Showing posts with label Clearbrook Center of the Arts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Clearbrook Center of the Arts. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Post 147: PWAS at Clearbrook Center of the Arts LAST Weekend

PWAS at Clearbrook Center of the Arts LAST Weekend - Come by and see the ART

After three years as the Artists in Residence at Clearbrook Center of the Arts, the Prince William Art Society will be leaving Clearbrook at Tackett's Mill. So come by and see the artwork while you can this Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1 before we are gone!

Art Group in Prince William County

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS), now in its 50th year as a non-profit art group, are grateful to have had the use of the gallery for those years. We were able to show off our artwork to a LOT of awesome people there.

 
Look for us on Saturday, May 7 at the Tall Oaks Spring Art Show from 10am to 5pm. On the corner of Hedges Run and Cotton Mill Drive in Lakeridge.


AND Come by and visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts - Wednesday - Sunday too!

Also, PWAS will be showing their art at the ARTfactory during their May show!9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA 20110

 

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!

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/.

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Post 140: Happy Easter! Art Galleries in Woodbridge, VA

Art Galleries in Woodbridge, VA this Weekend

Where to find artwork this Easter weekend in Prince William County is what you were wondering, right? Well, we have the answer!

Clearbrook Center of the Arts at Tackett's Mill in Lakeridge

Clearbrook Center of the Arts Open is open Saturday from 1-4pm and will be CLOSED this Sunday in observance of Easter.

2230 B Tackett’s Mill Drive, Lake Ridge, VA 22192

Open Space Arts at Stonebridge

Open Space Arts is open Wednesday - Saturday from 12-7pm and will also be closed on Easter Sunday.

-AND- Open Space Arts at Stonebridge15000 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA

"The Day that Changed the World" by Donna Liguria 4x5 Acrylic

 
Support your local artists and have a great Easter!


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!

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

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Post 138: PWAS at Clearbrook Center of the Arts NOMINATED for the Best of 2022!

PWAS at Clearbrook Center of the Arts Nominated for the Best of 2022!

Time to Vote! Prince William Art Society at Clearbrook Center of the Arts has been nominated as the Best Art Gallery on InsideNoVa!

You can vote once a day for your favorites - one per category. They are email authenticated too. There is also a category for your favorite Best of Prince William County artists too! How exciting!

Arts/Entertainment - Art Gallery




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!

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:
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Sunday, April 3, 2022

Post 136: PWAS - an Art Group in PWC with Art in 2 Locations

PWAS - an Art Group in PWC with Art in 2 Locations

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) is a non-profit art group with the purpose of promoting the appreciation of visual art and fine crafts; gaining recognition and publicity for the work of local artists; and providing a variety of educational art programs and fine art exhibits to the Prince William community.

The members of PWAS have the opportunity to display their artwork at 2 different art galleries in the county, with locations in Lake Ridge and Woodbridge as well as at various art exhibits, popup shows and other opportunities.

Prince William County, Virginia - 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

Open Space Arts at Stonebridge

Open Space Arts (OSA) is OPEN! We had a great first day with LOTS of visitors. We talked to so many people that thoroughly enjoyed browsing the art of local Prince William County artists.

OSA is found between the new Barnes and Noble and the Loft and Ulta on the other side. This show called "Coloring the County" will be open until Sunday, May 1, then a different art show will be on display.

Come by and see the artwork and if you are an artist living in PWC (18 or older) get on our mailing list for the NEXT call for art. OR if you are a member of a local PWC art group - listen for the next art call too!




Clearbrook Center of the Arts at Tackett's Mill

The members of PWAS have the opportunity to show their art at Clearbrook every weekend. Come by and see the gallery! 

Join PWAS today to be a member of this great team! 



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:
Donna Liguria


Saturday, March 19, 2022

Post 127: Clearbrook Center of the Arts New Theme is Spring

Clearbrook Center of the Arts New Theme - SPRING!

