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2025/2026 Annual Fund

As our building undergoes renovation, HMA is taking Art for All out into the community. Your support of the 2025/2026 Annual Fund helps us bring exhibitions, classes, and programs to new spaces and audiences.

will you help us Grow the Legacy?

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our renovation is underway!

Demo began on Tuesday, September 2, and that means HMA is hitting the road—bringing creativity and art experiences out into the community! While the building undergoes its exciting transformation, you’ll still find us in new places, popping up with programs, classes, and events that keep the arts alive and accessible for everyone. Visit our HMA On the Go Satellite Museum at Valley Hills Mall! Follow us on social media and check our website for the latest updates, class info, and event details.

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upcoming events on the go!

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Upcoming Events
Teen Drawing Workshop (Ages 10 & Up)
Oct 27
Teen Drawing Workshop (Ages 10 & Up)
The ART Table Lunch Break
Oct 29
The ART Table Lunch Break
Window Walks: Exploring the Art of Retail
Oct 31
Window Walks: Exploring the Art of Retail
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Nov 3
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
The ART Table Lunch Break
Nov 5
The ART Table Lunch Break
Pint Size Picassos (Ages 3-5 PM) | Session 1
Nov 5
Pint Size Picassos (Ages 3-5 PM) | Session 1
Monthly Journaling Club
Nov 6
Monthly Journaling Club
Window Walks: Exploring the Art of Retail
Nov 7
Window Walks: Exploring the Art of Retail
Inside Look With Artist Millie Hefner
Nov 7
Inside Look With Artist Millie Hefner
The ART Table Lunch Break
Nov 12
The ART Table Lunch Break
Pint Size Picassos (Ages 3-5 PM) | Session 2
Nov 12
Pint Size Picassos (Ages 3-5 PM) | Session 2
Coffee In The Coe: Art + Exhibitions Round-table with Guest Artist Missy Cleveland
Nov 13
Coffee In The Coe: Art + Exhibitions Round-table with Guest Artist Missy Cleveland
Coffee In The Coe: Art + Exhibitions Round-table Discussion with Clarissa
Nov 13
Coffee In The Coe: Art + Exhibitions Round-table Discussion with Clarissa
Window Walks: Explore the Art of Retail
Nov 14
Window Walks: Explore the Art of Retail
Window Walks: Exploring the Art of Retail
Nov 14
Window Walks: Exploring the Art of Retail
Inside Look With Artist Carol Turner
Nov 14
Inside Look With Artist Carol Turner
The ART Table Lunch Break
Nov 19
The ART Table Lunch Break
Pint Size Picassos (Ages 3-5 PM) | Session 3
Nov 19
Pint Size Picassos (Ages 3-5 PM) | Session 3
Felted Harvest Workshop
Nov 20
Felted Harvest Workshop
Teen Drawing Workshop (Ages 10 & Up)
Nov 24
Teen Drawing Workshop (Ages 10 & Up)
The ART Table Lunch Break
Nov 26
The ART Table Lunch Break
Pint Size Picassos (Ages 3-5 PM) | Session 4
Nov 26
Pint Size Picassos (Ages 3-5 PM) | Session 4
The ART Table Lunch Break
Dec 3
The ART Table Lunch Break
Monthly Journaling Club
Dec 4
Monthly Journaling Club
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Dec 8
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
The ART Table Lunch Break
Dec 10
The ART Table Lunch Break
Coffee In The Coe: Art + Exhibitions Round-table Discussion with Clarissa
Dec 11
Coffee In The Coe: Art + Exhibitions Round-table Discussion with Clarissa
The ART Table Lunch Break
Dec 17
The ART Table Lunch Break
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Jan 5
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
The ART Table Lunch Break
Jan 7
The ART Table Lunch Break
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visit our temporary satellite museum!

While the main museum is closed for renovation, we are operating a satellite location at Valley Hills Mall [1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602]. Find us on the 2nd floor, near American Eagle, outside of Dillard’s.

Enjoy free hands-on art activities, exhibitions by local artists, and more!

Hours:
Wednesday - Saturday | 11 AM - 4 PM
Sunday | 12 - 6 PM
Also open for special events and classes.

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presents

Mixed media artwork featuring a large pink dinosaur with a dark blue mouth and sharp teeth, surrounded by abstract shapes, sketches of rockets, and a colorful, collage background with text and various diagram elements.
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On exhibition through October 26
HMA Temporary Satellite Museum at Valley Hills Mall

Open House: Sunday, October 19 | 3 - 5 PM

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ART FOR ALL!

To bring people together and inspire creativity through the power of art.

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The next HMA Sight + Sound Series is just a week away! Our license prevents revealing details about the film title. In the meantime, we're hinting at the band's film title and songs through puzzles. All correct post comments will be entered into a dr
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The weather held out for a glorious day with Twisted Covenant MSC at our Poker Run on Saturday! The roaring sound of motorcycles combined with the outstanding music from Soul Watt was electric. We loved seeing so many new faces at the museum, especia
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