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Wednesday July 06

10:00 am

Gladys’ Gang Toddler Edition: Green as Grass

Green is stems, leaves, and lily pads. Green is meadows and forests. Join us as we discover green things that grow all around us, from the galleries to the garden. Key topic: color.

Thursday July 07

10:00 am

Free First Thursday at the CMA

Enjoy free admission courtesy of Dominion Energy and extended hours. Take a public tour of featured exhibitions In the Shadow of Monet: Giverny and American Impressionism and Amanda McCavour: Bright Little Day Stars at 6:00 p.m. Be on Boyd Plaza in the evening for live music, food vendors, and a beer garden courtesy of The Whig. Plaza events by First Thursday on Main.

Thursday July 07

6:00 pm

Public Tour: Featured Exhibitions

Immerse yourself in a world of nature and light on this guided tour that explores the work of American Impressionists and their experiences in France alongside installations by contemporary artist Amanda McCavour. Free with membership or admission. Join today!

Saturday July 09

10:00 am

Art Class: Intuitive Painting

SOLD OUT In this one-day workshop, explore the meditative process of painting with local art educator Mary Hendrix. Experiment with paint in a creative environment while taking inspiration from the CMA Collection and In the Shadow of Monet: Giverny and American Impressionism.

Saturday July 09

1:00 pm

Ask Me About the Art!

Get insight on art from our knowledgeable group of interpretive guides. Docents will be stationed throughout the galleries to chat and answer questions about works on view. Look for their “Ask me about the art!” buttons to learn more.

Sunday July 10

1:00 pm

Public Tour: Featured Exhibitions

Immerse yourself in a world of nature and light on this guided tour that explores the work of American Impressionists and their experiences in France alongside installations by contemporary artist Amanda McCavour. Free with membership or admission. Join today!

Monday July 11

9:00 am

Animal Artventures

Monday – Friday, July 11 – 15 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon

SOLD OUT Summer Camp Ages: 4 – 6 Campers discover a whole menagerie in works of art from clay to canvas. Your young artist will read and learn about all kinds of animals and create their own in clay, paint, collage, and more. Instructor: Ariana Smoak.

Monday July 11

1:00 pm

Brush Up

Monday – Friday, July 11 – 15 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

SOLD OUT Summer Camp Ages: 10 – 12 Campers explore techniques with oil and acrylic paints, watercolor, and more. They learn about different styles of painting using the CMA Collection and the exhibition In the Shadow of Monet: Giverny and American Impressionism. Instructor: Alia Schwartz.

Monday July 11

6:00 pm

Mirrored Mandalas

SOLD OUT Practice the nonjudgmental observation and awareness aspects of mindfulness as you silently create large, mirrored mandala drawings with others in this powerful group art-making experience.

Saturday July 16

10:00 am

Pyrography

Saturday, July 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

SOLD OUT Ages: 13 – 18 Spark your teen’s creativity with the chance to draw with fire! Pyrography — aka wood burning — is an extremely satisfying way to create something to hold onto for years to come. Students are provided with wood surfaces, tools, and direct instruction about the history and techniques of this amazing medium. Instructor: Jaime Chason

Saturday July 16

1:00 pm

Ask Me About the Art!

Get insight on art from our knowledgeable group of interpretive guides. Docents will be stationed throughout the galleries to chat and answer questions about works on view. Look for their “Ask me about the art!” buttons to learn more.

Monday July 18-22

Make Your Mark

Monday – Friday, July 18 – 22 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon

SOLD OUT Summer Camp Ages: 4 – 6 Campers explore texture, shape, and pattern through various three-dimensional mediums. Instructor: Jackie Palmieri.

All Events

Gladys’ Gang Toddler Edition: Green as Grass

Free First Thursday at the CMA

Public Tour: Featured Exhibitions

Art Class: Intuitive Painting

Ask Me About the Art!

Public Tour: Featured Exhibitions

Animal Artventures

Monday – Friday, July 11 – 15 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Brush Up

Monday – Friday, July 11 – 15 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Mirrored Mandalas

Pyrography

Saturday, July 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Ask Me About the Art!

Make Your Mark

Monday – Friday, July 18 – 22 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon