Mission Statement:
"The Art Gallery of New Geneva endeavors to honor the Master Creator by offering responsible artistic projects to the community. The hope is to educate, refresh, and encourage all who enter in through the blessings of the arts as God intended them to do."
Philosophy & Worldview
The Art Gallery of New Geneva is a unique art institution in that it holds to a Biblical worldview of the arts and is not swayed necessarily by popular trends or the secular art world. Although it is open to considerations, its foundational appreciation for the arts is rooted in the precepts found in Scripture.
What's Happening at the Gallery...
(Check for updates, new events, classes, and meetings as added to calendar)
UPCOMING EVENTS for 2024!
Connect with us through our contact page for additional information, questions, or to register for any of the events listed.
MARCH EVENTS ~ 3/2 ~ 2nd Opening Exhibition Event: 6-8pm; live music & refreshments 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 ~ 3-week basic watercolor techniques classes. Sign up now! Space is limited. 3:30-4:30pm, ages 8-12; 4:45-5:45pm, ages 12+ (adults welcome) $25 full payment or $10/weekly Find out more or register on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/theartgalleryofnewgeneva
FEBRUARY EVENTS ~ 2/2 ~ First Opening Art Show of the year: Student Display, 6-8pm 2/23 ~ Private paint evening 2/27 ~ Private luncheon 2/28 ~ Private evening dinner party
APRIL EVENTS ~ (contact us for more details) 4/3 & 4/10: Art Technique Classes TBA, 4/26 ~ 3rd OPENING Exhibit Event: 6-8pm; live music & refreshments MAY EVENTS ~ TBA EVERY SATURDAY, now through October: 12noo-3:00pm ~ enjoy a lovely time at the Gallery's "Creative Palate" cafe, sipping refreshing drinks and nibbling on creative snacks, while you also view the local artwork and handcrafts in the gallery room. JUNE EVENTS ~ 6/5 ~ 1st "Wednesday Workshop". the first of 4 tutorials on various painting techniques using acrylic paints. This one will focus on texture using a premade molding paste. Ages 8-11, 10:00am-11:30, $12; Ages 12-adult, 1:00-3:00, $20; All materials incl. pre-register highly suggested. 6/14 ~ 4th Opening Exhibition Event: 6-8pm; live music & refreshments 6/21 ~ "Painting with Sharon" - Sharon was our featured artist last month and will be hosting this fun evening. 6-8pm; price includes wine, mock-tail or soft drink. $30 6/26 ~ 2nd "Wednesday Workshop" will focus on blending, using acrylic paints to paint the sky & clouds as the subject. Ages 8-11: 10:30-12:00, $12 each; Ages 12-adult: 1:00-3:00, $20 each. All materials included. JULY EVENTS ~ 7/17 ~ 3rd "Wednesday Workshop" - this tutorial focuses on dry brush technique using acrylic paints to paint fur or hair. Ages 8-11, 10:30-12:00, $12 each; Ages 12-adult, 1:00-3:00, $20each. All materials included 7/26 ~ 5th Opening Exhibition Event: 6-8pm; live music & refreshments 7/31 ~ "A Wednesday with Saturday" ~ A free event for children and their guardians to meet the author, Dutch Henry, and the lovable character in his "Saturday" series of books. Short reading from latest book: "Saturday Learns the Ten Commandments"/simple craft/light refreshments. 1:30-2:30 AUGUST EVENTS ~ 8/7 ~ 4th "Wednesday Workshop" - This tutorial focuses on clear glass affect & lighting using acrylic paints. Ages 8-11, 10:30-12:00, $12each; Ages 12-adult, 1:00-3:00, $20each. All materials included. 8/13 ~ "Quilting with Robin" - step by step instructions for beginners for quilting a 12" square by hand SEPTEMBER EVENTS ~ 9/13 ~ #6 OPENING Exhibit Event - 6-8pm, live music & refreshments 9/6 ~ "Oil Painting 101 with Sarah" - Step by step introduction to oil painting. More details to come 9/13 ~ #6 OPENING Exhibit Event - 6-8pm, live music & refreshments OCTOBER EVENTS ~ 10/25 ~ #7 OPENING Exhibit Event - last art opening this year! 6-8pm, live music & refreshments NOVEMBER & DECEMBER EVENTS ~ End of the year November & December events to be announced
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#1 ~ STUDENT ART EXHIBIT ~ Opening event of the year, Friday, February 2nd, 6-8:00pm ~ live music & celebration to encourage future artists, ages 7-18!
Students: Contact us if you'd like to exhibit your work!
UPDATES FOR 2024 TBA
Events Hosted at The Art Gallery
The Art Gallery hosts many events in addition to the periodic exhibitions listed above, such as paint nights, classes, musical performances, dances, lectures, etc. These special events will be listed below. If you are interested in hosting a special creative event, or renting our space for a private event, contact us.
LAST YEAR, 2023: SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENT: "Holiday Hymns & Songs", Friday, December 1st, 6-7:30pm, "a special time set aside to enjoy & reflect with the community"; featuring The Appomattox Youth Chorale; complimentary hot chocolate & cider. Free event.
LAST YEAR, 2023: Country Line Dancing ~ Every other Thursday evening, beginning Sept 14th, 7-9pm
Wear your boots! - a great time of fun and fellowship; instructional and free dancing; $8 per session; snacks available. Call 434-942-3239
Dates: Oct 12, 26; Nov 9
LAST YEAR, 2023 Women's "Cliff-Notes" Self-Defense ~ Mon, Oct. 23rd
Mon, Oct 23rd 6:30-8:30pm - One-time intense instructional teaching; Creative ways to deter, defend, and stop a bad situation from happening with your abilities, wits, and surroundings - ages 12+, $25 ~ To register or for more info: ArtShouldMatter@gmail.com or call 434-352-2667
LAST YEAR, 2023: Weekly Self-Defense Classes for students ages 8-14 ~ Fridays 1-2pm
Beginning Friday, Sept 22; 1-2:00; $25/monthly. Build confidence & strategies while maintaining Christian values for your students in a world uncertainties.
LAST YEAR, 2023: Art Paint Night: "JOY! Let's Paint It! ~Friday, Oct 27th
Friday, October 27th, 6:30-8:30pm - Allow your creative side to come to life with an evening of fun and fellowship! Step by step instruction. 11x14" acrylic painting, all materials included, includes a complimentary glass of wine, hot cider or soft drink. $30 (limited seating)
The Art Gallery will reopen in February 2024 with a STUDENT Art Exhibition. Contact WITH us for details about registering for this exhibit.
General registration information can be found on the "Exhibiting" link above.
Ways to Partner with Us
Volunteer / Sponsor
There are many ways to volunteer, from building maintenance and helping in the store, to assisting with classes and events. You can also help the Art Gallery with its ongoing expenses by sponsoring an event. All gifts are tax-deductible.
Rent Meeting Space
You may need a nice space for a meeting, a class, lecture, or small party. Consider renting space at the Art Gallery of New Geneva. We will discuss details and fair pricing to make it happen for you!
Visit Our Store
The Art Gallery store is special because there will always be different things to see and purchase. One-of-a-kind artistic products and crafts are sold as well as hand-made items from local merchants.
Samplings
What is Art?
It seems that anything and everything in our day is valued as "art." The arts are very subjective, but should they be? God allows great creative latitude concerning wonder and imagination, but through His Holy Word He also teaches us what real art is, including how and why to produce it. This lecture explores fundamental Biblical principles, definitions, and examples relating to the arts which all Christians must adhere to if they truly seek to honor their Creator.
