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!

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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.

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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!

Post 319: 2023 Kathleen K. Seefeldt Awards for Arts Excellence Nomination

2023 Kathleen K. Seefeldt Awards for Arts Excellence Nomination

This is an annual award given in multiple categories in honor of the public service and support of the cultural artist in Prince William County.

https://princewilliamliving.com/nominations-for-annual-kathleen-k-seefeldt-awards-are-now-open/

The Prince William County Arts Council is now calling for nominations for the annual Kathleen K. Seefeldt Awards. The Seefeldt Awards were created over 25 years ago to honor those who sustain Kathleen K. Seefeldt’s legacy of public service and support for the cultural arts of Greater Prince William County. Nominations will be accepted through April 17, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

Persons and organizations from Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park who live, work or volunteer in these locales may be nominated. Nominations are based on significant or distinguished contribution to arts in the region. The candidate must be 18 years or older at the time of nomination and be available to attend the Awards Ceremony. Previous award recipients who have won in the last five years in the category for the 2022 nomination are not eligible.

Award nominations may be made by anyone in the following categories:

• Outstanding Arts Educator
• Outstanding Business Supporter of the Arts
• Outstanding Individual Artist
• Outstanding Arts Organization
• Outstanding Patron
• Outstanding Volunteer

The nomination form is available on the PWC Arts Council website pwcartscouncil.org or by emailing Susan Bardenhagen, Event Chair, Prince William Arts Council, at STEAM.arts4life@gmail.com.

Self-nominations are acceptable. Those interested must provide a one-page narrative addressing the candidate’s contributions, as outlined in the criteria listed on the form. Nominators should notify the candidate of the submission. Candidates may be asked to provide additional details once an initial nomination is made.

The judging panel will consist of previous award winners and local community leaders. The awards ceremony is open to the public. It will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, on George Mason University’s Science & Technology Campus in Manassas. Those wishing to attend must RSVP to the email provided.

Kathleen K. Seefeldt Awards

The Prince William County Arts Council chose to name the awards in honor of Mrs. Seefeldt because of her long history of service to the county and the state. During her tenure as Chair of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, the Arts Council was established.  She was instrumental in the development of the tri-partite agreement that led to the creation of the Hylton Performing Arts Center. After leaving the Board, she has held several appointed positions on state government commissions as well as volunteer work with a number of charities. Mrs. Seefeldt continues her service to our community and continues to participate in the planning of the event.

 

 

 

 

2022 Seefeldt Awards   

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Author: PWCAC

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

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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!

Post 307: Meet Open Space Arts Artists and Art!

Meet Open Space Arts Artists and Art!

Friday, March 3, 2023 - Open Space Arts (OSA), the opening reception was held on a chilly, rainy evening, yet it was attended very well. The art show is called "Page Turning Images Found in Women's Literature" and is open from March 1 to March 26, 2023. There are 29 Prince William County artists with their artwork on display at the gallery, found at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA between Ulta and The Loft.

OSA Art Receptions to Meet Local Talent

The Prince William County Arts Council is a sponsor of Open Space Arts to help promote ALL of the arts in Prince William County. The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) is a group of artists in the county that manages the OSA staff of volunteers, the art shows for LOCAL PWC artists, jurying process, art receptions, and art hanging.

Art receptions are tentatively held monthly, typically around the art show opening and thus far, open to the public (free). Often, beverages and snacks/refreshments are offered, and the entertainment will vary. We have had singers, dancers, live music, poetry, readings, and more. Any private receptions or parties will be noted at the door.

Alice Mergler, PWCAC Board Chair

 

Local authors +

 

PWC Artists on and off the Walls

The current art show for March 2023 features 29 artists and MANY of them were in attendance at the reception. I know I did not capture all of them here, so send me a picture of you with your art if you were there and I didn't include you!

 

Akon Otoyo (PWAS Member)

 

Ana Quispe (PWAS President 2021-2023)

 

Brenda Vann (PWAS Member)

Donna Liguria (PWAS Artistry Spin Blog 2021-2023)
 

 

Evelyn Chatters, PWAS Secretary (2022-2023)

 

Fatima Farzana (PWAS Member)
 

 

Helen Burroughs (PWAS Member)

 

 

Ivonne Sokol

 

Jesmin Rashid (PWAS Member)

 

Kelly Haneklau (PWAS Member)

 

Ken Meardon (PWAS Member)
 

Larry Burch (PWAS Webmaster 2023)

 

Leah B (PWAS SignupGenius)

 

Michael Kent (PWAS Member)

 

Michelle Baker (PWAS Member)

 

Otis Stanley (PWAS Member)
 

Richard Tyler (PWAS Member)

Sandra McClelland Lewin (PWAS Member)

 

Saul Roldan (PWAS Member)

 

Susan Furr (PWAS Member)

A lot of work goes into each and every art show each month. From the OSA Committee members, the OSA Reception Committee, PWAS, the artists, the authors (or other entertainment provided) and the many local restaurants and business donations.

