| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | "Kids In Art" Fridays | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 04/06/12- 06/15/12 | Williamsburg |
| "The Material World" | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 03/14/12- 06/13/12 | Williamsburg |
"When Insects Invade: The Unwanted Museum Visitor"Presented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum March 15-June 14, 2012 “When Insects Invade: The Unwanted Museum Visitor.” Uncover more about a museum conservator’s job by learning what types of insects museums worry about, what kind of damage they can do and how conservators deal with them. This program begins at 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 15-June 14. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 03/15/12- 06/14/12 | Williamsburg |
4th Annual LESC Craft BazaarPresented by Langley Enlisted Spouses Club at Hampton Roads Convention Center June 2, 2012 It's an all day craft and vendor extravaganza! Come out to peruse, shop, eat and support the Langley Enlisted Spouses Club and their efforts to increase morale and foster positive community relations.
We will be located in Exhibit Hall A of the well located and easy to access Hampton Roads Convention Center.
This event is open to the public.
Admission is FREE! Parking is FREE!
A silent raffle will be held, and we will have great prizes from every participating... | Langley Enlisted Spouses Club | 06/02/12 | Hampton |
After School Clay CampPresented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center March 31, 2010 - Ongoing For four weeks children explore the properties of clay through hand forming techniques and the potter's wheel. Clay Camp allows each child to experience these methods to develop the hand-eye coordination and motor skills necessary to create artwork and utilitarian objects. "Clay camp is 'full-contact' art," says instructor Beth Turbeville, "It offers a multi-level learning experience. Working with clay challenges students to use their imagination while incorporating aspects... | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 03/31/10- Ongoing | Newport News |
Afternoon ARTventures for Ages 9-12: 4-x-4Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center August 28-August 31, 2012 Students will explore a different medium each day. Printmaking and found-object sculpture are two. The other two – a surprise! Limit: 12 students. Instructor: Amanda Wallace. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 08/28/12- 08/31/12 | Newport News |
Afternoon ARTventures for Ages 9-12: Clay Camp 1Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center June 26-June 29, 2012 Each week of afternoon Clay Camp will offer different projects, so students may repeat the class! All students will throw on the potter’s wheel and hand build. Limit: 12 students. Instructors: Diane Kroniess & Lynne Oglesby. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 06/26/12- 06/29/12 | Newport News |
Afternoon ARTventures for Ages 9-12: Clay Camp 3Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center July 24-July 27, 2012 Each week of afternoon Clay Camp will offer different projects, so students may repeat the class! All students will throw on the potter’s wheel and hand build. Limit: 12 students. Instructors: Diane Kroniess & Lynne Oglesby. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 07/24/12- 07/27/12 | Newport News |
Afternoon ARTventures for Ages 9-12: Clay Camp 4Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center August 7-August 10, 2012 Each week of afternoon Clay Camp will offer different projects, so students may repeat the class! All students will throw on the potter’s wheel and hand build. Limit: 12 students. Instructors: Diane Kroniess & Lynne Oglesby. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 08/07/12- 08/10/12 | Newport News |
| Afternoon ARTventures for Ages 9-12: Introduction to the Arts of Asia | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 07/17/12- 07/20/12 | Newport News |
An Occasion for the ArtsPresented by An Occasion for the Arts October 6-October 7, 2012 Always the first weekend of October, plan to attend this outdoor art event
- Acquire a piece of fine art from one of 170 juried artists,
- Experience kid-friendly hands-on activities and youth art from area students,
- Enjoy on-going varied, live performances throughout the event for all ages and tastes,
- Savor refreshments from street vendors, the wine & beer fest and at local restaurants | An Occasion for the Arts | 10/06/12- 10/07/12 | Williamsburg |
| Art Stop | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 03/17/12- 06/12/12 | Williamsburg |
Artisans in the ParkPresented by Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events September 8-September 9, 2012 An outdoor arts and crafts festival featuring artisans selling original works of art and fine craft – now in its 37th year! This year’s event will take place in September to avoid the summer heat. Enjoy live stage entertainment, family-themed performers and great food vendors. Applications available February 6. | Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events | 09/08/12- 09/09/12 | Virginia Beach |
| Artist Trading Cards | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 04/06/12- 06/15/12 | Williamsburg |