Busting out all over Virginia is - SPRING! Including at Clearbrook Center of the Arts where the new Theme Wall is Spring!

Art in Lakeridge - Woodbridge - Northern Virginia

The Prince William Art Society members show off their artwork every weekend in Woodbridge, right in your neighborhood! Have you visited us lately? Come by and say Hi! Clearbrook Center of the Arts is located at 2230 B Tackett’s Mill Drive, Lake Ridge, VA 22192 and is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4.

A sneak peek of the Spring wall but there is MUCH more to see.

 

Tackett's Mill - the home of Clearbrook Center of the Arts

https://tackettsmill.com/ 

Tackett's Mill upper and lower levels

I must admit, I drove past Tackett's Mill for years without realizing their was a back side to the shopping center. Duh, me. Well, I was missing a LOT!

The new Hector's of Lakeridge is nearby and of course, the world famous, Bee Store. Layla's is a wonderful restaurant and if pizza is on your mind, you can find that here too! Hope to see you there soon!


Local Art at 2 Galleries: 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 beginning on April 2, 2022 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!

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/.
 

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Post 126: Prince William Art Society - An Art Group with 2 Galleries

Prince William Art Society - An Art Group with Galleries x2

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) is a non-profit group of artists based in Woodbridge, Virginia. The group will be celebrating 51 years this summer and celebrating that we now have TWO galleries to show art! Many, many thank you's to Herb Williams of PWC Parks and Rec and JBG Smith - Anastasia Podorski, their Senior Property Manager for the use of Open Space Arts!

About PWAS

PWAS was formed in 1971 with the purpose of promoting the appreciation of visual art and fine crafts; gaining recognition and publicity for the work of local artists; and providing a variety of educational art programs and fine art exhibits to the Prince William community.

PWAS meets once a month on the 4th Monday of the month at Tall Oaks Community Center 12298 Cotton Mill Drive, Lake Ridge, VA 22192.

PWAS artists have the option to show their art at two locations:

  1. Clearbrook Center of the Arts - 2230 B Tackett’s Mill Drive Lake Ridge, VA 22192. Hours: 1-4pm Saturdays and Sundays

  2. Stonebridge Open Space Arts - 15000 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - OPENING April 2, 2022! Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 12-7pm and Sunday 12-5pm

Some artists show at both locations, others choose one or the other.

Stonebridge Open Space Arts - all artwork will be entered via a form when the "Call for Art" is sent and juried into the gallery, and must follow the standard hanging, wiring, and presentation guidelines. Art Shows will change approximately monthly, with a plethora of art shows and events scheduled for the rest of the year.

The first Art Show scheduled will be called "Coloring the County" and will feature the artwork of artists from all over Prince William County and the members of PWC art groups. This show will open Saturday, April 2, 2022.

Area artists will be volunteering time at the gallery, answering visitor questions and possibly painting! Get to know your favorite artists and vote for your favorite art piece as "People's Choice".

For the local PWC artists, there is NO FEE to enter your art! BY THE WAY, the Call for Art for this April 2 show closes THIS Saturday, March 19. See https://artistryspin.blogspot.com/2022/03/post-121-pwas-events-upcoming-call-for.html and get your art entered ASAP!



Clearbrook Center of the Arts - PWAS has been granted the use of this space for several years now by the wonderful folks at Tackett's Mill Shopping Center in Lakeridge. John Wooten and his family have been a blessing to us all! The gallery is on the side near the pond, before The Bee Store and near the new Hector's restaurant.

The artwork is not juried at Clearbrook, but the artwork as well as prints must follow the standard hanging, wiring and presentation guidelines as above. Artwork is changed out in the gallery bi-monthly and a new theme wall option is named. The artwork changeover occurs in January, March, May, July, September, and November. There is no fee to hang artwork at the gallery but artist members will need to volunteer a 1-2 weekend days a month to help out at the gallery.

