Live Oak Art Center
July 2019
“I Made It!” Summer Art Camp: Session III
"I Made It! is a week-long summer art camp where young artists use their creativity and imagination to develop art skills, learn new art techniques, and…
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Exposed: The Best of Local Photography Opening Reception
Free and open to the public, guests will have the chance to meet the photographers and get an early view of the fantastic images captured in…
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A Starry Night at the Old Brunson Saloon
Please join the Live Oak Art Center for A Starry Night at the Old Brunson Saloon on Saturday, October 19, 2019. A Starry Night at the…
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2019 Members’ Exhibition Opening Reception
Free and open to the public, guests will have the chance to meet the artists featured in this year's Members' Exhibition. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Find out more »January 2020
Burns Night
Bagpipers and haggis and kilts…oh my! Honor Columbus’ ties to Scotland at Burns Night. Join the Live Oak Art Center on Saturday, January 18, 2020 for…
Find out more »ArtStart Jr. Class
Young artists ages 6 and younger are invited to participate in LOAC's ArtStart Jr. class. Children will complete an art project to take home to show…
Find out more »February 2020
Exhibition Opening – Mark Potter: A 2020 Perspective
Please join us Friday, February 7 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for the Exhibition Opening of Mark Potter: A 2020 Perspective. This show will be on display from…
Find out more »Alvin Thompson’s “A Warm Winter Breeze”
Alvin Thompson’s A Warm Winter Breeze will feature vocalist and musical performances by area artists and spontaneous/extemporaneous poetry with sing-along and audience participation. The program will…
Find out more »“Music of Four Centuries” featuring Peter Fletcher, Classical Guitarist
In Music of Four Centuries, Peter Fletcher will feature two Bach lute suites, No. 1 in e minor and No. 3 in a minor, as well…
Find out more »ArtStart Jr.
Join us Saturday, February 29 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. for ArtStart Jr. at the Live Oak Art Center. This class is for children ages 6…
Find out more »March 2020
Exhibit Opening: Vivian Pastor
Please join the Live Oak Art Center on March 7 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for the official opening of the Vivian Pastor exhibit, on display for the…
Find out more »May 2020
Mastering the Texas Landscape Workshop with Mike Mahon
Mike Mahon has been a professional artist for nearly 50 years and has been teaching painting workshops for the last 19 years. He has won numerous…
Find out more »Mastering the Texas Landscape Workshop with Mike Mahon
Mike Mahon has been a professional artist for nearly 50 years and has been teaching painting workshops for the last 19 years. He has won numerous…
Find out more »Mastering the Texas Landscape Workshop with Mike Mahon
Mike Mahon has been a professional artist for nearly 50 years and has been teaching painting workshops for the last 19 years. He has won numerous…
Find out more »July 2020
Art Workshop and Mural Painting (July 8-9 Elementary)
Join professional wildlife artist Vickie McMillan-Hayes in the creation of a one-of-a-kind collaborative painting for public installation. Mrs. Hayes will instruct students on principles of painting…
Find out more »Art Workshop and Mural Painting (July 8-9 Elementary and Junior High)
Join professional wildlife artist Vickie McMillan-Hayes in the creation of a one-of-a-kind collaborative painting for public installation. Mrs. Hayes will instruct students on principles of painting…
Find out more »Art Workshop and Mural Painting (July 8-9 Junior High and High School)
Join professional wildlife artist Vickie McMillan-Hayes in the creation of a one-of-a-kind collaborative painting for public installation. Mrs. Hayes will instruct students on principles of painting…
Find out more »Art Workshop and Mural Painting (July 8-9 Elementary)
Join professional wildlife artist Vickie McMillan-Hayes in the creation of a one-of-a-kind collaborative painting for public installation. Mrs. Hayes will instruct students on principles of painting…
Find out more »Art Workshop and Mural Painting (July 8-9 Elementary and Junior High)
Join professional wildlife artist Vickie McMillan-Hayes in the creation of a one-of-a-kind collaborative painting for public installation. Mrs. Hayes will instruct students on principles of painting…
