Post 588: PWAS Artists at the ARTfactory's Autumn Art Market Sat Nov 22

PWAS Artists at the ARTfactory's Autumn Art Market Sat Nov 22, 2025

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the ARTfactory in Manassas, VA, 10 members of the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) will have a booth setup featuring a variety of artworks for visitors to enjoy. See the members and a sample of their artwork that will be on display.

PWAS Members at the Show

The following PWAS members will be displaying artworks at the Autumn Art Market (formerly the Fall Artist Inventory Sale) on Saturday, November 22 from 12 to 5pm at the ARTfactory in Manassas, VA along with a sample of their artwork (if available). 

Richard Tyler

 

By Richard Tyler 

Donna Liguria

 

"Bluebell Strolling at Merrimac Farm" in acrylics 11x14x1.5 by Donna Liguria 

Staci Blanchard

 

"Backlit Berries" by Staci Blanchard - AKA The Goddess of Glitter 

Michelle Evans

“A path through the trees” by Michelle Evans

Anna Gatling

 

By Anna Gatling 

Kelly Haneklau

 

By Kelly Haneklau 

Robert Dew

 

By Robert Dew 

Latifa Hamedi (not shown)
Kathleen  Gates

 

By Kat Gates 

Mark Clifton
 

 

"Lilies" 9x11 oil pastel by Mark Clifton 

Come by and see the show!! Rain or Shine. Great art by great people that make great gifts and wall decor in great homes!

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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 584: PWAS Members, Send Me Your Art Shows

PWAS Members, Send Me Your Art Events and Shows

The PWAS Artistry Spin Blog would be 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!

Art Show for the Upcoming Month

To help the PWAS Member out, here are some guidelines on what to send:

Basic Info (...or at a minimum, give me this) 

Think who, what, when, where, how to find out more...

1. Name of Show
2. Date(s) and Time(s) of Show 
3. Address / Location of Show 
4. Flyer for Show (or 1 image per show) 
5. URL / Web address / Link to find out more? 

Advanced Info (if you have it, let us know!)

• Is this an individual or group show?
• Was this a juried show? How many did you get in?
• Is there an art reception? (Date, time)
• Do visitors need to RSVP? (Where? URL?)
• Is there a theme to the show? 
• Do the proceeds go toward a special purpose?
• Is there an entry fee to get in to see the show? 

More info I find is better but the basics are ok too. 

I will take info on your upcoming shows up to the last day of the month. So if you have a show you are in for December, send me at least the Basic Info by Nov 30 (if not before). And repeat this every month going forward! Put it on your phone calendar and promo to do list.

If we have a good response, by you the PWAS members, maybe we can increase to twice a month. As always, up to you.

Here is a semi-elaborate example of how I did it on my own blog, https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/2025/10/post-art-shows-coming-up-in-occoquan.html 

Your comments are welcome below!

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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 579: Annaburg Manor Art Show Oct 24-26, 2025

Autumn at Annaburg Art Exhibit Oct 24-26, 2025

The Autumn at Annaburg Art Exhibit opens on Friday, October 25 with an art reception at 9201 Maple Street, Manassas, Virginia. This is the third art show at the historic Annaburg Manor, and all are invited to come and see the art! And what a show it will be - I just dropped off my artwork this morning (Tues, Oct 21) and saw what has already been brought in. Amazing is not enough of a word, I tell you!

Autumn at Annaburg Manor Art Exhibit, Manassas, Virginia

I recognized a lot of the artists and their artworks, and a good many Prince William Art Society (PWAS) members that are in this show, as well as local artist friends.

The Historic Annaburg Manor is Being Rehabilitated... 

Let's see which PWAS members are showing at the Annaburg Manor...you can always click on an image to make it larger.

PWAS Member Donna Liguria

Donna's painting "Streams Never Stay the Same" was selected to show at Annaburg Manor this weekend. The painting is in acrylics on an 11x14 gallery-wrapped canvas, featuring a stream running through a wooded area. The banks are filled with flowers and grasses and in the distance, a bridge is over the stream. Painting this artwork reminded the artist of growing up in Alexandria with a stream behind her home where every day, the stream was different in so many ways - how it looked, what little kids could find in it, how it flowed. Donna says, "As kids, we were in that stream or crossing that stream every day in summer. We caught crawdads, sometimes minnows, made dams, sailed small boats, and played games."