What is a Jury Process?

I have a blog post called A Juried Art Show - see if this covers what you need to know!

Well, we certainly hope to see you at our galleries! Stop in and say hello and have a look around. Let us know how you heard about us too!

Local Art at 2 Galleries: 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 beginning on April 2, 2022 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!

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/.

Saturday, February 5, 2022

Post 110: Clearbrook Center of the Arts February 2022

Clearbrook Center of the Arts February 2022

What's Black and White with a Pop of Color? The theme wall at Clearbrook of course!

The Art is BACK!

After closing for the month of January, Clearbrook Center of the Arts at Tackett's Mill in Woodbridge, VA is open again on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4. About 15 or so local Prince William County artists of the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) have their artwork on display for you to see. There is such a wide variety of styles, there is sure to be something that you like - whether an original or a print. 

Valentine's Day is coming...and some flowers that don't wilt might be just the thing! And supporting the arts is a good way to go too.

Sneak Peek at the Art

The theme wall is to the right when you come in the door and here are a couple of pictures of the pictures so you can picture what might look good in your home.
 


And there are a couple of rooms of other GREAT artwork to browse as well. So if you are in Lake Ridge around Tackett's Mill, maybe at Lidl, or Safeway come by! There is a new Mexican Restaurant called Hector's at Lake Ridge nearby and The Bee Store is one of the cutest shops you will ever see. Pop in and see the "Black and White with a Pop of Color" art work as well as talk to the artists 'manning' the gallery!
 

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 Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.
 
 
Photography/Video Credits: 
Donna Liguria

Monday, January 31, 2022

Post 106: Clearbrook Center of the Arts ReOpening Feb 2022

Clearbrook Center of the Arts ReOpening Feb 2022

We are pleased to announce, from the members of the Prince William Art Society, that we will have Clearbrook Center of the Arts open again starting this Saturday and Sunday, Feb 5 and 6! We'll be open from 1 pm to 4pm every weekend - barring any snow days of course.

Black and White is on the Theme Wall

The Prince William Art Society is a group of artists from all over the county that show their art at the Clearbrook Center of the Arts at Tackett's Mill. It is FREE to come by and see the art. The gallery is 'manned' by the artist members each weekend who would be happy to talk with you and show you their work too! 
 

The Theme Wall is immediately to your right as you come in. The theme is 'black and white with a pop of color' - so please stop and see that.

The art group meets once a month on the 4th Monday, with their next meeting on Feb 28, 2022. If you are an art lover, an art beginner, or an art aficionado - you are welcome to come to a meeting to check it out.

For more information, please check this blog here https://artistryspin.blogspot.com/p/membership.html or the PWAS website at https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/
 
See you this weekend!

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 Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.
 

Sunday, January 2, 2022

Post 94: Clearbrook Will Remain Closed for the Month of January

Clearbrook Will Remain Closed for the Month of January

Sunday, January 2, 2022: This just in from the PTB (Powers That Be) for the Prince William Art Society (PWAS):

Due to the current health concerns and the increased transmissibility of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, Clearbrook will remain closed throughout January. As such, we will be postponing the change over of art until later in the month. An email will be sent out nearer to February with the details on the change over and scheduling for February.

😞 This is my sad face...


 



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 Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.
 

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Post 88: Shop Local, Support the Arts - Clearbrook Center of the Arts This Weekend!

Shop Local, Support the Arts - Clearbrook Center of the Arts This Weekend!

How about original handmade artwork as a gift? While shopping local (NOVA, Woodbridge, Virginia area) at Clearbrook Center of the Arts you can not only support small business (artists ARE small business), and supporting the arts, you can give the thoughtful gift for friends or family.

Browse the Art

We have art from various local artist members at multiple price points. We have mini art (3x4 mini canvases with the easel), art prints (various sizes), and of course, fine art in many different styles, sizes and are very affordable. All types of themes including a theme wall with holiday and winter artwork, florals, photoart, abstract art, beach themes, animals and bee paintings, fantasy, and everything in between.