Find out more »Art Workshop and Mural Painting (July 8-9 Junior High and High School)
Join professional wildlife artist Vickie McMillan-Hayes in the creation of a one-of-a-kind collaborative painting for public installation. Mrs. Hayes will instruct students on principles of painting…
Find out more »Art Workshop and Mural Painting (Elementary)
Join professional wildlife artist Vickie McMillan-Hayes in the creation of a one-of-a-kind collaborative painting for public installation. Mrs. Hayes will instruct students on principles of painting…
Find out more »Art Workshop and Mural Painting (Elementary and Junior High)
Join professional wildlife artist Vickie McMillan-Hayes in the creation of a one-of-a-kind collaborative painting for public installation. Mrs. Hayes will instruct students on principles of painting…
Find out more »Art Workshop and Mural Painting (Junior High and High School)
Join professional wildlife artist Vickie McMillan-Hayes in the creation of a one-of-a-kind collaborative painting for public installation. Mrs. Hayes will instruct students on principles of painting…
Find out more »Art Workshop and Mural Painting (Elementary)
Join professional wildlife artist Vickie McMillan-Hayes in the creation of a one-of-a-kind collaborative painting for public installation. Mrs. Hayes will instruct students on principles of painting…
Find out more »Art Workshop and Mural Painting (Elementary and Junior High)
Join professional wildlife artist Vickie McMillan-Hayes in the creation of a one-of-a-kind collaborative painting for public installation. Mrs. Hayes will instruct students on principles of painting…
Find out more »Art Workshop and Mural Painting (Junior High and High School)
Join professional wildlife artist Vickie McMillan-Hayes in the creation of a one-of-a-kind collaborative painting for public installation. Mrs. Hayes will instruct students on principles of painting…
Find out more »September 2020
ArtStart Jr.
Young artists will explore a variety of art materials, experience new textures, improve fine motor skills, and enjoy being creative in a group setting. Lesson are…
Find out more »Open Painting/Drawing Classes
Classes are appropriate for all levels of experience. A variety of approaches and techniques will be taught by Vickie McMillan-Hayes, Live Oak Art Center’s Artist in…
Find out more »ArtStart
ArtStart classes build a solid foundation for a love of the arts. Artists will create several projects using a variety of media. o Ages: 6-12 o When: Every…
Find out more »Creator’s Classes
From the beginner to the experienced student, this class in oil or acrylic will guide and teach the student how to approach the painting process with…
Find out more »ArtStart Jr.
Young artists will explore a variety of art materials, experience new textures, improve fine motor skills, and enjoy being creative in a group setting. Lesson are…
Find out more »Open Painting/Drawing Classes
Classes are appropriate for all levels of experience. A variety of approaches and techniques will be taught by Vickie McMillan-Hayes, Live Oak Art Center’s Artist in…
Find out more »ArtStart
ArtStart classes build a solid foundation for a love of the arts. Artists will create several projects using a variety of media. o Ages: 6-12 o When: Every…
Find out more »Creator’s Classes
From the beginner to the experienced student, this class in oil or acrylic will guide and teach the student how to approach the painting process with…
Find out more »ArtStart Jr.
Young artists will explore a variety of art materials, experience new textures, improve fine motor skills, and enjoy being creative in a group setting. Lesson are…
Find out more »Open Painting/Drawing Classes
Classes are appropriate for all levels of experience. A variety of approaches and techniques will be taught by Vickie McMillan-Hayes, Live Oak Art Center’s Artist in…
Find out more »ArtStart
ArtStart classes build a solid foundation for a love of the arts. Artists will create several projects using a variety of media. o Ages: 6-12 o When: Every…
Find out more »Creator’s Classes
From the beginner to the experienced student, this class in oil or acrylic will guide and teach the student how to approach the painting process with…
Find out more »October 2020
Toast & Brush (10/9/20)
Painting and wine…. a perfect pairing! Spend the evening at Live Oak Art Center with your best girlfriends or someone special and paint your stress away.…
Find out more »ArtStart Jr.
