Post 574: 40 Regional Artists Featured in “Best of the Region” Fine Arts Show & Sale

40 Regional Artists Featured in “Best of the Region” Fine Arts Show & Sale

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

A Press Release from the ARTfactory, Jordan Exum (ARTfactory, Gallery Directory)

Exhibit dates: June 3 – June 15, 2025 

(9419 Battle St, Manassas, VA 20110) 

Artist Reception: June 7, 6-8 pm 

RSVP: https://insidenovatix.com/events/the-best-of-the-region-opening-reception-6-7-2025

Check out the top winners, view the artwork, meet the artists, and enjoy wine and light refreshments. 

Exhibit Summary 

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) proudly presents the juried “Best of the Region” Fine Arts Show and Sale (BoR), on view June 3–15, 2025, at the historic ARTfactory in Manassas, Virginia. 

This exciting exhibition features 40 regional artists and showcases the depth of talent and creativity found across Northern Virginia. PWAS invites artists and art lovers alike to experience this celebration of visual arts culture in our own backyard. 

With a commitment to supporting both emerging and established artists, the “Best of the Region” show offers visitors a chance to explore and appreciate the exceptional creativity of local artists. A qualified juror will evaluate submissions and present awards for First, Second, and Third Place, along with a People’s Choice Award—each with cash prizes.

Don’t miss this must-see art event of the summer! 

Participating Artists 

Absku, Asia Anderson, Danielle Bancroft, Zee Berrios, Erik Bohn, Jill Brabant, Mark Clifton, Jaclyn Del Vacchio, Scott Elliott, Mike Flynn, Michele Frantz, Anna Gatling, Andreia Gliga, Kelly Haneklau, Janet Hansen Martinet, John Hartt, Sheri Herrick, Corban Hubler, Rebekah Keener, Debra Keirce, Donna Liguria, Russ Mardon, Ann McCarty, Sandra McClelland-Lewin, Stephanie McGee, Nicki Mulligan, Mark Murphy, Eric Ndofor, Marina Olchevskaia, Anna Polanco, Aurea, Christine Raymond, Mary Reilly, Carol Rusaw, Maria Theresa “Tes” Sain, Bettie Sperty, Lisa Stewart, Halle Strosser, Emily Thomson, Suzanne Yurdin 

Contact 

ARTfactory, Gallery Director: Jordan Exum | jexum@VirginiaARTfactory.org 

9419 Battle St, Manassas, VA 20110 | 703-330-2787 

Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday (10 am-5 pm), Sunday (12-5 pm)

VirginiaARTfactory.org

See the Gallery Online

Art is to be experienced in person, but if you are not in the area, please see the online web gallery...or to take a sneak peek before you come to see it!

Best of the Region Fine Arts Show and Sale Gallery 

Our Other Sponsors

Creative Brush Studio

Manassas Art Guild

Prince William County Arts Council

Wegmans

The ARTfactory

Jason D. Brandt, DDS 

See this Press Release in Prince William Living

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Author: Jordan Exum, Gallery Director of the ARTfactory in Manassas, VA

 

Author: Donna Liguria
Artistry Spin Blogmaster and 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 Donna's Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

Photography/Video Credits: ARTfactory

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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

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

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Post 562: Call for Art Deadline for Prince William Art Society Sponsored the Best of the Region

Call for Art Deadline for Prince William Art Society Sponsored the Best of the Region

The Call for Art for the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) sponsored Best of the Region Fine Art Show and Sale is about to close. Wednesday, April 30 at 11:59pm the artist portal for those already registered and for any artists in the Prince William, Fairfax, Loudoun and Stafford Counties to enter this show and make updates. Don't wait until the last minute - this promises to be an awesome show held at the ARTfactory in Manassas June 3-15, 2025.

Call for Art Deadline is April 30, 2025 11:59pm

This call for art is open to adult artists, 18 or older, from the following counties:

Prince William County

Fairfax County

Loudoun County

Stafford County

The Entry Fee for artists is $35 for up to 3 artworks, a discount is available for current PWAS members and current sponsoring art organization members.

Enter Here and READ the REQUIREMENTS! https://bestoftheregionexhibit.artcall.org/ Our requirements are specific about sizes to enter.

Our Juror is Catherine Hillis and read more about her here 

https://artistryspin.blogspot.com/2025/04/post-557-pwas-best-of-region-juror.html

For artists already registered, check your uploads to ensure they are correct as your ability to change your entry will end at the same time.

The Best of the Region Fine Art Show and Sale

The Best of the Region will be held at the ARTfactory, located at 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, Virginia 20110. There is plenty of parking, check your GPS for the parking garage located across the railroad tracks from the ARTfactory building on Prince William Street. Click to enlarge the photos.

Save the date for this show, it promises to be magnificent!
 

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Author: Donna Liguria
Artistry Spin Blogmaster and 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 Donna's Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

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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

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

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Post 549: Announcing the PWAS Member Call for ART!

Announcing the PWAS Member Call for ART!

Updated: April 1, 2025

For current Prince William Art Society (PWAS) members only: the PWAS at the ARTfactory Call for Art for its members is now open! This call will give the PWAS members the opportunity to display their best artworks in the Prince William Art Society Art Show at the ARTfactory May 15-30, 2025. The ARTfactory is located at 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, Virginia, with the Art Reception scheduled for May 17th. 

Where and How to PWAS Members Apply?

See the Art Call at PWAS at ARTfactory. This art show submission software may be new to some of you, so take your time and READ the directions. Better yet, print the page out!

ONLY current PWAS members will submit their best artworks - or you can go ahead and quickly join or rejoin!  PWAS Membership There is a $15 entry fee for up to 4 entries, which is quite reasonable.

The size limit has been updated to a minimum of 256 square inches (Height x Width = square inches) to a maximum of 40" x 40". 

