The BEAR

Bath Educational Arts Resource

Bath County Arts Association
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Welcome to the BEAR!

Hot Springs has a home for art!

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Hot Springs has a home for art! 〰️

Bath Educational Arts Resource is…

a vibrant new home for art, learning, and connection in the heart of Bath County. From painting to storytelling, crafts to concerts, The BEAR invites all ages to create, explore, and connect with the community through the arts.

Open Friday – Sunday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

2833 Main Street Hot Springs, VA

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Current Exhibit

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Current Exhibit •

A Second Look, 2026

Right now at The BEAR, you can experience a special exhibit featuring select pieces from the 2026 Bath County Art Show. If you missed the show or just want another chance to soak in this year's incredible artwork, this is your opportunity. The exhibit also includes a heartfelt dedication section honoring Perlista Henry, celebrating her contributions to our arts community. Stop by and see these wonderful works in person, we would love to have you visit.

Available Artwork At The BEAR

The BEAR events

Read more about the programing and get your tickets HERE
Featured
Regular Programming | Yoga at The BEAR 8/20
Aug 20
Regular Programming | Yoga at The BEAR 8/20

An all-levels class focused on general body wellness.
Strengthen and stretch in a breath-based flow. Beginners welcome!

$15 / 1 Class · $60 / 5 Classes
Thursdays 6-7pm | Sundays 4-5pm

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Workshop | Creative Movement 8/21
Aug 21
Workshop | Creative Movement 8/21

A creative movement class for adults!

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Workshop | Sip n’ Paint at The BEAR with Abigail Dufour
Aug 22
Workshop | Sip n’ Paint at The BEAR with Abigail Dufour

Sip, paint, and let your creativity flow with Abigail Dufour

$45 per ticket | Includes all materials and one drink

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Regular Programming | Yoga at The BEAR 8/23
Aug 23
Regular Programming | Yoga at The BEAR 8/23

An all-levels class focused on general body wellness.
Strengthen and stretch in a breath-based flow. Beginners welcome!

$15 / 1 Class · $60 / 5 Classes
Thursdays 6-7pm | Sundays 4-5pm

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Workshop | Mahjong for Beginners 8/26
Aug 26
Workshop | Mahjong for Beginners 8/26

Learn how to play Mahjong!

$30 per person (includes all materials)

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Community Event | Gallery Game Night: Mah Jong, Chess, Backgammon, Puzzles, Yahtzee, Cards - Free
Aug 26
Community Event | Gallery Game Night: Mah Jong, Chess, Backgammon, Puzzles, Yahtzee, Cards - Free

Come enjoy a lovely evening at the BEAR Gallery and your favorite classic games.

Mah Jong, Chess, Backgammon, Puzzles, Yahtzee, and Cards

FREE | Limited Sitting | Cash Bar

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Regular Programming | Yoga at The BEAR 8/27
Aug 27
Regular Programming | Yoga at The BEAR 8/27

An all-levels class focused on general body wellness.
Strengthen and stretch in a breath-based flow. Beginners welcome!

$15 / 1 Class · $60 / 5 Classes
Thursdays 6-7pm | Sundays 4-5pm

Read more →
Workshop | Creative Movement 8/28
Aug 28
Workshop | Creative Movement 8/28

A creative movement class for adults!

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Regular Programming | Yoga at The BEAR 8/30
Aug 30
Regular Programming | Yoga at The BEAR 8/30

An all-levels class focused on general body wellness.
Strengthen and stretch in a breath-based flow. Beginners welcome!

$15 / 1 Class · $60 / 5 Classes
Thursdays 6-7pm | Sundays 4-5pm

Read more →
Lord of the Rings Reading Group
Sep 1
Lord of the Rings Reading Group

Calling all Tolkien fans! Our Lord of the Rings Reading Group kicks off Tuesday, September 1st

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Join us every Saturday at 11:30 AM for free story time and crafts. Each week features a news story and hands-on activity for families to enjoy together.

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Latest News
from The BEAR

Follow along for community moments and upcoming highlights.

View fullsize What a wonderful afternoon at The BEAR! Today we had the joy of hosting the VPAS community for an abstract painting workshop. VPAS has been supporting adults 60 and older and their families in our region for over 40 years, and it was such an honor to
View fullsize This past Sunday, we had the pleasure of welcoming historian and photographer Jeffrey Ruggles for our latest Speaker Series talk — Edward Beyer and the Jeffersonian Landscape — and what a rich and fascinating afternoon it was at The BEAR.
View fullsize Earlier this spring, we sat down with our 2026 Art Show Judge, Jeffrey W. Allison, for a conversation about what it really takes to put your best work forward 🎨 Here are a few highlights from what Jeffrey shared: 🖼️ Framing matters more than you
View fullsize Today is the last day to register for the 61st Annual Bath County Art Show! Registration closes tonight at 11:59 PM. You do NOT need to have your work finished or photographed to register, just submit your entry details by midnight and you’re i
View fullsize Virginia’s official dance comes to The BEAR! Join Ellen and Eugene Ratcliffe for an evening of traditional Shenandoah Valley square dancing, featuring the distinctive “Big Circle” style that has been part of our region’s cultu
View fullsize Meet our returning Art Show judge, Jeffrey W. Allison! 🎨 Jeffrey is the Paul Mellon Collection Educator and Director of Statewide Programs and Exhibitions at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, a professional photographer, and a curator with over fou
View fullsize Join us this Friday at The BEAR for a creative movement class for adults! An exploration of creative movement lead by Cornelia Hodges of Living Arts and Sage Tanguay of the BEAR. This is an opportunity to move your body in ways you might now experie
View fullsize 🎨 61st Annual Bath County Art Show | 3 Days Left to Register! Registration closes June 10 at 11:59pm — and you don’t need finished or photographed work to sign up. Just submit your entry details (title, dimensions, medium) before the dea

Support The BEAR

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Support The BEAR 〰️

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no matter the amount makes
a difference. Select from our Membership
Levels or enter a custom amount.

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Your contribution at any amount gives you membership in the Bath County Arts Association, and we thank you for your continuing
support since 1965.

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Interested on having an event at The BEAR?

If you have further question you can email us at info@bathcountyarts.org

REACH OUT TO US!

We want to hear from you!

Have an idea for a program? A class you can teach? An idea for our space? Reach out to us at using the form or email below.

Email us at: director@bathcountyarts.org