upcoming events
L.A.T.E. Night Thursday: Join HMA @ DASH Home + Kitchen for Art Crawl
FREE!
HMA on the Go will be at DASH with a Leaf Printing make-and-take art project.
L.A.T.E. Night Thursday | HMA + My Chapter House Book & Art Club
September Book: The Art Forger by B. A. Shapiro
Book Pick Up: Tuesday, September 2
Degas-Inspired Art Class: Thursday, September 25
Fee: $50; $40 Members (Includes Book + Art Class)
“Almost twenty-five years after the infamous art heist at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum—still the largest unsolved art theft in history—one of the stolen Degas paintings is delivered to the Boston studio of a young artist. Claire Roth has entered into a Faustian bargain with a powerful gallery owner by agreeing to forge the Degas in exchange for a one-woman show in his renowned gallery. But as she begins her work, she starts to suspect that this long-missing masterpiece—the very one that had been hanging at the Gardner for one hundred years—may itself be a forgery. The Art Forger is a thrilling novel about seeing—and not seeing—the secrets that lie beneath the canvas.”
HMA has partnered with My Chapter House in Downtown Hickory to launch an ongoing Book & Art Club. Each month, participants will begin reading a new book on the 1st. On the 4th Thursday of the month, we’ll meet at My Chapter House for an art project inspired by that month’s book.
Chapter Coffee Co. will be open until 6 PM so grab a coffee or chai tea to enjoy while we create art!
Monthly Journaling Club
$10; $5 Members
NEW LOCATION!
Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.
Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.
Over the past 1.5 years, our group has grown into a warm and welcoming community, enjoying the freedom to create with just about any material you can imagine. We’ll also provide prompts to spark your own creative process.
Come solo or bring friends—either way, you’ll leave with new ideas, new pages, and maybe even new friends.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org
Cocktails with Clarissa at Boca
Join Executive Director of Hickory Museum of Art, Clarissa Starnes, for cocktails and conversation. Stay tuned for more details!
Members Only: $25
25 Spots Available
12th Annual Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show
The Autolawn Party is an outdoor celebration of the road’s number one traveler – the automobile. Autolawn is unique in its size and scale having no more than 80 entrants. The intention is to provide a wide range of high-quality, original vehicles in an intimate yet informal setting, without the pressure of traditional concourse events.
For more details about The Autolawn Party, contact Danielle Cannon, Hickory Museum of Art Director of Donor Relations at (828) 327-8576, ext 205, or dcannon@hickoryart.org.
Proceeds from the day’s events benefit the Museum’s educational programming. Autolawn is a rain-or-shine event.
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Moretz Boardroom
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12:00-1 PM
guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.
Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.
If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.
SOLD OUT! Curating Cuisine: Dinner with Dali (Member/Guest Dinner)
Couples: $200
Individuals: $125
We are back for our second edition of Curating Cuisine and this time we will be immersed in the Surrealist world of Salvador Dali. Did you know that Salvador and his wife and muse, Gala, would host epic dinner parties and eventually published their own cookbook, les diners de Gala? Expect the unexpected.
Chef Calvin Reyes will be taking us on a culinary journey to rival any of their parties. Starting September 1st, the museum will be closed for renovations, and HMA will be "On-The-Go," so Calvin will be hosting us at his exciting new restaurant, North Hickory Market, opening soon!
The dinner will consist of 5 courses, drink pairings, and other beverages, cocktails, and wine will be available for purchase.
Curating Cuisine is in partnership with:
Lecture on Bauhaus and Black Mountain College with Carl Shatley
$20; Members $15
Imagine a place to learn and express oneself in Germany and later in North Carolina that were world’s apart but would share a common philosophy regarding individual artistic vision.
The Bauhaus (building house) was a German art school operational from 1919 to 1933 that combined crafts and fine arts. The school became famous for its approach to design, which attempted to unify individual artistic vision with the principles of mass production and emphasis on function.
Black Mountain College was a private liberal arts college in Black Mountain, North Carolina founded in 1933 that emphasized holistic learning and the study of art as central to a liberal arts education. Many of the college’s faculty and students would go on to become highly influential in the arts as part of the American avant-garde. We will explore the history and commonality of both institutions and their relevance in today’s society as well as the contributions that are part of our daily lives.
