$40; $30 Members

Enjoy a fun, relaxed night painting fresh flowers in the expressive alla prima style, completing a piece in one sitting. Explore color, brush techniques, and composition while sipping your favorite beverage and enjoying snacks. Perfect for all skill levels!

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Join us in the museum galleries for a round table discussion on HMA's exhibitions and latest news in the art world. Admission is free!

April will include one class only due to the Easter Holiday.
$30; $20 Members

Explore various media and create art inspired by gallery visits in two monthly classes designed for K-8 students, divided into three age groups. Students will explore artworks in the galleries, creating their own pieces using different techniques each month. The curriculum, aligned with N.C. Common Core standards in art, language arts, and social studies, will focus on a new art process or technique each month.

Kindergartners must be five by October 1, 2024 to participate.

Pre-registration required one week in advance of first class.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org

Moretz Boardroom
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12:00-1 PM

guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.

Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.

April will include one class only due to the Easter Holiday.
$30; $20 Members

Explore various media and create art inspired by gallery visits in two monthly classes designed for K-8 students, divided into three age groups. Students will explore artworks in the galleries, creating their own pieces using different techniques each month. The curriculum, aligned with N.C. Common Core standards in art, language arts, and social studies, will focus on a new art process or technique each month.

Kindergartners must be five by October 1, 2024 to participate.

Pre-registration required one week in advance of first class.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org

Join Executive Director Clarissa Starnes for an in-depth tour of the exhibitions Catawba Nation: I AM, Michael Gates, and Catawba Valley Pottery, followed by an informal Q & A session and cocktail reception on the 3rd Floor.

Members Only: $10

25 Spots Available

First Thursday of Each Month
$10; $5 Members

Join fellow journaling enthusiasts for open studio-type journaling. Gather your friends, bring your journal, and fill it with sketches, collages, inspiration, paintings, and much more. The club gathers on the first Thursday of each month from 5-7 PM in the education wing. Prompts will be given to start your own creative process. Materials will be provided.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org

HMA has the cream of the volunteer crop in our guildHMA members! Join us as we celebrate all of the great work they do in support of Hickory Museum of Art.

$15; $10 Members

Is your pre-teen or teen curious about drawing? On the last Monday of each month, ages 10 and up have the opportunity to learn and practice simple drawing techniques. Our Drawing Workshop offers a friendly, casual environment to inspire creativity while improving illustration skills. Bring a sketchbook and each month we will focus on a different drawing technique, subject, or theme. Sign up for one or all! Classes run from September to May.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

$75 or $60 Members
Session One: April 17 & Session Two: April 24

Participants will build a unique coil pottery vessel in the first session and glaze it in the second. The finished piece will be kiln-fired and available for pickup the following week.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

$10; $5 Members

Winslow Homer was a painter and printmaker best known for his marine subjects that dealt with the theme of human struggle in an indifferent world. He enjoyed isolation and was inspired by privacy and silence—yet his work speaks volumes. We will examine his drawings, etchings, oils, watercolors and his life—all while learning about the timelessness of his powerful and expressive works.

Presenter Carl Shatley—an accomplished educator, lecturer and artist who holds a Master of Arts degree from Duke Univsersity in History and Bachelor of Arts in Art degree from Greensboro College will endeavor to bring Winslow Homer to life.

Join us in the museum galleries for a round table discussion on HMA's exhibitions and latest news in the art world. Admission is free!

$75 or $60 Members
Session One: April 17 & Session Two: April 24

Participants will build a unique coil pottery vessel in the first session and glaze it in the second. The finished piece will be kiln-fired and available for pickup the following week.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

$20; $15 Members; Adults Free

Young children and their favorite grown-up are introduced to art, the Museum and visual literacy in this monthly artful class. Each class features a gallery visit, story or game and lots of art making. New themes each month. Fee covers both classes in the month. Classes run September through May.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 8280327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

$20; $15 Members
Create adorable Easter bunnies using egg cartons in this fun after-school workshop for grades K-6.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8676, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Join us in the Coe Gallery for one of our upcoming information sessions to learn how our capital campaign will transform the museum—and discover the lasting value it brings to our community.

Join us in the Coe Gallery for one of our upcoming information sessions to learn how our capital campaign will transform the museum—and discover the lasting value it brings to our community.

Join us in the Coe Gallery for one of our upcoming information sessions to learn how our capital campaign will transform the museum—and discover the lasting value it brings to our community.

$75; $60 Members

Participants will create a pair of earrings using longleaf pine needles, artificial sinew, and a sewing needle. All materials are provided. Beckee Garris, a citizen of the Catawba Indian Nation, is an artist specializing in traditional Catawba pottery, reed baskets, jewelry, and miniature pine needle baskets.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Admission is Free!

Ethics is the cornerstone of a just and harmonious society. It guides our decisions, shapes our character, and influences our interactions with others. By understanding and practicing ethical principles, we become better equipped to navigate the complexities of our world with integrity and compassion. Film is a powerful medium that transcends boundaries, evoking emotions and provoking thought. Through compelling narratives and relatable characters, films can illustrate ethical concepts in ways that are both engaging and impactful. They allow us to experience diverse perspectives and reflect on our own values and choices.

In addition to University Christian High School students, members of the community are invited to participate in a film series sponsored by University Christian High School and Hickory Museum of Art.

Colin Barrett will lead a discussion of the film and its impact on the viewer following the movie.

Join us in the museum galleries for a round table discussion on HMA's exhibitions and latest news in the art world. Admission is free!

$20; $15 Members; Adults Free

Young children and their favorite grown-up are introduced to art, the Museum and visual literacy in this monthly artful class. Each class features a gallery visit, story or game and lots of art making. New themes each month. Fee covers both classes in the month. Classes run September through May.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 8280327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

April will include one class only due to the Easter Holiday.
$30; $20 Members

Explore various media and create art inspired by gallery visits in two monthly classes designed for K-8 students, divided into three age groups. Students will explore artworks in the galleries, creating their own pieces using different techniques each month. The curriculum, aligned with N.C. Common Core standards in art, language arts, and social studies, will focus on a new art process or technique each month.

Kindergartners must be five by October 1, 2024 to participate.

Pre-registration required one week in advance of first class.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org

Moretz Boardroom
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12:00-1 PM

guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.

Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.

April will include one class only due to the Easter Holiday.
$30; $20 Members

Explore various media and create art inspired by gallery visits in two monthly classes designed for K-8 students, divided into three age groups. Students will explore artworks in the galleries, creating their own pieces using different techniques each month. The curriculum, aligned with N.C. Common Core standards in art, language arts, and social studies, will focus on a new art process or technique each month.

Kindergartners must be five by October 1, 2024 to participate.

Pre-registration required one week in advance of first class.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org

Join Executive Director Clarissa Starnes for an in-depth tour of the exhibition Virgil Ortiz: I AM, followed by an informal Q & A session and cocktail reception on the 3rd Floor.

Members Only: $10

25 Spots Available