Refresh your art collection and support the Virginia Beach Art Center by participating in our annual Fine Art Fundraiser! This online auction features original art, jewelry and high-end collectibles.
How it all Works:
Auction items can be viewed in our online gallery starting on September 5th. Bidding starts at 9am on September 5th and concludes at 5pm on September 25th. Winning bidders will be notified at the conclusion of the auction and must pick up their artwork in person September 29-30 from 10am-4pm.
Auction items can be viewed in our online gallery starting on September 5th. Bidding starts at 9am on September 5th and concludes at 5pm on September 25th. Winning bidders will be notified at the conclusion of the auction and must pick up their artwork in person September 29-30 from 10am-4pm.
Important Dates:
9/5 Online auction begins at 9am
9/25 Bidding ends at 5pm
9/26 Notify winning bidders and donors
9/27-28 Drop off by donors 10am-4pm
9/29-30 Pick up by winning bidders 10am-4pm
9/5 Online auction begins at 9am
9/25 Bidding ends at 5pm
9/26 Notify winning bidders and donors
9/27-28 Drop off by donors 10am-4pm
9/29-30 Pick up by winning bidders 10am-4pm
Auction items include paintings, sculptures,
jewelry, and collectibles.
Your support helps us fulfill our mission to make art accessible to everyone.
Why Support the Virginia Beach Art Center?
We believe our lives are enriched by the arts, and we know you do too! The Art Center allows not only for individual creativity to flourish but offers a place to build community and connection through a shared appreciation of the visual arts. Our mission is to offer an educational and supportive environment to inspire people of all ages and skill levels to experience, engage with and create art. Your support helps us fulfill that mission.
We believe our lives are enriched by the arts, and we know you do too! The Art Center allows not only for individual creativity to flourish but offers a place to build community and connection through a shared appreciation of the visual arts. Our mission is to offer an educational and supportive environment to inspire people of all ages and skill levels to experience, engage with and create art. Your support helps us fulfill that mission.
Art & Pottery Classes
We offer art classes for the absolute beginner to advanced artists looking to fine tune their craft - or try something new! From drawing fundamentals to painting and pottery - we have something for everyone!
We offer art classes for the absolute beginner to advanced artists looking to fine tune their craft - or try something new! From drawing fundamentals to painting and pottery - we have something for everyone!
Art Student Testimonials
I really enjoyed the weekend workshop with David. He provided a wealth of information, and it is obvious he is very knowledgeable and passionate about the medium. I felt very ready to dive into pastels! I left the workshop with two new art pieces and plenty of helpful feedback on how to improve. I definitely recommend this class! (Pastels)
Sue was a dedicated instructor. She took the time to explain the different types of brushes, paints, paper and techniques for painting with watercolor. She demonstrated painting techniques and appropriately gave suggestions to help us when needed. Sue is pleasant and fun to be with. I am looking forward to her next watercolor class. (Beginner Watercolor)
Kathy is a wonderful instructor. She ensures each student is progressing at their own level in order to feel successful with their project. The class is lively and challenging thanks to Kathy's teaching skills! I love her classes. (Intermediate Watercolor)
I really enjoyed the weekend workshop with David. He provided a wealth of information, and it is obvious he is very knowledgeable and passionate about the medium. I felt very ready to dive into pastels! I left the workshop with two new art pieces and plenty of helpful feedback on how to improve. I definitely recommend this class! (Pastels)
Sue was a dedicated instructor. She took the time to explain the different types of brushes, paints, paper and techniques for painting with watercolor. She demonstrated painting techniques and appropriately gave suggestions to help us when needed. Sue is pleasant and fun to be with. I am looking forward to her next watercolor class. (Beginner Watercolor)
Kathy is a wonderful instructor. She ensures each student is progressing at their own level in order to feel successful with their project. The class is lively and challenging thanks to Kathy's teaching skills! I love her classes. (Intermediate Watercolor)
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Hear Sue Lichacz discuss the benefits of taking classes at the Art Center.
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Our pottery studio offers classes, weekend workshops, and open studio hours. From basic wheel to hand building with clay, glazing and surface design - we've got you covered!
Pottery Student Testimonials
I loved this class and am now SO EXCITED to continue with pottery. Mike and Kiki were very patient with all of us beginners. The instructions were good; then we had time to experiment, fail, work through problems, etc... Instructors were very good about answering all of our questions, giving us individual help, sitting down and talking us through a process or demonstrating. (Basic Wheel)
Kiki was fantastic and fun. She was aware of safety and comfort for my 85 year old mother and my sister who suffers from left-sided weakness after a stroke. Michael was fun too, and he demo'd our projects. They were both so helpful and available to assist, and most of all - they were both patient! We all had a great time and would do it again. (Jump Start into Pottery)
Fred not only taught me sculpture, but his approach to clay changed my practice throwing and hand building. I am more free to add and correct. It was a remarkable experience. (Sculpture)
I loved this class and am now SO EXCITED to continue with pottery. Mike and Kiki were very patient with all of us beginners. The instructions were good; then we had time to experiment, fail, work through problems, etc... Instructors were very good about answering all of our questions, giving us individual help, sitting down and talking us through a process or demonstrating. (Basic Wheel)
Kiki was fantastic and fun. She was aware of safety and comfort for my 85 year old mother and my sister who suffers from left-sided weakness after a stroke. Michael was fun too, and he demo'd our projects. They were both so helpful and available to assist, and most of all - they were both patient! We all had a great time and would do it again. (Jump Start into Pottery)
Fred not only taught me sculpture, but his approach to clay changed my practice throwing and hand building. I am more free to add and correct. It was a remarkable experience. (Sculpture)
Ready to place your bid? Visit our online auction gallery to get started!