ARTS ON MAIN MISSION STATEMENT:
To be a driving force in the revitalization of cultural interest while creating a venue for individuals in the field of visual arts and to bring a focused awareness of arts and crafts centered in the Foothills of North Carolina.
We propose to meet this mission through outreach programs designed to create an awakening of visual art appreciation for all age groups in Gaston County, thereby enhancing the quality of life for all the citizens of our community.
Arts on Main is a cooperative effort between the City of Gastonia, the Gaston County Art Guild and many artists of various disciplines.
Stop by and see our talented artists at work, stroll through the gallery, and pick up the perfect souvenir or gift from our gift shop. Every piece in our gallery and gift shop is handmade and one of a kind made by a local artist.
Make Arts on Main your destination today!
We propose to meet this mission through outreach programs designed to create an awakening of visual art appreciation for all age groups in Gaston County, thereby enhancing the quality of life for all the citizens of our community.
Arts on Main is a cooperative effort between the City of Gastonia, the Gaston County Art Guild and many artists of various disciplines.
Stop by and see our talented artists at work, stroll through the gallery, and pick up the perfect souvenir or gift from our gift shop. Every piece in our gallery and gift shop is handmade and one of a kind made by a local artist.
Make Arts on Main your destination today!
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The Gaston County Art Guild is proud to have a 2200 sq. ft. gallery located at Arts on Main. The Gallery hosts four shows a year and accepts submissions from Guild members and non-members alike. The Gallery has no admission fee and is open to the public. In addition, the Guild offers a designated area in our main gallery that can be rented, for a nominal fee, by those members who want to be a featured artist.
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Our new gift shop opened March 6, 2015. It is now located directly off of the gallery with a new arrangement and new items for sale. From fiber to fountain pens, paintings to pottery, the Gift Shop at Arts on Main has a wide selection of handmade, one of a kind art made by local artists.
A hand painted card will brighten the spirits of any recipient. Perhaps a unique handbag or statement piece of jewelry will make your outfit perfect. A baby gift or serving piece for your next party? A hostess gift or early Christmas gift? We have something for every occasion.
See you there!!
A hand painted card will brighten the spirits of any recipient. Perhaps a unique handbag or statement piece of jewelry will make your outfit perfect. A baby gift or serving piece for your next party? A hostess gift or early Christmas gift? We have something for every occasion.
See you there!!
All Gaston County Art Guild Members have the option to sell their art through the Gift Shop. A current yearly membership fee of $25 is required. All items are reviewed by the Gift Shop Committee before they are accepted. The Gift Shop receives 30% of all sales, with the artist receiving 70%. Please contact giftshopaom@gmail.com for more information.
Art studios @arts on main
The Gaston County Art Guild is happy to offer low cost art studios for rent to Guild members. To rent a studio, an artist must be a Guild member in good standing, produce art from the studio and volunteer eight hours a month, working an 11:00am-4:00pm shift to manage the gallery and gift shop. Resident Artists enjoy extra space to display their work and participation in a creative environment with like minded people.
For more information, please contact artsonmain@att.net.
For more information, please contact artsonmain@att.net.
REsident Artists
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Dottie Scher
Studio 101 Wanda Meekins: Studio 102 Nancy Carroll Kennedy: Studio 103 Sandy Collier: Studio 104 Jason Reynolds: Studio 105 Pat Williams: Studio 106 Jane Newsom Studio 107 Travis Johnson Round Vault Lorene Lovell Carlos Alvarez Room 109 |
GCAG Office
Studio 120 Marlynn Rutenberg: Studio 121 Jackie Laine: Studio 122 Raymond Burton Studio 119 |
Fantastic Artist's Opportunity!!!
Arts on Main is the home of the Gaston County Art Guild. We are located in the beautiful historic Citizens National Bank building in downtown Gastonia, NC.
Our facility houses a 2200 square ft. gallery, gift shop, and 27 artist's studios.
Presently, we have a couple of studios for rent!
Renting a studio at Arts on Main is a great opportunity for the artist that doesn't have a work space at home to create their art. The rent is VERY reasonable at .70 a square foot. There is a $25.00 additional charge for those studios with natural light/window. This is also a great way to market your artwork since you can sell your creations from your studio or in our gift shop.
Please come by and visit us during our normal operating hours:
Wednesday-Saturday, 11:00am-4:00pm.
For more information, please email or telephone us at 704-865-4224.
Arts on Main is the home of the Gaston County Art Guild. We are located in the beautiful historic Citizens National Bank building in downtown Gastonia, NC.
Our facility houses a 2200 square ft. gallery, gift shop, and 27 artist's studios.
Presently, we have a couple of studios for rent!
Renting a studio at Arts on Main is a great opportunity for the artist that doesn't have a work space at home to create their art. The rent is VERY reasonable at .70 a square foot. There is a $25.00 additional charge for those studios with natural light/window. This is also a great way to market your artwork since you can sell your creations from your studio or in our gift shop.
Please come by and visit us during our normal operating hours:
Wednesday-Saturday, 11:00am-4:00pm.
For more information, please email or telephone us at 704-865-4224.
Gallery Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 11- 6
Saturday: 11 - 6
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 11- 6
Saturday: 11 - 6
Sunday: Closed