Prince William Art Society (PWAS) is a group of local artists in Prince William County in Northern Virginia dedicated to an appreciation of the visual arts and fine crafts of local artists and this is their Blog, Artistry Spin. Find information about and by PWAS, our events, our Scholarship Program, our artists, our art shows and exhibits plus much more. Many of our artists display art at locations all around Prince William County, Manassas and beyond.
When I met Zee Berrios at a gallery that the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) was managing a few years ago, I heard him tell this story. At the Spring Tall Oaks Art Show on May 2, I heard another PWAS member asking Zee about pricing his art and he referenced this story, and I knew this would be a great art pricing tip that should be shared with our members. So, Zee wrote down for us.
PWAS Member Zee Berrios
Artist Zee Berrios Talks Art Pricing
When I was taking Fine Arts, at the University, I had the opportunity,
with another three students, to show with one of our professors, Luis
Hernandez Cruz (https://luishernandezcruz.com/).
I was the only one that did not sell a single piece in that show. I
asked my professor what was wrong with my art. He told me I was
"underpricing" myself. He said that the serious art collectors like to
brag about how much they paid for a piece. He mentioned
that for most people "art is a want" and not a need (there are
exceptions, but that is another story).
For the next show with another professor (Félix Bonilla, who actually was my mentor,
Félix Bonilla Norat | Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico), I sold all of
my pieces. They were the same pieces as in the last show, plus one more.
I priced them three times higher than before.
The moral of the story... don't underprice yourself. Let your buyers
know they are buying something of value and not a cheap item.
How much is your hour worth? Multiply that times the amount of hours you
invested in the piece from its "sketch" stage to its completion
(varnish and hanging mount), plus the materials invested and you will
have a just and logical price.
Some price art multiplying the price of every inch time the number of
inches of the entire piece plus materials. Others price art with the
self question: "How much will it cost to get me divorced from this
piece"? and those who are famous and fully experienced
can almost price their work at any price, based on the years in the
trade and the popularity of their work.
Whatever the method you use to price your work... don't underprice it.
More of Zee's artwork
Zee's art studio
Thank you Zee! What pricing tips would you add? Drop them in the comments below.
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Author: Zee Berrios
Author: Donna Liguria is the Blogmaster for the PWAS Artistry Spin Blog and Donna's Cave Paintings Blog, and an artist member of the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) in Woodbridge, Virginia. And she takes on the PWAS social media duties as well (help me!) Donna specializes in acrylic painting of landscapes, seascapes, historic locations, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com and her Donna's Esty site to shop her art.
Local Art: The Prince William Art Society is a 50+-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia. Visit us at any of our local art shows or join us for our monthly meetings - held on the 4th Monday of the month at the Tall Oaks Community Center at 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA at 7:30pm (typically, but check the website in case of any changes).
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As a member of small art groups and larger nonprofit art groups, I've enjoyed learning more about how they were started, how they work, and how they are maintained along with the various types of groups that can be created. This post will help the interested learn more about getting art clubs and nonprofit art organizations off the drawing board.
One of my art groups, the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) at the Bee Festival in Manassas, VA in 2024, that was one HOT day!
Decide on the Type of Art Group
So you want to start an art group? What type of art group do you envision? Or maybe you'd like to know more about the workings of your area art org and what may have gone into the building of it. Here are the basics on decisions, considerations, options, and planning behind the scenes that are the makings of most any group.
A decision could be made early on if you want to start a nonprofit artist member group as the process will take time for approval depending on the complexity of the application and form(s) used. It could take as little as 2-4 week or from 2-12 months.
Or if you start out as a simple small group, you have the opportunity to move into a tax exempt status later on. But you need to understand the differences, pro and con of doing either type, and have a general idea of where you want it to go in future, be it a year out or five years from now.
Key Differences (Click on an image to enlarge.)
Detailed Differences
PROS:Nonprofit status is a good way to go if your group wants that federal income tax-exempt status, accept tax-deductible donations, might be interested in grants, and prefers the formal organizational structure - as well as a number of interested members, potential sponsors, and patrons that will support the group.
CONS:There a a LOT of paperwork in creating and maintaining the nonprofit status. Meticulous records are kept on your groups finances, budgeting, by-laws, policies, etc. The fees and other expenses can be challenging as well.
Nonetheless, there are various options available depending on where and what you want your group of artists to start off as or to become.
Art Group, Artist Group, Artist Collective
A few friends with a passion for making art might meet weekly, or monthly, but the group should meet 'consistently' to hold the interests of those involved.