Presented by Carl Shatley who holds a Master of Arts degree from Duke University in History and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art from Greensboro College and studied at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He has lectured at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro College, Guilford Technical Community College and Davidson County Community College. Carl is also an exhibiting artist and photographer.v
HMA is On-The-Go, so this time we will be hosting the lecture in the Keiser Room located in the West Wing on the Salt Block.
A Brief History of Black Mountain College:
"The story of Black Mountain College begins in 1933 and comprises a fascinating chapter in the history of education and the arts. Conceived by John A. Rice, a brilliant and mercurial scholar who left Rollins College in a storm of controversy, Black Mountain College was born out of a desire to create a new type of college based on John Dewey’s principles of progressive education. The events that precipitated the college’s founding occurred simultaneously with the rise of Adolf Hitler, the closing of the Bauhaus school in Germany, and escalating persecution of artists and intellectuals in Europe. Some of these refugees found their way to Black Mountain, either as students or faculty. Meanwhile, the United States was mired in the Great Depression.
The founders of the college believed that the study and practice of art were indispensable aspects of a student’s general liberal arts education, and they hired Josef Albers to be the first art teacher. Speaking not a word of English, he and his wife Anni left the turmoil in Hitler’s Germany and crossed the Atlantic Ocean by boat to teach art at this small, rebellious college in the mountains of North Carolina.
Legendary even in its own time, Black Mountain College attracted and created maverick spirits, some of whom went on to become well-known and extremely influential individuals in the latter half of the 20th century. A partial list includes Willem and Elaine de Kooning, Robert Rauschenberg, Josef and Anni Albers, Jacob Lawrence, Merce Cunningham, John Cage, Cy Twombly, Kenneth Noland, Susan Weil, Vera B. Williams, Ben Shahn, Ruth Asawa, Franz Kline, Arthur Penn, Buckminster Fuller, M.C. Richards, Francine du Plessix Gray, Charles Olson, Robert Creeley, Dorothea Rockburne and many others who have made an impact on the world in a significant way. Even now, decades after its closing in 1957, the powerful influence of Black Mountain College continues to reverberate."
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Moretz Boardroom
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12:00-1 PM
guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.
Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.
If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.
Member Trip: Keith Haring at The Columbia Museum of Art
Tickets: $100
Our next Member Trip will be to The Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, South Carolina, for a tour of the exhibition Keith Haring: Radiant Vision.
About the Artist:
Keith Haring (1958–1990) emerged as a shooting star of the New York art scene in the 1980s. His signature images include dancing figures, a "radiant baby," a barking dog, a flying saucer, large hearts, and figures with televisions for heads.
In the early ’80s, Haring created chalk drawings on the unused advertising panels in New York City subway stations. These drawings represented a unique conflation of studio practice and public art, cartoons and graffiti. They became familiar to commuters, who would often stop to engage with the artist. He also attracted the attention of city authorities, who arrested him for vandalism on numerous occasions.
Haring was socially conscious, and his murals often reflected his position on social issues. He sought to raise awareness of AIDS, fought against the proliferation of illegal drugs, and advocated for the end of Apartheid.
His simply drawn figures were soon to be found on watches and cars, T-shirts and shopping bags, turning Haring into one of the best-known artists of his generation. Radiant Vision is a collection that features over 250 original works including drawings on paper, lithographs, silkscreens, posters, and other items that illustrate the entire span of Keith Haring’s short but prolific career.
Ticket includes transportation to and from Hickory Museum of Art and tour of the exhibition. Attendees will be responsible for their own lunch, however there are lots of options in downtown Columbia near The Columbia Museum of Art.
*Trip is subject to cancellation if we do not have enough people sign up by October 4th.
Monthly Journaling Club
$10; $5 Members
NEW LOCATION!
Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.
Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.
Over the past 1.5 years, our group has grown into a warm and welcoming community, enjoying the freedom to create with just about any material you can imagine. We’ll also provide prompts to spark your own creative process.
Come solo or bring friends—either way, you’ll leave with new ideas, new pages, and maybe even new friends.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org
Monthly Journaling Club
$10; $5 Members
NEW LOCATION!
Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.
Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.
Over the past 1.5 years, our group has grown into a warm and welcoming community, enjoying the freedom to create with just about any material you can imagine. We’ll also provide prompts to spark your own creative process.
Come solo or bring friends—either way, you’ll leave with new ideas, new pages, and maybe even new friends.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Moretz Boardroom
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12:00-1 PM
guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.
Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.
If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Moretz Boardroom
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12:00-1 PM
guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.
Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.
If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.
Monthly Journaling Club
$10; $5 Members
NEW LOCATION!
Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.
Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.
Over the past 1.5 years, our group has grown into a warm and welcoming community, enjoying the freedom to create with just about any material you can imagine. We’ll also provide prompts to spark your own creative process.
Come solo or bring friends—either way, you’ll leave with new ideas, new pages, and maybe even new friends.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Moretz Boardroom
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12:00-1 PM
guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.
Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.
If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.
Monthly Journaling Club
$10; $5 Members
NEW LOCATION!
Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.
Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.
Over the past 1.5 years, our group has grown into a warm and welcoming community, enjoying the freedom to create with just about any material you can imagine. We’ll also provide prompts to spark your own creative process.
Come solo or bring friends—either way, you’ll leave with new ideas, new pages, and maybe even new friends.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org
SAVE THE DATE! 2026 guildHMA Gala
The guildHMA Gala is one of our biggest fundraising events—and the party everyone’s talking about for the rest of the year! It always sells out, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement!
Stay in touch for details and get ready to celebrate in style! Tickets go on sale Friday, November 28, 2025.
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Moretz Boardroom
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12:00-1 PM
guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.
Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.
If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.
Monthly Journaling Club
$10; $5 Members
NEW LOCATION!
Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.
Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.
Over the past 1.5 years, our group has grown into a warm and welcoming community, enjoying the freedom to create with just about any material you can imagine. We’ll also provide prompts to spark your own creative process.
Come solo or bring friends—either way, you’ll leave with new ideas, new pages, and maybe even new friends.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org
Monthly Journaling Club
$10; $5 Members
NEW LOCATION!
Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.
Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.
Over the past 1.5 years, our group has grown into a warm and welcoming community, enjoying the freedom to create with just about any material you can imagine. We’ll also provide prompts to spark your own creative process.
Come solo or bring friends—either way, you’ll leave with new ideas, new pages, and maybe even new friends.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Moretz Boardroom
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12:00-1 PM
guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.
Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.
If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Moretz Boardroom
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12:00-1 PM
guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.
Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.
If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.
Monthly Journaling Club
$10; $5 Members
NEW LOCATION!
Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.
Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.
Over the past 1.5 years, our group has grown into a warm and welcoming community, enjoying the freedom to create with just about any material you can imagine. We’ll also provide prompts to spark your own creative process.
Come solo or bring friends—either way, you’ll leave with new ideas, new pages, and maybe even new friends.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Moretz Boardroom
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12:00-1 PM
guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.
Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.
If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.
Monthly Journaling Club
$10; $5 Members
NEW LOCATION!
Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.
Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.
Over the past 1.5 years, our group has grown into a warm and welcoming community, enjoying the freedom to create with just about any material you can imagine. We’ll also provide prompts to spark your own creative process.
Come solo or bring friends—either way, you’ll leave with new ideas, new pages, and maybe even new friends.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org
Monthly Journaling Club
$10; $5 Members
NEW LOCATION!
Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.
Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.
Over the past 1.5 years, our group has grown into a warm and welcoming community, enjoying the freedom to create with just about any material you can imagine. We’ll also provide prompts to spark your own creative process.
Come solo or bring friends—either way, you’ll leave with new ideas, new pages, and maybe even new friends.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org
Monthly Journaling Club
$10; $5 Members
NEW LOCATION!
Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.
Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.
Over the past 1.5 years, our group has grown into a warm and welcoming community, enjoying the freedom to create with just about any material you can imagine. We’ll also provide prompts to spark your own creative process.
Come solo or bring friends—either way, you’ll leave with new ideas, new pages, and maybe even new friends.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org
Monthly Journaling Club
$10; $5 Members
NEW LOCATION!
Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.
Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.
