Arts on Main

Community Arts Center in Gloucester, Virginia

Open Studio Special Event with Kay Van Dyke (In-Person/Online)

Join Kay Van Dyke for an Open Studio Special Event on the 2nd Friday of each month, 9 to noon. This is for artists!  Each time, the group will be doing something special just for artists.  Perhaps a live model, perhaps instruction, maybe marketing info.

Sign up at Arts on Main or just show up – free, but some events will have model fees – check the newsletter or the website to find out what’s happening each month.  Bring your paints and equipment and get setup early to take advantage of the model or still life setup. A great place to be inspired!

These events will also be  ZOOM meetings, if you would like to paint at home while still participating with the group!  Sign up to get Zoom instructions.

Open Studio Special Event with Kay Van Dyke (In-Person/Online)

Join Kay Van Dyke for an Open Studio Special Event on the 2nd Friday of each month, 9 to noon. This is for artists!  Each time, the group will be doing something special just for artists.  Perhaps a live model, perhaps instruction, maybe marketing info.

Sign up at Arts on Main or just show up – free, but some events will have model fees – check the newsletter or the website to find out what’s happening each month.  Bring your paints and equipment and get setup early to take advantage of the model or still life setup. A great place to be inspired!

These events will also be  ZOOM meetings, if you would like to paint at home while still participating with the group!  Sign up to get Zoom instructions.

Open Studio Special Event with Kay Van Dyke (In-Person/Online)

Join Kay Van Dyke for an Open Studio Special Event on the 2nd Friday of each month, 9 to noon. This is for artists!  Each time, the group will be doing something special just for artists.  Perhaps a live model, perhaps instruction, maybe marketing info.

Sign up at Arts on Main or just show up – free, but some events will have model fees – check the newsletter or the website to find out what’s happening each month.  Bring your paints and equipment and get setup early to take advantage of the model or still life setup. A great place to be inspired!

These events will also be  ZOOM meetings, if you would like to paint at home while still participating with the group!  Sign up to get Zoom instructions.

Open Studio with Live Model (In-Person/Online)

Artists, working in any medium, are invited to an Open Studio with a live model on Friday, December 11th at 9am. The model will be posing for several 20-minute sessions. Participants should arrive early to set-up and be ready for the model. The cost for the Open Studio is $8 per artist.  This event is being offered in-person and via ZOOM. Reservations are required, please call the gallery to reserve your seat and to process your payment: 804-824-9464

Online Two-Day Portrait Workshop with Abigail McBride

Online via Zoom, Two Day Workshop, 6/27 & 6/28

Abigail will conduct her lecture, demonstrations and show the model via Zoom in real time. All the costs of participating in the Zoom class and the services of the professional draped model are included in the cost of registration. Abigail also will connect with each student to provide 1-on-1 critiquing in a way that works for each particular student: either through facebook or directly using cell phones or through an additional Zoom.

Abigail McBride will teach her unique approach to the portrait. This workshop is designed to help you not only paint and draw what you see but also to have a deeper understanding of your subject. Work in Oil or Charcoal. Class size is limited to promote plenty of one-on-one attention. First come, first served. Last day to register for the workshop is June 26th.

Interested in what you might expect from a class with Abigail? Head over to this special blog post she wrote for us featuring several videos that give a peek into her teaching style!