 

A big THANK YOU to Bar Louie, Starbucks, and Nando's PERI PERI 

 

And special thanks this month...

 

OSA Art Reception Team/Helpers (L-R) Susan Furr, Michelle Baker, Fatima Farzana, and Evelyn Chatters. Volunteers to help are always welcome!

 

And thanks to all they do: Tony Muller, Mark Murphy, Otis Stanley, Penny Shaw and Herb Williams

See the side navigation of this blog for the upcoming art receptions and art shows at Open Space Arts. And don't miss the next one! An art gallery (and especially with an art reception) makes for a great evening out with a friend and with family while taking in and supporting the art in Prince William County.

 

Emerging Artists in PWC is the next Call for Art out NOW for artists aged 15-25. Contact shawonesent@gmail.com for more info - the deadline for entries is March 15, 2023.

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

Photography/Video Credits: 

Donna Liguria, Evelyn Chatters, Michelle Baker, Kelly Haneklau, Otis Stanley

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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!

Post 280: Call for Art February 2023 at OSA

Call for Art February 2023 at Open Space Arts

The art show at Open Space Arts for February 2023 will be titled "African American Voices and Visions", in honor of Black History month. What this means is, if you are an artist and you are 18 or older, there is an open Call for Art to submit your work. You need to be a resident of Prince William County OR you can be a member of a local PWC art group. Out of the artwork submitted, selected pieces will be chosen to appear in the gallery at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA.

Please read and enter at https://pwcartscouncil.org/black-history-exhibit-application/

Here is a flyer to help understand what the gallery is looking for, so all artists that meet the above criteria have the opportunity to submit works. The deadline is Jan 14, so go through your art inventory SOON!

 

 

 

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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/.

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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!

Post 223: Open Space Arts Gallery Hispanic Heritage Art Celebration Reception 1

Open Space Arts Gallery Hispanic Heritage Art Celebration Reception Part 1

On Friday, September 23, 2022 at Stonebridge, the art gallery Open Space Arts invited the public to attend their Hispanic Heritage Art Celebration Reception from 6 to 8 pm. And the public showed up! A couple hundred people enjoyed this wonderful art event in Woodbridge, Virginia!

Photos from the Reception by Member Artists

Open Space Arts (OSA) is a gallery supported by the Prince William County Arts Council in partnership with the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) located at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center. The gallery was open a few weeks just prior to Christmas in 2021, and then PWAS was invited to come back and run the gallery in March of 2022. In April, the first Open Space Arts show started and every month since has shown a different variety of art in all its colors, styles, methods and mediums. The Visual Arts in PWC is alive and well and in your backyard!

 

Many shows are open to all of the Prince William County artists - they must be 18 or older.  So that means, if you live in PWC OR you are a member of a PWC art group or photography group, those artists are welcome to submit fine art to the gallery when a Call for Art is sent out, and then a selection of the best of the artwork is juried into the show.

 

The art is changed out, approximately monthly and the current show is called Hispanic Heritage Art Celebration - all of the art is by flavored with Hispanic and Latino themes. This show will be open to the public until October 16, 2022. About 30 artists are currently on display. The gallery is FREE to see, and the artwork is for sale.

The photographs below were taken by Otis Stanley and Tom Payne of the reception held on Friday.

 

Hispanic Heritage Art Celebration Sept 21 - Oct 16, 2022

 

 

Herb Williams, Eleanor and Ken Meardon

 

Ana Quispe, Sandra Lewin, Helen Burroughs, Staci Blanchard and Sheri Herrick

 

Linda Nedilsky speaking to the visitors

 

 

The Storyteller

 

Austun Cherry spoke to the passersby - telling them about the gallery!

 

 

 

Also note that the Pet Festival will take place on Saturday, October 15 and the Prince William Art Society members will have a tent up in front of the Open Space Arts gallery with artwork of our best furry friends AND other animals we love.

 

Come by the gallery, Wednesday - Saturday 12 to 7 and Sunday 12 to 5 to see the outstanding artwork on display by local artists. Please like, share, comment, Follow the Blog, and let us know what you think!

See Part 2 at https://artistryspin.blogspot.com/2022/09/post-223-open-space-arts-gallery.html

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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: 

Tom Payne and Otis Stanley

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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!