Showing posts with label Open Space Arts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Open Space Arts. Show all posts

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Post 366: Songwerx, a Call for Art, and Threads at Open Space Arts

Songwerx, a Call for Art, and Threads at Open Space Arts

Open Space Arts is ALL about the arts in Prince William County. All kinds of art, not just a gallery. Music has a new Singer and Songwriter Circle and for those that do art with "threads", you will need to see below for more info on that fiber arts October 2023 art show. And finally, there is a Call for Art out RIGHT now - June 26, 2023 - July 11, 2023 for the For Those Who Serve Art Show at Open Space Arts which will run between July 26 and August 20, 2023

See the 2023 - 2025 Art Show full schedule

Songwerx Hosted by Tom Payne


Tom Payne is not only a very talented artist at Open Space Arts, but a musician as well. You may recognize some of his artwork if you've been by the gallery before.


Call for ART NOW! For Those That Serve Art Show

 

This show's focus is on creative ideas developed by veterans, active duty, and retired military and first responders and their families. We invite others to join us by submitting work that are not part of these communities. Entries are open to interpretation by the artist of the title or topic. Please submit quality work that has not been juried or displayed during the past three shows at Open Space Arts Gallery.

Contact shawonesent@gmail.com for more information

Threads Art Show in Oct 2023

At Open Space Arts, all artwork is juried in. You must be a resident of PWC and 18 and up....OR you need to be 18 and up and be a member of a PWC art group or photography group. AND if you don't already have some "artwrorks", you'll need to get started on the art pieces for this show!!

Open Space Arts is at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - at the Stonebridge Shopping Center - just up from Wegmans.


Author: Penny Shaw
 

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.


Photography/Video Credits:
PWAS

Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
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 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!

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Post 365: What's Going on at OSA

What's Going on at OSA

The most important persons that need to know what's going on at their local gallery are the artists themselves. It takes time to do artwork. From conception and planning, to the actual work, then adding in the finishing issues like drying time and varnishing could involve months or a year depending on the medium used. Therefore, it helps for artists to know what art shows they might want to apply for, well in advance.

List of 2023-2025 Art Shows at Open Space Arts

Please note that the Open Space Arts gallery is huge opportunity for all Prince William County artists 18 or older and the only other requirement is that the artist be either a resident of PWC OR be a member of an art group in PWC. All artwork is juried. Calls for Art (C4A) are sent out so you need to be on our email list, see https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/call-for-art, or as a member of an art group, you should be notified via their leadership.

From the desk of Penny Shaw, Open Space Arts Committee

This OSA art show calendar with dates, descriptions of shows, and topic names can be used as a reference for the remainder of art exhibits at OSA from July 2023 – January 2025. Please be advised that most dates are firm, but topics and titles may change.

SHOW DATES AND RECEPTION DATES, TITLE AND SUMMARIES, CONTACT

JULY 2023

JULY 26 -AUGUST 20, 2023 Reception – July 28, 2023 FOR THOSE WHO SERVE AND FIRST RESPONDERS - focused on artwork created by veterans, active duty, and retired military and first responders and their families. Call for Art June 26 – July 11, 202 Adjudication– July 14, 202 Notification – July 16, 2023 Hanging – July 23-25, 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE

AUGUST 2023

AUGUST 23=SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 Reception – August 25, 2023 STRUT YOUR STUFF - featuring what artists feel is their best work. Call for Art – July 26 – August 5, 2023 Adjudication August 9, 2023 Notification – August 13, 2023 Hanging –August 20 -21, 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE

SEPTEMBER 2023

SEPTEMBER 20 -OCTOBER 15, 2023 Reception – September 23, 2023 HONOR YOUR HERITAGE - Identify their heritage with submissions that recognize how interrelated we are. Recognition will be given to artwork focused on the Hispanic culture. Call to Art – August 25 – September 2, 2023 Adjudication – September 6, 2023 Notification – September 10, 2023 Hanging – September 17-18, 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE

OCTOBER 2023

OCTOBER 18- NOVEMBER 12, 2023 THREADS - focused on how fiber is used to create 2-D or 3-D art using fibers. A showcase of fiber artist showing work in multiple categories of quilting, knotting, weaving, clothing designs, sculptured fibers, embroidery, knitting, and crochet works of art from PWC. STEERING COMMITTEE Reception – October 20, 2023 Call to Art – September 18 – September 27, 2023 Adjudication – October 1, 2023 Notification – October 5, 2023 Hanging – October 15-16, 2023

