This energetic commissioned painting was created by Bay School Staff Artist Virginia Coyle to serve as the branding imagery for this year's Gala & Art Auction. The piece pays tribute to this year's location, a variety of musical styles and instruments, and a visual rhythm inspired by our musical theme. This dynamic and colorful mixed-media painting is 28"x22" on gallery-wrapped canvas and would complement a variety of rooms or interior decor.

This is the initial painting commissioned for The Bay School Gala & Art Auction series. Each year, we will be selecting an artist to create an original artwork inspired by that year's gala theme and use it to visually market the event. This painting serves as the first in a series of custom artwork memorializing The Bay School's annual Gala & Art Auction. Be the first to own a bit of Bay School history!

Value: priceless

Celebrate your child's next birthday with an Art Party at the Bay School!

A party for 12 children of any age will include an artist-led art project, face painting, cupcakes from Cakes to Remember, art kits for the kids to take home, and goodie bags for parents to take home. Adult refreshments are included upon request.

Your party experience will last 2-3 hours.

Must occur within 12 months.

Value: $750

Andras Bality painted this scene en plein air during the 2024 Gloucester Arts Festival. Oil, 16"x20", framed in an artist-made white wood floater frame. Andy won Best in Show at the 2023 Gloucester Arts Festival Plein Air Gala. He has many pieces included in the associated Heart of the River Collection.

Andy says of his work, "My paintings are based on observation, whether it's painting or drawing from life, or participating in or watching a situation transpire and then taking the images in my mind's eye and assembling the parts later in my studio."

www.andrasbality.com

Value: $1,500

A Led Zeppelin Series of 4 Signed & Framed Limited Edition Giclée Prints of hyper-realistic pencil drawings by James Dylan, who is also the lead vocalist of Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening (JBLZE), which features Led Zeppelin drummer Jason Bonham, son of the legendary John Bonham.

These framed prints are signed by James Dylan and also have the unique distinction of being signed by Jason Bonham as well.

Value: $1,000

Sterling silver musical note earrings

Earring length 1"

Sterling silver musical note earrings

Earring length 1"

Sterling silver and polymer clay earrings

1 1/2" diameter

Sterling silver and polymer clay earrings

1 1/2" diameter

Sterling silver and polymer clay earrings

Earring length 2", width 7/8"

Aquamarine and sterling silver pendant with 1 1/2" sterling starfish, 17" sterling chain

Lidded ceramic jewelry or trinket box made by Peggy Shifflett

Larimar and sterling silver pendant with 3/4" sterling starfish, 17" sterling chain

"Shot through the heart" ceramic jewelry/trinket box made by Peggy Shifflett

Wire-wrapped agate and sterling silver pendant

Agate measures 1 5/8" x 1 3/8"

18" sterling chain

Heart-shaped ceramic jewelry/trinket box with rope-look trim made by Peggy Shifflett

Wire-wrapped agate and sterling silver pendant

Agate measures 1 5/8" x 1 3/8"

18" sterling chain

Sardonyx and sterling silver pendant with 1" stone and 1" sterling french clef, 17" sterling chain

This sailboat jewelry tray by Lincoln's Creations is the perfect nesting spot for a lighthouse necklace by Zoa Mae Designs. The lighthouse necklace features a Keith O'Connor Ceramic Lighthouse pendant with soda light beads, antiqued Brass Beads & findings (lead & nickel-free) with Swarovski accents.

Value: $65

A handcrafted ceramic Oyster Jewelry Dish by Jeannine Johnson is perfect for a Mermaid & Pearl Necklace by Zoa Mae Designs.

Mermaid & Pearl Necklace - Ceramic Mermaid by Michelle McCarthy of Firefly Design Studio along with Freshwater Navy Pearls, Crystal Quartz Coins, Sapphire Czech Glass Beads, Sterling Silver clasps & findings, Bali Starfish and Swarovski Accents

Value: $90

Original artwork by Petya Ivanova

Paper Clay

7" x 7" in a wooden box frame

Virginia Beach, VA artist

Value, $195

Painted by artist Melba Houser, a "hobby artist" who lived and worked in Virginia from around 1990 through 2022 when she succumbed to a long battle with Alzheimer's. Her son, Michael, was founder and lead guitarist of the popular band Widespread Panic.

Melba ran her own graphic design business in Waynesboro and developed an interest in plein air painting. She was a founding member and president of the Shenandoah Valley Art Center, and also was a member of Beverly Street Studio in Staunton.

