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.
St. Patrick’s Spectacular Community Day
We are excited to partner with the Hampton Main Library to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
Fun activities include: bagpipes, wood-turning, scavenger hunt, art demonstration, art activities, storytime, and story walk. This event will be Saturday, March 16 from 2pm-4pm and will be FREE for all to attend!
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 from 3pm-5pm unless otherwise noted.
Renewal: Outdoor/Indoor Sculpture
April 20, 2024
ARTini
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 7pm-10pm
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. This inspiring occasion will feature an amazing lineup of the area’s finest food and beverage establishments. Each restaurant will provide an appetizer for the guests to enjoy as well as their artfully delicious martini. Each mixologist will square off with other mixologists as they vie for the People’s Choice Award and Best Overall Martini Award. Each person has the opportunity to vote for their favorite ARTini at the end of the night.
All guests must be 21+. IDs will be checked at the door.
VIP ($75 per person) - each individual that purchases a VIP ticket receives advanced entry into the event at 6 pm. Also included - individuals will receive a swag bag with discount tickets on art classes and shows. Passed appetizers will be available during this hour.
Competition Ticket ($45 per person) - include each competitors submission of martinis provided by regional restaurants including: Fuller's Raw Bar, Circa 1918, Cibus, Venture, The Baker's Wife/The Grey Goose. Individuals will receive five competition tickets to present one to each restaurant as well as People's Choice ticket to vote for their favorite.
General Admission ($25 per person) - include admission into the event with wine and beer available for purchase.
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 / Afternoon Artist Studio
Hampton Arts League members can meet in a classroom Tuesdays from 10 am– 12:30 pm and 4 pm–6 pm to draw and paint without formal instruction and to enjoy the company of other artists.
Gallery Talk
Meet the artists featured in the current exhibition and learn more about the artworks on display.
Poetry Inspired by Art Readings
Poets are invited to write poems inspired by artworks on exhibit and participate in a poetry reading in conjunction with gallery talks. Poems are posted next to the inspirational artworks and available in notebooks in the galleries.
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.