Where is Clearbrook?


Do you know where Tackett's Mill in Woodbridge is? Well, go around to the back lower side - where the mill is and look for Clearbrook there.

    Clearbrook Center of the Arts 2230 B Tackett’s Mill Drive Lake Ridge, VA 22192 - Clearbrook is open THIS Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4pm Dec 18, 19, 2021.
     
    The gallery will be closed for two weekends for the holidays - Dec 25, 26, 2021 and Jan 1, 2, 2022 so shop this weekend!
     
    Get a jump on your Christmas shopping while supporting local AND small ART businesses! Artists are small businesses!
     

     


    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 Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.
     

    Saturday, December 11, 2021

    Post 85: Christmas Came to Clearbrook Saturday, December 11, 2021

    Christmas Came to Clearbrook Saturday, December 11, 2021

    Today at Clearbrook, Santa came to town. LOTS of people came to see Santa and got to see the art too!

    Winter Wonderland at Tackett's Mill - Clearbrook Center of the Arts

    Wow, there were a LOT of families that came out to Clearbrook today to meet Santa and enjoy all of the events going on. And it was FREE. It went from 12 - 2 and immediately there was a long line out the door of tiny tots waiting to visit with Santa.

    These photos were taken late - about 1:45 when the lines were dwindled down considerably.

    Santa was great, from his whiskers to the bells on his boots and his gold belt buckle that had "Believe" on it
     
    Santa's helpers were everywhere - a few doing balloon characters, several taking pictures AND with a reindeer, working with Santa, Olaf and Ana from Frozen and helping all around.


    This guy did a ton of art with all the visitors and stayed until well after 2 to finish the line



    The line for Santa wrapped through the space and out the door for a long time. There were goodies given out to the kids - but the crowd was HUGE.

    Waiting for Santa


    We talked to a lot of people and had some great laughs, all while listening to live Christmas music. The kids were adorable and it was fun to see their eyes light up once they spotted Santa. Except one 3 month old baby - that little guy wasn't impressed with the dude in red at all.
     
    By the way Ken, I have to ask, where is your phone?


    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 Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.
     
     
    Photography/Video Credits: 
    Donna Liguria

    Sunday, December 5, 2021

    Post 83: Next Clearbrook Changeover of the Arts and Other Notes

    The Next Changeover at Clearbrook, Jan 2022

    The holiday season is in full roll. Thanksgiving is in the rear view mirror, Christmas is rushing toward us.The next Clearbrook Changeover of the Arts will be here before you know it. Wait. You will know it. It will be Jan 3 and 4, 2022.

    Member Christmas Party

    Friday, December 10, 2021 - PWAS Member + 1. Happy Holidays!!

    Holiday Closures of Clearbrook

    Clearbrook will be CLOSED December 25 and 26, 2021 for obvious reasons. We'll be in piles of discarded gift wrap and scoffing down sugar plums. Clearbrook will also be closed January 1 and 2, 2022. Hmmm...new artwork will need to be at the gallery for the changeover...

    Art Pick Up

    First things first though, Stonebridge Open Space Arts Show should be coming to an end on Sunday, December 12th. So that artwork will need to be picked up - pending the details on that.

    Art Drop Off

    Artwork for the Changeover of January/February can be dropped of on January 3 between 11am and 3pm but BEFORE January 4th by 10am. Members will need to make the appropriate preparations for new artwork drop and pick up. 

    The new theme is "Black and White with a pop of color". This should be an interesting art display! I can hardly wait to see what everyone comes up with.

    Congratulations to the New and Returning Board Members

    A big congrats to:

    Ana Quispe - our new PWAS President, 

    Staci Blanchard - our new PWAS Vice President, 

    Maria Briganti - our PWAS Secretary and 

    Ken Meardon - our PWAS Treasurer

    Also, to Linda Keuntje, the Member at Large.

