PUBLIC PROGRAMS
AND EVENTS
Use the calendar to view upcoming as well as past events, or scroll down to see what’s coming soon!
Looking for CLASSES? Please visit our classes registration page.
UPCOMING EVENTS,
PROGRAMS, AND CLUBS
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
ARTS CENTER CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH
The Arts Center in Orange will be closed to the public in observation of Juneteenth.
Come join us from 12 - 2 PM at the African American Commemorative Park (map) to celebrate Juneteenth with our community partners at the Orange County African American Historical Society!
Juneteenth Celebration
Join Arts Center staff and volunteers in celebrating Juneteenth with our community partners at the Orange County African American Historical Society!
As part of the celebration, Arts Center intern Zoe Hix and other volunteers will guide participants in creating their own collage and art-filled signature booklets based on the theme for this year’s celebration: African American History Through the Ages.
All materials will be provided, and participation is free!
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Kids Craft Club
Get crafty with the kids! Aimed at younger children and their families, this craft club is free fun for everyone. There is no fee to participate, and all craft ideas are welcome. Each month, participants will work on a specific craft, guided by a Montessori-style mentality of letting children's interests guide their activities. Supplies are provided.
Free and open to all. No registration is required.
Closing Concert - Music Mentorship
Join Alex Caton and this year’s Music Mentorship Award Recipient, Charlie Brookman for a special concert celebrating another year of this successful program!
Admission to this program is $15/person, in advance online using the form below or in person the day of!
ARTS CENTER SUMMER CLOSURE
We are closed for the entire first week of July!
During this time, our crew works on vital projects that keep The Arts Center going all year round. We are not offering studio appointments, classes, or any other clubs or programs during this week.
Should you have any inquiries, please email us at info@artscenterinorange.com and a team member will get back to you following the closure. We reopen to the public on Wednesday, July 9th at noon.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Open Jam Session
Come jam with us! Every second Wednesday, drop in to jam with local musicians and meet your fellow artists from 6 to 8 pm, join local musicians at the Arts Center in Orange for an open jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin—whatever acoustic instrument you have—to enjoy some time playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On nice evenings, we’ll play in the garden out back; on other evenings we’ll move inside to the studio.
Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music, but please be respectful of the musicians. We will start out slowly so that people can learn the tunes together and feel where the music takes us. All are welcome, especially those just getting started playing together with other musicians.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Kids Craft Club
Get crafty with the kids! Aimed at younger children and their families, this craft club is free fun for everyone. There is no fee to participate, and all craft ideas are welcome. Each month, participants will work on a specific craft, guided by a Montessori-style mentality of letting children's interests guide their activities. Supplies are provided.
Free and open to all. No registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Drop-in Art Hours
Summer drop-in hours for teens and tweens (ages 11+) at The Arts Center in Orange.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist and want to work outside your home studio, or just want a place to hang out with some friends, you’re invited to stop by. Make our space your place this summer!
Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Opening Reception
Each month we have new exhibits! Come to our Opening Reception to see what’s new at The Arts Center.
Free and Open to the Public
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Open Jam Session
Come jam with us! Every second Wednesday, drop in to jam with local musicians and meet your fellow artists from 6 to 8 pm, join local musicians at the Arts Center in Orange for an open jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin—whatever acoustic instrument you have—to enjoy some time playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On nice evenings, we’ll play in the garden out back; on other evenings we’ll move inside to the studio.
Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music, but please be respectful of the musicians. We will start out slowly so that people can learn the tunes together and feel where the music takes us. All are welcome, especially those just getting started playing together with other musicians.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Kids Craft Club
Get crafty with the kids! Aimed at younger children and their families, this craft club is free fun for everyone. There is no fee to participate, and all craft ideas are welcome. Each month, participants will work on a specific craft, guided by a Montessori-style mentality of letting children's interests guide their activities. Supplies are provided.
Free and open to all. No registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Opening Reception
Each month we have new exhibits! Come to our Opening Reception to see what’s new at The Arts Center.
