
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.

Aug 29-Sep 29: Local Scenes
Visit the Art Speaks Gallery and celebrate your love of small-town life. Join us for the opening reception Aug 29, 5:00-7:00 pm.

Sep 1-30: Mathews ArtFest
Celebrate the arts throughout the month of September in Mathews with visual art, performances, music, and creative classes.

Sep 18-20: Mathews Plein Air 2025
Calling All Plein Air Artists and Afficionados of Plein Air Painting! Artist registration underway. Register to participate as an artist. Enjoy watching artists work throughout Mathews. Attend the Wet Paint Sale and add to your collection of fine art.

Sep 27: A Night in Paris Gala & Art Auction
Join us for a fun and exciting evening of friendship, delicious food, and spirited bidding to support the Outreach Programs of The Bay School. Tickets on sale now!
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Start Your Holiday Shopping Early!
Learn MoreVisit The Bay School during Mathews Market Days, September 5 and 6 to pick up something special for everyone on your list!
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August Artist of the Month: Warren Dorer
Meet the Artist & Shop His WorkWarren brings a distinctively creative approach to leather working. Visit the Art Speaks Gallery and view his work in all its variety of form and function.
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The Bay School Receives TWO 2025 Best of the Rivah Awards!
View 2025 Best of the Rivah AwardsThanks to your support, The Bay School was voted Third in Retail Location to Purchase Rivah Art and Second Place for Best Summer Camp! View the results and in the More Rivah News section read an article about us in the August edition of The Rivah.
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Upcoming Exhibitions
Learn More & DownloadWould you like to exhibit at the Art Speaks Gallery? Review prospectuses for shows coming up and consider submitting your work.
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New Art Kit to Go Available!
Get Your Kit Now!Get our latest Art Kit to Go to indulge your creative urges and develop a sense of calmness while painting this lovely image of koi swimming. You can pick one up in the gallery or purchase the kit 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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2025 Summer-Fall Classes Online for Enrollment
View & EnrollWe 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.
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Join The Bay School's Creative Circle Open Studio
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 and 4th Tuesdays of 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.
We currently have many volunteer tasks available for this year's Gala & Art Auction, A Night in Paris. Volunteers who contribute at least four hours of their time receive a discount on the event ticket. See the various tasks available and sign up to volunteer HERE.
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Enjoy the Benefits of Membership!
Learn MoreStart 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!