A Day in May for the Love of Art
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.
When you have a roomful of artists, we share art tips, talk about past shows, upcoming shows, 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 too! We were happy to see Tinnetta Putin, Sandra McClelland Lewin, Tom Payne, Kwaku, LA, and we had another well-known visitor become our newest PWAS member too!
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!
The members painting outside:
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.
Now for some random art show pics
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.
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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