Do you want a group of artists that leans more toward a social get together?
Have you ever joined a book club where the book may or may not have been read, the group is mainly meeting to socialize and drink some wine? Nothing wrong with that at all, and they are fun, its just that it explains the type of group it is. Perhaps a social art group is what you and a few of your artist friends are happy with!
The great thing is that no one needs to have an art degree, certainly the artists can be self-taught or a mixture of artist backgrounds - which is ideal, there may not be any "strict rules" as such for most art groups. The willingness to BE a part of a good art group should be the norm. Consider these group activities and ideas:
Will the art group be more like a workshop? Artist get togethers include working on an art project at each meeting. (Picture a quilting club)
If the group meetings include creating, consider the space and requirements necessary, like water for cleanup. Or spills - basically, mess making. (Ban glitter projects immediately!)
Will the members specialize in a specific medium? Will everyone be watercolorists? Acrylic artists? Mixed media?
Will the group meet in person or be virtual?
Art Collective - an initiative of artists working toward a shared goal, shared intentions, a more serious group.
Collaborative Art Group, Partnership Group, Subgroup to an Art Organization
Exclusive Art Group - a limited member art group of individuals based on specific criteria, outlined by their core group. Consider invitation only.
A few friends may get together and collaborate on a small group art show with the intent to sell their artwork.
Everyone may be responsible for their own POS (Point of Sale system)
Each person would also be responsible for their own taxes and reporting, potentially licensing, insurance, etc.)
Your art group can be whatever you want it to be, as casual or informal or as uncomplicated a club as your members like, but do know that an art group is not necessarily an art class. A world of difference there!
Nonprofit Art Group Organization
An art organization is a different kind of monster, although most of the steps are similar. The biggest difference will be the more complex tax-exempt mission of the group with a higher calling in rules, roles, and requirements.
There are costs to set up the Articles of Incorporation and to maintain a nonprofit 501(c)(3) group. The cost to apply to the simple IRS Form 1023-EZ may begin at about $275 and go up to $600 for the standard Form 1023. There may be additional costs for state incorporation fees and for legal and consulting fees, which could range to a few hundred to several thousand dollars based on the complexity or your organization and the state your org is in.
Filing fees for Articles of Incorporation$20-$100
Employer Identification Number (EIN)Varies, sometimes free
Tax-Exempt Status Application Varies (application fees may apply)
Legal Assistance Varies (depends on complexity)
Annual costs of operating the nonprofit org may include insurance fees, legal counsel and accounting fees, operational expenses, state filing fees, federal tax-exempt status fees, and state tax fees.
Art Organizations are often found with names like Art Society, Art Guild, Arts Alliance, Arts Council, Art League, Art Club, Art Network, Artisans, Plein Air Painters, and more - great keywords for finding art groups near you! Who knows, you may find a group near you that you could join!
Put it in a document. What do you want your art group to be, to achieve? What is the purpose, the meaning, the vision, the goal of your group? Specifically define what your art group is all about by identifying if its just for casual get togethers and socializing, or if it will be a full-fledged art organization. Set these ground rules to define the group's direction and member expectations.
Will the group fill a void in your local art culture that is missing?
Is your group supporting a cause? Or have a scholarship?
How will the group fulfill the needs of its artist members?
How will the club collaborate within its community?
How casual do you want the art group to be?
Are you gathering to create, to paint, to draw, to learn, to share?
Are the members crafters? Is the group fine artists?
What will your group be mainly focused on?
Will your group be a specific medium?
Do you want to focus on watercolor painting only? Or only on acrylics or oils?
Are you interested in an exclusive, or a high-level, perhaps a high skill-level art group?
You would want your artist members to understand what the plan is for the group so that their expectations are set.
Consider the Financials
The art group could certainly be built where everyone shares the costs of their potential goals. Everyone should be able to pay their own way but a consideration should at least be on the back burner for the group.
Will your group need a budget? Probably...
Consider if you will need to collect a membership fee to help offset potential art supplies, venue rentals, promotion, etc.
Will there be a commission on art sales to help support the group?
Will insurance be needed for your art show?
How will you raise funds to meet that budget?
Will everyone bring their own art supplies?
Will there be any equipment that needs to be purchased and shared?
Will there be snacks and beverages?
Whether a solo artist or an art group, there are entry fees to be paid to answer most calls for art, to display in some locations, to show at art festivals, etc. Often, a nonprofit art group may get a discounted (or occasionally free) space that the solo artists may have to pay full price for.
