Art for Non Artists Classes
“Beginner Vase Pottery Class”
Thurs, May 21, 2026
6:30-8:30pm
Location: Maria’s Studio
2505 Brigadoon Dr, Clayton, NC 27520
Plein Air Painting Group
Clayton Visual Arts has an active Plein Air painting group. Join us on our next outing. The group has frequent excursions, both near and far, to paint interesting subjects, while enjoying friendly camaraderie and enjoying beautiful scenery. Click HERE for more information.
Monthly Exhibitions of Art at The Clayton Center
CVA hosts 2-dimensional original art exhibits throughout the year at The Clayton Center, the hub for the Town Hall, Public events and concerts for the town of Clayton. The gallery is open during regular business hours. The public is invited to the free artists reception which is held at the beginning of each month. Check the CALENDAR for exhibit schedule information.
May
June
The Clayton Center Exhibit Schedule
June: Ed Frantz, mixed, Medrith Nuttle, acrylic
July: Charles Parrish, acrylic; Nasser Taleghani, oil, watercolor, pastel; Ashley Carey, acrylic
August: Barbara Stewart, acrylic; Charles Clemmons, photography; Donovan Woods, painting
September: All Members Show, all 2D media
October: Sue Brindle, watercolor; Bronwen Fullington, mixed collage
November: Virla Harrell, watercolor; Jonathan Jones, acrylic, pastel
December: Beatriz Velarde Blancas, stained glass; Patricia Franklin, acrylic
2027
January: Connie Wieder, acrylic; Gail Mooney, multimedia collage; Londy Bracale, oil
February: The Woman’s Club of Clayton
March: Gina Ross, quilting; Kenneth Peters, acrylic
April: Jim Hallenbeck, oil, pastel; Ronald Lunn, oil; Amanda Underwood, photography
May: Capturing Clayton, all 2D media
June: Whitney Coomes, acrylic; Val Taylor, textile art
Capturing Clayton - Annual competition/exhibition
“Capturing Clayton” features the talents of local artists. The artwork/photography visually represented the beautiful town of Clayton. All entries are on display in the The Clayton Center during May.
2026 Photography Competition and Exhibition
1st place winner – Amanda Underwood, “Think Clayton at Dusk”
2025 Art Competition and Exhibition
1st place winner – Voon Wong, “Think Clayton”