Saturday, March 4, 2023

Post 307: Meet Open Space Arts Artists and Art!

Meet Open Space Arts Artists and Art!

Friday, March 3, 2023 - Open Space Arts (OSA), the opening reception was held on a chilly, rainy evening, yet it was attended very well. The art show is called "Page Turning Images Found in Women's Literature" and is open from March 1 to March 26, 2023. There are 29 Prince William County artists with their artwork on display at the gallery, found at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA between Ulta and The Loft.

OSA Art Receptions to Meet Local Talent

The Prince William County Arts Council is a sponsor of Open Space Arts to help promote ALL of the arts in Prince William County. The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) is a group of artists in the county that manages the OSA staff of volunteers, the art shows for LOCAL PWC artists, jurying process, art receptions, and art hanging.

Art receptions are tentatively held monthly, typically around the art show opening and thus far, open to the public (free). Often, beverages and snacks/refreshments are offered, and the entertainment will vary. We have had singers, dancers, live music, poetry, readings, and more. Any private receptions or parties will be noted at the door.

Alice Mergler, PWCAC Board Chair
Local authors +

PWC Artists on and off the Walls

The current art show for March 2023 features 29 artists and MANY of them were in attendance at the reception. I know I did not capture all of them here, so send me a picture of you with your art if you were there and I didn't include you!

Akon Otoyo (PWAS Member)

Ana Quispe (PWAS President 2021-2023)

Brenda Vann (PWAS Member)

Donna Liguria (PWAS Artistry Spin Blog 2021-2023)
 
Evelyn Chatters, PWAS Secretary (2022-2023)
 
Fatima Farzana (PWAS Member)
 
Helen Burroughs (PWAS Member)
 
Ivonne Sokol

Jesmin Rashid (PWAS Member)
 

Kelly Haneklau (PWAS Member)
 
Ken Meardon (PWAS Member)
 
Larry Burch (PWAS Webmaster 2023)
 
Leah B (PWAS SignupGenius)

Michael Kent (PWAS Member)

Michelle Baker (PWAS Member)
 
Otis Stanley (PWAS Member)
 
Richard Tyler (PWAS Member)

Sandra McClelland Lewin (PWAS Member)

Saul Roldan (PWAS Member)

Susan Furr (PWAS Member)

A lot of work goes into each and every art show each month. From the OSA Committee members, the OSA Reception Committee, PWAS, the artists, the authors (or other entertainment provided) and the many local restaurants and business donations.
 
A big THANK YOU to Bar Louie, Starbucks, and Nando's PERI PERI 
 
And special thanks this month...
OSA Art Reception Team/Helpers (L-R) Susan Furr, Michelle Baker, Fatima Farzana, and Evelyn Chatters. Volunteers to help are always welcome!
 
And thanks to all they do: Tony Muller, Mark Murphy, Otis Stanley, Penny Shaw and Herb Williams

See the side navigation of this blog for the upcoming art receptions and art shows at Open Space Arts. And don't miss the next one! An art gallery (and especially with an art reception) makes for a great evening out with a friend and with family while taking in and supporting the art in Prince William County.
 
Emerging Artists in PWC is the next Call for Art out NOW for artists aged 15-25. Contact shawonesent@gmail.com for more info - the deadline for entries is March 15, 2023.


Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, her Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

Photography/Video Credits: 
Donna Liguria, Evelyn Chatters, Michelle Baker, Kelly Haneklau, Otis Stanley

Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 52-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.

Want to know how to get involved at OSA? If you are an artist (18 or older) living in Prince William County, or a are a member of a PWC art group, you are welcome to get on our next art show's emailing list. Send it to us, OR come by the gallery to find out more.

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

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2 comments:

  1. I am amazed at each reception how the community shows up in the dreadful weather and embraced our offerings. That tells me that the community loves what we do and our business community support is a big part of our success. Thanks to everyone one.

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  2. Agreed, Otis. The weather was not particularly nice Friday...yet the public came out, AND the artists did too. It was another successful art reception.

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