The Rivah Guide is holding its Best of the Rivah 2025 contest. We'd love your support by voting for us in the following categories: Place to Find Rivah Art, Festival, and Summer Camp. Voting ends July 7 at 5:00 pm. Thanks for your support!

Visit the Art Speaks Gallery in June to see firsthand the textural creations of Christy Dunkle.

Running August 4-8 from 10 AM-3PM, kids ages 6-12 will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun sessions with the Mathews Memorial Library, The Bay School Community Arts Center, Mathews Maritime Foundation, Mathews Master Gardeners, and a field trip to CA&J Farm. The week will conclude with a field day August 8.

Registration is now open for artists wanting to participate in Mathews Plein Air 2025, September 18-20. This event is part of Mathews ArtFest which runs throughout the month of September.

Both two- and four-legged participants enjoyed a lively and fun-filled day at our first Family Arts & Barks Festival, co-sponsored by Canine Companions

On June 18, The Bay School hosted a culinary experience focused on the food and culture of Cuba.

We currently have three different Art Kits to Go that will ignite the creative spark in you! Come by the gallery and pick one up or get it online.

In this year's Best of Virginia 2025 edition of Virginia Living, editor-in-chief Madeline Mayhood highlighted The Bay School.

We have something for EVERYONE! Our 2025 Summer-Fall classes are now online and open for enrollment, and you can download a copy of the catalog. You can also request a hard copy of our newest class catalog.

We're starting the New Year with a new opportunity for artists to get together, share ideas, and make art in a community environment. The Creative Circle meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Participation is FREE; come to one session or come to all.

Want to be part of a fun-loving, creative community? Consider volunteering with us at one of our many events or exhibitions.

Start 2025 off by becoming part of a vibrant community of art lovers and creative individuals of all ages. The Bay School recently updated and improved our membership program to offer our community even more reasons to join us!