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.
Hampton Holiday Fine Arts Bazaar
December 14 from 11am-5pm
December 15 from 11am-3pm
Join us for the 4th annual Hampton Holiday Fine Arts Bazaar. The opening of the Small Works Exhibition will be accompanied by this free two-day fine arts bazaar featuring original, handmade works from artists around the region. Come meet the artists and shop for extra special holiday gifts!
Artists sometimes leave their artworks behind after a class or exhibition, which means we are left with pieces searching for a new home. As a solution, accompanying this year’s Bazaar will be a ‘yard sale for art’ known as a YART SALE. Proceeds from the purchases of artworks sold by The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center will benefit Education programs and building needs. Prices are dictated by the market—but feel free to haggle away!
ARTini
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! Proceeds support The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center. (Must be 21+ to attend).
REGISTRATION INFO COMING SOON!
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.
Small Works - December 7
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.