Big things are coming—and YOU can be part of it! Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Hickory Museum of Art and discover how our capital campaign will transform the museum and benefit the entire community.

This is more than a renovation—it’s a movement for creativity, unity, and education in our region.

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!

$15; $10

Join Ellen Crider from Hickory Yoga and Wellness for and hour of yoga on our 3rd Floor Gallery. All levels are welcome. 

About Ellen Crider:

Owner of Hickory Yoga and Wellness, E-RYT 500, Nationally Ranked Yoga Therapist and Healer

Friends and family call her Bep! She is a nationally ranked yoga therapist and healer. Ellens motto is, “Practice YOGA every day not to be better at YOGA but to get better at LIFE!“ She believes it is nourishment that yokes, balances and intertwines the thinking mind, physical body, spirit, breath, emotions, and our energic being – allowing for our best life. It can be ancient healing for everyone in every way.

Ellen was employed in the corporate medical and wellness industry for 20 years following graduation from Appalachian State University. After finding and following her true path, she became a yoga master with advanced studies in Therapeutics from the Asheville Yoga Center. Professionally, her favorite areas to work with are trauma, the human spiritual layer, and the power of meditation. Ancient healing methods are her passion. Helping people feel connected and vital is also her passion. In May of 2018 she took the healer’s pledge to be “in creative service to humanity”. So, in addition to Yoga, she also has certifications in a diverse assortment of healing modalities including: Angelic Healing, Tai Chi/QiGong, Munay Ki Shamanism, Space Clearing Ceremonies, Usui Reiki, and Holistic Herbalism, etc.

Big things are coming—and YOU can be part of it! Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Hickory Museum of Art and discover how our capital campaign will transform the museum and benefit the entire community.

This is more than a renovation—it’s a movement for creativity, unity, and education in our region.

Big things are coming—and YOU can be part of it! Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Hickory Museum of Art and discover how our capital campaign will transform the museum and benefit the entire community.

This is more than a renovation—it’s a movement for creativity, unity, and education in our region.

$15; $10

Join Ellen Crider from Hickory Yoga and Wellness for and hour of yoga on our 3rd Floor Gallery. All levels are welcome. 

About Ellen Crider:

Owner of Hickory Yoga and Wellness, E-RYT 500, Nationally Ranked Yoga Therapist and Healer

Friends and family call her Bep! She is a nationally ranked yoga therapist and healer. Ellens motto is, “Practice YOGA every day not to be better at YOGA but to get better at LIFE!“ She believes it is nourishment that yokes, balances and intertwines the thinking mind, physical body, spirit, breath, emotions, and our energic being – allowing for our best life. It can be ancient healing for everyone in every way.

Ellen was employed in the corporate medical and wellness industry for 20 years following graduation from Appalachian State University. After finding and following her true path, she became a yoga master with advanced studies in Therapeutics from the Asheville Yoga Center. Professionally, her favorite areas to work with are trauma, the human spiritual layer, and the power of meditation. Ancient healing methods are her passion. Helping people feel connected and vital is also her passion. In May of 2018 she took the healer’s pledge to be “in creative service to humanity”. So, in addition to Yoga, she also has certifications in a diverse assortment of healing modalities including: Angelic Healing, Tai Chi/QiGong, Munay Ki Shamanism, Space Clearing Ceremonies, Usui Reiki, and Holistic Herbalism, etc.

Early Registration: Friday, August 1

• Entry Fee: $40 (Additional Vehicles: $35.)

Standard Registration: September 5, 2025

• Entry Fee: $45 (Additional Vehicles: $35)
• First come, first served. (Capacity: 85)

About The Autolawn

The Autolawn Party is an exciting, community event scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, on the SALT Block North Lawn from 10 AM - 3 PM. The event is open to the public, and there is no charge for spectators, who can also vote for their favorite classic car. The celebration is centered around a European classic car show for the automotive enthusiast, but it’s far more than that. There’s something fun for everyone! The festivities include:

The Autolawn Party is an outdoor celebration of the road’s number one traveler – the automobile. Autolawn is unique in its size and scale having no more than 80 entrants. The intention is to provide a wide range of high-quality, original vehicles in an intimate yet informal setting, without the pressure of traditional concourse events.

For more details about The Autolawn Party, contact Danielle Cannon, Hickory Museum of Art Director of Donor Relations at (828) 327-8576, ext 205, or dcannon@hickoryart.org.

Proceeds from the day’s events benefit the Museum’s educational programming. Autolawn is a rain-or-shine event.

$75

On Tuesday, August 5th, 2025, Hickory Museum of Art members will have the opportunity to go to The Mint Museum- Uptown in Charlotte, NC, for a docent-led tour of Annie Leibovitz: WORK. 

"This landmark exhibition celebrates Leibovitz’s illustrious 50-year career. Her legacy is one of capturing the essence of her subjects with unparalleled intimacy and artistry. Leibovitz’s images feature a remarkable roster of artists, musicians, politicians, athletes, and other influential figures. From her early black-and-white work to her more recent, painterly conceptual portraits, the exhibition showcases the breadth and depth of her creative journey.