Young artists will explore a variety of art materials, experience new textures, improve fine motor skills, and enjoy being creative in a group setting. Lesson are…
Find out more »Open Painting/Drawing Classes
Classes are appropriate for all levels of experience. A variety of approaches and techniques will be taught by Vickie McMillan-Hayes, Live Oak Art Center’s Artist in…
Find out more »ArtStart
ArtStart classes build a solid foundation for a love of the arts. Artists will create several projects using a variety of media. o Ages: 6-12 o When: Every…
Find out more »Creator’s Classes
From the beginner to the experienced student, this class in oil or acrylic will guide and teach the student how to approach the painting process with…
Find out more »Denim & Diamonds at the Old Brunson Saloon
Bling out your denim with diamonds (or rhinestones!) and join the Live Oak Art Center for Denim & Diamonds at the Old Brunson Saloon on October 17, 2020. …
Find out more »ArtStart Jr.
Young artists will explore a variety of art materials, experience new textures, improve fine motor skills, and enjoy being creative in a group setting. Lesson are…
Find out more »Open Painting/Drawing Classes
Classes are appropriate for all levels of experience. A variety of approaches and techniques will be taught by Vickie McMillan-Hayes, Live Oak Art Center’s Artist in…
Find out more »ArtStart
ArtStart classes build a solid foundation for a love of the arts. Artists will create several projects using a variety of media. o Ages: 6-12 o When: Every…
Find out more »Creator’s Classes
From the beginner to the experienced student, this class in oil or acrylic will guide and teach the student how to approach the painting process with…
Find out more »Paint the Town – Plein Air Workshop
Plein Air painting is the single best exercise in a painter’s workout. Join Vickie McMillan-Hayes, Live Oak Art Center’s Artist in Residence, for a fun 3-day…
Find out more »November 2020
Wet Paint with Bubbles and Bites
Join Vickie McMillan Hayes and participating artists from the Paint the Town Plein Air Workshop on November 1 at 12:30 p.m. View their beautiful paintings of…
Find out more »ArtStart Jr.
Young artists will explore a variety of art materials, experience new textures, improve fine motor skills, and enjoy being creative in a group setting. Lesson are…
Find out more »ArtStart
ArtStart classes build a solid foundation for a love of the arts. Artists will create several projects using a variety of media. o Ages: 6-12 o When: Every…
Find out more »Christmas Craft ArtStart Jr.
We welcome our youngest artists to join us on Wednesday, November 18 for a special Christmas craft ArtStart class. o Ages: 3-5 o Supplies provided o Only 10 students…
Find out more »Christmas Craft ArtStart
We welcome young artists to join us on Wednesday, November 18 for a special Christmas craft ArtStart class. o Ages: 6-12 o Supplies provided o Only 10 students per…
Find out more »Artist Talk and Reception: Vickie McMillan-Hayes
The public is invited to an Artist Talk and Reception for Vickie McMillan-Hayes: A Wildlife Exhibition on Thursday, November 19. The reception will begin at 6:00 p.m.…
Find out more »December 2020
Ladies Night Out (Vendor Booths Available)
In conjunction with the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Live Oak Art Center is hosting vendors for the annual Ladies Night Out shopping extravaganza on Thursday, December…
Find out more »January 2021
ArtStart Jr.
ArtStart Jr. classes are for budding artists. Each child must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the class. o Ages: 3-5 o Wednesdays from…
Find out more »ArtStart
ArtStart classes build a solid foundation for a love of the arts. Artists will create several projects using a variety of media. o Ages: 6-12 o Wednesdays…
Find out more »Creator’s Classes
From beginners to advanced artists, LOAC Artist in Residence, Vickie McMillan-Hayes, will guide each artist through the creative process based on their individual skill level, desired…
Find out more »February 2021
ArtStart Jr.
ArtStart Jr. classes are for budding artists. Each child must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the class. o Ages: 3-5 o Wednesdays from…
Find out more »ArtStart
ArtStart classes build a solid foundation for a love of the arts. Artists will create several projects using a variety of media. o Ages: 6-12 o Wednesdays…
Find out more »Artist Talk and Reception: Brenda McDougall
The public is invited to an Artist Talk and Reception for Brenda McDougall: The Desert Spirit on Friday, February 5. The reception will begin at 6:00…
Find out more »ArtStart Jr.
