A Transient Within a Temporary Space

Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center

A Transient Within a Temporary Space celebrates the achievements that our artist in residence Zach Van Horn has made during his time with the Cultural Arts Center. His work will be displayed in our 3rd floor Loft Gallery.

What Do We Protect? Bringing To Light Our Common Threads Group Exhibition

On view in the Main Gallery from May 16 through June 21, 2025, this powerful exhibition centers the lived experiences of women and asks a timely, essential question: What do we protect? The artists, working across a range of media, explore themes of safety, identity, vulnerability, and care—offering deeply personal and universally resonant reflections on […]

Session 4 Class Registration Opens

Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center

Registration for Session 4 classes opens Saturday at 8:30 AM. The Cultural Arts Center offers a vast array of options for both beginning and experienced artists. Classes are available in sessions of 7-8 weeks. Our available classes include: Book Arts Ceramics Drawing Enameling Encaustic Mixed Media Jewelry Collage Mixed Media Painting Printmaking Sculpture Weaving Registration […]

Explore Hand Paper Making with Visiting Artist Ron Shaull

Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center

Students will learn about the history of hand paper making and each step involved in paper creation. They will learn how charge pulp vats, form sheets with a mould and deckle, and press and dry their handmade sheets. They will also learn several artistic techniques beyond simple sheet formation, including laminations, inclusions, knockouts and veils. […]

Opening Reception: Michael Fornadley

Artist Michael Fornadley takes over the Main Gallery with his woodcuts and paintings. Visitors are invited to join the artists for the opening reception, a celebration of both the work on display and the community behind it.

Blowtorch & Shellac Burn with Bev Goldie

Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center

Learn how to safely use a blowtorch and create abstract works of art using encaustics (beeswax with resin), shellac, pigmented powders, India Inks, and added metallics. All materials included. No prior experience necessary, but helpful. Registration is required.

Undulating Clay with Visiting Artist Carol Long

Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center

Alter your handbuilt and wheel thrown pieces into flowing vessels and sculpture with slip trailed decoration. Carol Long draws influence from plant and animal life.With joy, whimsy and beauty as her goal, her work continues to evolve as she experiments with new ways of expressing these qualities of her surroundings. Registration required. Monday, Jul 07 […]

Upcycle Your Clothes into Wearable Art with Linda Leviton

Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center

Transform your old clothes into fly one-of-a-kind pieces. You will learn techniques to update your clothing such as applique, reverse applique, visible mending, stenciling, sashiko and boro stitching and simple machine sewing alterations. Bring your denim (jackets, jeans or shirts), sweats, and Tee shirts to class. Please bring a sewing machine, if you have one. […]

Opening Reception: Where life is precious, life is precious

Kirsta Benedetti has embarked on a profound exploration of humanity within the confines of a prison system, seeking to capture the vibrancy and value of incarcerated women through the medium of portraiture and interactive storytelling installations. Her work will take over our Main Gallery space. Visitors are invited to join the artists for the opening […]

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