Visitors will enjoy the exhibition in an engaging dual format, with prints on paper complemented by cutting-edge digital displays. This immersive presentation highlights both the timeless quality of her work and her embrace of new photographic technologies. See the works that define Leibovitz as one of the most significant photographers of our time."

The bus will depart from the front of HMA at 9:30 AM and head to Charlotte. The tour will take place at 1:00 PM, and before, members will have the opportunity to have lunch, explore uptown Charlotte or the other exhibitions and galleries at The Mint Museums. The fee of $75 includes transportation to and from HMA, admission to The Mint Museum, and the tour of Annie Leibovitz: WORK. You are responsible for your own lunch, but there are lots of options around The Mint Museum.

*The trip is subject to being cancelled if we do not have enough people sign-up by July 5th, 2025.

Celebrate the creativity and imagination of our 2025 Summer Art Camp students! This special exhibition showcases artwork created by young artists ages 4–17 during their time at HMA. From painting and sculpture to mixed media and more, each piece reflects the skills learned, friendships formed, and fun had throughout a summer filled with art-making. Join us in honoring these budding artists and their incredible work!

Join Executive Director Clarissa Starnes for an in-depth tour of the exhibition Catawba Nation: I AM, Michael Gates, and Catawba Valley Pottery, followed by an informal Q & A session and cocktail reception on the 3rd Floor.

Members Only: $10

25 Spots Available

10 AM - 11 AM | Road Participant Registration

11 AM - 2 PM | Motorcycle Show | SALT Block Lawn

Live Music provided by Blue Ridge Harley Davidson featuring Soul Watt

11 AM - 2 PM | Food Trucks | SALT Block Lawn

Grab food and sweet treats at the food trucks: Pegues Catering & Handel’s Ice Cream

11:30 AM - 2 PM | Indoor Walking Poker Run

Register on SALT Block Lawn at the Motorcycle Show! Poker Stops are in Hickory Museum of Art. $10 / hand (proceeds benefit Children’s Advocacy & Protection Center). Exhibits include: I AM: Indigenous Ancestral Memory

$15; $10 Members

Georgia O’Keeffe: an artist ahead of her time:

Georgia O’Keeffe’s enchanting floral still lifes are now a deeply ingrained part of American culture—so much so they often eclipse her other colorful accomplishments in art and in her life.

Together we will explore little known facts of her life that include:

• Her favorite studio was in the backseat of a Model A Ford.

• Flower paintings were only a small percentage of her actual work.

• She quit painting three times.

• O’Keeffe went blind and continued to produce art —and much more.

Born 130 years ago Georgia O’Keeffe was an Avant Garde artist and a foodie that played a pivotal role in the development of American modernism...a woman ahead of her time and an artist for all time.

Presenter Carl Shatley holds a Master of Arts degree from Duke University in History and a Bachelor of Arts in Art from Greensboro College and studied at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He has lectured at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro College, Guilford Technical Community College and Davidson County Community College. Carl is also an accomplished artist and exhibits his paintings in numerous exhibits.

Free Admission | Doors Open at 6:30 PM | Concessions Available for Purchase

The HMA Sight + Sound Series will feature high-quality films from modern, popular music talent. 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.

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

Take a walk down memory lane at our Education Renovation Celebration! You're invited to visit the original Education Wing on the first floor of Hickory Museum of Art one last time before it gets a major upgrade.

For decades, artists of all ages have found inspiration, joy, and community in these classrooms. Now, as part of our exciting renovation project, the Education Wing is moving upstairs to a newly reimagined space on the second floor. This special event is your chance to reminisce, reconnect, and celebrate the creative legacy that has shaped generations—and to preview what’s coming next.

Stop by to share stories, see the “before” space, and get excited for the “new and much improved” Education Wing. Whether you're a past student, current participant, or curious future artist, we’d love to see you there!

Celebrate the end of an era and the start of a bold new chapter at Hickory Museum of Art! Join us on Sunday, August 31 at 4 PM as we close our doors one last time before beginning our museum-wide renovation — all three floors. Mayor Hank Guess will be joined by a very special guest to help mark this historic moment in our journey to reimagine HMA. Light refreshments provided.

The Autolawn Party is an outdoor celebration of the road’s number one traveler – the automobile. Autolawn is unique in its size and scale having no more than 80 entrants. The intention is to provide a wide range of high-quality, original vehicles in an intimate yet informal setting, without the pressure of traditional concourse events.

For more details about The Autolawn Party, contact Danielle Cannon, Hickory Museum of Art Director of Donor Relations at (828) 327-8576, ext 205, or dcannon@hickoryart.org.

Proceeds from the day’s events benefit the Museum’s educational programming. Autolawn is a rain-or-shine event.

The guildHMA Gala is one of our biggest fundraising events—and the party everyone’s talking about for the rest of the year! It always sells out, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement!

Stay in touch for details and get ready to celebrate in style! Tickets go on sale Friday, November 28, 2025.