Planning long-term success includes budgeting the needs for the art group. What are the expected expenses, what are your potential revenue streams, and how will you allocate the necessary funds for a 'Plan B', contingency plan?
2. Art Group's Target Members
Knowing your purpose and who your members will be decide the rest of the points following this one. You will need at least a few people to begin, of like-minded artists that will share your core values, your creative goals, and definitely have the willingness and passion to help grow the group. - Starting small is always highly recommended.
Decide who your members will be:
What is the age group of members?
Will the members be students, hobbyists, and/or professionals only?
Will the group accept adults only, retired adults and seniors, and/or those under 18?
Would you include any and all artists, mediums, skill levels - beginners, intermediate, and or advanced artists? Anyone and everyone interested in art?
How many members do you want to include? (How many people will your meeting place accommodate?) Is there a top number of members?
After deciding these (or at least, a starting place...), now the establishment of the group's structure can be built.
According to the above criteria, your group's name and who you will be serving shapes the vibe, the tone, the feel, the target(s) you want to present your group to and for.
Name Selection, and its acronym
Tone - experimental, underground, luxury, academic
Logo - colors
Theme
Check your name to see if it is already in use.Domain Names
What is a Domain Name? - A Beginners Guide to How Domain Names Work!
Consider the shared responsibilities and potential projects, mission statement to help align your group member intentions, potentially in the name and the image your create. Important too is to look at the acronym that your group's name spells out.
Local Artists Mixed Easels is LAME - point taken, right?
4. Art Group Meetings
Your group will want an easy to maintain meeting format that works best for the members you want to enlist. Whether your group begins as a very small group or launches with a firm number of artists interested in your proposed art meetings, an agenda with a brief outline works well and helps the group stay on track.
Start off simply, don't over complicate any of your logistics too early. Let the group grow naturally but have an idea of the options available to your group.
Where will you meet?
In person - a tight group of friends might meet in someone's home or rotate who the hostess is each month.
Meeting location options include coffee shops and cafes, in a restaurant, in a library, in a studio, or a community building or a church. A local Wegmans with the upstairs space works great.
Online meetings have various options available like Zoom video calls or Group Chats. Some of these options may have a fee to subscribe for longer sessions.
Hybrid meetings - depending on your techie abilities, you may be able to offer both.
5. Art Group Meetup Scheduling
Consistency is the key (isn't it always?) for maintaining interest, enthusiasm, growth in purpose, your momentum. Your group will function better and become a routine if you manage the expectations of your members. People lose interest quickly if the group is haphazardly thrown together and doesn't have a reliable schedule.
Do you want to meet weekly, biweekly, or monthly?
Do you want to meet during the day, same bat time, same bat channel?
Are evenings better for your members because of 'day jobs' and/or family responsibilities?
6. Art Group Startup Core Members
Once you have the first few decisions made, you'll need to start recruiting your core group which can be family members, art friends, neighbors, classmates, or your social media "friends" and followers. You'll need a very strong circle of artists as your core group.
Recruitment might begin with posting on your local community boards, social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram or Meetup by sending out an invitation and gathering people that are interested in being a part of your group, or at least your core group of decision makers. Two or three and up to five is a good base to begin with.
A. Establish Any Necessary Roles
Doyouwant to be the one that selects, manages, and performs every duty you want to accomplish? Define what the necessary roles of the core members, at a minimum, that the group will need to coordinate on.
Event Coordinator
Treasurer
Secretary
B. Delegating Responsibilities in Your Art Group
For the sanity of any group of people, whether friends (or even family) or a gathering of neighbors and other interested parties, the delegation of tasks, duties, projects, roles - responsibilities - is so very important for the sustainable success and growth of the group.
True, it is great to find members that are all passionate about art, but finding those that have strong organizational skills (or at least the willingness to learn!) goes a long way in building the engagement and ownership, of collaboration and accountability that are so needed in any group setting.
Clearly define each role and responsibility
You'll need to understand the skill sets of your core group and your members as you proceed to know who has the best talents in many areas.
Track progress and report on progress
Address issues as they arise
Provide resources and support
Clear lines of communication
7. Art Group's Startup First Meetup
Structure your meeting to keep it on schedule and engaging...and doesn't go off the rails. Especially if you art group is unknown to each other, you will need to begin with quick introductions.
