The Creative Well Arts Foundation

Introducing a glimpse of Miss Molly Dee. ✨
“Wish You Were Here” arrives at The Garage Gallery, opening Friday, August 7 at 6:00 PM, with the exhibition on view August 5–30.

Step into the remarkable world of the late American artist through a curated collection of original works from years past, archival pieces, giclées, and a few special surprises.

We are deeply honored to welcome Molly Dee’s family for the opening reception as we celebrate her enduring artistic legacy.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of art, remembrance, and discovery. We can’t wait to share this extraordinary exhibition with you.

Introducing a glimpse of Miss Molly Dee. ✨

“Wish You Were Here” arrives at The Garage Gallery for installation THIS WEEK, opening Friday, August 7 at 6:00 PM, with the exhibition on view August 5–30.

Step into the remarkable world of the late American artist through a curated collection of original works from years past, archival pieces, giclées, and a few special surprises.

We are deeply honored to welcome Molly Dee’s family for the opening reception as we celebrate her enduring artistic legacy.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of art, remembrance, and discovery. We can’t wait to share this extraordinary exhibition with you.

An extraordinary exhibition is coming to The Garage Gallery. ✨ It is an incredible honor to welcome the work of iconic American painter Molly Dee to The Creative Well Arts Foundation. Molly Dee Art

Wish You Were Here invites viewers into a world of memory, nostalgia, and human connection through Dee’s breathtaking large-scale figurative paintings. Drawn from vintage photographs and transformed into timeless works of art, each painting tells a story that feels both deeply personal and universally familiar.

Join us as we celebrate an artist whose work has been collected and exhibited around the world- and now, right here in Virginia Beach.

🗓 Exhibition on view: August 5–30
🎉 Opening Reception: Friday, August 7 | 6–8 PM
📍 The Garage Gallery at the Creative Well Arts Foundation
🎟 Free and open to the public, we’d love to see you there.

Calling All Volunteers! 📣 Do you believe every child deserves the opportunity to experience the arts in a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment?

The Creative Well Arts Foundation is looking for passionate volunteers to help staff the Young Collectors Art Gallery for Kids at the Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show during Boardwalk Weekend: an unforgettable experience where children ages 6–12 choose their very first piece of original art and begin a lifelong appreciation for creativity.

📅 Event Dates:
• Saturday, September 26 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Sunday, September 27 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Virginia Beach Boardwalk

Before volunteering, please join us for our required Volunteer Interest & Information Meeting:

📅 ‼️ Monday, August 3 at 6:00 PM- link in bio to register!
536 Virginia Beach Blvd. (Young Collectors community page on creativewellarts.org)

Come learn about the purpose, logistics, meet fellow volunteers, and discover how you can help create joyful, art-filled experiences that inspire the next generation of artists and art lovers.

Tag someone who loves art, kids, and making a difference!

Join us for a free Art Therapy Information Session + Q&A focused on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), led by Licensed Art Therapist Whitley Richards.

This supportive community discussion will explore how art therapy can help individuals develop emotional regulation skills, increase self-awareness, strengthen coping strategies, and foster healthy self-expression. Participants will learn about BPD, the therapeutic process, and the role creative practices can play in supporting mental health and wellness.

Whether you are personally impacted by BPD, supporting a loved one, or interested in learning more about art therapy, you are welcome to attend.

Monday, July 27
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Ages 18+
Free to attend | Registration encouraged, link in bio

Join us for the Creative Well Arts Foundation Plein Air Summer Watercolor Series! 🎨🌊✍️

Meet us at the Virginia Beach North End this Sunday morning 7/26 or Wednesday evening 7/29 for an immersive watercolor and prompted writing experience inspired by the beauty of the coast.

✨ Choose the experience that’s right for you:
• All materials provided, just bring yourself!
• Bring your own supplies and create with your favorite materials.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or simply looking for a creative way to connect with nature, this series welcomes all skill levels.

🎟️ Register through the link in our bio! Join us in August: 8/23 or 8/26

WISH YOU WERE HERE – A SOLO EXHIBITION BY MOLLY DEE
The Garage Gallery at the Creative Well Arts Foundation

Wish You Were Here presents a collection of large-scale figurative paintings by American artist Molly Dee, whose work explores memory, time, and the emotional resonance of the past.

Drawing inspiration from old photographs sourced from estate sales, family archives, and historical collections, Dee transforms familiar imagery into something both deeply personal and universally felt. Her paintings blur the line between past and present, inviting viewers into moments that feel at once intimate and distant.

At once contemporary and nostalgic, Dee’s work captures what she describes as a “faceless pulsation of human emotion,” transcending the specificity of individual subjects to evoke shared memory, longing, and connection.

Opening Reception
Friday, August 7
6:00 – 8:00 PM
The Garage Gallery at the Creative Well Arts Foundation
536 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA

The opening reception is free and open to the public.