Beginning Acrylic PaintingPresented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center April 4-May 23, 2012 Join artist and Pfac educator Janet Rash in the painting class you have been asking for. You will create three finished acrylic paintings in eight weeks, while you learn the basics of color theory, composition and technique. All you need bring is passion and a willingness to learn and have fun. All materials supplied; tuition includes materials fee. Limit: 14 students. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 04/04/12- 05/23/12 | Newport News |
Beginning DrawingPresented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center April 4-May 30, 2012 This revised version of Mary’s popular drawing class will focus on portrait drawing for the spring. This will include proportions of the face, anatomy, and techniques to create a realistic likeness. Portrait composition will also be discussed. The class is designed for students from beginning to more experienced. Beginning students will learn basic drawing fundamentals while developing their portraits. Experienced students will work on advanced techniques and portrait composition using... | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 04/04/12- 05/30/12 | Newport News |
Clay Camp- Afterschool Clay (Ages 5-8)Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center May 9-May 30, 2012 Do you like to get messy while creating cool stuff? Here’s your chance! Explore hand forming and the potter’s wheel. A great way to get your young artist started with basic ceramics skills. Dress for mess! Limit: 10 students
Instructors: Diane Kroniess & Beth Turbeville | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 05/09/12- 05/30/12 | Newport News |
Concert In the Courtyard - Free Music SeriesPresented by City of Portsmouth March 2, 2012-March 2, 2013 Enjoy music in the Art Annex from The Herbie D Band with Amy Ferebee. | City of Portsmouth | 03/02/12- 03/02/13 | Portsmouth |
Creative & Creative Writing ClassesPresented by The Muse Writers Center at The Muse Writers Center June 1-July 31, 2012 Registration is now open for The Muse Writers Center’s summer creative and creative writing classes.
Courses include creative writing classes in poetry, fiction, flash fiction, young adult fiction, children’s book, science fiction, fantasy, & horror, world building, memoir & creative non-fiction, personal narratives, food writing, multi-genre writing, screenwriting, and songwriting. Other creative offerings include classes and seminars in journaling, reading... | The Muse Writers Center | 06/01/12- 07/31/12 | Norfolk |
Daily Glass Demonstrations at the Chrysler Museum Glass StudioPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art April 11, 2012 - Ongoing Watch live glass demonstrations in the Chrysler Museum of Art Glass Studio Wednesday through Sunday each week at 12:00 noon, then you can catch afternoon demonstrations at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday of each week. | Chrysler Museum of Art | 04/11/12- Ongoing | Norfolk |
Donna Zagotta Workshop: Adding the You Factor To PaintingsPresented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center July 23-July 27, 2012 The theme of this workshop is: Make your paintings more personal and creative by plugging your subjects into design. Donna will demonstrate and discuss methods and ideas that will help you turn ordinary subjects into creative and imaginative paintings. Students will focus on composition, color and a personal and creative use of the elements and principles of design.
All levels are welcome and this workshop is open to all watermedia. Donna will be using watercolor and white... | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 07/23/12- 07/27/12 | Newport News |
Explore the Declaration of IndependencePresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum April 3-June 12, 2012 "Explore the Declaration of Independence” traces the exciting events leading to the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. Young guests can create a patriotic souvenir to take home. This program will take place at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 3-June 12. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 04/03/12- 06/12/12 | Williamsburg |
| Gallery Talks | Chrysler Museum of Art | 11/01/09- Ongoing | Norfolk |
GARDEN DELIGHTS: PLEIN AIR PAINTING TRIP TO THE PINKHAM GARDENSPresented by City of Portsmouth at Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center May 26, 2012 PAINTERS!!! –Bring your oils, acrylics, watercolors, and brush-ink. You will NOT want to miss this rare opportunity to utilize an amazing backdrop for creative energy. The Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center (PACC), along with Bill and Linda Pinkham, are hosting a painting expedition to the Pinkham Gardens. Participants will meet at PACC for carpooling to the garden. There, Bill and Linda will give an orientation of the grounds which are filled with beautiful and bizarre life-forms,... | City of Portsmouth | 05/26/12 | Portsmouth |
Hampton Fashionistas Wearable Art ShowPresented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery May 11-June 26, 2012 All month we'll feature artisan made clothing, jewelry & accessories.