ArtStart Jr. classes are for budding artists. Each child must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the class. o Ages: 3-5 o Wednesdays from…
Find out more »ArtStart
ArtStart classes build a solid foundation for a love of the arts. Artists will create several projects using a variety of media. o Ages: 6-12 o Wednesdays…
Find out more »Creator’s Classes
From beginners to advanced artists, LOAC Artist in Residence, Vickie McMillan-Hayes, will guide each artist through the creative process based on their individual skill level, desired…
Find out more »ArtStart Jr.
ArtStart Jr. classes are for budding artists. Each child must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the class. o Ages: 3-5 o Wednesdays from…
Find out more »ArtStart
ArtStart classes build a solid foundation for a love of the arts. Artists will create several projects using a variety of media. o Ages: 6-12 o Wednesdays…
Find out more »Creator’s Classes
From beginners to advanced artists, LOAC Artist in Residence, Vickie McMillan-Hayes, will guide each artist through the creative process based on their individual skill level, desired…
Find out more »March 2021
ArtStart Jr.
ArtStart Jr. classes are for budding artists. Each child must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the class. o Ages: 3-5 o Wednesdays from…
Find out more »ArtStart
ArtStart classes build a solid foundation for a love of the arts. Artists will create several projects using a variety of media. o Ages: 6-12 o Wednesdays…
Find out more »ArtStart Jr.
ArtStart Jr. classes are for budding artists. Each child must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the class. o Ages: 3-5 o Wednesdays from…
Find out more »ArtStart
ArtStart classes build a solid foundation for a love of the arts. Artists will create several projects using a variety of media. o Ages: 6-12 o Wednesdays…
Find out more »Creator’s Classes
From beginners to advanced artists, LOAC Artist in Residence, Vickie McMillan-Hayes, will guide each artist through the creative process based on their individual skill level, desired…
Find out more »April 2021
ArtStart Jr.
ArtStart Jr. classes are for budding artists. Each child must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the class. o Ages: 3-5 o Wednesdays from…
Find out more »ArtStart
ArtStart classes build a solid foundation for a love of the arts. Artists will create several projects using a variety of media. o Ages: 6-12 o Wednesdays…
Find out more »Creator’s Classes
From beginners to advanced artists, LOAC Artist in Residence, Vickie McMillan-Hayes, will guide each artist through the creative process based on their individual skill level, desired…
Find out more »ArtStart Jr.
ArtStart Jr. classes are for budding artists. Each child must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the class. o Ages: 3-5 o Wednesdays from…
Find out more »ArtStart
ArtStart classes build a solid foundation for a love of the arts. Artists will create several projects using a variety of media. o Ages: 6-12 o Wednesdays…
Find out more »Creator’s Classes
From beginners to advanced artists, LOAC Artist in Residence, Vickie McMillan-Hayes, will guide each artist through the creative process based on their individual skill level, desired…
Find out more »June 2021
In Bloom Invitational Artist Reception
The community is invited to join the Board of Directors for the In Bloom Invitational Artist Reception on Thursday, June 3 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. in the LOAC main…
Find out more »Summer Art Camp (Ages 6-9)
Join us at Live Oak Art Center for our FREE Summer Art Camp, taught by Professional Artist, James Busby. Young artists will learn Technique, Structure, and…
Find out more »Summer Art Camp (Ages 6-9)
Join us at Live Oak Art Center for our FREE Summer Art Camp, taught by Professional Artist, James Busby. Young artists will learn Technique, Structure, and…
Find out more »Summer Art Camp (Ages 10-14)
Join us at Live Oak Art Center for our FREE Summer Art Camp, taught by Professional Artist, James Busby. Young artists will learn Technique, Structure, and…
Find out more »Summer Art Camp (Ages 10-14)
Join us at Live Oak Art Center for our FREE Summer Art Camp, taught by Professional Artist, James Busby. Young artists will learn Technique, Structure, and…
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