Pencil Drawing đź—“
Thursday, July 22, 2021 beginner class with Debra Ballinger from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. You do not need any supplies – they will be provided unless you want to bring their own. You need to call Debra to sign up at 404.317.3426. The cost is $60.
Pencil Drawing đź—“
Monday, July 19, 2021 beginner class with Debra Ballinger from 1:30 – 3:30. You do not need any supplies – they will be provided unless you want to bring their own. You need to call Debra to sign up at 404.317.3426. The cost is $45.
Pencil Drawing đź—“
Monday, July 12, 2021 beginner class with Debra Ballinger from 1:30 – 3:30. You do not need any supplies – they will be provided unless you want to bring their own. You need to call Debra to sign up at 404.317.3426. The cost is $45.
Controlled Watercolor Techniques đź—“ đź—ş
July 10, 9:30 AM – 1 PM Sharon Long will be teaching with her special watercolor techniques too at the Gulfport Arts Center. Easy techniques will be taught. All experience levels welcome. Drawing/painting experience not required. All materials furnished. Cost: $60
We Love MAC!
The Mississippi Art Commission’s financial support, video-conferenced networking, and individual guidance are a blessing to arts organizations across our state. We love MAC!
Mars and Venus Raffle
Just a reminder that we will be raffling off this wonderful piece of artwork at the end of June! Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased at the Gulfport Arts Center or online at Mars and Venus Raffle.
Alexandra C Keaton
Welcome to our new community artist, Alexandra C Keaton, who will be selling her visionary artwork on our website. Alexandra studied at the College of Creative Studies, Detroit, MI. As an illustrator and graphic designer, Alexandra has provided artwork for people and businesses, as well as children’s books and covers. She also uses her skills to teach art classes for inspiring artists of all ages.
Masterpieces starting May 28th from 5 PM – 8 PM đź—“ đź—ş
Friday, May 28th from 5 PM – 8 PM. Join us for a fantastic show, where local artists have chosen an Old Masters piece and created a copy of it. This show will be like walking through a museum in Europe, many of your favorites will be represented. The art that is created for this POP-Up will be for sale and a portion of the proceeds will support the Arts Center in Gulfport.
Controlled Watercolor Techniques June 12th đź—“ đź—ş
June 12th from 9:30 AM – 1 PM, all painting materials and supplies are included for $60.00. All experience levels are welcome.
Controlled Watercolor Techniques May 8th đź—“ đź—ş
Sharon Long will be teaching with her special watercolor techniques too at the Galleria on May 8th from 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM Instruction, all painting materials, and supplies are included. All experience levels are welcome and no need to know how to draw.
Pottery Classes with Gerrol Benigno đź—“ đź—ş
Wheel throwing & hand-building Classes offered on Mondays and Thursdays 10-2. Contact Gerrol Benigno 228-860-9890.
Master-pieces in May Pop-up Show đź—“ đź—ş
Join us for the opening reception of a truly Masterful show!!! We have over 50 gulf coast artists that will be painting a copy of an old master’s work!!
Controlled Watercolor Techniques đź—“ đź—ş
April 10, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Sharon Long will be teaching with her easy watercolor techniques at the Galleria. Instruction, all painting materials and supplies are included for $60.00 PER DAY. All experience levels are welcome and no need to know how to draw.
Watercolor You Can Do Workshop: Controlled Watercolor Techniques đź—“ đź—ş
We are happy to announce that Sharon Long is returning to the Gulfport Galleria March 20, 9:30 AM – 1 P.M. Easy techniques will be taught. All experience levels welcome. Drawing/painting experience not required. All materials furnished. Cost: $60
Watercolor You Can Do Workshop: Controlled Watercolor Techniques đź—“ đź—ş
Saturday, February 20, 2021, 9:30 am- 1:00 pm. Easy techniques will be taught. All experience levels welcome. Drawing/painting experience not required. All materials furnished. Cost: $60
Watercolor You Can Do Workshop: Controlled Watercolor Techniques đź—“ đź—ş
By Sharon Long. Easy techniques will be taught. All experience levels welcome. No drawing or painting experience required. All materials furnished. Cost: $60. $25 non-refundable deposit required.
Enter our raffle to win Robert Trent Jones Golf Passes
We are raffling off two sets of 4 RTJ Golf passes valid at any of the RTJ Golf courses in Alabama. The drawings will be held Saturday, December 19th, after 4:00 pm. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20
Open House Weekend – Silent Auction
Looking for a statement piece for your home or office? Check out this silent auction piece “Possum Walk Trail” by John Dumoulin. This beautiful piece is 44″ x 36″ framed and is just one of the beautiful silent auction and small raffle pieces available at the Gulfport Arts Center Open House Weekend from December 4th – 6th.
Open House Weekend – Children’s Ornament Painting
The Gulfport Arts Center is hosting a children’s ornament painting event as part of their Open House Weekend. Bring your little ones and let them create a one-of-a-kind ornament to treasure year after year. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Social distancing and CDC recommendations will be practiced.
The Strength of Community
The Gulfport Arts Center has been very blessed (yes, we still express it this way in the South, because it means much more to us than just “lucky”) to have a community that loos for ways to support its local businesses, and have supported our efforts.
Gulfport Arts Center Open House Weekend đź—“ đź—ş
Friday, Dec 4th through Sunday, Dec 6th.
The Gulfport Arts Center is hosting their first-ever open house weekend! And just in time to help you make someone’s holiday a little brighter.
Gulfport Arts Center: Wagon of Cheer
The starting lineup: A selection of wines and liquors in a practical wagon to haul it in. Drawing held December 6th, 2020. Must be 21 years or older to enter.
1 chance for $5 or
5 chances for $20
Controlled Watercolor Class đź—“ đź—ş
Saturday, December 12, 2020, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm.