Over the past 1.5 years, our group has grown into a warm and welcoming community, enjoying the freedom to create with just about any material you can imagine. We’ll also provide prompts to spark your own creative process.
Come solo or bring friends—either way, you’ll leave with new ideas, new pages, and maybe even new friends.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org
Home School Open House
Stop by our Homeschool Art Open House at the SALT Block West Wing. Meet the teachers, check out the program, ask questions, and sign up for the new school year. It’s a relaxed, drop-in event—come see what we’re all about!
guildHMA Volunteer Meeting
Moretz Boardroom
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12:00-1 PM
guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.
Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.
If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.
L.A.T.E. Night Thursday: Monthly Journaling Club
$10; $5 Members
NEW LOCATION!
Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.
Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.
Over the past 1.5 years, our group has grown into a warm and welcoming community, enjoying the freedom to create with just about any material you can imagine. We’ll also provide prompts to spark your own creative process.
Come solo or bring friends—either way, you’ll leave with new ideas, new pages, and maybe even new friends.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org
Closing the Gates Celebration
Celebrate the end of an era and the start of a bold new chapter at Hickory Museum of Art! Join us on Sunday, August 31 at 4 PM as we close our doors one last time before beginning our museum-wide renovation — all three floors. Mayor Hank Guess will be joined by a very special guest to help mark this historic moment in our journey to reimagine HMA. Light refreshments provided.
Education Pre-Renovation Celebration
Take a walk down memory lane at our Education Renovation Celebration! You're invited to visit the original Education Wing on the first floor of Hickory Museum of Art one last time before it gets a major upgrade.
For decades, artists of all ages have found inspiration, joy, and community in these classrooms. Now, as part of our exciting renovation project, the Education Wing is moving upstairs to a newly reimagined space on the second floor. This special event is your chance to reminisce, reconnect, and celebrate the creative legacy that has shaped generations—and to preview what’s coming next.
Stop by to share stories, see the “before” space, and get excited for the “new and much improved” Education Wing. Whether you're a past student, current participant, or curious future artist, we’d love to see you there!
Coffee In The Coe: Art + Exhibitions Round-table Discussion with Clarissa
Join us in the museum galleries for a round table discussion on HMA's exhibitions and latest news in the art world. Admission is free!
LATE Night Thursday: Sight + Sound Series
Free Admission | Doors Open at 6:30 PM | Concessions Available for Purchase
The HMA Sight + Sound Series will feature high-quality films from modern, popular music talent. Big screen, big sound-audiophiles will cherish these one-night-only viewings as a chance to take in the vibes of some of their favorite artists on the big screen. Movies will be shown in the Drendel Auditorium.
Contact HMA at 828-327-8576, ext 201 for more information on the titles selected.
Georgia O'Keefe Lecture by Carl Shatley
$15; $10 Members
Georgia O’Keeffe: an artist ahead of her time:
Georgia O’Keeffe’s enchanting floral still lifes are now a deeply ingrained part of American culture—so much so they often eclipse her other colorful accomplishments in art and in her life.
Together we will explore little known facts of her life that include:
Her favorite studio was in the backseat of a Model A Ford.
Flower paintings were only a small percentage of her actual work.
She quit painting three times.
O’Keeffe went blind and continued to produce art —and much more.
Born 130 years ago Georgia O’Keeffe was an Avant Garde artist and a foodie that played a pivotal role in the development of American modernism...a woman ahead of her time and an artist for all time.
Presenter Carl Shatley holds a Master of Arts degree from Duke University in History and a Bachelor of Arts in Art from Greensboro College and studied at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He has lectured at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro College, Guilford Technical Community College and Davidson County Community College. Carl is also an accomplished artist and exhibits his paintings in numerous exhibits.
Coffee In The Coe: Art + Exhibitions Round-table Discussion with Clarissa
Join us in the museum galleries for a round table discussion on HMA's exhibitions and latest news in the art world. Admission is free!
Cocktails with Clarissa
Join Executive Director Clarissa Starnes for an in-depth tour of the exhibition Catawba Nation: I AM, Michael Gates, and Catawba Valley Pottery, followed by an informal Q & A session and cocktail reception on the 3rd Floor.
