Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Join us in the museum galleries for a round table discussion on HMA's exhibitions and latest news in the art world. Admission is free!

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

$25; $18 Members

Join us for a fun after-school painting class where you'll create your own Nutcracker artwork on canvas! We’ll start by sketching out a few design options, and then transfer your chosen design onto canvas for painting. It’s a great way to unwind and get creative after the school day.

Register with Karla Starnes at: kstarnes@hickoryart.org or 828-327-8576, ext 207.

$30 per house; $20 per house Members

Get into the holiday spirit by decorating your very own handmade gingerbread house! Delight in the aroma of fresh gingerbread as you decorate with icing and a variety of goodies and candies. All materials are provided, and the houses will be pre-assembled and ready for you to add your festive touches.

Registration Deadline: November 24.

Register with Karla Starnes at: kstarnes@hickoryart.org or 828-327-8576, ext 207.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Moretz Boardroom
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12:00-1 PM

guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.

Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.

Save $ at our shopHMA Holiday Open House on Friday, November 29th and Saturday, November 30th. HMA members save 15% and non-members save 10% on your entire purchase price. We have all-new holiday items and gifts in stock for your purchasing pleasure. (PSST...We also offer free gift wrapping too.)

HMA turns black friday into black friYAY! Save $ at our shopHMA Holiday Open House on Friday, November 29th and Saturday, November 30th. HMA members save 15% and non-members save 10% on your entire purchase price. We have all-new holiday items and gifts in stock for your purchasing pleasure. (PSST...We also offer free gift wrapping too.)

Six decades ago a young newly married woman began painting pictures of her everyday life. What started out as an endeavor to please herself with a memory became an obsession of documenting her thoughts, experiences, joys and sorrows, and loss and frustrations of life. As a private quiet person this became her practice of dealing with life.

More than 400 paintings later Barry Gurley Huffman who began as a self-taught artist had become an artist in her own right that defies categories of a persona or style and worthy of recognition of her contribution and talent as a visual artist. She has created a unique and amazing documentation of a fading but not forgotten era.

She (Barry Huffman) is an American original, following her own path, finding a way to express love and beauty as best she can, not quite like anyone else.

Janet Koplos, Life Illustrated

Hickory Museum of Art will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

How do you use the creative process in your every day life?

This exhibition is a celebration of the creative process regardless of your discipline and career pathway. Art and creativity play a role in all of our lives from the way we problem solve to the techniques we develop to do our professions.

Hickory Museum of Art invited students and faculty from Catawba Valley Community College, Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute, Lenoir-Rhyne University, and Appalachian State University to show how they utilize the creative process.

Free Admission

The HMA Sight + Sound Series will feature high-quality films from modern, popular music talent such as Talking Heads “Stop Making Sense”, U2 “Rattle & Hum”, and many others. Big screen, big sound-audiophiles will cherish these one-night-only viewings as a chance to take in the vibes of some of their favorite artists on the big screen. Movies will be shown in the Drendel Auditorium.

HMA will feature a new title for each of our event dates: 2/22/24, 5/16/24, 8/15/24, and 11/21/24.

Contact HMA at 828-327-8576, ext 201 for more information on the titles selected.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

$475; $350 Members

Create a unique keepsake book/journal with eco-dyed leaves and handmade metal binding. Learn natural leaf tannin techniques and learn various techniques with torches, metal hole punch, and a double coptic stitching to bind your work. All materials are included however, participants will need to bring: self-healing mat, ruler, pencil, scissors, and latex gloves.

Space is limited to 6 participants. Registration Deadline: November 1.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Admission is Free!

Ethics is the cornerstone of a just and harmonious society. It guides our decisions, shapes our character, and influences our interactions with others. By understanding and practicing ethical principles, we become better equipped to navigate the complexities of our world with integrity and compassion. Film is a powerful medium that transcends boundaries, evoking emotions and provoking thought. Through compelling narratives and relatable characters, films can illustrate ethical concepts in ways that are both engaging and impactful. They allow us to experience diverse perspectives and reflect on our own values and choices.

In addition to University Christian High School students, members of the community are invited to participate in a film series sponsored by University Christian High School and Hickory Museum of Art.

Elsbeth Sheperd will lead a discussion of the film and its impact on the viewer following the movie.

Join us in the museum galleries for a round table discussion on HMA's exhibitions and latest news in the art world. Admission is free!

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

$15; $10 Members

Get ready to create a unique, abstract turkey painting using a fun tape resist technique! This one-of-a-kind artwork will be the perfect decoration for your dining room, sure to impress your guests as you feast this holiday season. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity!

Register with Karla Starnes at: kstarnes@hickoryart.org or 828-327-8576, ext 207.

Moretz Boardroom
Social | 11:30 AM
Meeting | 12:00-1 PM

guildHMA is the volunteer arm of Hickory Museum of Art. Museum volunteers are invited to attend monthly meetings and volunteer as able on committees and at events. Monthly meetings are held through the year to discuss how we can work together to support the museum, to enjoy interesting art-related programs, and to fellowship.

Originally founded in 1970, guild volunteers have played a huge role in making the museum the successful organization it is today. Volunteers assist in many different departments. Opportunities include working in education, as shopHMA assistants and office volunteers, with museum fundraising events like guildHMA Gala and The Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show, and more.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering, have a passion for art, art history, or education, and want to know how to plug in, contact us at 828.327.8576, ext 201.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength and agility in the ambience of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

$40; $30 Members

Join us for an inspiring afternoon in our gardens and on the lawn, painting the breathtaking fall scenery around you. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of autumn while creating your own masterpiece on an 11" x 14" canvas. We’ll provide easels and supplies, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.

Space is limited to 8 participants.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.