Free and Open to the Public
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Open Jam Session
Come jam with us! Every second Wednesday, drop in to jam with local musicians and meet your fellow artists from 6 to 8 pm, join local musicians at the Arts Center in Orange for an open jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin—whatever acoustic instrument you have—to enjoy some time playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On nice evenings, we’ll play in the garden out back; on other evenings we’ll move inside to the studio.
Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music, but please be respectful of the musicians. We will start out slowly so that people can learn the tunes together and feel where the music takes us. All are welcome, especially those just getting started playing together with other musicians.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Kids Craft Club
Get crafty with the kids! Aimed at younger children and their families, this craft club is free fun for everyone. There is no fee to participate, and all craft ideas are welcome. Each month, participants will work on a specific craft, guided by a Montessori-style mentality of letting children's interests guide their activities. Supplies are provided.
Free and open to all. No registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Opening Reception
Each month we have new exhibits! Come to our Opening Reception to see what’s new at The Arts Center.
Free and Open to the Public
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Open Jam Session
Come jam with us! Every second Wednesday, drop in to jam with local musicians and meet your fellow artists from 6 to 8 pm, join local musicians at the Arts Center in Orange for an open jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin—whatever acoustic instrument you have—to enjoy some time playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On nice evenings, we’ll play in the garden out back; on other evenings we’ll move inside to the studio.
Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music, but please be respectful of the musicians. We will start out slowly so that people can learn the tunes together and feel where the music takes us. All are welcome, especially those just getting started playing together with other musicians.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Kids Craft Club
Get crafty with the kids! Aimed at younger children and their families, this craft club is free fun for everyone. There is no fee to participate, and all craft ideas are welcome. Each month, participants will work on a specific craft, guided by a Montessori-style mentality of letting children's interests guide their activities. Supplies are provided.
Free and open to all. No registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Opening Reception
Each month we have new exhibits! Come to our Opening Reception to see what’s new at The Arts Center.
Free and Open to the Public
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Open Jam Session
Come jam with us! Every second Wednesday, drop in to jam with local musicians and meet your fellow artists from 6 to 8 pm, join local musicians at the Arts Center in Orange for an open jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin—whatever acoustic instrument you have—to enjoy some time playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On nice evenings, we’ll play in the garden out back; on other evenings we’ll move inside to the studio.
Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music, but please be respectful of the musicians. We will start out slowly so that people can learn the tunes together and feel where the music takes us. All are welcome, especially those just getting started playing together with other musicians.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Kids Craft Club
Get crafty with the kids! Aimed at younger children and their families, this craft club is free fun for everyone. There is no fee to participate, and all craft ideas are welcome. Each month, participants will work on a specific craft, guided by a Montessori-style mentality of letting children's interests guide their activities. Supplies are provided.
Free and open to all. No registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Opening Reception
Each month we have new exhibits! Come to our Opening Reception to see what’s new at The Arts Center.
Free and Open to the Public
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Open Jam Session
Come jam with us! Every second Wednesday, drop in to jam with local musicians and meet your fellow artists from 6 to 8 pm, join local musicians at the Arts Center in Orange for an open jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin—whatever acoustic instrument you have—to enjoy some time playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On nice evenings, we’ll play in the garden out back; on other evenings we’ll move inside to the studio.
Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music, but please be respectful of the musicians. We will start out slowly so that people can learn the tunes together and feel where the music takes us. All are welcome, especially those just getting started playing together with other musicians.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Closed for the Holidays
Please note that The Arts Center in Orange will be closed for the Winter Holidays in order to give our team time with their families from December 24 through January 1.
We will reopen for our regular hours on Friday, January 2, 2026 | 12 - 8pm.
Open Jam Session
Come jam with us! Every second Wednesday, drop in to jam with local musicians and meet your fellow artists from 6 to 8 pm, join local musicians at the Arts Center in Orange for an open jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin—whatever acoustic instrument you have—to enjoy some time playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On nice evenings, we’ll play in the garden out back; on other evenings we’ll move inside to the studio.
Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music, but please be respectful of the musicians. We will start out slowly so that people can learn the tunes together and feel where the music takes us. All are welcome, especially those just getting started playing together with other musicians.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Opening Reception: ‘Waypoints’ and ‘Chasing Light’
Join us to celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions: Waypoints, featuring artworks by Michael Meredith and Chasing Light, featuring artworks by Catherine Hillis!