Members Only: $10
25 Spots Available
L.A.T E. Night Thursday: Monthly Journaling Club
$10; $5 Members
Join fellow journaling enthusiasts for open studio-type journaling. Gather your friends, bring your journal, and fill it with sketches, collages, inspiration, paintings, and much more. The club gathers on the first Thursday of each month from 5-7 PM in the education wing. Prompts will be given to start your own creative process. Materials will be provided.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org
Summer Art Camp Exhibition
Celebrate the creativity and imagination of our 2025 Summer Art Camp students! This special exhibition showcases artwork created by young artists ages 4–17 during their time at HMA. From painting and sculpture to mixed media and more, each piece reflects the skills learned, friendships formed, and fun had throughout a summer filled with art-making. Join us in honoring these budding artists and their incredible work!
Member Trip: The Mint Museum
$75
On Tuesday, August 5th, 2025, Hickory Museum of Art members will have the opportunity to go to The Mint Museum- Uptown in Charlotte, NC, for a docent-led tour of Annie Leibovitz: WORK.
"This landmark exhibition celebrates Leibovitz’s illustrious 50-year career. Her legacy is one of capturing the essence of her subjects with unparalleled intimacy and artistry. Leibovitz’s images feature a remarkable roster of artists, musicians, politicians, athletes, and other influential figures. From her early black-and-white work to her more recent, painterly conceptual portraits, the exhibition showcases the breadth and depth of her creative journey.
Visitors will enjoy the exhibition in an engaging dual format, with prints on paper complemented by cutting-edge digital displays. This immersive presentation highlights both the timeless quality of her work and her embrace of new photographic technologies. See the works that define Leibovitz as one of the most significant photographers of our time."
The bus will depart from the front of HMA at 9:30 AM and head to Charlotte. The tour will take place at 1:00 PM, and before, members will have the opportunity to have lunch, explore uptown Charlotte or the other exhibitions and galleries at The Mint Museums. The fee of $75 includes transportation to and from HMA, admission to The Mint Museum, and the tour of Annie Leibovitz: WORK. You are responsible for your own lunch, but there are lots of options around The Mint Museum.
*The trip is subject to being cancelled if we do not have enough people sign-up by July 5th, 2025.
3rd Annual Poker Run with Twisted Covenant MSC
Hickory Museum of Art & Twisted Covenant MSC are hosting their 3rd Annual Poker Run benefiting the Children’s Advocacy & Protection Center. All motorcycles and cars are welcome. A poker run is an event in which participants visit five checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one. The object is to have the best poker hand (or worst) at the end of the run. Having the best hand and winning is purely a matter of chance.
10 AM - 11 AM | Road Participant Registration
11 AM - 2 PM | Motorcycle Show | SALT Block Lawn
Live Music provided by Blue Ridge Harley Davidson featuring Soul Watt
11 AM - 2 PM | Food Trucks | SALT Block Lawn
Grab food and sweet treats at the food trucks: Pegues Catering & Handel’s Ice Cream
11:30 AM - 2 PM | Indoor Walking Poker Run
Register on SALT Block Lawn at the Motorcycle Show! Poker Stops are in Hickory Museum of Art. $10 / hand (proceeds benefit Children’s Advocacy & Protection Center). Exhibits include: I AM: Indigenous Ancestral Memory
12th Annual Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show Early Registration Kicks Off
Early Registration: Friday, August 1
• Entry Fee: $40 (Additional Vehicles: $35.)
Standard Registration: September 5, 2025
• Entry Fee: $45 (Additional Vehicles: $35)
• First come, first served. (Capacity: 85)
About The Autolawn
The Autolawn Party is an exciting, community event scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, on the SALT Block North Lawn from 10 AM - 3 PM. The event is open to the public, and there is no charge for spectators, who can also vote for their favorite classic car. The celebration is centered around a European classic car show for the automotive enthusiast, but it’s far more than that. There’s something fun for everyone! The festivities include:
The Autolawn Party is an outdoor celebration of the road’s number one traveler – the automobile. Autolawn is unique in its size and scale having no more than 80 entrants. The intention is to provide a wide range of high-quality, original vehicles in an intimate yet informal setting, without the pressure of traditional concourse events.
