Our Mission
The Bay School Community Arts Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide people of all ages and abilities the opportunities to learn, experience and appreciate the arts.
The Bay School's Artful Annual Year-End Fundraising Drive and Giving Tuesday 2024
Help us reach our goal of $20K by midnight December 31! All proceeds support The Bay School's OpenArts After School Program.
November 13-December 31: Holiday Pop-Up Market
Make the holidays special for everyone on your list and select creatively handcrafted gifts made by local artists and artisans!
November 1-December 31: Fired Up Exhibition
Fired Up! showcases a variety of functional and decorative ceramic works, representing ten local artists.
Made in Mathews Studio Tour
Celebrate the tour's 23nd year and support participating artists and businesses by doing your holiday shopping locally for one-of-a-kind, beautifully created items!
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November 1-30: ArtFall Online Art & Travel Auction and Raffle
Start Bidding and Buy a Raffle Ticket!During the month of November, The Bay School is holding an online auction of art and travel opportunities and selling tickets for a wonderful collection of theatre-related objects.
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Artists Sunday December 1
In 2020, Artists Sunday was created to support artists and encourage people to buy art as gifts during the holidays.
Uniting artists and communities across the country, Artists Sunday promotes giving something special, unique, and handcrafted this holiday season, while supporting your local economy.
The Bay School Holiday Pop-Up Market and Made in Mathews Studio Tour both run concurrently with Artists Sunday, so opportunities to shop local artists abound!
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December Artist of the Month: Margaret Benton-Jones
Learn More and Shop Her CollectionMargaret's vivacious style of painting everything from sunflowers to sailboats delights the eye. Her work will be on display in the Art Speaks Gallery thru December.
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November Artist of the Month: Peggy Shifflett
Learn More About Peggy and Shop Her CollectionThis month's Artist of the Month is Peggy Shifflett. Peggy works primarily in ceramics creating whimsical and highly detailed hand-built pieces inspired by nature and her imagination.
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December 8: Empty Bowls Fundraiser Supporting Hands Across Mathews
Learn MoreMark your calendar to join us for this event to enjoy some tasty soups served in handcrafted bowls. All proceeds go to support Hands Across Mathews.
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December 16, 2024-January 31, 2025: Middlesex Family YMCA Children's Winter Art Show
Learn More About This Bay School Outreach Program and Get the Show DetailsPlease join us at the Middlesex County Library, 35 Lovers Lane in Deltaville to celebrate the kids and their art.
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Call for Entries: 2025 Art Speaks Juried Exhibition
Learn More and Download the ProspectusSubmission opens December 1, 2024 for The Bay School's 12th Annual Art Speaks Juried Exhibition.
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Fantastic Fiber: Deadline for Submission is Jan 17, 2025
Get the ProspectusArt Speaks Gallery is currently seeking submissions for Fantastic Fiber! to be on display January 31-February 24. This show takes a diverse look at all forms of fiber art.
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Call for Design Proposals: Mathews County 250 Committee "Revolution of Ideas" LOVEworks Project
Learn More and Download the ProspectusesThe Bay School in partnership with the Mathews County 250 Committee is soliciting proposals from artists interested in creating LOVEworks signs to be installed at Callis Wharf and Williams Wharf. Deadline for design proposals is January 25, 2025.
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2025 Winter-Spring Classes Open for Enrollment
View and Enroll in ClassesWe have something for EVERYONE! Our 2025 Winter-Spring classes are now online and open for enrollment, and you also may download a copy of the catalog. The 2025 Winter-Spring Class Catalog is currently at the printer; however, you can also request a hard copy of our newest class catalog, which we'll send you once it's available.
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Art Kits to Go Available!
Learn More and PurchaseGet our latest Art Kits to Go before supplies run out! You can come by the gallery and pick one up or get it online.
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Enjoy the Benefits of Membership!
Learn MoreBecome part of a vibrant community of art lovers and creative individuals of all ages.
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We LOVE Our Volunteers!
Learn MoreWant to be part of a fun-loving, creative community? Consider volunteering with us at one of our many events or exhibitions.