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2023

NOVEMBER 15-DECEMBER 31, 2023 Reception – November 17, 2023 OUR CELEBRATIONS - focuses on how we celebrate cultural occasions. Call for Art – October 19 – October 28, 2023 Adjudication – November 1, 2023 Notification – November 4, 2023 Hanging – November 12-14, 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE

JANUARY 2024

JANUARY 3-28, 2024 RECEPTION JANUARY 5, 2024 ART, LITERALLY - infinite in faculties Limitless abilities of art and its possibilities Call for Art -DECEMBER 6-16, 2023 Adjudication - DECEMBER 19, 2023 Notification - DECEMBER 22, 2023 Hanging - DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 2, 2024 STEERING COMMITTEE

FEBRUARY 2024

JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 25, 2024 RECEPTION FEBRUARY 2, 2024 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH black, white and a pop of color. Interpretations in black and white to express insight into the African diaspora in the Americas. Call for Art - JANUARY 6 – JANUARY 13, 2024 Adjudication - JANUARY 17, 2024 Notification - JANUARY 19, 2024 Hanging - JANUARY 28-JANUARY 29 STEERING COMMITTEE

MARCH 2024

FEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 31, 2024 RECEPTION – MARCH 1, 2024 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH (TBD) Feminist Unveiled Art by or inspired by women. Call for Art-FEBRUARY 5- FEBRUARY 15, 2024 Adjudication -FEBRUARY 18, 2024 Notification - FEBRUARY 20, 2024 Hanging - FEBRUARY 25-26, 2024 STEERING COMMITTEE

APRIL 2024

APRIL 3 – APRIL 28, 2024 RECEPTION - APRIL 5, 2024 EMERGING ARTISTS – Showcasing artwork of students 15-25 years old from PWC. Call for Art - MARCH 5 – MARCH 15, 2024 Adjudication -MARCH 18, 2024 Notification - MARCH 20, 2024 Hanging - MARCH 31-APRIL 1, 2024 STEERING COMMITTEE

MAY 2024

MAY 1 – MAY 26, 2024 RECEPTION MAY 1, 2024 MAY FLOWER SHOW - Highlights art that recreates nature with a focus on the beauty of growing things found in nature. Call for Art - APRIL 8 – 17, 2024 Adjudication - APRIL 21, 2024 Notification - APRIL 23, 2024 Hanging - APRIL 28-29, 2024 STEERING COMMITTEE

JUNE 2024

MAY 29 – JUNE 30, 2024 RECEPTION MAY 31, 2024 PRIDE MONTH BRICKS, STONES, AND ROCKS AS FOUNDATIONS - Pocketed resistance Call for Art -MAY 6 -MAY 16. 2024 Adjudication - MAY 19, 2024 Notification - MAY 22, 2024 MAY 28, 2024 * MEMORIAL DAY Small historical posters placed around the gallery STEERING COMMITTEE

JULY 2024

July 3 to July 14, 2024 RECEPTION JULY 12TH – Bay show artist are responsible for the reception with aid for the event and planning committee. BAY SHOW Portfolio due by June 19th Call for Art - May 19, 2024, Adjudication - June 23rd Notification - June 26th Hanging - June 30th - July 1st STEERING COMMITTEE

JULY 2024

JULY 17 -August 11th, 2024 RECEPTION JULY 19, 2024 DEFINING AMERICA - Depicting American culture through personal perspective. Call for Art - JUNE 5 – 15, 2024 Adjudication - JUNE 18, 2024 Notification - JUNE 20, 2024 Hanging - JUNE 30 -JULY 1, 2024 STEERING COMMITTEE

AUGUST 2024

*AUGUST 14– SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 Reception AUGUST 16th PWAS BEST OF NOVA REGION SHOW– call for art that showcases the best art found in the Northern Virginia area. (Proposal forthcoming –) 3 entries for $40.00 E blast May 1st -August 1, 2024 Entries July 25th ADJUDICATION Aug 4th NOTIFICATION Aug 7th Hanging Aug 11th STEERING COMMITTEE PWAS COMMITTEE 