This event is free and open to all! Light refreshments will be provided.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Kids Craft Club
Get crafty with the kids! Aimed at younger children and their families, this craft club is free fun for everyone. There is no fee to participate, and all craft ideas are welcome. Each month, participants will work on a specific craft, guided by a Montessori-style mentality of letting children's interests guide their activities. Supplies are provided.
Free and open to all. No registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
VA250: The Book as Self Expression
The final program in our partnership series with the Orange County Public Library: The Book as Self-Expression is open to everyone, including those who have participated in any of of the series programs! Come meet your fellow creatives, make any final adjustments to previous projects with help from the talented Arts Center in Orange staff and show what you have created to your community!
There will be a celebratory reception as well as a ceramics activity. We invite you to bring family members to this event.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Open Jam Session
Come jam with us! Every second Wednesday, drop in to jam with local musicians and meet your fellow artists from 6 to 8 pm, join local musicians at the Arts Center in Orange for an open jam session. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin—whatever acoustic instrument you have—to enjoy some time playing along with fellow musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds. On nice evenings, we’ll play in the garden out back; on other evenings we’ll move inside to the studio.
Guests and visitors are welcome to observe and enjoy the music, but please be respectful of the musicians. We will start out slowly so that people can learn the tunes together and feel where the music takes us. All are welcome, especially those just getting started playing together with other musicians.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Spring Fundraiser - Casino Night
Cash in for a good cause! Get ready to hold ‘em or fold ‘em on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
For one night only, we’re transforming the former Waugh Harley-Davidson dealership for a lively evening of casino-style games, raffles, food, and community spirit—all to support vital arts programming in Orange and surrounding rural communities.
With increasing uncertainty around arts funding, this event is more than just a fun night out—it’s a crucial effort to raise funds for programs that provide free gallery exhibitions, hands-on youth activities, community partnerships, and student internships.
Have questions? Please contact us at info@artscenterinorange.com.
Opening Reception
Each month we have new exhibits! Come to our Opening Reception to see what’s new at The Arts Center.
Free and Open to the Public
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Books as Self Expression: Painting (Wilderness)
Join artist Michael Meredith at our local libraries for a free painting workshop!
This program is part of a series The Book as Art and Self Expression: Creating Your Story which is designed to bring in professional artists, writers and musicians as instructors to the public at our libraries. The series of programs, if attended in totality, will lead participants through creating and binding their own book and then writing and illustrating it. These programs are informed and inspired by the revolutionary voices of our founding fathers.
This program is FREE and open to the public |Ages 16+
Registration is required and space is limited. To register for this program, click here.
If your plans change, please use the cancel feature to make your spot available for someone on the waiting list. These programs are being repeated on different dates/times at our other library locations so if this time no longer works for you, please check if one of the other sessions may meet your needs.
Participation in the prior programs is not required, but those who have done so should bring their book to each session.
This project was supported, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250)
About our Instructor
Michael Meredith is a painter, printmaker, and bookbinder who lives and works in Greene County, Virginia. He received his BFA in Painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art (2010). His artwork delves into the relationship between humans and the natural world. He draws inspiration from many years spent working in remote wilderness areas on conservation projects. His paintings employ a blend of realism and illustrative line and mark making and are influenced by his printmaking practice. His work has been included in numerous group shows in Virginia, North Carolina, and Arizona and has been featured in Western Art Collector and Nashville Arts Magazine. He moved to Virginia in 2023.
Kids Craft Club
Get crafty with the kids! Aimed at younger children and their families, this craft club is free fun for everyone. There is no fee to participate, and all craft ideas are welcome. Each month, participants will work on a specific craft, guided by a Montessori-style mentality of letting children's interests guide their activities. Supplies are provided.
Free and open to all. No registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Orange Painting Club
The Orange Painting Club meets every Wednesday at 11am. Whether you’re a beginner or have painted for years, this art club is for anyone who wants to explore watercolor painting with other community members.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.
