• Still Time to Vote for The Bay School in Coastal Virginia's 2025 Reader's Choice Competition

    Voting ends end of day March 7. Show your support for all your favorite businesses, services, events, etc. throughout Virginia. We'd love you to vote for us in the various categories we're competing in, too!

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  • Visit and Shop the Exhibit Fantastic Fiber!

    Thru February 24, come explore this exciting exhibition of work by Virginia fiber artists. Thank you to Roanes Antiques at The Cottage for sponsoring the exhibition.

    Learn More & Shop the Collection 
  • Apr 12: Raku Firing & Pottery Throwdown!

    Join us for this lively all day event!. Glaze and raku fire your very own pot—no experience necessary. Compete in wheel-throwing challenges or cheer on your favorite potter.

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  • Feb/Mar Artist of the Month: Lindsay Phaup

    Come visit the Art Speaks Gallery during the months of February and March and view the imaginative work of Lindsay Phaup!

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  • Call for Design Proposals: Mathews County 250 Committee "Revolution of Ideas" LOVEworks Project

    Deadline: February 24

    The 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.

    Learn More & Download the Prospectuses 
  • Call for Entries: 2025 Art Speaks Juried Exhibition

    Deadline: March 1

    Submission opens December 1, 2024 for The Bay School's 12th Annual Art Speaks Juried Exhibition.

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  • Art Kits to Go Available!

    Get 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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  • Join The Bay School's Creative Circle Open Studio

    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.

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  • 2025 Winter-Spring Classes Open for Enrollment

    We have something for EVERYONE! Our 2025 Winter-Spring 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.

    View & Enroll in Classes 
  • Enroll Your Kids in OpenArts After School!

    Enrollment for 2025 is now open. This vibrant, fun, and FREE program is open to all school-age children and youth whether they attend public or private school or are home-schooled. Although free, enrollment is required as space is limited.

    Learn More & Enroll 
  • Enjoy the Benefits of Membership!

    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!

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  • We LOVE Our Volunteers!

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

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