Fashion Show Event!
Saturday May 12th, 6:30-9pm
Featuring the fashions of Blue Skies artists along with two local boutiques:
Crickets
40 Wine Street, Hampton
&
Boutique She-She
22 S King St, Hampton
fash-uh-nee-stuh:
real fashionistas don't believe in trends....
they have a natural flair for combining both current... | Blue Skies Art Gallery | 05/11/12- 06/26/12 | Hampton |
Hands On For Kids Gallery: Paint Days!Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center May 12, 2009 - Ongoing The Hands On For Kids Gallery is a great place to bring your favorite young artists. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for learning about the arts in a fun-filled casual and cozy setting. Designed for families with young children, the Gallery is open daily for self-directed activities. Children can create to their hearts content, and parents don't have to worry about the mess. Paints, brushes, paper and smocks provided. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 05/12/09- Ongoing | Newport News |
HeraldryPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum April 5-June 14, 2012 “Heraldry” explores the galleries for coats of arms. While learning the meaning behind the symbols, kids may illustrate a book to take home. Recommended for children 8 and up. This program will take place at 1:45 p.m. Thursdays, April 5-June 14. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 04/05/12- 06/14/12 | Williamsburg |
Heritage Day at Historic St. Luke'sPresented by Historic St. Luke's Church at Historic St. Luke's Church June 16, 2012 Celebrate our community heritage with two days of events at Historic St. Luke’s Church. Heritage Day - June 16 - will feature history told through stories, writings, quilts, colonial court, land ownership, music, food, and our flora and fauna environment. Come tour “Old Brick” and hear its history. Sunday, June 17 at 3:00 pm the Main Street Baptist Gospel Choir will perform a concert of spirituals and Gospel music. Come early to ensure a seat. | Historic St. Luke's Church | 06/16/12 | Smithfield |
Introduction to the Arts of AsiaPresented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center July 17-July 20, 2012 This multi-cultural, multi-media class will take students to new lands to discover and create their unusual arts. Limit: 8 students. Limit: 12 students.
Instructor: Lee Gerry Wertheimer | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 07/17/12- 07/20/12 | Newport News |
Jen Callahan "Watercolor"Presented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery August 7-September 18, 2012 Award winning Fine Artist Jen Callahan will show her vibrant eye-catching watercolor and mixed media paintings. Callahan’s bright paintings have an abstract quality to them while reflecting her love and fascination with animals and their movements in nature.
www.jenartwork.com | Blue Skies Art Gallery | 08/07/12- 09/18/12 | Hampton |
Mathews Art Gallery Trunk ShowPresented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery June 27-August 5, 2012 Blue Skies Gallery will feature the works of Mathews Art Gallery. Mathews Art Gallery, founded in the 1960s, boasts more
than 50 local artists and craftspeople who specialize in oil, watercolor, and acrylic painting, wood carving, pottery, glass, jewelry, fabric, and scrimshaw.
www.mathewsartgallery.org
| Blue Skies Art Gallery | 06/27/12- 08/05/12 | Hampton |
More Crochet and RelaxPresented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center May 3-May 24, 2012 Instructor: Lee Gerry Wertheimer.
