As part of the Gloucester Arts Festival, The Bay School will welcome participating artists and the public to view and celebrate the work of the plein air artists who will be competing throughout the day in the Mathews Paint Out.

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.

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.

Seventeen of our teachers were on hand to demonstrate techniques relevant to the classes they will be teaching and meet the public.

Whether you wanted to raku fire or paint a pot, participate in a friendly competition, or just watch, there was something for everyone from which to choose.

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. We are currently seeking additional volunteers to help out with:

• Family Arts & Barks Festival on June 21. Lots of jobs to fill! Sign Up Here

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!

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.