Have an artwork prompt or activity planned
Share and discuss work
Decide what will be done at the next meeting
Definitely avoid overplanning
Insert "Fun" here. Even if your group is a nonprofit, people want to get something from being a part of the mix. Having fun, learning new things, having their art seen, or the opportunity of selling their art are all reasons why people join art groups.
8. Art Group's Communication
Your group will need a way (a central place) to communicate with each other for updates and news and there are many ways to do so. Establish a main place or means that will effectively work for your core group and for your entire group.
Group chat like Discord or WhatsApp
Video conferencing or chat - virtual meetings
A private page or Facebook group, social media
Shared calendar
Email - we find that artists don't necessarily check email regularly, so perhaps test out your method
Text messages - quickest and effective
Smoke signals - kidding, but you need to have a way to contact everyone when things happen. Like meeting cancelled for bad weather, important calls for art or other deadlines, any necessary reminders, meeting location changes, etc. Sometimes a quick decision just has to be decided on immediately.
Nonetheless, set up at the start HOW you will keep team members informed and on the same page. It is imperative to maintain concise methods of communication and to get feedback, suggestions, and have discussions to help build a thriving body of members.
Even if the group is an informal social gathering, we all need some basic and easily understood structure that work toward the success of the artist club.
Always be respectful, especially if its an art critique!
Consistently show up!
Don't just observe, participate!
The more exclusive or high-level the group or nonprofit, the stricter the rules can and should be. Many art groups, well, any formal type of group works on theRoberts Rules of Order guidelines to help meetings stay on target and orderly.
Also consider:
How your members will join?
How will your members pay any fees for participation or add-ons?
What are the groups attendance expectations?
Will artwork be curated instead of open entry?
10. Art Group Growth
After a few get togethers, understand what will work best, what should be added, what should potentially be changed. Refine and adjust as the group grows / develops.
Grow slowly with a focus on building a great reputation first.
Ask for feedback from your members.
Adjust the activities, the format, anything that suits the membership so that the group stays cohesive and maintains its quality and vibe.
Is it still FUN?
Educational activities - 'learn something new everyday' (or meeting) is a growth model.
Maintain a record of your art group.
Start up dates and names and places
Document activities, events, and take pictures (social media LOVES pictures!)
Finances
A place to archive and keep a history
No group is perfect and flexibility is a must in some items but what works for the many is to be considered.
Once your group has stabilized and the members have built up an understanding, friendship, comradery, and trust, the group can start planning where and what they want to add on their dance cards.
Let it Grow, Let it Grow! Some ideas to consider:
Recruiting new members
Art guest speaker for art talks, art topics, art tutor, showing their art techniques, etc.
Collaborate on group community art projects
Review each other's artworks and share feedback
Public murals
Art workshops - children, adults, seniors
Plein air painting
Collaborative art installations
Field trips, historical art walks, studio visits, gallery hopping
Inspirational trips - photography for reference photos
Run themed challenges
If you are creating artwork in your club, find a way to show off what you do and what you created!
Skill Shares - each member teaches something they excel at - and it could be a computer skill too!
Occasionally throw out the agenda! Play art games, design a t-shirt, learn to tie-dye. Do a collage.
Share New Finds! New art tools, paints, resources, gee...calls for art!
Brainstorm ideas on hosting exhibitions and/or showcases
Hold art shows in various venues, in various and out-of-the-box ways
Library shows, online show cases, gallery shows, cafe or coffee shops, craft shows and festivals, art fair booth, etc.
Art competitions with prizes.
Host an annual end-of-year exhibit - best art club creations
Consider a Christmas party at the end of the year instead of a regular meeting.
Suggestion Boxes, surveys, focus groups - get feedback.
Consider taking the summer off, as vacations tend to make schedules wonky.
Consider the assignment or elect any necessary roles for your group as needed:
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
Curator, coordinator, marketing lead
Add on any temporary or permanent committees toward a goal.
Fundraising, sponsorships, grants, crowdfunding.
Alliances or joint ventures with other art clubs can enhance the reach of your group.
Build an online presence for the following:
A website
A blog
A newsletter
Social media with regular updates
Post your online and in person art events
Highlight member achievements - a Success Board
Create a Facebook Group for your art group
Promote shows in online area news and events outlets.
Use online events and activities websites to promote the group (often free)
Celebrate the groups progress, successes
Celebrate member achievements - awards and ribbons, successful show entry and sales - any and all good news!
