Showing posts with label Art Shows. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Art Shows. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Post 547: PWAS Members, Congrats and Art at the Mill

PWAS Members, Congrats, Art at the Mill

Good news comes in lots of forms and emails. As an artist, some really great news is getting that note from a Call for Art that your artwork has been accepted into an art show that was applied to. A few of the Prince William Art Society members received such emails this past Monday, March 10, 2025.

Art at the Mill

It happens twice a year. In the spring and again in the fall across the hills and fields of Virginia. Roughly around 300 artists get a merry twinkle in their eye when that little green announcement comes into their Inbox. Dates are set to go drop off art over in Millwood over in Clark County, about 1 hr and 15 minutes from here in Woodbridge, VA. 

See Art at the Mill Spring 2025

We usually have some Prince William Art Society members apply. So, let's give a big congrats to the following PWAS Members that were just juried in to the Spring Art at the Mill Show with some little green emails making their day!

PWAS Member Staci Blanchard

This was Staci's first time entering Art at the Mill (AATM) and she got in! Big conrats!!

The Last Marble, 16x20, Acrylic

PWAS Member Sandra McClelland Lewin

Sandra has been entering and having artwork accepted to AATM for some years now. I believe I heard about AATM from her, too. Congratulations on her three pieces entered and juried in!

Blossoms & Bees, 20 x 20, Acrylic

Peony, 24 x 24, Acrylic

Blue Crab, 12x12, Acrylic

PWAS Member Bettie Sperty

Congratulations to Bettie. That I know of, this is Bettie's second year entering AATM...and ALL of her artwork was accepted. Bettie killed this art call.

PWAS Member Elena Jochum

Congratulations to Elena for getting her artwork in too! 11”x14” watercolor on paper for both. Pink one is titled: “Sakura dance” and the green one is “Blackberry Lily”


PWAS Member Donna Liguria

And here are my two that were accepted. It is truly an honor to just get into this amazing, awesome art show!

On the Table is 10x24 in Acrylics and Acrylic Pens
 
Bluebell Strolling at Merrimac Farm is 16x20 in Acrylics

As you, dear reader, should know by now, seeing art in person is a world of difference than seeing it on your phone or a computer. The best thing to do is take a ride out to 

Art at the Mill
Burwell Morgan Mill
15 Tannery Lane, Millwood, VA

You need to check out what all the fuss is about. The show runs from Saturday, April 26 through Sunday, May 11. They will also post the image gallery of all the artwork online during the duration of the show and it displays if it has sold or not. But in person, in your face Art at the Mill is truly an experience.

AND we to look for the Fall Art at the Mill Call for Art so you don't miss out the next time!

Some Past posts on AATM. I suppose I've been rolling out to Clark County for a couple of years now too!

https://artistryspin.blogspot.com/2024/09/post-491-pwas-at-fall-art-at-mill-2024.html 

https://artistryspin.blogspot.com/2024/03/post-446-pwas-represented-at-art-at.html

https://artistryspin.blogspot.com/search/label/Art%20at%20the%20Mill 

https://artistryspin.blogspot.com/2023/10/donnas-cave-paintings-blog-by-donna.html

https://artistryspin.blogspot.com/2023/05/donnas-cave-paintings-blog-by-donna.html


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.

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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Monday, February 24, 2025

Post 542: A Day at Three Fox Vineyard

A Day at Three Fox Vineyard

Some Prince William Art Society (PWAS) members made their way to the Three Fox Vineyard and Brewery located at 10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane, VA 20144 on Sunday, February 23 to have a look at OUR art, the winery and enjoy the beautiful day. Click to enlarge the photos.

Art, Artists and a Winery

If you have ever been out to the Art at the Mill biannual art show in Milwood, VA (highly recommended), you may have driven right by Three Fox Vineyard and Brewery along the way. It was a very pleasant day to visit, seeing our PWAS art up at the show and tasting the wines and brews, and the delightful pizza. We had a good group of PWAS members and their friends and families join us for the visit. 