Books as Self Expression: Painting (Main Library)
Join artist Michael Meredith at our local libraries for a free painting workshop!
This program is part of a series The Book as Art and Self Expression: Creating Your Story which is designed to bring in professional artists, writers and musicians as instructors to the public at our libraries. The series of programs, if attended in totality, will lead participants through creating and binding their own book and then writing and illustrating it. These programs are informed and inspired by the revolutionary voices of our founding fathers.
This program is FREE and open to the public |Ages 16+
Registration is required and space is limited. To register for this program, click here.
If your plans change, please use the cancel feature to make your spot available for someone on the waiting list. These programs are being repeated on different dates/times at our other library locations so if this time no longer works for you, please check if one of the other sessions may meet your needs.
Participation in the prior programs is not required, but those who have done so should bring their book to each session.
This project was supported, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250)
About our Instructor
Michael Meredith is a painter, printmaker, and bookbinder who lives and works in Greene County, Virginia. He received his BFA in Painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art (2010). His artwork delves into the relationship between humans and the natural world. He draws inspiration from many years spent working in remote wilderness areas on conservation projects. His paintings employ a blend of realism and illustrative line and mark making and are influenced by his printmaking practice. His work has been included in numerous group shows in Virginia, North Carolina, and Arizona and has been featured in Western Art Collector and Nashville Arts Magazine. He moved to Virginia in 2023.
Books as Self Expression: Drawing (Wilderness)
Join artist Stephen Haske at our local libraries for a free drawing workshop!
This program is part of a series The Book as Art and Self Expression: Creating Your Story which is designed to bring in professional artists, writers and musicians as instructors to the public at our libraries. The series of programs, if attended in totality, will lead participants through creating and binding their own book and then writing and illustrating it. These programs are informed and inspired by the revolutionary voices of our founding fathers.
This program is FREE and open to the public |Ages 16+
Registration is required and space is limited. To register for this program, click here.
If your plans change, please use the cancel feature to make your spot available for someone on the waiting list. These programs are being repeated on different dates/times at our other library locations so if this time no longer works for you, please check if one of the other sessions may meet your needs.
Participation in the prior programs is not required, but those who have done so should bring their book to each session.
This project was supported, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250)
About our Instructor
Stephen Haske grew up on the mean streets of Orange County, California, and then moved up the rough and tumble forests of Humboldt County, California to receive a degree from Cal Poly Humboldt. He also attended The University of New Orleans where he met his wife and decided to stay for a while: eating good food, listening to great music, and filling lots of sketchbooks with drawings. Instead of doing odd jobs for the rest of his life he moved to Savannah Georgia to get a Masters of Illustration from SCAD in 2005.
Stephen worked for Nirve Sports in Southern California for seven years designing bikes - the kind you pedal to get around. They were mainly beach cruisers and city bikes, which he also enjoys pedaling around.
Since then he has been designing, illustrating, painting, and using other creative approaches to describe and contribute to the beautiful world that is around us all. He has created editorial and commercial illustrations for clients such as WNRN Radio, Nest Realty, Virginia National Bank, Rivanna Medical, Pink Magazine, Ant Farm, and more.
He has drawn and designed posters for such acts as Michael Kiwanuka, Steve Miller, Ben Harper, Lockn Music Festival, Lake Street Dive, Lotus, Bela Fleck, and more.
Stephen also teaches art at Renaissance School in Charlottesville, VA. He can attest that young artists really are fantastic sources of inspiration and hope. That old cliche about teaching and learning being the same thing is true.
Stephen Haske has exhibited artwork in various galleries, lobbies, side streets, and many personal collections.
Much of Haske’s work is focused on drawing images of architecture and mechanical structures and their complex interaction with nature. By contrasting and exploding expectations through drawing and collage, differences that can be at first jarring are made to be newly holistic.
Stephen Haske currently lives in Charlottesville, Virginia with his family. He has a studio at McGuffey Art Center.
Fiber Club
All fiber arts welcome! The club meets every Wednesday. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, weave, or embroider, bring in what you are working on or start a new project while meeting new people.
Drop in and join the club! No formal membership or registration is required.