Techniques to be taught by internationally known watercolor artist and instructor Sharon Long. Cost: $60
Watercolor You Can Do Workshop: Painting Trees & Foliage đź—“ đź—ş
Saturday, November 14, 2020
9:30 am- 1:00 pm
Easy techniques will be taught.
All experience levels welcome.
No drawing or painting experience required.
All materials furnished.
Cost: $60
$25 non-refundable deposit required.
COVID-19 Self Portraits
Thirty-nine artists had their work displayed at the Gulfport Art Center, showing guests how they felt while being stuck inside due to COVID-19.
Controlled Watercolor Techniques October 16 – 17 đź—“ đź—ş
with Sharon Long, Friday, October 16 & Saturday, October 17, 2020, from 9:30 am- 1:00 pm
Shelter in Place Self-Portraits September 25 đź—“ đź—ş
The pieces were created to show the emotion and experience our artists have gone thru during this Covid-19 pandemic. Artists will be showing self-portraits that portray their personal experience of being sheltered in place.
Diamondhead Cub Scout Pack 210
Jason Pyrans’ Diamondhead Cub Scout Pack 210 with Larry and Marge at the Galleria for Acrylic Pour Class, it was a blast.
The Art of Wearable Art
A peek behind the scenes of Jasmine’s “Wearable Art”.
The Art Behind the Fish
Expect the unexpected at the Gulfport Galleria of Fine Art.
Christmas Gala 2019 đź—“ đź—ş
You are invited to the 12th Annual Christmas Gala. The event is Co-Hosted by The Historical Society of Gulfport & Gulfport Main Street Association. December 6th, 2019 at 5:30 PM.
Fantasy Flowers
Saturday, Nov 16, 2019, from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM at the Gulfport Galleria. Learn to paint Fantasy Flowers in a Watercolor You can do workshop taught by Sharon Long, internationally known watercolor artist, instructor, and publisher of instructional DVDs
Artists Appreciation Day
We would like to invite everyone to her 2nd Annual Artists Appreciation Day, this Friday, September 6th, between 11 am and 2 pm.
Sharon Long Watercolors
Sharon Long, an international watercolorist, and publisher of instructional DVD’s is demonstrating and teaching Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm at the Gulfport Galleria.
Tom Thompkins on Friday’s WLOX 5pm News
GGFA member Tom Thompkins will be featured on WLOX’s local news broadcast. Tom was recently interviewed in his woodworking shop by news anchor Dave Elliott. The story will air this Friday, August 23rd, during the 5pm broadcast. Congratulations to Tom! We look forward to seeing the story.
Witches’ Brunch 2019
Get ready for a wickedly good time!!! It’s the Second Annual Witches’ Brunch and you don’t want to miss it! Enjoy a delicious brunch by Patio 44.
Art and Psalms Camp
Our 6th annual Art and Psalms camp will be held June 17th-June 21st at the First United Methodist Church in downtown Gulfport. The camp is for ages 10-15. Local artists will teach classes in various types of painting, string art, fish art, stained glass, jewelry making, and more! Scholarships are available.
To register, please call Tracy-612-280-0093Â Â or Mary Anne-228-861-5448
Drawn to Gulfport Art Show
On March 21st, 2019, the Gulfport Galleria of Fine Art hosted the students and faculty of Gulfport High School for the #drawntogulfport Student Art Exhibit. Bethany Mason was named the overall winner for her painting “Diversity”.
Sharon Long Watercolors
Sharon Long, an international watercolorist, and publisher of instructional DVD’s is demonstrating and teaching Saturday, June 15, 2019, from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm at the Gulfport Galleria.
Sharon Long Watercolors
Sharon Long, an international watercolorist, and publisher of instructional DVD’s is demonstrating and teaching Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Gulfport Galleria.
Drawn to Gulfport
You’re invited to an evening of art that will showcase the diverse talents of Gulfport High School students and teachers at the Gulfport Galleria.
Last Minute Christmas Gifts
Are available at Gulfport Galleria. Suzi Wilson, our webmaster, writes about her Secret Santa plans…
Gala at Gulfport Galleria 2018 by WXXV
Wonderful pieces from local artists were displayed in the facility. There was great food and live entertainment to enjoy while checking out the beautiful artwork. This is the 11th year of this great cultural event.
Watercolor with Sharon Long
December 15th, GGFA watercolorist Sharon Long will be teaching a class for painting on glass from 9 am-12 pm at the Galleria.
2018 Christmas Gala
You don’t want to miss our 11th annual Christmas Gala at the Galleria of Fine Art on Friday, December 7th from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Pencil Drawing
Debra Baldinger will hold a workshop on pencil drawing on November 27th from 9 am-12 pm at the Gulfport Galleria in Gulfport.
Constructive Critiques
Local artist Milton Williams will offer his Constructive Critiques on Saturday, November 24th from noon to 4 pm at the Gulfport Galleria of Fine Art.
Introductory Sip-n-Doodle Class
Allison Thorpe will host her “Sip-n-Doodle” art class at the Gulfport Galleria of Fine Art on Saturday, October 20th, at 5:00pm. This introductory class will be free to all! “Sip-n-Doodle” is geared toward inexperienced artists, so don’t be shy, come give it a try…...
A Special Visit…
On September 6th, 2018, the Gulfport Galleria of Fine Art was pleased to host a field trip from the Charles Walker Senior Center. President Lynda Gilmore spoke briefly about the history and mission of the organization. GGFA artists Ray Bell, Larry Campbell, Terry...
Calling all writers
The Gulf Coast Writers Association meets each month here at the Carnegie Building on the fourth Saturday of each month at 11 am. Each meeting provides an informative guest speaker and an opportunity to network with a great group of supportive fellow authors.
