Showing posts with label Arts Alive. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arts Alive. Show all posts

Monday, September 11, 2023

Post 400: PWAS at Arts Alive! in Manassas

PWAS at Arts Alive! in Manassas Sun, Sept 10, 2023

Another iffy weather forecast, yet the day did not turn out as the weatherman said. Much better day than expected AND with Arts Alive and PWAS setup inside Hylton Performing Arts Center, the artists and the art lovers enjoyed the day!

PWAS at Arts Alive in Pictures

PWAS members at Arts Alive and PWAS members also visit the show too! There is a lot to see at Arts Alive - music, entertainment, poetry - art in all its forms. 

Arts Alive is an annual event held at 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, Virginia 20110.


Mark Murphy, Photo by Otis Stanley

Connie Huebner, Photo by Otis Stanley

Helen Burroughs, Photo by Otis Stanley
Michelle Baker, Photo by Donna Liguria 


Richard Tyler, Photo by Otis Stanley

Donna Liguria, Photo by Otis Stanley

Sheri Herrick, Sandra McClelland Lewin, and Bettie Sperty, Photo by Otis Stanley

Evelyn Chatters, Photo by Otis Stanley
 
Bettie Sperty and Elizabeth Stathis, Photo by Sandra McClelland Lewin

Arts Alive attendees enjoying the art, Photo by Sandra McClelland Lewin

Sheri Herrick, Photo by Sandra McClelland Lewin

Donna Liguria's mini paintings, Photo by Sandra McClelland Lewin
 
 Photo by Michelle Baker

Helen Burroughs, Photo by Michelle Baker

Photo by Michelle Baker

Photo by Michelle Baker

 Photo by Michelle Baker

All PWAS Members in the show:

Bettie Sperty
Carol Rusaw  
Donna Liguria
Elizabeth Stathis
Fatima Farzana                                             
Helen Burroughs   
Mark Murphy     
Michelle Baker        
Richard Tyler
Robert Dew   
Sandra McClelland Lewin   
Sheri Herrick         
Susan Furr


Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, 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, Michelle Baker, Sandra McClelland Lewin, and Donna Liguria

Local Art: The Prince William Art Society is a 52-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.

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!

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Post 396: PWAS Busy Weekend - ChiliFest and Arts Alive

PWAS Busy Weekend - ChiliFest, Arts Alive, Strut Your Stuff

The hills are ALIVE, with the sound of...paint brushes...How about some big art shows this weekend? Two days of ART - Saturday, September 9 at Stonebridge, in front of and IN Open Space Arts and Sunday, September 10 at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, ARTS ALIVE!

PWAS Arts Weekend

Prince William Art Society (PWAS) will be at both! Many of your favorite LOCAL artists with all flavors of art for you to enjoy! Three art shows in 2 days!

FREE - Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, Open Space Arts Gallery AND PWAS Popup Art Show in front of the gallery
15000 #140 Potomac Town Center
Woodbridge, VA
(across from DSW)
Chilifest Saturday, September 9, 2023 11am to 6pm
 
 
Stop in to see the "Strut Your Stuff" art show at Open Space Arts - art in and outside the gallery!
 
FREE - Arts Alive on Sunday, September 10, 2023 
Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Cir
Manassas, VA 20110 12-5pm
 
https://www.pwcartscouncil.org/artsalive/

Stop by and say HELLO!

Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, Donna's Etsy Site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.


Local Art: The Prince William Art Society is a 52-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.

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!

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Post 215: Arts Alive in Manassas at the Hylton Performing Arts Center Sept 11, 2022

Arts Alive in Manassas at the Hylton Performing Arts Center Sept 11, 2022

Although the weathermen threatened rain and thunderstorms and generally a lousy day, it did not actually occur. The day ended up having some sun and the rain held off for the 2022 Arts Alive at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.

PWAS Member's Art on Display at Arts Alive

If you enjoy art, all kinds of art, Arts Alive is an annual event that is not to be missed! Song, dance, costumes, readings, writings and visual arts - canvas, paintings, photography and so much more all day!
 
  
Photo Credit: Sheri Herrick


Donna Liguria's mini painting world

Tom Payne

Ken Meardon, John Hartt, and Bilee Sciuto

Ken Meardon, John Hartt, and Bilee Sciuto 

Donna Liguria

Tom Payne and Bilee Sciuto 

Ken Meardon and Sandra Lewin 

John Hartt 



Richard Tyler and Bilee Sciuto 

Richard Tyler and Bilee Sciuto


PWAS Members that attended were:

Ken Meardon
Sandra Lewand
Donna Liguria
Sheri Herrick
Richard Tyler
Linda Nedilsky
Carol Rusaw
Bilee Sciuto
Tom Payne
John Hartt
 
We also saw Kelly Haneklau and Susan Furr with their own art booths too!

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:
Sheri Herrick and Donna Liguria

Local Art: 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 appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.

Want to know how to get involved at OSA? If you are an artist (18 or older) living in Prince William County, or a are a member of a PWC art group, you are welcome to get on our next art show's emailing list. Send it to us, OR come by the gallery to find out more.

