Events at CHTVAC

In addition to our changing exhibitions and quarterly art classes, The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center offers other art-related programming during the year.

Community Celebration - Playtime: Toys and Art Exhibition

Saturday, April 12 from 3pm-5pm

Free & open to the public.

Glass blowing demonstration by Defiant Enterprise, LLC

Shrinky Dink demo by artist Jama Watts

Wood Turning Tops demo by Cliff Guard

ARTini presented by Old Point National Bank

Saturday, April 26 at 7pm (VIP at 6pm)

 ARTini is an event that invites mixologists from the Peninsula’s most prominent restaurants and bars to compete to see who can create the most artistic martini. Each restaurant will provide an appetizer for the guests to enjoy as well as their artfully delicious martini.

 Mixologists will square off as they vie for the People’s Choice Award and Best Overall Martini Award. Each guest has the opportunity to vote for their favorite ARTini at the end of the night!

 BUY TICKETS: https://tinyurl.com/ARTini2025

 VIP ($80 per person) - each individual who purchases a VIP ticket receives advanced entry into the event at 6pm, a swag bag, passed appetizers, and Competition Ticket benefits.

 Competition Ticket ($50 per person) - includes each competitors submission of martinis provided by regional restaurants. Individuals will receive competition tickets to present one to each restaurant as well as a People's Choice ticket to vote for their favorite.

Featured Restaurants:

Cibus Chophouse

Cork and Crust

Sate: A New American Experience

The Baker’s Wife

The Grey Goose

Venture

Sponsors:

Tent Sponsors

Dave and Val Bowen

Molly Joseph Ward and Forrest Ward

Community Sponsors:

110 Gallery

Letia and Joe Drewry

Mocktail Station

Free Life, LLC

Proceeds support The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center. Must be 21+ to attend. Deadline to purchase tickets: Sunday, April 20 at 11:59pm

The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center will be closing at 2pm on Saturday, April 26 in preparation for ARTini.

Artist Reception​

Artists and patrons are invited to attend an afternoon reception to celebrate CHTVAC exhibitions on display. Complimentary food and drinks are served (must be 21+ to consume alcoholic beverages). All receptions are on Saturdays from 3:00pm – 5:00pm unless otherwise noted.

HAL - February 8

PLAYTIME - April 12

Gallery Talk

Meet the artists featured in the current exhibition and learn more about the artworks on display.

Hampton Arts League

A membership organization of approximately 300 regional artists. Programs include an annual Open Members Exhibition, discounts for classes, member meetings, and a Tuesday Morning Painters group.

To register by mail, download the printable membership form here. To register online, select your desired membership below and complete the electronic payment process.

Tuesday Morning Artist Studio

Hampton Arts League members can meet in a classroom Tuesdays from 10 am– 12:30 pm to draw and paint without formal instruction and to enjoy the company of other artists.

Open Studio​

Artists working in painting and drawing can sign up to use studio space when classes are not being held. Independent, individual working only, no materials or instruction are provided. There is a five person maximum.

Arts Meeting Room

During open center hours, arts organizations can hold informal meetings in our upstairs gallery. Up to 25 people. $40 per hour. Chairs and tables provided. Reservations through the visual arts center office only.