Post 570: PWAS Exhibit at the Bull Run Library June/July

PWAS Exhibit at the Bull Run Library June/July

The Bull Run Library is where we are invited to put up our art for June and again for July so here is an easy call for art for our Prince William Art Society (PWAS) members. PWAS Secretary Bettie Sperty is the event coordinator for this show, so you'll need to contact her if you want to be a part of this event - immediately!

 

View of the Bull Run Library - the art up

PWAS art exhibit at Bull Run Library for the month of June!!

Highlights:

• Submit up to 3 pieces
• Accepting medium sized artwork for the entry walls until Saturday, May 24th!
• Sizes accepted are minimum of 144 sq.in. (example -12”x12”), maximum size of 320 sq.in. ( example - 16”x20”).
• Artwork will be sold via the PWAS Online Art Store
• Deadline for submissions Saturday, May 24 11pm 
• Art Notification acceptance/regrets Tuesday, May 27
• Art Delivery Sunday, June 1 1:30 to 2:30pm 
  

Once again PWAS has been invited to display their artwork at the beautiful Bull Run Library located at 8051 Ashton Ave, Manassas, VA 20109.  The art display area is a bright, open area immediately inside the front doors of the library making it the very first thing the visitors see upon entering.  This is not a juried show and all PWAS artists are invited to submit up to 3 pieces for consideration for display.  Due to limited space, only 16-18 pieces will be accepted (total from all artists). These pieces will be chosen by size and order of submission. (First ones submitted will be the first ones considered), so please reply and submit your entry as soon as possible.

This PWAS Art Show will be up and on display during the Bull Run Library Maker Faire being held on June 7th, which attracts several hundred visitors for the day. Contact Bettie for more info of course - bettiesperty@gmail.com

PWAS Shows 2025

PWAS has so many shows and events.  You have plenty of opportunities to show your art.

• PWAS show at the ARTfactory (juried - show ongoing NOW at the ARTfactory)
• PWAS Best of Region show (juried - show coming up at the ARTfactory June 3-15).
• This new Bull Run Library show
• September Arts Alive (non-juried - show at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas)
• and more coming

Note that Bettie has said that she has been contacted by library visitors in the past while showing art at the Bull Run Library for several commissions too! 

See info about the PWAS Online Art Store here

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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

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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

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Post 555: Prince William Art Society at the ARTfactory May 15-30, 2025

Prince William Art Society at the ARTfactory May 15-30, 2025

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) is pleased to announce an art show at the ARTfactory featuring our art group member's artworks on May 15 through 30, 2025. We have very talented artists in all types of visual arts - oil and acrylic painting, watercolor, pastels, mixed media and drawings. We have artists that specialize in digital art, photography and various other specialties. The PWAS members have a very wide variety of styles from realism to abstract - so the visitors to the show will certainly find artworks they love.

For the Art Lovers

There is nothing like seeing the artwork in person for the full impact that each piece presents to get the true feelings, the colors used, the size - everything. Art is an experience!

But to give you a hint of the works selected to appear, please see the Web Gallery found here https://pwasatartfactory2025.artcall.org/. 

To clarify...

The Prince William Art Society Member Art Show at the ARTfactory is May 15 - 30.

The Best of the Region Fine Art Show and Sale sponsored by the Prince William Art Society is hosted at the ARTfactory June 3 - 15.

 

The ARTfactory in Manassas, Virginia painted by Donna Liguria. Acrylic on canvas 11x14x1.5 (not featured in this show)

The historic ARTfactory is located at 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, Virginia. June 3-15, 2025. PWAS invites all artists and art lovers in the area to mark those calendars for this exciting new show!

For the PWAS Members

The artwork has been juried, the emails have been sent. The artists are preparing their artwork for the delivery to the ARTfactory in early May. If an artist has any questions on how to Display their artwork, the link for more info is here.

Help promote your artwork in the show by sharing the artwork in the Web Gallery found at https://pwasatartfactory2025.artcall.org/

 Mark your calendars for the Prince William Art Society Member Show on exhibit from May 15 to 30 with an Artist Reception on May 17. Come by and enjoy our art!

 

AND the Prince William Art Society is sponsoring Best of the Region Fine Art Show and Sale is coming to the ARTfactory June 3-15. That Call for ART is open until April 30 so see the info available on https://bestoftheregionexhibit.artcall.org/

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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.

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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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Post 553: Announcing PWAS Best of the Region Fine Arts Show and Sale

Announcing Call for Art for PWAS Best of the Region Fine Arts Show and Sale

April 2025. The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) is excited to announce our Call for Art for the Best of the Region Fine Arts Show and Sale (BoR) that is coming June 3-15, 2025. PWAS is sponsoring the art event and the ARTfactory in Manassas,Virginia is where it will be held. An invitation has been sent to some area art organizations and groups to help spread the word, especially for local artists and members. The Call for Art for this show is NOW Open - from April 1 to 30, 2025 11:59pm.

