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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March Artist of the Month: Bob Carlson
Learn More & View His WorkThe work of Bob Carlson is featured throughout the month of March. Specifically, his mural work done for Walmarts across the country. His mural originals are all available from the exhibit.
"I am honored that the Walmart Community Mural Program has used my Culpeper mural to represent the state of Virginia in their map of murals across our nation.
Each mural is inspired by and celebrates the local community. It is created in collaboration with store managers, ensuring it reflects the area's unique diversity and cultural identity. Every piece is an original, one-of-a-kind artwork that honors, and hopefully uplifts, the spirit of the neighborhood it represents. They have over 1,600 artists in their program and have produced over 2,500 murals." Bob Carlson
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Winter-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
April - Hidden Objects
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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New 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!