upcoming events
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.)
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
Meet the Artist: Virgil Ortiz
Don’t miss your opportunity to meet Cochiti Pueblo artist Virgil Ortiz, back by popular demand! Ortiz will give insight into the creative process of his ongoing saga REVOLT 1680/2180. Galleries will be open following talk.
Cocktails with Clarissa
Join Executive Director Clarissa Starnes for an in-depth tour of the exhibition Virgil Ortiz: I AM, 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
First Thursday of Each Month
$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
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.
Teen Workshop: Mask Making (Ages 13-18)
$30 or $20 Members
Teens will explore the history of mask-making across cultures and create one or two masks using a variety of materials and techniques. They’ll experiment with sculpting, painting, and embellishing to design unique pieces that blend historical inspiration with personal creativity.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.
L.A.T.E. Night Thursday: "I AM" Poetry & Collage Workshop
$20; $15 Members
Join us for our monthly L.A.T.E. Night Open Studio, where you have the freedom to bring your own materials and work on your art at your own pace. (Drawing utensils only.) Open Studio is limited to 12 participants. HMA Members will have priority registration access until the Monday before each studio night. Non-members may then register if there are available spots.
Contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org to register.
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
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!
Pint Size Picassos | Ages 3-5 (Session 2)
$20; $15 Members; Adults Free
Young children and their favorite grown-up are introduced to art, the Museum and visual literacy in this monthly artful class. Each class features a gallery visit, story or game and lots of art making. New themes each month. Fee covers both classes in the month. Classes run September through May.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 8280327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.
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
Teen Drawing Workshop (Ages 10 & Up)
$15; $10 Members
Is your pre-teen or teen curious about drawing? On the last Monday of each month, ages 10 and up have the opportunity to learn and practice simple drawing techniques. Our Drawing Workshop offers a friendly, casual environment to inspire creativity while improving illustration skills. Bring a sketchbook and each month we will focus on a different drawing technique, subject, or theme. Sign up for one or all! Classes run from September to May.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.
Homeschool Art Classes, Ages 5 Years & Older/Afternoon Class (Session 2)
April will include one class only due to the Easter Holiday.
$30; $20 Members
Explore various media and create art inspired by gallery visits in two monthly classes designed for K-8 students, divided into three age groups. Students will explore artworks in the galleries, creating their own pieces using different techniques each month. The curriculum, aligned with N.C. Common Core standards in art, language arts, and social studies, will focus on a new art process or technique each month.
Kindergartners must be five by October 1, 2024 to participate.
Pre-registration required one week in advance of first class.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org
Homeschool Art Classes, Ages 5 Years & Older/Morning Class (Session 2)
April will include one class only due to the Easter Holiday.
$30; $20 Members
Explore various media and create art inspired by gallery visits in two monthly classes designed for K-8 students, divided into three age groups. Students will explore artworks in the galleries, creating their own pieces using different techniques each month. The curriculum, aligned with N.C. Common Core standards in art, language arts, and social studies, will focus on a new art process or technique each month.
Kindergartners must be five by October 1, 2024 to participate.
Pre-registration required one week in advance of first class.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org
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.
Pint Size Picassos | Ages 3-5 (Session 1)
$20; $15 Members; Adults Free
Young children and their favorite grown-up are introduced to art, the Museum and visual literacy in this monthly artful class. Each class features a gallery visit, story or game and lots of art making. New themes each month. Fee covers both classes in the month. Classes run September through May.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 8280327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.
Member Trip: Reynolda House Museum of American Art
This exclusive, members-only experience will be $75 a person and will include the tour and transportation to and from Hickory Museum of Art. There are 14 tickets available and the deadline for purchase is April 12th.
HMA Members will be able to spend the day at Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Reynolda Gardens, and Reynolda Village Shops and Restaurants. This trip will include a personal tour of Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth with Allison Slaby, one of the curators.
“ One of the most popular and celebrated American artists of the twentieth century, Andrew Wyeth spent seven decades painting a particular farm in his hometown of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. “Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth” will be the first comprehensive examination of this defining subject in his work in fifty years. This exhibition tells the story of the connection between artist and place—one of the most enduring connections in American art.”
Members will have time to explore and have lunch in Reynolda Village or bring a picnic to eat on the property or in the gardens, visit the historic Reynolda House and the other exhibitions, before joining the Curator on a tour of the Andrew Wyeth exhibition from 1:00-2:00 PM.
Create & Celebrate: A Mommy & Me Art Day Members-Only Event
New Members: $90 (Family Membership $75 + *Art Project $15)
Art Project for Existing Member: $15*
*Includes Mom and up to two children. Each additional child is $5 for materials.)
Celebrate Mother’s Day with the gift of art and time together! Give Mom a meaningful gift this Mother’s Day—a Family Membership to Hickory Museum of Art! Then, join us on Saturday, May 10th, for a special Mommy & Me event. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of the museum together, followed by a creative session in our Education Studio where you’ll make ceramic trinkets—perfect keepsakes made with love.
While you're here, don't miss the return of Catawba Science Center’s FlutterBy Butterfly Habitat, a local favorite that only comes every three years!
Jewelry Making with Beckee from Catawba Nation
$45; $35 Members
Participants will create a pair of earrings using longleaf pine needles, artificial sinew, and a sewing needle. All materials are provided. Beckee Garris is a citizen of the Catawba Indian Nation. She is the mother of 3, grandmother of 6, and great grandmother of 4. She makes traditional Catawba pottery, reed baskets and jewelry, and miniature baskets using longleaf pine needles.
Contact Karla Starnes at kstarnes@hickoryart.org or 828-327-8576, ext 207 to register.
L.A.T.E. Night Thursday: Sip with the Flowers in Bloom
$40; $30 Members
Enjoy a fun, relaxed night painting fresh flowers in the expressive alla prima style, completing a piece in one sitting. Explore color, brush techniques, and composition while sipping your favorite beverage and enjoying snacks. Perfect for all skill levels!
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!
Homeschool Art Classes, Ages 5 Years & Older/Afternoon Class (Session 1)
April will include one class only due to the Easter Holiday.
$30; $20 Members
Explore various media and create art inspired by gallery visits in two monthly classes designed for K-8 students, divided into three age groups. Students will explore artworks in the galleries, creating their own pieces using different techniques each month. The curriculum, aligned with N.C. Common Core standards in art, language arts, and social studies, will focus on a new art process or technique each month.
Kindergartners must be five by October 1, 2024 to participate.
Pre-registration required one week in advance of first class.
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.
Homeschool Art Classes, Ages 5 Years & Older/Morning Class (Session 1)
April will include one class only due to the Easter Holiday.
$30; $20 Members
Explore various media and create art inspired by gallery visits in two monthly classes designed for K-8 students, divided into three age groups. Students will explore artworks in the galleries, creating their own pieces using different techniques each month. The curriculum, aligned with N.C. Common Core standards in art, language arts, and social studies, will focus on a new art process or technique each month.
Kindergartners must be five by October 1, 2024 to participate.
Pre-registration required one week in advance of first class.
To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org
Cocktails with Clarissa
Join Executive Director Clarissa Starnes for an in-depth tour of the exhibitions 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