Our Mission
The Bay School Community Arts Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide people of all ages and abilities opportunities to learn, experience, and appreciate the arts. Through excellence and diversity in classes, exhibits, lectures, and performances, The Bay School is a gathering place for all.
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April Artist of the Month: Karyn Gallion
Learn More & View Her WorkKaryn Gallion is an artist, maker, storyteller, and mischief instigator whose work lives at the
crossroads of contemporary folk art and storybook surrealism. She builds character‑driven
sculptures from reclaimed wood, salvaged hardware, and the odd treasures she rescues from
yard sales, workshops, and appliance guts — objects with an interesting past and a promising future. -
Spring 2026 Classes Open for Enrollment
View & EnrollWe have something for EVERYONE! We offer plenty of opportunities to indulge your creativity and learn something new by taking a Bay School art class. You also can download copies of available catalogs or request hard copies.
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Upcoming Opportunities for Exhibition
June - Rural Life
July - Americana
August - An Artist's Journey
September - Under the Big Top, The Pumpkin Patch Pop-Up
October - Strange Things
November/December - Deck the Walls, Holiday Pop-Up, & Christmas Tree Pop-Up
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Art Kits to Go Available
Buy One NowGet our latest Art Kits to Go, which feature a hoppy frog and a cheesy mouse. You can come by the gallery to pick one up or purchase it online.
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Get Your Own Bay School Hat, Apron, or Tote Bag!
See & Shop the CollectionThe Bay School now has baseball caps, aprons, and totes available for purchase that display our logo.
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Join The Bay School's Creative Circle Open Studio and Reignite Your Creative Spark
Learn MoreWe'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 Tuesday, and new Reigniting Your Creative Spark sessions are the 4th Tuesday each month. Participation is FREE; come to one session or come to all.
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Become a Volunteer!
Learn MoreWant 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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Enjoy the Benefits of Membership!
Learn MoreBecome part of a vibrant community of art lovers and creative individuals of all ages. Our updated and improved membership program offers our community even more reasons to join us!