Art Hive August Events

Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 12:00-4:00 pm 2024 Teacher FREE BAG Event! To show them some love and make their heart lighter and their wallet heavier, August 3rd only, we are giving teachers a FREE BAG of supplies from our Teacher Shop AND a 15% discount on all Creative Reuse Materials! Sundays, August 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2024 | 1:00-3:00 pm Collage-a-Thon Every Sunday in August we are collaging at Art Hive. Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2024 | 5:30-7:30 pm Experimenting with Watercolors led by Autumn Nolen Join our fun 4-part workshop where we’ll explore different types of watercolors, discover the magic of blending colors, play around with various techniques, and let our creativity flow! Friday, August 9, 2024 | 5:30-7:30 pm Life Drawing: Body Paint Edition with Glitter Bee Join us for a special life drawing event! The Glitter Bee will be live—body painting a model as we draw! Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 6:00-8:00 pm Craft a Buzz Workshop Let your creativity flow as we hang out, relax, paint and have plenty of snacks! Saturday, August 24 | 2:00-3:30 pm Skin Sabbath with Simone & Tuesday We’ll chat about skincare issues and making room for skin self-care! Honoring Our Ancestors Saturday, August 24 | 5:00-7:00 pm With Jennye Johnson, owner of Heart Vibrations Healing.

First Fridays on Saturday — Opening Reception For Christine Anderson

Please join us in celebrating the opening of Christine’s solo show “Captured Curves of Light and Dark” on Saturday, August 3rd at 5pm. Her work will be on display at Art Hive until the 30th of August. “Through art, I am able to unveil emotions that I attempt to make evident on canvas. Although mixed media is my primary source of expression, I have come to realize that focusing on one style can sometimes constrain the artistic tools needed to create compositions that capture my emotions and the spiritual evolution of my art.” -Christine Anderson Christine Anderson has been in love with art since the second grade. Christine studied Studio Art, concentrating in Graphic Design, with minors in Art History and Psychology at Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC. Besides being a mother and deep spiritual thinker, she is an artist in residence at Allen Chapel A.M.E Church in Staunton, Virginia. Christine currently resides in Staunton with her son Gabriel.

Downtown Staunton First Fridays

Friday, August 2nd from 5-7 PM is Downtown Staunton First Fridays, hosted by The Staunton Downtown Development Association. First Fridays highlights local art, food, music, shopping and more! The CoArt gallery is hosting their opening reception for their featured artist for the month of August, Artist John M.Bell. The title of the exhibit is “Arbor Real” and the mediums are oil and acrylic. A prize drawing will be held at 6pm to announce the winner of the artwork by Debra Sheffer. Light refreshments will be served and live music will be by Michael Bedwell. John Bell will also be available to answer questions about his artwork. For more information you can visit coartgallery.com.

ACHS Diamond Jubilee

Celebrating the Past | Preparing for the Future Come join us in celebrating the Augusta County Historical Society’s 60th Anniversary. Whether live auctions, silent auctions, dancing, or snacks, everyone will love something during this celebration!

Boho Bazaar

Saturday, July 27th from 11AM-4PM Solart is hosting Boho Bazaar, a Hippie/Bohemian local creator market! This event will be located in the basement under Eclectic Retro. For more information you can follow the SolArt Center on Facebook.

2024 Oak Grove Folk Music Festival

Friday, August 9th through Sunday August 11th, the Theater Wagon is hosting the 2024 Oak Grove Folk Music Festival at the Oak Grove Theater in Staunton VA. The Theater Wagon has been bringing national, regional, and local talent to the professionally run, non-profit, outdoor festival since 1979. Ticket prices range from $30 to $150. To purchase tickets or for more information you can visit the link below.

QCMS House Concert Series Presents: Jordan Tice

Join us at Queen City Music Studios to enjoy an intimate performance from prolific songwriter and guitarist, Jordan Tice! He’s recently been out on tour with Watchhouse, William Elliot Whitmore, Ariel Posen, and Dave Bruzza of Greensky Bluegrass. He is an incredible guitarist and songwriter who also performs with the band Hawktail. Tickets: $15 in advance | $20 day of show Doors: 6:30PM | Show 7PM

Groovin’ in the Garden featuring Shagwüf

Saturday, July 20th from 6-9PM Redbeard Brewing Company is hosting the final night of Groovin’ in the Garden featuring Shagwüf! The Food Trucks of Chicano Boy Taco and GloBowl Cafe will be available. A $5 Donation gets you a pair of Redbeard sunglasses and a $20 Donation gets you a Groovin’ in the Garden t-shirt. Partial proceeds will be donated to Staunton City Schools! For more information you can visit redbeardbrews.com

Art Hive July Workshops

Art Hive aims to create a nurturing space for trying new disciplines, tools, and materials, taking classes, asking questions, and being inspired in a welcoming environment. Here are their events for the month of July (many of which are free!): Thursday, July 4: Happy B-day America & Art Hive Artisan Market Saturday, July 6: UV Resin Earrings Workshop Sunday, July 7: Keep Virginia Beautiful Free Workshop Series: Paper Mobiles Wednesdays, July 10, 17 & 24: 3-Day Clay Workshop: Coil Pot Planters Saturday, July 13: Craft a Buzz Sunday, July 14: Keep Virginia Beautiful Free Workshop Series: Fabric Critters Friday, July 19: Skin Sabbath With Simone & Tuesday Sunday, July 21: Keep Virginia Beautiful Free Workshop Series: Cigar Box Shrines Sunday, July 28: Keep Virginia Beautiful Free Workshop Series: Collage