For more details about The Autolawn Party, contact Danielle Cannon, Hickory Museum of Art Director of Donor Relations at (828) 327-8576, ext 205, or dcannon@hickoryart.org.
Proceeds from the day’s events benefit the Museum’s educational programming. Autolawn is a rain-or-shine event.
Yoga with Ellen Crider from Hickory Yoga and Wellness
$15; $10
Join Ellen Crider from Hickory Yoga and Wellness for and hour of yoga on our 3rd Floor Gallery. All levels are welcome.
About Ellen Crider:
Owner of Hickory Yoga and Wellness, E-RYT 500, Nationally Ranked Yoga Therapist and Healer
Friends and family call her Bep! She is a nationally ranked yoga therapist and healer. Ellens motto is, “Practice YOGA every day not to be better at YOGA but to get better at LIFE!“ She believes it is nourishment that yokes, balances and intertwines the thinking mind, physical body, spirit, breath, emotions, and our energic being – allowing for our best life. It can be ancient healing for everyone in every way.
Ellen was employed in the corporate medical and wellness industry for 20 years following graduation from Appalachian State University. After finding and following her true path, she became a yoga master with advanced studies in Therapeutics from the Asheville Yoga Center. Professionally, her favorite areas to work with are trauma, the human spiritual layer, and the power of meditation. Ancient healing methods are her passion. Helping people feel connected and vital is also her passion. In May of 2018 she took the healer’s pledge to be “in creative service to humanity”. So, in addition to Yoga, she also has certifications in a diverse assortment of healing modalities including: Angelic Healing, Tai Chi/QiGong, Munay Ki Shamanism, Space Clearing Ceremonies, Usui Reiki, and Holistic Herbalism, etc.
Tour the Future at HMA!
Big things are coming—and YOU can be part of it! Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Hickory Museum of Art and discover how our capital campaign will transform the museum and benefit the entire community.
This is more than a renovation—it’s a movement for creativity, unity, and education in our region.
Tour the Future at HMA!
Big things are coming—and YOU can be part of it! Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Hickory Museum of Art and discover how our capital campaign will transform the museum and benefit the entire community.
This is more than a renovation—it’s a movement for creativity, unity, and education in our region.
Yoga with Ellen Crider from Hickory Yoga and Wellness
$15; $10
Join Ellen Crider from Hickory Yoga and Wellness for and hour of yoga on our 3rd Floor Gallery. All levels are welcome.
About Ellen Crider:
Owner of Hickory Yoga and Wellness, E-RYT 500, Nationally Ranked Yoga Therapist and Healer
Friends and family call her Bep! She is a nationally ranked yoga therapist and healer. Ellens motto is, “Practice YOGA every day not to be better at YOGA but to get better at LIFE!“ She believes it is nourishment that yokes, balances and intertwines the thinking mind, physical body, spirit, breath, emotions, and our energic being – allowing for our best life. It can be ancient healing for everyone in every way.
Ellen was employed in the corporate medical and wellness industry for 20 years following graduation from Appalachian State University. After finding and following her true path, she became a yoga master with advanced studies in Therapeutics from the Asheville Yoga Center. Professionally, her favorite areas to work with are trauma, the human spiritual layer, and the power of meditation. Ancient healing methods are her passion. Helping people feel connected and vital is also her passion. In May of 2018 she took the healer’s pledge to be “in creative service to humanity”. So, in addition to Yoga, she also has certifications in a diverse assortment of healing modalities including: Angelic Healing, Tai Chi/QiGong, Munay Ki Shamanism, Space Clearing Ceremonies, Usui Reiki, and Holistic Herbalism, etc.
L.A.T.E. Night Thursday: Altered Board Book
$40; $30 Members
In this fun and creative new class, you'll transform a recycled hardbound board book into your own unique story through collage. Using magazines, images, and a variety of mixed media materials, you'll craft a one-of-a-kind book that reflects your imagination and voice.
All materials are provided, but feel free to bring personal images or items you'd like to include.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.
Coffee In The Coe: Art + Exhibitions Round-table Discussion with Clarissa
Join us in the museum galleries for a round table discussion on HMA's exhibitions and latest news in the art world. Admission is free!