This PWAS Art Show Art Call is open from March 22 to April 12, 11:59pm so get your artwork submitted ASAP! Then mark your calendars for all of the important dates - especially the notification date, drop off, pickup dates.

Need Help Applying?

Please see How to Apply to an Art Call

AND you don't want to miss out on our next Art Call coming April 1, 2025...for artists in Prince William County, Stafford, Loudoun, and Fairfax County...

 It's going to be a fun spring and summer!

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Author: Donna Liguria
Artistry Spin Blogmaster and 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 Donna's Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

 

Flyers: Kelly Haneklau and Sandra McClelland Lewin

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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

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

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.

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Post 522: Artist Inventory Sale at the ARTfactory Sat Dec 14, 2024

Artist Inventory Sale at the ARTfactory Sat, Dec 14, 2024

Saturday, December 14, 2024. The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) took part in the Artist Inventory Sale which was held this year inside the ARTfactory at 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, Virginia. It was a wonderful event with a wide variety of artists and art styles.

Shop for Local Art

There was a lot going on in Manassas that day both inside and outside of the ARTfactory! The Manassas train station parking lot was filled with many vendors selling their wares and munchies. There was the Christmas train so that kids could meet Santa Claus and review their Christmas lists. There was the inevitable road blocks. And inside the ARTfactory gallery - many local art groups and artists also selling their original artworks - where it was WARM inside!

There were 10 PWAS Members set up and sharing space showing quite the variety of art that visitors enjoyed viewing and purchasing.

The PWAS members participating at our PWAS table were:

Staci Blanchard

Kelly Haneklau

Mark Murphy

Richard Tyler

Nicole Fisher

Ana Quispe

Carol Noboa 

Seth Hatfield

Nicole Goble

Donna Liguria

Click on the image to enlarge your view. Just the diversity with these 10 artists is amazing to see in their styles and mediums - anything from acrylics, watercolors, photography, oils and mixed media. There was tiny art to much larger works, books, prints, original art, jewelry, mixed media, and of course, Christmas ornaments.

 

Here are a few pictures that Staci Blanchard took:

Artists Rubbing Elbows

It is always a learning experience in so many ways when having an art group show, especially when a room is filled with multiple art groups and artists. Not only do you get time to catch up with your fellow art group member friends but you can spend some time visiting with the other artists from around the county too. We get to greet friends and sometimes meet for the first time and get to know and be inspired by their art as well. We ask each other questions about what they create, like "how did you do that?" or "what did you use to achieve that?", getting great tips that may help in what we do.

As can often happen, many of the artists are members of multiple art groups. Some of the PWAS members were spread out across the room too.

It was nice to see the Manassas Art Guild (MAG) group and see Laura Lavarnway's annual Santa paintings as well as all of the other MAG members and their beautiful art.

The P-Art-Ners Art Group with Michele Frantz, Patty Gulledge, Mike Flynn (who manages the biannual Artist Inventory Sale [thankyou Mike!]), and Maria Briganti were there with their wonderful works too. 

Christine Reilly from the Creative Brush studio had a table with her incredible creations, as well as other local and very talented art creators.

Inspiration and fellowship with other creative souls is a beautiful thing and was much appreciated. A BIG thank you to the ARTfactory, Jordan Exum and to Mike Flynn for hosting this event and we hope that this can happen again in 2025!

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Author: Donna Liguria
Artistry Spin Blogmaster and 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 Donna's Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

Photography/Video Credits: Donna Liguria, Staci Blanchard

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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

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

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Post 161: Art Reception at the ARTfactory Featuring the 50th Anniversary of Prince William Art Society

Art Reception at the ARTfactory Featuring the 50th Anniversary of Prince William Art Society

Saturday, May 14, 2022. Manassas, Virginia. The ARTfactory at 9419 Battle St., Manassas, VA held an artist reception for the Prince William Art Society's 50th Anniversary this evening. With music playing outside from a wonderful band entertaining the public as they walked by, PWAS artists, guests and visitors came inside the gallery to enjoy the artwork, to mingle and enjoy the nibbles. Many thanks to Jordan Exum for such a lovely evening.

Golden Anniversary Celebration

PWAS member art is showing at the ARTfactory from May 4 to June 4, 2022 with 11 artist's artwork on display. The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) is the oldest art group in the county and currently boasts nearly 60 members! Find out more here: PWAS History

PWAS Artists Exhibiting

Michelle Baker
Maria Briganti
Kelly Haneklau
John Hartt
Sheri Herrick
Sandra McClelland Lewin
Donna Liguria

Ken Meardon

Pat Palmieri

Bettie Sperty

Brenda Vann 

Some of the photos below will show the incredible talent to be found in Prince William County - go by and see the show! AND get your favorite art piece before its gone - we've spotted the glorious red dots on several pieces.

 

 

Artist Reception with the Prince William Art Society member's art on display at the ARTfactory

 

The art of John Hartt in the foreground

 

Kelly's dove painting sold

 

Donna Liguria's "Up in the Trees"

 

Lukman Ahmad, a recent Seefeldt Award winner - on May 12th!

 

Donna Liguria's "Belmont Bay Marina, in Occoquan, VA"

 

 

Prince William Art Society member's art on display at the ARTfactory

 

Prince William Art Society member's art on display at the ARTfactory

 

The ARTfactory in Manassas, Virginia 

 

Betty Sperty

 

I never could smile on demand - Donna L. (Photo Credit courtesy of Bettie Sperty)

 

 

Kelly Haneklau

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Local Art: ALSO, Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 50-year old non-profit art group in PWC for the the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia. Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment!

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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 https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.

Photography/Video Credits: 

Donna Liguria, Kelly Haneklau and Bettie Sperty