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

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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

Post 144: PWAS Members at the Galleries in Woodbridge, Virginia

PWAS Members at the Galleries in Woodbridge, Virginia

The Art Topic this go around for the PWAS artist members was 'a picture of you with your artwork' and we have the following artists with the art selfies!

Prince William County Artists at Two Galleries in NoVa

Prince William Art Society displays art in 2 locations - Clearbrook Center of the Arts and Stonebridge Open Space Arts. Here are a few of the artists with various types of artwork on display.

 

 

Otis Stanley with 2 of his paintings at Open Space Arts April 2022 Show - "Rappahannock River Oystermen" and "Market Street Vendors". Both are in acrylic and are both 20x16.

 

 

Brenda Vann with one of her paintings at Open Space Arts April 2022 Show. The painting is called "Unexpected in Florida".

 

 

Urmila Kumari with her painting at Open Space Arts at the April 2022 Show (the painting sold!)

 

 

Stephanie McGee and one of her quilling art pieces, in the OSA April 2022 Show - Update on 4/20/22 this piece won 2nd place in the OSA People's Choice Award!

 

 

Tamao Nakayama with her artwork called "Sea Ice" 36x48

 

Kelly Haneklau is in front of a mural she has recently finished at Tackett's Mill in Lake Ridge, "Love Conquering Hate" acrylic on building (this portion is 8.5' x 9')

 

 

Donna Liguria with 2 of her paintings, "Mountain Path" Acrylic 12x24 and "Blue Glass Vase" Acrylic 9x12 at Clearbrook Center of the Arts March-April Show 2022. "Mountain Path" tied for second place at the Nov-Dec Stonebridge Open Space Arts Show in 2021 

 

Also see the PWAS Members at the Galleries 2

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Local Art: Visit us at Clearbrook Center of the Arts at 2230 B Tackett’s Mill Drive, Lake Ridge, VA 22192 on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4
AND at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
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/.