Melba's catalog of completed paintings numbers over 200, with most held by her daughter, grandchildren, and close family friends.

Oil on canvas panel, framed, 19 1/2" x 21"

Value: $400

16 x 20 Acrylic painting on canvas displayed in a black floater frame

Value: $125

16 x 20 Acrylic painting on canvas displayed in a black floater frame

Value: $150

11 x 14 watercolor painting, matted and framed to 23 x 19 1/2

Value: $500

Blown Glass vessel

top is cut and polished

integrated formed foot

8 1/2" tall, 9 1/2 diameter

Value: $300

A wall mosaic with planter, perfect for succulents

14"x12"x5" deep (plant pot)

Framed lithograph by Virginia artist Jane Stouffer, from 1986. Signed and numbered 62/100.

Artwork size 9 1/2" x 6 1/2", framed to 15" x 12". New mat provided by Morning Glory Gallery.

Jane Stouffer was a former president of the Mathews Art Group and she created the 1997 Daffodil Festival poster.

Value: $150

Framed lithograph by Virginia artist Jane Stouffer, from 1980. Signed and numbered 77/125.

Artwork size 61/2" x 10", framed to 12" x 15". New mat provided by Morning Glory Gallery.

Jane Stouffer was a former president of the Mathews Art Group and she created the 1997 Daffodil Festival poster.

Value: $150

Oil on canvas panel

4x4 image, 9.25x9.25 framed

Value: $125

Oil on canvas panel

4x4 image, 9.25x9.25 framed

Value: $125

Oil on canvas panel

4x4 image, 9.25x9.25 framed

Value: $125

Acrylic painting

10x8, 14x11 framed

Value: $175

Playful ceramic octopus

10" tentacle reach front to back, 8" side to side, 3" tall

Value: $45

Whimsical chalk paint and acrylic painting by Suffolk artist Chris Jeanguenat.

12"x4"x1" gallery wrapped canvas

Value: $285

This painting takes you to your happy place with your best friend!

Acrylic on canvas, 36"x48"

Value: $1,500

You'll find harmonious abstraction in this (mostly) monochromatic painting.

Acrylic on canvas, 31"x25"

Value: $1,000

Take a swim with your fun new underwater friends.

Acrylic on canvas, 24"x20"

Value: $600

A hand-struck etching of Pablo Picasso's famous image of "Poor Robie".

Date of print and specific plate unknown.

Value: in the eye of the beholder

Painted during the 2024 Gloucester Arts Festival Plein Air Week, it captures Valentina conducting the Richmond Symphony at their annual performance on Gloucester Main Street.

Oil on canvas, 12"x12"

Value: $950

Stoneware clay, textured and assembled. Like a puzzle. Fired to cone 6.

20" tall and 11" wide

Made from a solid slab of Mathews County aromatic red cedar, sitting on powder coated steel trapezoid legs, this gorgeous coffee table is varnished to be used indoor or out.

The slab is 1 1/2" thick, 12" wide, and three feet long. It sits 17" off the floor.

Value: $325

Two classic vinyl records, decoupaged with fun compositions: "Deep Blue Sea" and "Joy to the World".

Sold as a pair. Value: $65

A nocturne plein air painting by nationally known artist Joe Gyurscak.

Oil on 1 3/8" stretched canvas, 10"x20"

Value: $350

A nocturne plein air painting by nationally known artist Joe Gyurscak.

Oil on 1 3/8" stretched canvas, 10"x20"

Value: $350

Framed acrylic painting, 11"x14"

Value: $215

Beautiful watercolor painting by Cynthia Ray.

23"x19" Framed by Stephanie Ruff, Morning Glory Gallery.

Oil painting by Joe Gyurcsack

6"x12" painting, 9"x15" framed

Hand hooked by Julie Dayton

Design by Ritter-Mare-Hurot, Ontario

26 1/2" x 34 1/4"

Haven't you always thought you would like to try working in clay? Now is your chance! Bring 5 of your best friends for a night to remember. You will learn some basic techniques for working on the potter's wheel. This can be a messy class so wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty. We will glaze your fired work and you will return to pick it up after the final firing.

The Bay School will supply refreshments according to participants' preferences.

As a fun perk, the winner gets to take home a custom-made "Totally Kiln It" t-shirt from the event.

Value: $400