    Let's have a GREAT 2022!

    Meeting Reminder

    There isn't one. Well, in January 2022 there isn't a meeting in case that wasn't clear. And of course, we have (or had) the PWAS Christmas party December 10th so that's it for 2021. The next PWAS meeting will be Monday, February 28, 2022. (Hard typing that 2 and not a 1.)

     


    Donna Liguria Christmas minis



    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 Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.
     

    Wednesday, November 24, 2021

    Post 77: Join Us for Artists Sunday on Nov 28, 2021 It’s like Black Friday or Small Business Saturday but for Art

    Join Us for Artists Sunday on Nov 28. It’s like Black Friday or Small Business Saturday but for Art

    PWAS - Prince William Art Society has joined artists and organizations across the country for Artists Sunday, the nationwide event, the Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 28th, encouraging consumers to shop with artists, makers and creators. It’s like Black Friday or Small Business Saturday but for shopping for art!

    Shop with local artists and give something special, unique, and hand-crafted this holiday season! By shopping with local artists you’re supporting the local economy too.

    WHAT WE’RE DOING ON ARTISTS SUNDAY

    We’re thrilled to be participating in Artists Sunday this year. Here’s what to expect from us and our artists this holiday season!

    The Prince William Art Society is displaying art in 2 locations: 

    Clearbrook Center of the Arts
    2230 B Tackett's Mill Drive, Lake Ridge, VA 22192
    Open every Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 pm
     
    Stonebridge - Open Space Arts
    1500 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge, VA
    Open Friday, November 27 (10am - 9pm) - Saturday, November 28 (10am - 9pm) and Sunday, November 29, 2021 (11am - 5pm)
    ...near Wegmans!

    WHAT WE’RE DOING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

    There’s a lot going on…We have outstanding local artists displaying their art for you to enjoy! And their art is available if you want to take something home with you or to give as a gift. We encourage you to support the arts, they are each their own small business!

    To be in the know, there are a couple things we want you do for us:


     
     


    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/.
     

    Wednesday, November 17, 2021

    Post 71: How the Artwork is Hung at Clearbrook Center of the Arts

    How the Artwork is Hung at Clearbrook Center of the Arts

    The Prince William Art Society (PWAS, pronounced fondly as "P-WAHZ") is a non-profit art group in Prince William County. We display our artwork at Clearbrook Center of the Arts which is an art gallery here in Lake Ridge, Virginia (Northern Virginia - Woodbridge area). The gallery is open every weekend, Saturday and Sunday, from 1 to 4 and our artist members volunteer their time "manning the gallery". The artwork is changed out bi-monthly. The theme changes, new artwork is brought in, and some other pieces are moved around, making the gallery fresh for viewing. 

     

    The PWAS group called the "Clearbrook Committee" take care of this process and do an AWESOME job each Changeover. This article is by Barbara Abel and Bilee Sciuto and with this post, they give us a view on how it is done and what all is involved in the process.

     

     - "A lot of what we do revolves around what artwork we have to work with each Changeover, and how we feel about the artwork."

     

    First Day: Drop Off and Pick Up Day

    First thing - We check out the storage room to see what people have dropped off.  Jewell (Pratt Burns) has been helping by checking each separate piece of art to ensure the hanging system is correct and that if the artwork is on canvas, that all of the sides have been painted.  

     

    We do other checks as well – making sure that there are no random pencil marks, etc.  We found one piece several months ago that was a drawing that that “looked left”, but the under-drawing looked right and down.  The artist obviously was trying to decide on composition, but didn’t erase the first marks.  