12. Art Group Common Issues and Pitfalls
If an art group doesn't have some conflict at some point, are the members even human? Here are some common things that spring up:
Starting too big too fast
Lack of clear guidelines
Inconsistent scheduling
No clear purpose
Inability to resolve conflict
Inability to self-manage
Stagnation- letting engagement drop - the commitment and enthusiasm of the members wanes over time
Divas - art groups should inspire and elevate each other, with every member being equal. No man or woman should be a diva, ever.
Similarly, don't let anyone be too dominate and bulldoze the whole membership and meetings.
One person (or the same couple of people) do all the work
Lack of motivation
Insecurity and fear
Too difficult; laziness
Confusion
No sense of ownership
Have a back-up plan if only a few members show up for the project you had scheduled!
Art Members not participating seems to be a very common issue across all art groups, leaving the core group managing every role within the group and that's a shame. Over time this impacts the group as burn-out stresses the support dynamics. Communicate better understanding, build stronger collaboration, and foster clear guidelines. Encouraging member participation is a must as well as Can-do attitudes, cheerfulness, and the courage to step out of your comfort zones.
We need to leave this post on a high note, so here is the final section.
The Benefits of Being in an Art Group
When joining or creating a collection of like-minded creativeartists, you will quite often go and grow beyond your potential as a solo artist. Often, in many valuable ways and potentially a much faster track. The art world can be an overwhelming business to learn how to be a part of, and an art group can be a good door opening in helping to learn the ropes.
Learning art tips and techniques unfamiliar to you from other artists. There might be a better way to get that light just right.
Experienced artists are a TREASURE - there are so many tips that can be learned from them, sometimes just by listening and watching.
Build friendships that nurture and feed your talents - a sense of community, emotional support, artistic experience.
Relief from the loneliness often lived by the solo artist.
Networking opportunities with people in your area's local art culture.
Potential to explore other mediums you have always wanted to learn.
Be inspired, rejuvenated!
Experiment, innovate, learn to express yourself, promote personal growth.
Learn about the art business and art practices.
Learn about upcoming art shows, exhibits, Calls for Art that you may not know about.
Share the costs AND the work of hosting art shows.
Share in the art drop offs, art pickups, art travel.
More opportunities to get your art "out there" because of group posts, news, and events - exposure.
Making a name for yourself locally.
Occasionally people and businesses contact an art group to ask their membership for certain art services!
Access to shared resources - be it knowledge or equipment, promotion or support.
Potential opportunity to teach what you do.
Potential chance at being the "featured artist, "artist of the month", or voted "best in show" which always look great on the art resume.
Volunteering is good for the soul! You can learn a lot at art shows, galleries, exhibits and more.AND meet potential clients.
I love being a part of the art groups I have joined. I have met some outstanding artists (I'm in awe of so many of them) and made some wonderful, and I hope lifetime friends. Although there are MANY artists in the area, the art world around me here in Northern Virginia isn't really all that huge. I definitely am seeing artist names and styles that I'm starting to recognize because so many are in the same art shows I get into too.
And when you look around the area near you, there may already be art groups for you to check out and see if you are a good fit. The Prince William Art Society is a nonprofit art group in Prince William County in Northern Virginia. The group is over 50 years old, making it the longest running group in the county. It's free to attend a meeting which are held on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30pm at 12298 Cotton Mill Road, Woodbridge, VA - so come by and check it out.
So if you enjoy being a part of the bigger portrait of the art culture around you, consider the art group opportunities that you can grow into. Paint that door, open it, and walk in. And that's if you start a group or join one.
Author: Donna Liguria is the Blogmaster for the PWAS Artistry Spin Blog and Donna's Cave Paintings Blog, and an artist member of the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) in Woodbridge, Virginia. And she takes on the PWAS social media duties as well (help me!) Donna specializes in acrylic painting of landscapes, seascapes, historic locations, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com and her Donna's Esty site to shop her art.
Local Art: The Prince William Art Society is a 50+-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia. Visit us at any of our local art shows or join us for our monthly meetings - held on the 4th Monday of the month at the Tall Oaks Community Center at 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA at 7:30pm (typically, but check the website in case of any changes).
Have an idea for a blog post? Are you a writer and want to help with the blog? Let me know! Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment (below)! ...Remember, comments are monitored so they will not show up immediately.
A Review of the Sprint Tall Oaks Art Show from Saturday, May 2, 2026
The nonprofit art group called the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) has a biannual art show that the members participate in, showing the various styles of artwork that they create. The shows typically take place the first Saturday in May for the Spring show and again on the first Saturday in October for their Fall show. Oh the fun we have!
