Post 634: PWAS Member Upcoming Art Shows in June 2026

Upcoming PWAS Member Art Shows in June 2026

The PWAS Artistry Spin Blog is happy to post the PWAS Members art shows and events, individual or group shows every month. Each PWAS Member is welcome to send me info of any art event they are showing in, if you let me know some details... hey, it is FREE promo for your show! Let's see who has a show coming soon for you to check out!

PWAS Member Art Exhibit at the ARTfactory July 10-Aug 9, 2026

Twenty-five members of the Prince William Art Society were selected to show and have been preparing for their "Nostalgia" art show at the ARTfactory at 94119 Battlefield Street, Manassas, VA. The artists participating are:

Danielle Bancroft, Fatima Batool, Zee Berrios, Staci Blanchard, Larry Burch, Evelyn Chatters, Doreen Dauer, Katie Keller Dugan, Scott Elliott, Michelle Evans, Nicole M Fisher, Kathleen Gates, Sheri Herrick, Lizzy B. Javier, Absku KOY, Sandra Lewin, Donna Liguria, April Mckether, Mark Murphy, Katharine Owens, L Palladino, Tom Payne, Mandy Powell, Tinnetta Putney, Bettie Sperty 

Mark your calendars for this show in July and August. Final preparations for finishing up those Nostalgic artworks are on the radar!

Now let's see who has art shows coming up soon... 

PWAS Member Donna Liguria

Donna will have artwork at the Falls Church Arts Gallery located at 700-B W. Broad St. (Rte. 7), Falls Church, VA 22046. The theme for the show is simply a member show "A-L", followed by the member show of "M-Z" after that.

2026 All Member Show A-L is June 6-July 12, 2026. Take a ride out to Falls Church to see the show!

  

 

"Garden Patio" by Donna Liguria 16x20 Acrylic on Stretched Canvas. This painting won an Honorable Mention in Acrylics at a show in Fredericksburg earlier this year.

Donna will also be participating in the Creative Brush America the Beautiful which celebrates the USA's 250th Birthday June 27 - August 15th. Creative Brush Studio is at 8951 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110. I've got one artwork in the CBS show from my Historic Virginia Home Series - Monticello that will be in this show.

And Donna also applied for the Virginia Living art show, so she's waiting to hear from that. 

PWAS Member Mandy Powell

www.uniqueacrylicbydesign.com Artist, Art Therapist, & Business Owner

"Journey Of Resilience" Solo Art Show Opening Reception Friday, July 24th 6-8 p.m.

Art Works is hosting my latest collection, "Journey of Resilience," in The Corner Gallery. The reception is FREE and open to the public to enjoy live music, drinks & fine art of all mediums. Contact me for a recommended list of nearby accommodations & restaurants/breweries on the James.

"Nostalgia" Art Exhibit Opening Reception Sat. July 11th 6-8 p.m.

The Art Factory in Old Town Manassas will be hosting the "Nostalgia" Art show from July 10 - August 9 to include some of my recent paintings along with artwork by Prince William Art Society. Come by for the reception on Saturday, July 11th!

The Art Factory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, Va.

PWAS Member Lizzy Javier

This is the information for a show I am participating in June.

McLean Art Society 2026 Art Show and Sale

When: June 12 - 14  

Where: Church of the Covenant 

             6600 Military Rd., Arlington, VA

Opening: 6/12, 6-8 PM

Hours: 6/12, 4-8 PM

            6/13, 10-5 PM

            6/14, 10-12:30 PM

PWAS Members - You need to send me YOUR art show list at the end of each month to be posted FOR the next month. Dec for Jan 2026, Jan for Feb...etc. I can't promote you if I don't know what you are up to! 

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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).

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 627: Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month Celebration

Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month Celebration

Eric participated in a community art fair at the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) month celebration on May 9, from 12:30PM to 5:00PM at the Mason District Park in Annandale, VA. He was one of the vendors selling original art (all acrylic) and prints. His work included expressive realism of the Asian, Pacific Islands, Hawaiian, and African culture. Also included were paintings carrying other emotions such as pain, love, peace, and connection (journey of belonging). The AANHPI festival brought together vibrant performances, cultural experiences and a day of excitement for all ages.

Event Highlights

• Cultural performances
• Interactive experiences with calligraphy, origami and martial arts
• Art and culture: Explore exhibits featuring works by AANHPI artists.
• Family fun: crafts, storytelling and interactive activities throughout the day.

  

 

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Author: Eric Ndofor, PWAS Treasurer

Photos: Eric Ndofor 

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

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 626: PWAS Member Eric Ndofor's Art on Display in Annandale, VA

PWAS Member Eric Ndofor's Art on Display in Annandale, VA

Art in Daily Spaces (ADS) organized by Community Art for Everyone (CAFE), an Annandale VA non-profit.

What is the goal of CAFE? To spark greater community interest in the arts, paving the way for future creative initiatives. CAFE organizes so many projects such as Art in Daily Spaces (ADS). The goal of ADS is to bring Art into everyday spaces. The theme of the 2026 ADS project is "Journey of Belonging". 

Location: Annandale, VA, with installations in 7 local, everyday spaces in Annandale, VA (Restaurants, Hair Salons, Professional Offices, etc.). Eric Ndofor's art (5 pieces in total) are currently displayed at the Mason District Government Center in Annandale, VA. An opening Reception was held on May 1, 2026, 5–7 PM at the Mason District Government Center where Eric's art is on display (see pictures below). 

What next? Eric's pieces will remain on display at the Mason District Government Center for one month (May 1 to May 31, 2026). The Government Center promotes Art in the community.

 

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Author: Eric Ndofor, PWAS Treasurer

Photos: Eric Ndofor  

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

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 622: A Day in May for the Love of Art, Spring Tall Oaks Art Show

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. 

 

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.  

 

Drop your comments in the link below. See here on HOW to post so you're not Anonymous, see Comments. And by the way, how did you like the new setup?

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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).

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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