Tour the Future at HMA!
Big things are coming—and YOU can be part of it! Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Hickory Museum of Art and discover how our capital campaign will transform the museum and benefit the entire community.
This is more than a renovation—it’s a movement for creativity, unity, and education in our region.
Tour the Future at HMA!
Big things are coming—and YOU can be part of it! Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Hickory Museum of Art and discover how our capital campaign will transform the museum and benefit the entire community.
This is more than a renovation—it’s a movement for creativity, unity, and education in our region.
L.A.T E. Night Thursday: Monthly Journaling Club
$10; $5 Members
Join fellow journaling enthusiasts for open studio-type journaling. Gather your friends, bring your journal, and fill it with sketches, collages, inspiration, paintings, and much more. The club gathers on the first Thursday of each month from 5-7 PM in the education wing. Prompts will be given to start your own creative process. Materials will be provided.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org
Coffee In The Coe: Art + Exhibitions Round-table Discussion with Clarissa
Join us in the museum galleries for a round table discussion on HMA's exhibitions and latest news in the art world. Admission is free!
SOLD OUT! 2026 guildHMA Gala: Member's Only Advance Ticket Sale
The 2026 guildHMA Gala will be held on Saturday, February 7 from 7:30-11 PM!!
From July 1–14, HMA members can purchase discounted tickets to the 2026 guildHMA Gala for $100 each. This price includes open bar access and is only available for the first 25 tickets sold.
Ticket Prices:
• Advance (Members Only): $100 – July 1–14 only (includes open bar)
• Standard: $150 – after July 14 (includes open bar)
The guildHMA Gala is our biggest fundraising event of the year, and all proceeds support exhibitions and education programs at Hickory Museum of Art. This event sells out every year, so don’t wait to get your ticket!
Not a member?
Join now to access early pricing. Two tickets at $100 each + Family membership at $75 is still less than two tickets at the regular rate!
Curating Cuisine: Member/Guest Dinner Series (4-Course Dinner & Drinks with Jackson Pollock)
$125 per person or $200 per couple
25 Spots Available
HMA Members have the opportunity to invite guests to an immersive cocktail hour and 4-course dinner prepared by Chef Calvin Reyes featuring an innovative take on recipes from Jackson Pollock paired with the stories behind them.
Calvin Reyes is a storyteller with a passion for building and creating lasting memories. Whether restoring historic buildings, capturing moments through photography and videography, or expressing his culinary skills, Calvin thrives on sharing his life and passions with others. A lifelong cook, he excels in both intimate, multi-course dinners and fast-paced restaurant environments, embodying a deep love for the restaurant scene. Always engaged in multiple projects, Calvin is now focused on bringing North Hickory Market to life this fall. His vision is to create a space where culinary artists can share their stories, passions, and creativity with the world through their food.
Coffee In The Coe: Art + Exhibitions Round-table Discussion with Clarissa
Join us in the museum galleries for a round table discussion on HMA's exhibitions and latest news in the art world. Admission is free!
2025 Annual Meeting
The Hickory Museum of Art Staff and Board of Trustees invite you to attend our 2025 Annual Meeting. HMA’s 2024-2024 Fiscal Year was a fantastic success and we want to share everything that made that happen with our members and community.
Please note that you must be a HMA member to participate in the board member elections. Not a member and want your voice heard? Contact Kate Garvey, Membership and Programs Manager at kgarvey@hickoryart.org or 828-327-8576, ext 201 for more information.
AGENDA
Doors open at 5 PM for refreshments in the Keiser Community Room
The meeting begins at 5:30 PM
Board member elections (Must be a HMA member to participate.)
L.A.T.E. Night Thursday: Teresa Dunlap | Weaving on a Bowl
$75; $60 Members
Using carefully prepared materials, participants will learn to attach and coil longleaf pine needles around a gourd, crafting a unique and functional bowl. All materials will be provided, including hand-harvested longleaf pine needles from the sandhills of South Carolina. This workshop welcomes all experience levels as we explore the traditional art of coiled basketry, blending natural materials into a beautifully crafted piece.
Contact Karla Starnes at kstarnes@hickoryart.org or 828-327-8576, ext 207 to register.