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Our Staff
Over the years, The Bay School and Art Speaks Gallery have grown and thrived in the Mathews community, and our staff is fortunate to receive the support of the many volunteers, teachers, artists, and community members as we work to continue building an educational and creative resource for all to enjoy.
Our dedicated staff welcome you to stop by for a gallery visit, enroll in one of our many classes, or attend an event. We look forward to meeting you!
After 12+ years at The Bay School, our Executive Director, Pam Doss, is moving on. She is staying in the area, focusing on family and spending time creating art of her own. She is still passionate about The Bay School's mission and will continue to support and participate in our programs. The Bay School board is working hard to find the best person to fill the position of Executive Director. Stay tuned for news of the new hire and the chance to welcome them to the Bay School family. |
Seeking Executive Director Click here for Details |
| Grace Small Operations Manager gracesmall@bayschool-arts.comGrace earned her BS in Business Management from Christopher Newport University in 1990 and proceeded to work in management positions for a variety of industries, including food services, mail order, and real estate law. In 2006, a close friend and previous director of The Bay School convinced Grace to quit her job and come work for our organization. She’s never regretted that decision, saying, “I like being around creative people. They are here because they want to be and that makes them happy, which makes The Bay School a great place to work.” Grace and her husband Pete live in Dutton, Virginia with two cats. She enjoys the “Rivah” life and loves to relax by the water. |
| Virginia Coyle
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| Jennifer SchroederGallery Coordinator |
| Davida HallOutreach Coordinator |
| Peggy Shifflett
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| Christina Hubbard Pottery Studio Technician Christina Hubbard is a Lieutenant Firefighter Paramedic whose journey into the world of pottery began as a childhood dream. After years of dedicated service as a first responder, Christina turned to clay art as a form of healing and creative renewal. Pottery became not only a therapeutic outlet, but also a long-awaited passion she is able to pursue because of the Bay School Community Arts Center. Christina got her start in ceramics through classes offered at The Bay School. Working as a pottery studio technician, Christina brings both heart and hands-on expertise to our program. She is passionate about creating welcoming, supportive spaces where others can discover the transformative joy of working with clay. Christina is especially excited to share the therapeutic power of pottery with students and the community. She lives in White Stone with her husband and two children, Liam and Elsa, and continues to be inspired by the beauty of art, resilience, and lifelong learning. |
| Adelle Hudgins
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| Steph Brown Soles
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The Bay School | 279 Main Street | PO Box 1524 | Mathews, VA 23109
804-725-1278 | makeart@bayschoolarts.org
Gallery hours Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat 10:00am-4:00pm
Thursday, Friday 10:00am-5:00pm
The Bay School is supported, in part, by Mathews County, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