Spring Tall Oaks Art Show Sat May 2, 2026
The
weather was rather crispy on Saturday, May 2 but we still had a
wonderful day as a total for PWAS. Some of things I really love about
the Spring and Fall Tall Oaks shows is that not only do we display as
local artists to our local community, but we have a fantastic day to
mingle and socialize with our fellow members in a very relaxed
atmosphere. We get to know the newer members
better too as well as catching up with our fellow artist friends.
PWAS
Members at the show from left to right: Eric Ndofor, Doreen Dauer,
Evelyn Chatters, Maria "Tes" Sain , Donna Liguria, Ana Quispe (kneeling), Staci Blanchard, Carol Noboa, "Goli" Golzar
Salih (also kneeling), Richard Tyler, and Kat Gates. Not pictured in this photo above are Maria Briganti and Nina
Gribov
When you have a roomful of artists, we share art tips, talk about past shows, upcoming shows, and art ideas too. And a big bonus is when other PWAS members that are not in the current show, stop by and see what we are up to! We were happy to see Tinnetta Putin, Sandra McClelland Lewin, Tom Payne, Kwaku, L.A. Mejias, and we had another well-known visitor become our newest PWAS member too! JAUNE MILAN welcome, welcome!
Getting the opportunity to talk with our visitors and discuss their favorite pieces and/or answer their questions just makes the day. And a good many of them where able to relocate their favorite pieces to their own homes (or as gifts)! We had a record-breaking PWAS Show Day!
As always, click on a photo to enlarge.
Tall Oaks Community Center is also where PWAS holds their monthly meetings on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:30pm. Check the PWAS website for all news, upcoming events, updates, and contact info at https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/. 12298 Cotton Mill Road, Woodbridge, VA
The members painting outside:
Richard Tyler painting plein air on the front porch
Kat Gates also painting out on the porch
Let's have a look at the show, beginning with the artists with their artwork.The members artwork was set up with their art on the front and back of the gridwall.
Carol Noboa
"Kat" Kathleen Gates
Staci Blanchard "The Goddess of Glitter"
I have to tell the tale of HOW Staci became a member. One day I was of course, shopping for art supplies at the local Michael's here in Woodbridge, VA. So you know how and where the aisles are in a Michael's store (YOU KNOW if you're an artist), well, going up and down the aisles I came across a lady also shopping in the art supplies paint section. The art discussion began with "Are you an artist and what are you painting or creating?" followed by the showing of art on our phones. Somehow the conversation got around to local art groups and an invitation to come to a PWAS monthly meeting. Ta-DA - Staci has been a very welcome addition to our membership ever since! Hint, hint...just talk to those artists in the aisles! And perhaps have a PWAS brochure handy too.
Anna Gatling
Maria Briganti (artwork at top)
Ana Quispe
Evelyn Chatters
Zee Berrios with the ever elusive blue tape in hand. (So that's where it went!)
Goli Salih
Tes Sain
Eric Ndofor
Richard Tyler
Doreen Dauer
Nina Gribov
Donna Liguria
Now for some random art show pics:
Isn't LOCAL art just the BEST?!!
Seeing the artwork in person is ALWAYS highly recommended. Your iPhone, your computer never do the art justice.
Lions and Tigers and Bears, O My!
I often say in our blog posts that if you miss a meeting, you miss a lot. It holds true for art shows too, don't you think?
It DOES indeed take teamwork to hold an art show. And PWAS has a great many people that helped to make this show a success. We thank each and every member of the art group. Not only in the show setup, the show running, but the show take down too. The old work adage of "No one's work is done until everyone's work is done" still holds true. A great group of people!
A BIG thank you to all the visitors that came out to see our art! We appreciate you!
If you missed this show, you can see us again in Manassas at the ARTfactory July 10-Aug 9, 2026 for our Nostalgia Show, potentially at ARTS ALIVE in Manassas Sept 12, 2026, and again at Tall Oaks in October.
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Author: Donna Liguria is the Blogmaster for the PWAS Artistry Spin Blog and Donna's Cave Paintings Blog, and an artist member of the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) in Woodbridge, Virginia. And she takes on the PWAS social media duties as well (help me!) Donna specializes in acrylic painting of landscapes, seascapes, historic locations, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com and her Donna's Esty site to shop her art.
Local Art: The Prince William Art Society is a 50+-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia. Visit us at any of our local art shows or join us for our monthly meetings - held on the 4th Monday of the month at the Tall Oaks Community Center at 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA at 7:30pm (typically, but check the website in case of any changes).
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