 

Best of the Region Fine Art Show and Sale

Who

PWAS (Est 1971) is a Northern Virginia Prince William County non-profit art group that is sponsoring the event. PWAS is all about promoting the arts and art appreciation all around us. See About Us

CALL FOR ART: If you are an artist in the areas from the counties of Prince William, Fairfax, Stafford, and Loudoun - you are welcome to submit up to 3 of your best artworks to BoR. It is $35 to Enter. If you are a member of the Prince William Art Society OR are a member of our Sponsoring art groups, your fee is $25.

Help Support Best of the Region - Call for Sponsors

Area Art Organizations: Sponsorship of the event is available through the PWAS website.

Area Businesses: Help us support the arts in Prince William County! Sponsorships of this event is available through the Prince William Art Society website. 

Prince William Art Society website.

What

The Best of the Region will be an art show open to local artists, 18 or older, from the above counties. The art show will be juried - which means an experienced and impartial, professional artist will be handling the art selections from the pool of entries to determine the best of the best that are juried into this event.

The Call for Art for this big event will be open April 1 and run until April 30. Please enter and support the Best of the Region! 

When

PWAS' Best of the Region Schedule of Important Dates - mark your calendars.

Call for Art: April 1 and run until April 30, 2025

Artists from and Art Call Deadline: Prince William, Stafford, Loudoun, and Fairfax County - April 30 11:59pm

Artist Notification: May 17, 2025

Juried Artists Drop off: June 1, 2025 from 12-4pm

Art Show Start: June 3, 2025

Artist Reception: Saturday, June 7, from 6 to 8pm.

Artist Awards: at the Artist Reception Jun 7 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd places

Art Show End: June 15

Art Pick up: Sunday, June 15 from 3-5pm AND Monday, June 16 10 to 2pm

ARTfactory Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 AM – 5 PM and Sundays 12 – 5 PM, Closed on Mondays

Everyone: Go to the ARTfactory to see the show June 3 - 15th!

See ARTfactory for more info about this historic building.

Where

The Show

The Best of the Region Show will be held at the ARTfactoy at 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, Virginia. There is plenty of parking in the parking garage, right across the railroad tracks.

The Artists 

Apply for the Show at https://bestoftheregionexhibit.artcall.org/ between April 1 and April 30 - the deadline is 11:59 pm - but don't wait til the last minute!

How

PWAS will open the BoR Call for Art on April 1. On the BoR Call for Art page, print out the requirements page and follow those guidelines! They are NOT suggestions.

Many artists know the drill as they have entered their art over the years to so many great art shows all over Virginia, DC and beyond. They all understand the importance of reading the directions thoroughly on the Call and to apply with your best artwork in the way that particular show asks for them. 

For some artists, answering a Call for Art could be an unfamiliar process. Every Call for Art or Call for Artists is different so it is recommended to do some research to become familiar on the requirements and expectations. Following the directions gives the artist their best shot at becoming a juried-in artist.

How to Apply to a Call for Art  

What Else Do I Need to Know?

PWAS Website 

There is an entry fee of $35 for artists to enter up to 3 artworks.

If you are a current member of the Prince William Art Society, or you are a current member of an art organization from the counties that are Sponsors of BoR, the artist fee is $25 for up to 3 artworks. Sponsoring Art Groups: the Manassas Art Guild and Creative Brush Studio and Gallery in Manassas, VA.

PROMOTE YOU: Artists will need to promote the show that they are entered in, correct? Let friends, family, followers, and potential art buyers that love your art and you know where you will be and when to be there. Online and Offline. Help them to know to come support you AND the local arts.

Follow the Prince William Art Society for any updates (and so very much more!)

On Facebook 

On Twitter/X

On the PWAS Artistry Spin Blog 

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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.

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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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Post 549: Announcing the PWAS Member Call for ART!

Announcing the PWAS Member Call for ART!

Updated: April 1, 2025

For current Prince William Art Society (PWAS) members only: the PWAS at the ARTfactory Call for Art for its members is now open! This call will give the PWAS members the opportunity to display their best artworks in the Prince William Art Society Art Show at the ARTfactory May 15-30, 2025. The ARTfactory is located at 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, Virginia, with the Art Reception scheduled for May 17th. 

Where and How to PWAS Members Apply?

See the Art Call at PWAS at ARTfactory. This art show submission software may be new to some of you, so take your time and READ the directions. Better yet, print the page out!

ONLY current PWAS members will submit their best artworks - or you can go ahead and quickly join or rejoin!  PWAS Membership There is a $15 entry fee for up to 4 entries, which is quite reasonable.

The size limit has been updated to a minimum of 256 square inches (Height x Width = square inches) to a maximum of 40" x 40". 

This PWAS Art Show Art Call is open from March 22 to April 12, 11:59pm so get your artwork submitted ASAP! Then mark your calendars for all of the important dates - especially the notification date, drop off, pickup dates.

Need Help Applying?

Please see How to Apply to an Art Call

AND you don't want to miss out on our next Art Call coming April 1, 2025...for artists in Prince William County, Stafford, Loudoun, and Fairfax County...

 It's going to be a fun spring and summer!

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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.

 

Flyers: Kelly Haneklau and Sandra McClelland Lewin

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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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