Hickory Museum of Art

Hickory Museum of Art OUR MISSION: Art For All | To bring people together and inspire creativity through the power of art.
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Hickory Museum of Art (HMA) is our community’s gateway to a world of new ideas. We believe that the power of art presents unique opportunities for people from all walks of life to meet, explore, and have a new conversation together. We see these encounters every day in our galleries, programs, and events and feel that our community grows stronger each time this happens. Our mission is to bring peo

ple together and inspire creativity through the power of art. North Carolina's second oldest museum, HMA was established in 1944 when visionary founding Director, Paul Whitener, declared, “I am going to make Hickory, NC an art center.” Today, more than 75 years later, our collection of regional and national American art, including our unique Southern folk art installation, speaks to our commitment to providing exposure to the visual arts, free of charge, to learners of all backgrounds and ages. From ground-breaking exhibitions to education programs that encourage everyone to experience the creative process, there’s always something new to discover at HMA. With this in mind, we invite you to visit and hope that you will return again and again.

Make plans to celebrate freedom, culture, and community at "Juneteenth Festival: Stronger Together!" on Saturday, June 2...
06/01/2026

Make plans to celebrate freedom, culture, and community at "Juneteenth Festival: Stronger Together!" on Saturday, June 20, from 3-8 PM at the Rhyne Building on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University. Celebrate Juneteenth with an afternoon of live music, vendors, great food, and family-friendly activities. Enjoy performances by Baby Black Band and Aquarius Moon & Friendz.

Get festival-ready with official Juneteenth merchandise! This year's design was created by Kyra Buchanan, the People’s Choice winner in the 2026 Catawba County Juneteenth Artwork Contest. To order your merch, visit: https://catawba-county-juneteenth-202.myspreadshop.com/

This event is organized and hosted by the Catawba County Juneteenth Committee.

The countdown is ON! We’re getting closer to welcoming the community back to reimagined galleries, new creative spaces, ...
05/28/2026

The countdown is ON! We’re getting closer to welcoming the community back to reimagined galleries, new creative spaces, and an expanded education department. Follow along and check www.hickoryart.org for sneak peeks, reopening updates, upcoming classes, programs, and more as the countdown continues.

Save the date for our Reopening Preview Party on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 7 PM.

We’re proud to celebrate the launch of Arts Culture Catawba’s new calendar and to show our support for their continued ...
05/27/2026

We’re proud to celebrate the launch of Arts Culture Catawba’s new calendar and to show our support for their continued impact in the community.

And yes, it’s safe to say we got a little ‘wrapped up’ in all the excitement! 😉🎉

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05/27/2026

Our first week of Summer Art Camps is smooth sailing!!!!

Our hours have changed! ⬇️ 🎨 The juniorHMA exhibition is all wrapped up! It’s been wonderful to see families and friends...
05/27/2026

Our hours have changed! ⬇️ 🎨

The juniorHMA exhibition is all wrapped up! It’s been wonderful to see families and friends make memories in our space alongside artwork from our permanent collection.

While our renovation continues, we’re hosting summer camps at our Valley Hills Mall location, so the space will be in use by campers during the week.

On the weekends, it opens back up to you! *

Hours:
Saturday | 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday | 12 - 6 PM

*HMA’s satellite location will be closed the weekend of May 30th.

This Friday we have our final Inside Look before we reopen on September 5th! To celebrate, we will be having local artis...
05/26/2026

This Friday we have our final Inside Look before we reopen on September 5th! To celebrate, we will be having local artist Missy Cleveland share her process and inspiration behind her work at 3 Little Birds in Newton, NC at 3:00 PM.

Use your HMA membership cards for discounts on wine and appetizers!

RSVP: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hickorymuseumofart/2179379


Art helps us remember what matters.This Memorial Day, we pause to honor those who gave their lives in service. Grateful ...
05/25/2026

Art helps us remember what matters.

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor those who gave their lives in service. Grateful for the legacy they leave behind and the responsibility we share, as a community, to remember their sacrifices.

Ab the Flagman (1964-2022), "Flag"; wood assemblage
Gift of Albert Keiser, Jr., 2014.6.1

If you’ve been thinking about supporting the renovation, there’s still time to be recognized as a patron in the new Hick...
05/20/2026

If you’ve been thinking about supporting the renovation, there’s still time to be recognized as a patron in the new Hickory Museum of Art.

All donors will be recognized with a special artistic piece commissioned by a local artist in the Entrance Gallery. Naming opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

It’s a pretty special moment to be part of.

05/20/2026

Since September, Figure Painting/Drawing has been held at in Valdese! We are so grateful for their support during our renovations! Today was the last class until September! We can’t wait to bring this monthly class back at home!

05/20/2026

From Hickory to D.C.! Earlier this year, HMA brought members of our community together to represent North Carolina in the National Scrollathon, celebrating America’s 250th birthday. The work will be on view at theTrump Kennedy Center from Memorial Day to Labor Day this year.

Art for All, on a national stage.

Learn more about the National Scrollathon: www.kennedy-center.org/news-room/press-release-landing-page/national-scrollathon/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR60qBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFZb2FmdUltbUpwRUNGanVOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtg6c_taHsnSuyIXM6sxzk57zs6ZQqJ634fwqUXvnFWKGDMzWsOuOSwgjLle_aem_xd5qrsseW34bZxfbDWrUrA

Address

1960 US Highway 70 SE
Hickory, NC
28602

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+18283278576

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