our renovation is underway!

Demo began on Tuesday, September 2, and that means HMA is hitting the road—bringing creativity and art experiences out into the community! While the building undergoes its exciting transformation, you’ll still find us in new places, popping up with programs, classes, and events that keep the arts alive and accessible for everyone. Visit our Satellite Museum (opening Sunday, September 21) at Valley Hills Mall! Follow us on social media and check our website for the latest updates, class info, and event details.

visit our temporary satellite museum!

While the main museum is closed for renovation, we are operating a satellite location at Valley Hills Mall [1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602]. Find us on the 2nd floor, near American Eagle, outside Dillard’s.

Enjoy free hands-on art activities, exhibitions by local artists, and more!

Hours:
Wednesday - Saturday | 11 AM - 4 PM
Sunday | 12 - 6 PM
Also open for special events and classes.

upcoming events on the go!

Upcoming Events
L.A.T.E. Night Thursday | HMA + My Chapter House Book & Art Club
Sep 25
L.A.T.E. Night Thursday | HMA + My Chapter House Book & Art Club
Teen Drawing Workshop (Ages 10 & Up)
Sep 29
Teen Drawing Workshop (Ages 10 & Up)
Tai Chi with Rick Berry: Free Demo & Introductory Class
Oct 1
Tai Chi with Rick Berry: Free Demo & Introductory Class
Monthly Journaling Club
Oct 2
Monthly Journaling Club
Cocktails with Clarissa at Boca
Oct 2
Cocktails with Clarissa at Boca
12th Annual Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show
Oct 4
12th Annual Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show
Tai Chi with Rick Berry: Introductory Class
Oct 8
Tai Chi with Rick Berry: Introductory Class
Tai Chi with Rick Berry: Continuing Class
Oct 8
Tai Chi with Rick Berry: Continuing Class
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Oct 13
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
L.A.T.E. Night on the Go at DASH: Blooming Pumpkins!
Oct 16
L.A.T.E. Night on the Go at DASH: Blooming Pumpkins!
SOLD OUT! Curating Cuisine: Dinner with Dali (Member/Guest Dinner)
Oct 16
SOLD OUT! Curating Cuisine: Dinner with Dali (Member/Guest Dinner)
Lecture on Bauhaus and Black Mountain College with Carl Shatley
Oct 23
Lecture on Bauhaus and Black Mountain College with Carl Shatley
L.A.T.E. Night On the Go: HMA + My Chapter House Book & Art Club Featuring “Girl With A Pearl Earring”
Oct 30
L.A.T.E. Night On the Go: HMA + My Chapter House Book & Art Club Featuring “Girl With A Pearl Earring”
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Nov 3
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Member Trip: Keith Haring at The Columbia Museum of Art
Nov 4
Member Trip: Keith Haring at The Columbia Museum of Art
Monthly Journaling Club
Nov 6
Monthly Journaling Club
Monthly Journaling Club
Dec 4
Monthly Journaling Club
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Dec 8
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Jan 5
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Monthly Journaling Club
Jan 8
Monthly Journaling Club
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Feb 2
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Monthly Journaling Club
Feb 5
Monthly Journaling Club
SAVE THE DATE! 2026 guildHMA Gala
Feb 7
SAVE THE DATE! 2026 guildHMA Gala
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Mar 2
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Monthly Journaling Club
Mar 5
Monthly Journaling Club
Monthly Journaling Club
Apr 2
Monthly Journaling Club
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Apr 13
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
May 4
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Monthly Journaling Club
May 7
Monthly Journaling Club
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Jun 1
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
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