Beginners and advanced students will learn new crochet techniques to create your choice of a scarf, hat, handbag, afghan or baby jacket. By the end of the classes, you'll be able to read a pattern and bring home a finished heirloom. Students must bring a 'G' crochet hook to the first class. Limit 12 students. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 05/03/12- 05/24/12 | Newport News |
| Morning ARTventures for Ages 5-8- Under the Sea | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 06/19/12- 06/22/12 | Newport News |
| Morning ARTventures for Ages 5-8: 4-x-4 | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 08/28/12- 08/31/12 | Newport News |
| Morning ARTventures for Ages 5-8: Clay Camp 1 | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 06/26/12- 06/29/12 | Newport News |
| Morning ARTventures for Ages 5-8: Clay Camp 2 | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 07/10/12- 07/13/12 | Newport News |
| Morning ARTventures for Ages 5-8: Clay Camp 4 | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 08/07/12- 08/10/12 | Newport News |
| Morning ARTventures for Ages 5-8: Nature’s Sketchbook | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 07/31/12- 08/03/12 | Newport News |
Newport News Public Schools Senior Miniature Artworks 2009Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center May 16, 2009 - Ongoing All twelfth grade visual arts students currently enrolled in Newport News Public Schools are invited to submit works of art for this exhibition. Students may submit up to two original two or three dimensional works in any media as long as artwork does not exceed four inches in any direction. Peninsula Fine Arts Center Program Director & Curator Michael Preble will select the winners and present awards at a reception Wednesday, May 20th, 5pm to 6pm. The idea for this exhibition came... | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 05/16/09- Ongoing | Newport News |
| Next Step: Handbuilding (Tuesday) | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 05/08/12- 05/29/12 | Newport News |
| Next Step: Handbuilding (Wednesday) | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 05/09/12- 05/30/12 | Newport News |
OpSail 2012 VirginiaPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park June 1-June 12, 2012 On the horizon lies a historic American milestone, an extraordinary occasion for the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia...the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, planned together with the spectacle of OpSail 2012. OpSail 2012 Virginia® is a collaboration between Operation Sail Inc. (OpSail) national, the United States Navy, Norfolk Festevents, and hundreds of national, state and local organizations.
From... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 06/01/12- 06/12/12 | Norfolk |
Out of the BoxPresented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery June 27-August 5, 2012 Member artists show us their hidden talents by creating art in a completely different medium.
A reception and “reveal” will be held on June 30th from 5:30-7:30. | Blue Skies Art Gallery | 06/27/12- 08/05/12 | Hampton |
Quilts in the Baltimore MannerPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum June 9, 2012-April 1, 2014 Some of the nation’s most treasured quilts were produced around the middle of the 19th century influenced by quiltmaking in the nation’s third largest city of the time, Baltimore. A dozen of these works of art — most created in a distinctive and elaborately conceived appliquéd style known as album quilts — are the focus of the newest exhibition at Colonial Williamsburg’s Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum.
“Quilts in the... | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 06/09/12- 04/01/14 | Williamsburg |
Surface Design and its Relation to FormPresented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center May 4-June 1, 2012 Fresh ideas for surface design and decoration can expand creative expression. Brushwork, sgraffito, slip trailing, stamp making, layering and resist techniques will be demonstrated. Pottery forms provided. All levels of experience welcome. Limit: 8 students.
Instructor: Lynne Oglesby. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 05/04/12- 06/01/12 | Newport News |
SWAP MEET! Selden Arcade in Downtown Norfolk!Presented by The Selden Arcade at The Selden Arcade March 24-August 25, 2012 Join us May 26th for another Saturday Selden Swap! Artists and crafters are invited to sell original handmade items in the arcade, no license required! Tables available first come, first serve (wall space too)! Bring any items you have that you would like to trade for something else. Donations will be made to Hope House. If selling anything other than artwork/crafts you will need a Special Event License available that day for $50 or through the Commissioner of Revenue (good for the year, one... | The Selden Arcade | 03/24/12- 08/25/12 | Norfolk |
The Founding of Newport NewsPresented by Newport News Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library March 12, 2009 - Ongoing The story of the founding of Newport News by the Old Dominion Land Company is fully told in this new history exhibit. The exhibit contains a range of detailed records from the Land Company including photographs, maps, blueprints, documents, and postcards. It also includes a panel on African-American life in Newport News between 1880 and 1930. | Newport News Library System | 03/12/09- Ongoing | Newport News |
Vision in Clay: CDA ArtistsPresented by City of Portsmouth March 25-May 28, 2012 The exhibit promotes the exploration of the ceramic arts from functional ware to large sale sculptures. | City of Portsmouth | 03/25/12- 05/28/12 | Portsmouth |
Writers' Coffee BreakPresented by The Muse Writers Center July 22, 2011-July 25, 2014 Join us every Friday from 10:30 a.m.-Noon at Elliot's Fairgrounds Coffee Shop (806 Baldwin Ave. #2 (at Colley), Ghent, Norfolk) for an informal get-together where area writers and Muse teachers, students, and friends enjoy conversation and camaraderie over a (perhaps much needed) coffee break. Hosted by Jennifer James. Come and join us! | The Muse Writers Center | 07/22/11- 07/25/14 | Norfolk |