*More on this show at a later date

SEPTEMBER 2024

SEPTEMBER 18 – OCTOBER 20th, 2024 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH NUESTRO MUNDO TAMBIÉN We’re also the world. Call for Art -AUGUST 20-29, 2024 Adjudication - AUGUST 31, 2024 STEERING COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 Notification -SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 Hanging-SEPTEMBER 15-SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

OCTOBER 2024

October 23 – November 24, 2024 RECEPTION OCTOBER 25, 2024 NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE (TBD) True Natives Call for Art - SEPTEMBER 17- 30, 2024 Adjudication -OCT 4, 2024 Notification - OCTOBER 8, 2024 Hanging - OCTOBER 20 -OCTOBER 21, 2024 STEERING COMMITTEE

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024

November 27th – January 5, 2025 RECEPTION TBD COMFORT AND JOY SHOW Call for Art -OCTOBER 22 - NOVEMBER 8, 2024 Adjudication - NOVEMBER 13, 2024 Notification - NOVEMBER 9, 2024 Hanging - NOVEMBER 17-18, 2024 STEERING COMMITTEE

JANUARY 2025

JANUARY 8 – JANUARY 26, 2025 INSTALLING OUR FUTURE- Installations, bas relief, collages, 3d works and found objects sculpture. Grab and go with small items of $25 or less STEERING COMMITTEE

If you are an artist, living in PWC, above the age of 18 (except for the Emerging Artist show) get started on the canvases, the photos, the prints, the artworks to show off the best of what you do for these upcoming shows!


Author: Penny Shaw
 
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 Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.


Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
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 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, June 10, 2023

Post 358: Flower Show at OSA People's Choice Winners for May-June 2023

Flower Show at OSA People's Choice Winners for May-June 2023

The current art show at the Open Space Arts gallery at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA has been running between May 3 and will close June 18, 2023. At each art show we have the visitors vote on their favorite art piece and drop the little cards in the People's Choice box. Well, the public voted and we LOVE announcing the winners!

You Came, You Saw, You Voted - AND Some You Took Home!

It's getting closer to the time that this show will wrap up, which means we count all those votes in the People's Choice Voting Box. Wow, this has been our most successful show ever. TONS of visitors and gosh, have they enjoyed the show. And some pieces have found new homes!

And this is how you voted your favorite art pieces currently hanging at the gallery:

1st Place Blue Ribbon - Tom Payne for ”Lotus Farm”


2nd Place Red Ribbon - KC Claure "Tired of Sharing" Showing to the right in this picture (This painting was sold and has now been picked up)

3rd Place White Ribbon -  Pierre G. George "A Distant Stare"

Congratulations!!

Pictures from around the gallery when setting up the art show:
 




The Next Art Show - Pride

The next art show will begin June 21 and run until July 23 called "Pride". The art reception is Friday, June 23, 2023 at 6 or 6:30pm.

"A warm round of applause to all of the juried artists whose work was selected for the OSA June's art show 'Pride' at OSA." - Penny Shaw, PWAS member and OSA Committee

Ahmed Khalid Gardizi             
Mandy Powell             
Ana Quispe             
Ava Beckman                    
Bettie Sperty
Connell Calvert          
Dinah Conteh          
Evelyn Chatters                  
Helen Joyce Burroughs        
Jamie Lynn O'Connor   
Katie Brogdon         
Kellie Tennis                      
Kelly Haneklau
Kofi Karikari
Kyran McCann        
Leah Boynton                    
Maureen Guillot                       
Robert Dew                 
Shadow                 
Tom Payne                       
Tony Muller   


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 Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

Photography/Video Credits:
Donna Liguria

Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
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 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, June 8, 2023

Post 356: A Taste of Woodbridge Saturday, June 10, 2023

A Taste of Woodbridge Saturday, June 10, 2023

Saturday, June 10, 2023  How about some local art this weekend? Actually, how about a LOT of local art? Come out to the Stonebridge Shopping Center here in Woodbridge, you know where Wegman's is? 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge and you will find the Prince William Art Society AND Open Space Arts Gallery open for a day of fun - things to do and see, taste and enjoy.

8th Annual A Taste of Woodbridge

The annual "A Taste of Woodbridge" is also called a "feast-ival" with food, activities, exhibits, fitness, live music - a fun family event. And that also means for the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) - a 53 year old art group of PWC artists, a popup art show! We will have tents set up in front of Open Space Arts - a gallery at Stonebridge. Art in the streets! 11am to 6pm.

