Opus Oaks provides an avenue for pre-school, school-age, and adults to learn and explore the world of art while developing their talent. The school provides classes for those just beginning their journey and advanced classes to build on previous knowledge. Key areas of study are in drawing, painting, and sculpture. Other areas of interest are stained glass, print making, and photography.
Partners
National Sporting Library
The National Sporting Library & Museum, located in beautiful, historic Middleburg, Virginia, is dedicated to preserving, promoting and sharing the literature, art and culture of equestrian, angling and field sports. Founded in 1954, the institution has over 24,000-books dating from the 16th-21st centuries. The John H. Daniels Fellowship program supports the research of visiting scholars. The Museum, a newly renovated and expanded historic building on the Library campus, houses exhibits of American and European animal and sporting fine art. Information is shared through exhibitions, lectures, seminars, publications and special events. The NSLM is open to researchers and the general public.
National Museum of the Marine Corps
The National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines–past, present, and future. Situated on a 135-acre site adjacent to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, and under the command of Marine Corps University, the Museum’s soaring design evokes the image of the flag-raisers of Iwo Jima and beckons visitors to this 120,000-square-foot structure. World-class interactive exhibits using the most innovative technology surround visitors with irreplaceable artifacts and immerse them in the sights and sounds of Marines in action.
Mount Vernon at Home
Mount Vernon At Home is a part of the national “village” movement, which embraces a volunteer-driven approach in providing services to help our senior neighbors age in place safely, comfortably, and confidently in their own homes in the community they love.
Montpelier Center for Arts & Education Inc.
The former Montpelier School built in 1929 is an important landmark to Western Hanover County. This brick structure is the last surviving public building in Hanover County constructed by funds raised solely by the local citizens during the Depression to provide an education for their children. Today, this highly visible landmark stands as a symbol of Virginia’s tradition of caring, contributing, and providing opportunities.
Middleburg Library Advisory Board Inc.
Community advocates for the Middleburg Public Library, a branch of Loudoun County Public Library in Middleburg, VA.
Middle Peninsula Fine Arts Association
The Middle Peninsula Fine Arts Association, a partner of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, is dedicated to promote awareness and enthusiasm for all aspects of the Fine Arts and for the enrichment of the cultural and educational life in the Middle Peninsula community. We commit to serve all citizens through cultural activities, helping to cultivate creative expression, thought and enjoyment.
McLean Project for the Arts Inc.
MPA is a non-profit visual arts center founded in 1962 to exhibit the work of emerging and established regional artists.
MacCallum More Museum and Gardens
Six acres of beatuiful gardens and a museum that houses a large Native American Artifact Collection along with statues and fountains and ponds throughout the gardens.
Lynchburg Art Club Inc.
The Lynchburg Art Club (LAC) was formed in March, 1895, under the direction of Bernhard Gutmann, who was the first supervisor of art in the Lynchburg Public School System. At the same time, he was instructor of art at Lynchburg High School and a professor of art at Randolph-Macon Woman’s College. Mr. Gutmann, Mrs. John A. Mahood, and Louise Smith helped the Club thrive in the early years with exhibitions, classes for members, and opportunities for community participation. We are proud that the tradition of these original goals continues today.