Events

Storytime with the Museum

A Year of Imagination and Fun In partnership with the Dallas Branch Library, the Gaston County Museum launched Storytime with the Museum in 2025—and it’s been a wonderful journey ever since! Designed especially for young children and their caregivers, this lively monthly series blends storytelling, music, dancing, and hands-on crafts to encourage creativity and foster a […]

02 Sep

10:30 am

Gaston County Museum

131 W Main St, Dallas, NC 28034

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Gaston Draws: The Figure Series (Adult Only Session)

Join us for free figure drawing sessions in 2026! *Image courtesy of artist Lisa Livengood, 2025  Dallas, NC – The Gaston County Museum of Art & History is hosting a year-long series of live-model figure drawing sessions starting Wednesday, January 7, in the Anne Biggers Furr Learning Station, 205 W. Main St., Dallas. “Gaston Draws: The […]

02 Sep

6:00 pm

Anne Biggers Furr Learning Station

205 W. Main St, Dallas, NC 28021

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Labor Day (Museum Closed)

07 Sep

All Day

Gaston County Museum

131 W Main St, Dallas, NC 28034

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Emily Andress “Artist Talk”

Join artist Emily Andress for an informal conversation about The Four Turnings, a body of work inspired by the book The Fourth Turning by Neil Howe and William Strauss. Their exploration of recurring historical cycles became the starting point for a series of paintings that examines how history, and our own lives, move through seasons […]

12 Sep

4:00 pm

Gaston County Museum

131 W Main St, Dallas, NC 28034

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Loray Mill Historical Walking Tour

September 14th – The day Ella May was shot and killed. The 3 tours are identical (April, June & September), and include a tour of the Kessell History Museum and Loray Mill, with a focus on the Strike of 1929. Allow 1 hour walking and standing for each tour. The building is ADA compliant. This […]

14 Sep

3:00 pm

Alfred C. Kessell Center, Loray Mill

300 S. Firestone St, Gastonia, NC 28052

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Gaston Draws: The Figure Series (Open Call)

Join us for free figure drawing sessions in 2026! *Image courtesy of artist Lisa Livengood, 2025  Dallas, NC – The Gaston County Museum of Art & History is hosting a year-long series of live-model figure drawing sessions starting Wednesday, January 7, in the Anne Biggers Furr Learning Station, 205 W. Main St., Dallas. “Gaston Draws: The […]

16 Sep

6:00 pm

Anne Biggers Furr Learning Station

205 W. Main St, Dallas, NC 28021

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Stained Glass with Susan Pfieffer

As part of the American Traditions Craft Series, explore stained glass traditions with glass artist Susan Pfeiffer in this hands-on workshop.  Learn how color, light, and pattern come together as you create your own sun-catcher inspired by American folk and decorative arts. Susan Pfeiffer is a stained glass artist with more than 30+ years working […]

19 Sep

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Gaston County Museum

131 W Main St, Dallas, NC 28034

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Day 1 of 2: Drawing and Painting the Face w/ Pam Giarratana

Explore the structure, character, and expression of the human face in this FREE hands-on figure drawing workshop with artist Pam Giarratana. In this two day workshop, you’ll work from live instruction, building skills in proportion, light, and color through drawing and painting exercises. Please note: This is a two day workshop. The class will meet from […]

02 Oct

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Gaston County Museum

131 W Main St, Dallas, NC 28034

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7:00pm Ghost Tour On The Square 2026

FREE for members & Under 13's. $10 for non-member adults. We will have four tours every Friday night in October (2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd) - two at 7:00pm and two at 8:00pm! 

02 Oct

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dallas Historic Town Square

131 N Gaston St, Dallas, NC 28034

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8:00pm Ghost Tour On The Square 2026

FREE for members & Under 13's. $10 for non-member adults. We will have four tours every Friday night in October (2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd) - two at 7:00pm and two at 8:00pm! 

02 Oct

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Dallas Historic Town Square

131 N Gaston St, Dallas, NC 28034

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Day 2 of 2: Drawing and Painting the Face w/ Pam Giarratana

Explore the structure, character, and expression of the human face in this FREE hands-on figure drawing workshop with artist Pam Giarratana. In this two day workshop, you’ll work from live instruction, building skills in proportion, light, and color through drawing and painting exercises. Please note: This is a two day workshop. The class will meet from […]

03 Oct

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Gaston County Museum

131 W Main St, Dallas, NC 28034

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Storytime with the Museum

A Year of Imagination and Fun In partnership with the Dallas Branch Library, the Gaston County Museum launched Storytime with the Museum in 2025—and it’s been a wonderful journey ever since! Designed especially for young children and their caregivers, this lively monthly series blends storytelling, music, dancing, and hands-on crafts to encourage creativity and foster a […]

07 Oct

10:30 am

Gaston County Museum

131 W Main St, Dallas, NC 28034

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