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

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

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Post 211: This Weekend Chili Fest and Arts Alive

This Weekend Chili/Fall Fest and Arts Alive

Busy weekend with events! The Prince William Art Society will be at Stonebridge for the Chili Cook-off on Saturday, Sept 10 and at Arts Alive at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. 11-6pm


Find us in front of Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA and stop in to see the "A Walk Through Ghana" Art Show as well.
 

Then on Sunday, Sept 11 from 12 to 4pm we'll be in Manassas, so come by and see us! Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle Manassas, VA 20110




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/.

Local Art: 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 appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.

Want to know how to get involved at OSA? If you are an artist (18 or older) living in Prince William County, or a are a member of a PWC art group, you are welcome to get on our next art show's emailing list. Send it to us, OR come by the gallery to find out more.

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

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

Saturday, May 14, 2022

Post 159: An Evening at the Seefeldt Awards in PWC

An Evening at the Seefeldt Awards in PWC

Thursday, May 12, 2022, Manassas, Virginia. A few of the Prince William Art Society members made the short trip to the Hylton Performing Arts Center on the George Mason University's Science and Technology Campus at 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA. The evening started with a red carpet photo session but the real stars of the evening are the award recipients and nominees. 

The Prince William County Arts Council was created on October 28, 1992 to stimulate the growth and excellence in the performing and visual arts - so the awards celebrated this evening were also a celebration of the 30th anniversary (birthday) of PWCAC.

The Kathleen K. Seefeldt Award for Arts Excellence was established over 15 years ago by the Prince William County Arts Council to recognize and celebrate the artists, arts organizations, volunteers, educators and businesses that build upon and sustain Ms. Seefeldt’s legacy of public service and support for the cultural arts.

Persons 18 years of age or older and organizations from Greater Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park who live, work or volunteer in these locales may be nominated for the Seefeldt Award. Nominations should be made based on their significant or distinguished contribution to the arts in the region. 

(Details taken from the PWCAC website at https://pwcartscouncil.org/seefeldt-awards-3/)

It was a lovely evening with very interesting bios read on each of the winners and it included heartfelt love of the arts of all genres. Jay Torres, an Arts Council and PWAS member, was the Master of Ceremony. Of special note was the opening "Prince William County - Poetically Speaking" and "Arts Never End" from Kim B. Miller with the In Memoriam including Jim Gallagher, a long time PWCAC and PWAS member, lost a short time ago. The Prince William Art Society is planning to also feature the art of Jim Gallagher in an upcoming art show at Open Space Arts at Stonebridge.

 
2022 Seefeldt Award Nominees includes some PWAS Members!
 
Nominees and Award Winners

Nominees and Award Winners


Ms. Kathleen Seefeldt onstage

Dessert Reception

Ana Quispe and Donna Liguria

Arts Alive!

The annual Arts Alive! festival is an ongoing discovery of the arts in Prince William County with a very full arts menu. This year's festival will be on Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 1 to 5pm and has been also located at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. The Prince William Art Society has enjoyed participating at Arts Alive and looks forward to this year's event as well, displaying the visual arts of its members.


 
Hylton Performing Arts Center


Local Art: 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!

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: 
Ana Quispe and Donna Liguria


Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Post 14: More from Arts Alive Sunday, September 12, 2021 Recap 2

More from Arts Alive on Sunday, September 12, 2021

Arts Alive at the Hylton Performing Arts Center is a great place for an art show for artists and the art lovers. For several of our new PWAS members, this was their first show. It is an eye opening experience, where you learn a lot.

Successful Day in Manassas at the Show

We sold a lot of art with 8 out of 11 of our art members selling art, art prints, and/or art merchandise. From the members that have been at Arts Alive in previous years, it was said the foot traffic was the best it had ever been. 

It really is interesting and I'll say, satisfying to see people admiring you work. Watching them stop in front of certain pieces and point, and the murmuring of approval and comments are really good to hear. Like any actor or performer, I guess we like hearing the feedback just like they do.

Lots of Activities During the Day


PWAS Member Andrea Castaneda did a live paint display to music on stage. She's on Facebook so you may see her there.

Gift bags with info were given out to the visitors - info on Hylton Performing Arts Center, PWCAC, PWAS and more.
 











Of course, 4:00 comes eventually and the break down begins. Some artists do have lighter loads to repack up. It was a fun day, exhausting for some, but fun. It was lovely to be able to sit back and chat with our PWAS Team members and speak to the visitors. Actually, a LOT of visitors of all ages. It was great to see them enjoying the artwork.

 

The Next Events for PWAS

PWAs Members, if you are applying for the "Best of the Region" - a juried show, you MUST apply and pay the fee by Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Check your emails!

The PWAS members will do it all over again on the weekend of September 24 (seup), September 25 and 26, 2021 for the Occoquan Arts and Crafts Show in Occoquan, Virginia. 
 
This event will be immediately followed by the Saturday, October 2, 2021 Tall Oaks Community Center in Lake Ridge, Virginia (behind the Giant on Old Bridge).

    September 14, 2021 update: Correction to Best of Region to

    Entries are due Sept 22, 2021 for this juried event, not September 15th. DL.


    Local Art: Visit us at Clearbrook Center of the Arts at Tackett's Mill in Lake Ridge, VA on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 – it’s free to see the artwork! Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership


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


    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 Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.
     
     
    Photography/Video Credits:
    Paragraphs by Donna Liguria