Prince William Art Society Meet the New Board 2026-2027
The Prince William Art Society is excited to introduce the newly elected PWAS Executive Board to you. Board members are elected by the membership in our art group and volunteer in their positions for a 2 year term. The mission of the art group is "To promote the creation, understanding and exhibition of the visual fine arts in Prince William County, VA."
PWAS Website https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com to learn more.
Contact PWAS at https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/board at the appropriate email for inquiries.
To Join PWAS! https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership
PWAS Member Ana Quispe
PWAS President
Hello, my name is Ana Quispe, I work to provide services for a diverse community through work, volunteering, and activism. My artwork has had many influences over the years, from color, my varied background, and some of my favorite artists. A part of my background is that I have roots in Central and South America. The media I use are acrylic, watercolor, weaving, and mixed media. I usually do portraits, landscapes, waterscapes, florals, and animals. I'm looking forward to being president of PWAS with talented people. Let's get creative.
PWAS Member Tinnetta Putney
PWAS Vice President
I’m Tinnetta Putney, a contemporary realism artist dedicated to exploring the intersection of technical precision and the inherent beauty of the human subject. My work is intentionally restorative; I choose to move away from politics and controversy to focus on aesthetically pleasing imagery that celebrates the human condition for its own sake. I bring a sophisticated understanding of light and shadow to my drawings. By stripping away the distractions of a traditional palette, I’m able to reveal a different kind of brilliance, creating art that feels colorful and vibrant without the use of actual color."
As Vice President, I am dedicated to bringing the positive energy and fresh perspective necessary to drive the ongoing success of PWAS. My focus is centered on achieving strategic growth by both increasing our membership numbers and continuing to explore the rich diversity of art within our community. By collaborating closely with leadership to refine our bylaws and improve organizational efficiency, I am committed to fostering a vibrant, encouraging environment through active member engagement and morale building, ensuring a highly productive tenure that serves the best interests of our entire society.
PWAS Member Eric Ndofor
PWAS Treasurer
Rooted in a career in public health, I’ve always turned to art for grounding, joy, and connection. I love acrylic for the bold colors and clean layers, and watercolor for its spontaneity. My style blends realism and impressionism, inspired by the calm energy of natural landscapes and seascapes. Many of my pieces reflect experiences and stories from the places I’ve lived, worked, and traveled to.
As treasurer, I aim to strengthen PWAS’ financial systems, resource mobilization, and creative programming, supporting sustainable growth and a welcoming space for artists of all backgrounds. I enjoy uplifting creative communities across Prince William County (PWC) with PWAS- the oldest and most welcoming art community in PWC, offering artists diverse opportunities to learn, exhibit, and connect. Outside of work, I love exploring local art, learning languages, traveling, and spending time outdoors with my family and friends.
PWAS Member Staci Blanchard
PWAS Secretary
Staci started her art journey later in life, through a local military in the arts program that worked with veterans to promote mental health wellness through art therapy. Art became a place Staci could go and put the outside world and all responsibilities on hold. What started as therapy quickly moved through the hobby phase and into a passionate outlet for creativity and personal growth.
Staci previously served as Vice President and Representative to the PWC Arts Council.
PWAS Member Ginnefine Jalloh
PWAS Member-at-Large
Bio:
Ginnefine Jalloh is a multi-award-winning visual artist and graphic designer based in Northern Virginia. She holds a BA in Graphic Design from Marymount University and a Master of Professional Studies in Publishing (Technology & Design) from The George Washington University. Her work is a bold fusion of pop art, contemporary style, and multicultural storytelling, using acrylic, oil, charcoal, digital, and mixed media to bring each concept to life. Ginnefine brings the same intentionality she applies to fine art into her design work, where bold lines, color, and concept are always front and center. When she's not painting, she enjoys reading, traveling, cooking, gardening, gaming, listening to music, and watching movies.
Goals for PWAS:
Joining the Prince William Art Society as a Member at Large is an honor and a chance to give back to the community that has always been home. My goal is to help build a space where artists and members at every level feel seen. Art has the power to connect people across experiences and backgrounds, and I want PWAS to embody that connection.
PWAS Member Evelyn Chatters
PWAS Community Liaison
Evelyn Chatters is a native New Yorker (Harlem) who moved south after marriage. She has lived in Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Georgia before moving to Woodbridge, Virginia. The Virginia move occurred after retirement in 2021. That is when she began painting. Ms. Chatters joined the Prince William Art Society and chose abstract acrylic pours as a means of expressing herself. She has displayed juried art in the Open Space Arts Gallery in Stonebridge, Three Fox Winery, Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, and the Virginia Art Factory in Manassas. She has also shown art at Occoquan River Fest, Taste of Woodbridge, the Chili Fest and Fall Festival in Stonebridge, and Tall Oaks Spring and Fall shows. In October, Ms. Chatters donated two pieces of artwork to a non-profit in Georgia to be part of a silent auction. This retired educator is a life-long learner. She has taken classes in watercolor, oil, and drawing to expand her repertoire of media.
She
has served as secretary for Prince William Art Society in the past,
and has now taken on the position of "Community Liaison". The job
description has yet to be defined, but I would like to see PWAS go into
service mode and engage with students in our local schools and senior
citizens in the county. I would like to assist with classes and
workshops to spread art culture and promote art appreciation. I would
seek networking opportunities with other art groups and begin mutually
beneficial collaboration between groups.
PWAS Monthly Meetings
The Prince William Art Society (PWAS, 2026) is now a fifty-five year old art group in Prince William County. The group meets monthly on the fourth Monday of the month at the Tall Oaks Community Center at 12298 Cotton Mill Drive, Woodbridge, VA at 7:30pm. The meetings are open to the public and our next meeting is Monday, March 23rd. To learn more about PWAS please see our website https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/ and on this blog are plenty of posts and pics of what we do and have done.
Whether you are a part-time or a full-time fine artist creator, whatever your skill level, we have a variety of members that all love and respect each other's creations and input to the group. We have a fantastic group of people that enjoy learning, sharing, and promoting art in and around our community.
Join, follow, share and be a part of PWAS! Comment and Say hello, below!
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).
Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership
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Congratulations to the new Executive Board! We are looking forward to working with you and seeing how the PWAS mission and goals, new ideas and and projects move PWAS forward into the coming years. And artists get to show show show!
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