The Online Auction starts at 8:00am Friday, November 4 and culminates at 9:30pm during the Gala with six surprise live auction items. Auction items will be available to view during First Friday on November 4th. Ticket purchase for the Gala includes access to the online auction.

Many thanks to the following individuals and organizations!

 

THE LIDO DECK $2000

Cook Foundation

Nuttall’s Store

Inn at Warner Hall

 

PORT OF CALL $1000

Andor Development, Inc.

Hugh and Barbara Bryan

Catamount Tactical, LLC

Dick and Jean Crowder

Ken Houtz Chevrolet Buick

Olivia’s in the Village

Phillip’s Energy

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital

Riverwood Designs

 

 

SEAFARER $500

William and Roxanna Andersen

Jim and Cammy Carleton

Chesapeake Bank

Chick-fil-A

Consociate Media

Rick and Gail Griffin

Ron and Kacki Haggerty

Hunter Stone Digital Solutions

Mike Ivey and Walt Evaniak

Ralph and Mimi Jackson

Martin, Ingles, & Hensley, Ltd.

John and Sherri Milner

Next Home Coast to Country Real Estate

Peninsula Heating & Air

Alistair J. Ramsay LS, PC

Sara Harris Photography

Julianna Stone

 

To purchase tickets, click here.

To become a sponsor, click here.

 

November First Friday

Joe Gyurcsak: “Inside and Out, Day and Night“

 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

Art & Flowers – First Friday CANCELLED

In response to the developing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Arts on Main has decided to cancel the April 3rd First Friday event.

 

Our Annual Art & Flowers exhibit during the Daffodil Festival is one that combines the world of visual arts with floral arts to create a show bursting with color and blooms.

Join us on Friday, April 3rd from 6pm – 8pm for beautiful florals and live music from The Tidewinders!

First Friday events are free and open to the public, with beer, wine, and paninis for purchase.

April’s First Friday event is sponsored by Ron & Karen Flowe

Tulips by Rebecca West

Two Views in the Tidelands: The Works of Carolyn Dudley & George Jennings

Our November exhibit features the work of local artists, Carolyn Thompson Dudley & George Jennings. The joint exhibit showcases the local landscapes of the beautiful areas surrounding us in Gloucester.

“My artwork comes from my perception of landscape and the people around me.”

-Carolyn Thompson Dudley

“Art, in one form or many, has always been in the back of my mind, often finding its way forward to be examined and  practiced.”

-George Jennings

Live music by Lori De los Santos and John Sullivan with special guest, Bill Gurley

Lori de los Santos is a singer/songwriter who lives in Gloucester, Virginia. With her husband, John Sullivan on bass, she plays acoustic songs from all genres of music including folk, blues and Americana as well as some of Lori’s original songs.

Lori has been playing guitar and writing songs since the mid-1970’s, influenced by artists such as Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Billie Holiday, Lead Belly and Flora Purim. Currently, Lori is performing and touring with Virginia Beach singer/songwriter, Mark Rogers, as part of his band. Her harmony vocals are featured on Mark’s new 2019 album “Laying It Down.”

John Sullivan has been studying bass for the past five years and is performing with local musicians as well. He decided that after years of being a “roadie” he wanted to play!

First Friday is on November 1st from 6pm-8pm and is free and open to the public, with beer, wine and paninis available.

Friday Sponsored by Theresa & Troy Stavens