The art in the tents will vary - we have many talented artists that work in a variety of styles and mediums. The price points will vary as well, and we have art prints available too.

Find out more here https://www.kojamproductions.com/events/taste-of-woodbridge-2023




Open Space Arts Gallery "Flower Art Show"

Open Space Arts has been open over a year now with the PWAS managing the art gallery art show that change out approximately monthly. The current art show which has been AWESOME, is "April Showers Bring May Flowers". The show began on May 3 and will run until June 18 - obviously, it is ALL about Flowers!

It is always FREE to browse and enjoy the art in the gallery. And all of the artists are local with many of them being members of PWAS. So, we have art inside and outside for you to enjoy. And if you see something you like - whether for your home or as a gift, we can help you with that.

Again, a variety of styles, mediums, price points, and art prints are available. You are sure to find something that you love.

Come by and meet the artists, and be inspired by the creativity and beauty of the artwork.

 

Taste of Woodbridge, 2022

Taste of Woodbridge, 2022

Open Space Arts Gallery 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge - across the street from DSW, next to Ulta and the Loft. Come by and see us!



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 Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.


Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
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 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!

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Post 346: Open Space Arts Gallery Art Reception - A HUGE Success

Open Space Arts Gallery Art Reception - A HUGE Success

Saturday, May 6, 2023 Open Space Arts at Stonebridge. The art reception for the kickoff of the Open Space Arts Gallery art show called "April Showers Bring May Flowers" was held. I do not know if anyone got a head count but there were a LOT of people there as you will see in the photos below.

Art Gallery in Woodbridge, Virginia

15000 #140 Potomac Town, Woodbridge, Virginia

This month's art show features 50 local artists with several hundred pieces of artwork - and it is ALL ABOUT FLOWERS! Flowers in every size, color - paintings, digital art, mixed media and abstracts.

Have you been to Open Space Arts yet? Why not? In the past year, we've had a LOT of great art on display for you to browse at your leisure each month, and you are very welcome to come by and see it. Open Space Arts (OSA) Gallery is FREE to visit and enjoy. We've even had school art classes have field trips visit. Artists create the art for you to ENJOY!

The art is for sale, art prints as well, and we appreciate your support of local PWC artists. But your enjoyment of the art is first and foremost.

And for most of our art shows, we have an art reception for you to come and meet the artists that have created the art, with some refreshments offered to help in the mixing and mingling. Now, let's have a look at Saturday's art reception...

All Photos by Otis Stanley unless otherwise noted. Click on photo for a larger view.

April Showers Bring May Flowers definitely came true for this art show beginning on May 3 and running until June 18
 
Art Reception Cake

Arts Recreation Specialist Herb Williams and artist Sandra McClelland Lewin

Artist Susan Furr

Local Florist

Flowers!

Artist Kelly Haneklau

Artist Evelyn Chatters


Artist Connie Huebner
 
We're having a party!





Going to an art reception affords the guests the ability to actually meet the artist(s) that created the art and ask questions about what they have created.
 

Open Space Arts has now expanded the ability for artists to display art prints too. We have 3 print stands of art, with many prints of the artwork currently on display. It the original work is beyond a budget and you love it, an art print is the next best thing.

Another fun thing at the art reception - the Selfie Wall! I hope you got a great selfie.

Artist Donna Liguria. Photo Helen Burroughs

Artist Evelyn Chatters. Photo Donna Liguria

Artist Helen Joyce Burroughs. Photo Donna Liguria

If you have ever thrown a party, you know the deal - a lot of work goes into it. From the planning, delegating, shopping, preparing, gathering, problem-solving, cleaning, set-up, execution, over-seeing, and then the cleaning once again when its all over. Hopefully, the behind the scenes folks actually find the time somewhere in there to actually enjoy it!... I'm sure they do, and it is so satisfying to know that all that work is appreciated. Another AWESOME Art Reception, Team!

  

"No Show without the Business" by Otis Stanley. Michelle Baker, Susan Furr and Tony Muller pre-art reception.

And the next art reception?...Coming soon. See you at the gallery!


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 Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

Photography/Video Credits: 
Otis Stanley, Donna Liguria, Helen Joyce Burroughs

Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
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 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!