Gloucester Arts on Main
Booksigning Event: Lindbergh Journals
Monday May 21st (4:00-7:00 pm)
Reeve Lindbergh has published journals of her Mother, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, which include letters to her Aviator husband Charles Lindbergh from 1947 to his death in 1974, as well as letters to their five children and friends and acquaintances. Reeve will be at Gloucester Arts on Main signing (new) books from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on May 21st. She will also give a short presentation. Twice Told Tales will bring not only the new Journal for sale, but a selection of books by other members of the family that are still in print. Refreshments will be served!
Arty Membership Meeting
Thursday, May 24 (7:00-9:00 pm)
Spend a quiet evening with us enjoying a DVD lecture on the impressionist paintings in the Louvre. Members and others welcome, refreshments will be provided. This is your chance to view a one of a kind series free of charge, kindly loaned to GAMi. Become a member of the gallery and join us every fourth Thursday of the month! Membership meetings involve you as an artist, collector, and neighbor in our community. Get inspired, vote, and help support the arts!
Have a Heart Art Show
Silent Auction June 1-30, Reception July 6th
A Fundraising Event to benefit The American Heart Association inspired by the story of Holly Jackson. Art must be submitted by June 1st for the Silent Auction to be held June 1- 30, 2012 – application forms available here. Artists may decide to keep or donate 85% of sale;15% going to GAM. $15 entry fee goes directly to American Heart Association. Final bids due at reception July 6th. Submit your art today! For questions, email Holly Jackson at
Glorious Voices Series: MGM Tri-County Gospel Choir
Saturday, June 23rd (4:00-5:30pm)
Gloucester Arts on Main adds another gem to the Glorious Voices series as the 40-member MGM Tri-County Gospel Choir presents “Living in the Spirit,” a program of rousing gospel and contemporary faith music. See the Events & Exhibits page for more information.
Support the Arts in Gloucester!
Memberships
Gloucester Arts on Main is a dynamic environment for art-making, art education, and art exhibition. Your membership gives us essential operating support so that we can provide new ways for the public to experience art through classes, films, exhibits, and events. Become a member today via PayPal™ on the Membership Page or by calling 804-824-9464 or by mailing your payment and completed form to: 6580-B Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061. More information on membership levels and benefits is available one the Membership Page.
Volunteer Opportunities
Gloucester Arts is always looking for willing and able people to share their time and talents in order to grow and flourish as the best arts organization in Gloucester County. Many different skills are needed to help cover a wide range of duties such as community relations, painting, marketing, helping set up for events, fundraising, moving artwork, general "fixit" work, administrative assistance, and other light renovation work. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator (804-824-9464 or ) if you would like to join our crew. All help is welcome and appreciated! Thank You!
Open Call for Gallery Artists and Art Instructors
Gloucester Arts on Main welcomes submissions from artists who are interested in exhibiting their work at Gloucester Arts on Main gallery. More information on submitting a proposal for consideration to the jury panel at Gloucester Arts on main is available in the Events & Exhibits page.
Gloucester Arts on Main is also interested in scheduling a wide variety of art class options that appeal to art students of all ages and abilities. More information on becoming an art instructor at Gloucester Arts on main is available in the Classes section.
Artists that are interested in showing art or teaching, may also contact the Gallery Curator at:
TWO Art Galleries for Gloucester!
The Main Street Arts Building is now home to two art galleries, Gloucester Arts on Main and the Village Art Gallery.
Gloucester Arts on Main, a working art gallery and art education center, hosts a painting "Open Studio" on Friday mornings and is currently hosting exciting classes, workshops, and special events. Many new events are on the schedule, including special exhibitions, artist lectures, and film nights. See the Events & Exhibits page for more details.
The Village Art Gallery, recently moved from the nearby Morton Building and still operated by the original owners, presents local artists using a variety of media. Come by and check us out! The artists run the gallery, so you may get a chance to talk to “your” artist.
Event Space Available
Gloucester Arts on Main has space available to rent for classes, workshops, and special events. We are able to accommodate groups up to 150 people. For more information please visit the site rental page or contact Kay Van Dyke at:
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Gallery Hours
General Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 12:00nn-6:00pm, Closed Mondays
Open Painting Studio: Fridays, 9:00am-12:00nn
Figure Drawing Studio: Sundays, 2:00-4:00pm
Special Events: Times as posted