Here are some photos of our visit:

Larry Burch and his painting (lower left)
Sandra McClelland Lewin and her painting (upper left)
Bettie Sperty and one of her paintings (one sold! Yippee!!)

Donna Liguria and one of her paintings (left) 
Kelly, Joan, and John Haneklau and some friends
We also saw PWAS members David Dillon, Robert Dew, Tom Payne who all stopped in.
Lori Murphy - Mark Murphy's wife (on the left) and Joan Haneklau. Mark must have been behind the camera!

Just imagine what the spring and summer will look like! There's plenty of outdoor seating too. I hope we can PWAS Art the place up again!

See also PWAS Art Show at Three Fox Vineyard and Three Fox Vineyards and Brewery plus Art


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, Larry Burch, Mark Murphy, Bettie Sperty, Sandra McClelland Lewin

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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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Post 539: PWAS Member Otis Stanley at the McCoart Bldg

PWAS Member Otis Stanley at the McCoart Bldg

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) asks the members various questions each month to see what they are up to and want to share with you. This month's question asked about their upcoming art shows. Let's go see the show...

PWAS Member Otis Stanley

PWAS member Otis Stanley is displaying two of his paintings as part of the display at the McCoart Building in Woodbridge in celebration of Black History Month.

Location: Woodbridge, Va.

Address: 1 County Complex Ct.
Woodbridge, Va. 22192

Date: Entire month of February

Hours: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. Monday - Friday

 

Author: Otis Stanley
 
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: Otis Stanley

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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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Post 538: PWAS Member Mandy Powell in Richmond, VA

PWAS Member Mandy Powell in Richmond, VA

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) asks the members various questions each month to see what they are up to and want to share with you. This month's question asked about their upcoming art shows. Let's go see the show...

PWAS Member Mandy Powell

I currently have a solo show at Art Works Gallery, Richmond VA, running from Jan. 24-Feb. 23. It's in the Corner Gallery.
Art Works Gallery, INC
320 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224
Art Works Now Showing

 





 

Author: Mandy Powell
 
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: Mandy Powell

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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Friday, December 20, 2024

Post 523: PWAS at 3 Fox Winery

PWAS at Three Fox Winery

Monday, December 16, 2024. The Prince William Art Society is showing art at the Three Fox Vineyard and Brewery located at Delaplane, Virginia.

Wineries are Great Places!

Yes, they are! Not only are there an abundance of wineries (and breweries) here in Virginia with beautiful grounds, views, tasting rooms, patios and decks, the delicious drinks, often nibbles and snacks, restaurants, and/or the occasional food trucks make for particularly wonderful places for events large and small. Or a picnic on a relaxing afternoon. And when there is enough wall space - many of these destinations offer a great place to show art! For viewing and for purchasing.

https://www.threefoxvineyards.com/ 

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) was recently given the opportunity for a Call for Art to our members to enter to show their artwork at the Three Fox Vineyard and Brewery located at 10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane, VA 20144. The selected art was hung at the vineyard on Monday, December 16 and will remain on display until about March 9, 2025 (date and time TBD). 

The below photo from PWAS member Sandra McClelland Lewin shows the art on display on the second story - and you may spot your artwork here, but not shown is around the corner(s) where other art pieces are hung.

The following PWAS artists are showing art at this show:
Donna Liguria
Katie Keller Dugan
Sheri Herrick
Bettie Sperty
Maria Briganti
Sandra Lewin
Evelyn Chatters
Nicole goble
Mark Murphy
Larry Burch
Kelly Hanaklau
Ana Quispe
Terry Sandlin
Tom Payne
 
If you are planning a road trip to enjoy some art and some beverages, here are the Vineyard hours:

Thursday: 2PM - 8PM
Friday: 12PM - 8PM
Saturday: 11AM- 7PM
Sunday: 12PM - 6PM

There is an Artist Reception planned for the artists, but the exact date and time are yet to be determined.


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: Sandra Lewin

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! pinterest-site-verification=3ad32cc9cfeae507ba5a382d62fcee17

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

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!


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

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! pinterest-site-verification=3ad32cc9cfeae507ba5a382d62fcee17