The Creative Well Arts Foundation

Observational life drawing has the power to transform the way you look, listen, and absorb your surroundings. Through close observation, we begin to see more deeply, not just what’s in front of us, but how we connect to the world around us.
Join Creative Well Arts Foundation this Sunday, May 31 from 4:30-6PM for an evening of observational life drawing, creative exploration, and community. *link in bio to register*

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Join us every other Sunday for outdoor plein air painting around Virginia Beach 🌾🎨

This week— and celebration of our intergenerational Root & Reach Exhibition, we’re inviting children 8+ to join alongside an accompanying caregiver for a special morning of painting, observation, and creativity in nature.

Meet us at The Narrows 64th by the boat ramp
Sunday, May 24
8 AM

Bring your own supplies or sign up for a full watercolor kit ✨ registration is required. Creativewellarts.org

Saturday morning YOGA FLOW led by returns to the gallery this Saturday, May 23rd from 10-11AM! Free/donation based, registration is limited and required- link in bio!

We are keeping this practice connected to the rotating exhibition- ROOT & REACH Intergenerational Influences- we invite all children ages 8+ to join us accompanied by a caregiver. 🍃💛🧘

Root & Reach Intergenerational Art Program 🍃

On view May 22-31 at The Garage Gallery inside The Creative Well Arts Foundation.

This spring, students from Organic Beginnings Montessori and senior residents of Westminster-Canterbury on the Bay gathered through the Root & Reach Intergenerational Art Program in partnership The Creative Well Arts Foundation.
Together, participants explored OMA abstract artmaking through collaborative prompts centered around curiosity, storytelling, play, observation, and shared decision making.

Intergenerational programming creates space for empathy, confidence, creativity, and meaningful human connection across all ages. Through art, participants slowed down together, learned from one another, shared stories, and built relationships rooted in presence and community.

Over 40 collaborative works were created this season and will be on view May 22-31, with each artwork available through silent auction benefiting continued programming and participating educational initiatives.

✨Opening Reception
Friday, May 22 | 6-8 PM

Silent Auction On View: May 22–31

Root & Reach 🌿
A juried group exhibition exploring culture, heritage, memory, and intergenerational connection through the arts. Join us May 22–31 at The Garage Gallery in The Creative Well Arts Foundation for a week of exhibitions, collaborative programming, and community experiences designed for all ages.

Opening Reception
Friday, May 22 | 6–8 PM
Celebrate the opening of Root & Reach with exhibiting artists, community partners, and collaborative works spanning generations.

Root & Reach Intergenerational Program
A collaborative spring partnership between Westminster Canterbury, OMA, Organic Beginnings Montessori, and The Creative Well Arts Foundation. Abstract artworks created by students and senior residents will be on view in a silent auction benefiting the school and continued intergenerational programming.
Silent Auction On View: May 22–31

Intergenerational Yoga Flow
Led by Rachel Blake
Saturday, May 23 | 10–11 AM
A gentle all-ages yoga experience for ages 8+ accompanied by an adult.

Family Plein Air
Saturday, May 24 | 8–10:30 AM
For the first time ever — families are invited to join us for a short hike and watercolor landscape painting experience in First Landing State Park: The Narrows. Ages 8+ with accompanying adult.

Panel Discussion
Thursday, May 28 | 6:30 PM
Hear from professionals across the arts, education, healthcare, and community spaces as they explore how intergenerational connection strengthens empathy, healing, creativity, and culture.

Family Tree Workshop
Saturday, May 30 | 10–11 AM
Create a mixed media family tree together through storytelling, collage, and creative reflection. Ages 8+ with accompanying adult.

Link in bio to register & learn more.

A huge thank you to every Mighty Minis artist and collector who made this exhibition full of life. Your support continues to help creativity grow within our gallery walls and throughout our community.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS ⬇️

🖼️ COLLECTORS
Sunday, May 17 | 12–3 PM is the FINAL day to pick up your Mighty Minis purchases.

🎨 ARTISTS
Sunday, May 17 | 12–3 PM is also the FINAL day to collect unsold artwork.
💫 DONATION OPTION AVAILABLE
Artists may choose to donate unsold works to the Neptune Festival Young Collectors Tent, a special open-air gallery experience on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk where children ages 6–12 can begin their journey into art collecting. For just $5, young collectors choose an original work of art to take home and treasure. We’re honored to partner with the Neptune Festival to help inspire the next generation of art lovers and collectors. Proceeds support programming at The Creative Well Arts Foundation.

Questions? Send us a DM or email [email protected]

Ever found yourself stuck in the middle of a painting? Or art curious but unsure where to begin? 🎨

Join artist Aidan Barton for an upcoming 3-part Color Theory Series designed for both beginners and experienced artists looking to strengthen their foundation and deepen their understanding of color.

Together, students will explore value, hue, saturation, color relationships, and practical application- while building a personalized color journal to keep as an ongoing creative reference.

Registration Includes:
• 3 Sessions | 1:00–2:30 PM
• May 17, 24, & 31
• Guided instruction + hands-on exercises
• Your own developing color journal

Build confidence in your work and learn to see color in a whole new way. Register through the link in bio! 🎨

Mini Market Mornings returns this Saturday from 9:30-11:30AM! ☀️ A time for children to enjoy a guided art studio through four mixed-media projects- exploration, experimentation, and artistic development at the healm!

Ages 4-12 are welcome to register (link in bio) while caregivers enjoy a morning at & morning meanderings among ☕️🍳🍩