PWAS Member Scott Elliot

Here is Scott's acrylic art piece, "Senescence" by Scott Elliott. acrylic. 24 x 36 - I loved seeing this in person!

PWAS Member Sandra McClelland Lewin

Sandra brings an artwork I don't remember seeing before! Can she get a Wow!

Sandra McClelland Lewin

The Mum and the Grasshopper

Acrylic

20" x 20" x 1.5"

PWAS Member Zee Berrios

Zee's entry to the Annaburg show is titled "Angela". It is 24" X 36", Acrylic on canvas.

Look's like the show is going to be GREAT!!

PWAS Member Mark Clifton

My entry for the Autumn at Annaburg show Oct. 24-26. 2025,  Annaburg Manor, Manassas, Va.

"Blue Hole" 24x30 oil on stretched cotton canvas, framed.

This picture evolved from a photo I took of Quantico Creek in Prince William Forest Park. "Blue Hole" refers to fishing slang for a deep creek pool.

PWAS Member Tes Sain

“Living in Italy was a life-enriching experience that allowed me to deeply connect with the culture and appreciate its rich history leaving a lasting impact in my perspective.  I was particularly inspired by the rustic charm of the old houses, which sparked a creative vision that ultimately led to the creation of this painting,  “Vecchio Porta Di Casa” 

Oil Painting, 14x18 Stretched Canvas

OK, I think there are a few more members but I didn't hear from them and I'll have to kick off the Wow's in the Comments! 

And More PWAS

And Dear Reader, here's a reminder that the PWAS Fall Tall Oaks Art Show is Saturday, November 1 from 10-5pm at 12298 Cotton Mill Road, Woodbridge, VA. 

 

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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 573: Artists Alive Sponsored by PWCAC

Arts Alive! Sponsored by PWCAC

Some members of the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) attend Arts Alive! in Manassas on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Arts Alive is an annual celebration of all the arts hosted by the Prince William County Arts Council.

Arts Alive! 2025

Prince William Art Society members set up for the visitors at the Hylton Performing Arts Center located at 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, Virginia. The show was from 12 to 5pm with a schedule of performance including dance, song, and readings, with many art vendors, art groups and individual artists set up with all sorts of art on sale.

We had about 13 PWAS members on display. Here are a lot of pictures of the day.
 

The PWAS Members attending with art and art prints on display were:

Donna Liguria

Robert Dew

Sherri Herrick

Arlene Hermansen

Staci Blanchard

Luis Munoz

Maria Theresa Tess Sain

Mark Clifton

Richard Tyler

Ana Quispe

Kat Gates

Eric Ndofor

Sandra Lewin

 

The Prince William Art Society's next art show is Saturday, November 1, 2025 10-5 at the Tall Oaks Community Building at 12298 Cotton Mill Road, Woodbridge, VA rain or shine. Mark those calendars and come out and see us! Did you find yourself in any of the pictures above?

Hey, Follow this blog so you see what's going on with the art group! 

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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 571: PWAS at Arts Alive 2025! in Manassas, VA Sun Sep 14

PWAS at Arts Alive 2025! in Manassas, VA Sun Sep 14 

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) will have about 13 artist members at the PWCAC Arts Alive! art extravaganza on Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 12 to 5. This is a wonderful art event for friends and family that love all things art - visual art, performing art, song and dance and MORE! Come out to the Hylton Performing Art Center at 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Park and enjoy the day.

Past Arts Alive! Photos

Here is the PWC Arts Council agenda for the day https://www.pwcartscouncil.org/artsalive/

Here are a variety of photos from some past Arts Alive! that I've attended since I joined PWAS...our local artists will have their art up for you to browse and hope you see something you LOVE! Come by and see us and our art!

The PWAS Artists that will be at Arts Alive! 2025:

Donna Liguria

Robert Dew

Sherri Herrick

Arlene Hermansen

Staci Blanchard

Luis Munoz

Maria Theresa Tess Sain

Mark Clifton

Richard Tyler

Ana Quispe

Jennifer Batty

Kat Gates

Eric Ndofor

Sandra Lewin

 

The show goes on rain or shine - most of the show is inside. Food trucks are available and it is a fun day. Hope to see you there!

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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

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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