     

    We also hung a piece that looked good, but a couple days later the glued screw pulled out of the frame and the whole piece fell off the wall – luckily over one of the counters and did not damage anyone else’s artwork.  We have tried to add to the hanging requirements to not glue screws, to erase your earlier marks, and other requirements, but we often find stuff we don’t expect to. See the page "Display"

    Taking Art Down

    Another part of drop off/pick up is removing all the art off the walls and staging it in groups around the gallery.  This past Changeover, I staged art by the artist, thinking it might help people coming in to pick up art (it didn’t – we had several people come in and drop off/pick up early.)  Sometimes as we take art off the walls, we stage the new art with the art to stay, by color groups or themes (animals, holidays, etc.).  

     

    Bilee has asked that next time, I stage all art with the current theme on or near the alien’s bench (Entrance door right) because the theme wall is her specialty and it will keep her from having to look all over the building to see what artwork can be used on the theme wall.  By the way, Bilee has done the Theme Wall for maybe the past 2 years and has a special touch for it.   You should talk to her about how she figures out what to do and where to place each piece as the theme wall starts off totally clean with no artwork on it.  So, the first wall to be dealt with is the theme wall. (I'll need to do that! - DL)

     

    The Theme Wall for November and December 2021 - Winter and Holidays
     

    Line of View

    One of the most important walls to deal with early is the wall directly across from the front door.  It is the first one seen by a visitor, and we try to use artwork that is beautiful, impactful, and pretty much the best of all the artwork provided to us to hang.   We don’t always hit that mark, unfortunately. (I believe they do extremely well! As they say, sometimes we are our own worse critics, right? - DL)


    Moving on, Shadow and I separately pick out art that resonates with us at the moment and stage it near the wall on which we are thinking it will hang. Then we search the rest of the artwork for related themes or colors, or something that will make the first piece “pop” or other aspects that might go with the first piece we chose and move it near the wall on which it might hang.  Sometimes, it takes the three of us sitting down looking at what we have and trying to decide if the items all work together.  Sometimes they don’t – this past Changeover we were working on building a wall with blue nautical themes and there was one piece I was trying to fit in that just didn’t work.  We moved it to one of the walls in the time capsule room where it fit perfectly.

    We often give preference of placement to new artists – so their art will show up in the lobby or the hall leading to the backroom.   

    A Committee Committed to Being a Team

    We collaborate a lot while hanging art, and get each other’s opinions as to whether something works or not, and also, is the artwork hung straight, is it too high or low, does it need to be moved right or left?

    We keep picking up artwork and walking through the gallery to find the perfect place to hang it.  The time capsule room and the back room are often the last rooms to be finished, and some of the artwork winding up in those rooms are pieces that don’t match well with any of the artwork left to hang, or pieces that have been hanging in the gallery for several months.   Or pieces that go perfectly with several other pieces…

    Some of the last things we do are to tape down the plastic of the hanging system if needed, and to make sure each piece has 2 cards identifying it (one on back, one on the bottom right site of the artwork OR on the wall next to the artwork.) and finally, to just do a sanity check that we are happy with the results.

    Hanging art becomes very touchy-feely – and I’m not sure I’ve given the process the best explanation possible.  We all have favorite art pieces, and the 3 of us respect each other’s opinions, which are sometimes wildly different.  Somehow we get the job done, and most of the time we can walk out thinking – yeah, that looks good!

    Barbara/Bilee

    Of note here is that the Prince William Art Society, probably like any art group, is composed of all sorts of artists: some with art educations, artists that are self-taught, artists that have been painting, selling, and showing artwork for years, AND artists that are newer to the art world and are learning the ropes (or wires) as it were and as it should be. We are ALL learning from each other.

    A very BIG thank you to Barbara and Bilee for this behind the scenes look at how its hanging at Clearbrook, and we have to include Jewell and Shadow (Clearbrook Chair) for the wonderful displays each month. Thank you all. - 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


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    Author: Barbara Abel
    PWAS and Clearbrook Committee artist member in Woodbridge, VA

    Author: Bilee Sciuto
    PWAS and Clearbrook Committee artist member
     
    Author/Editor: 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:
    Shadow