Post 289: New Art Show African American Voices and Visions Feb 2023

New Art Show African American Voices and Visions Feb 2023

PWC got talent! Twenty-four local Prince William County artists were juried into this art show at Open Space Arts at Stonebridge. It is free to browse the art at the gallery, which is open Wednesday to Saturday 12-7pm and Sunday 12-5pm.

 

Photo Courtesy of Michelle Baker

Come and enjoy the show!

The new show opened Wednesday, February 1 and will run until Sunday, February 26. The public is welcome to come anytime but you may not want to miss the opening reception on Friday, February 3 at 6:30pm! Meet the artists and so much more is planned.

Seeing the art in person IS the best way to enjoy it. Up close and personal is how you see the true textures, colors, size and emotion of each and every piece. But if you are not in the Woodbridge, Virginia area, let's take a spin around the gallery...

 

 

Do you turn to the left when you enter a store/gallery?

 

Or do you turn to the right? Whichever way you turn, here is the local art you will see.

 

 

All of the artwork is for sale and if there is a green dot on the label, prints are available for that art piece. 

 

The artists on display:

 

Anna Gatling                           Ariel Myers                 Brenda Vann      

Chloe Smalls Johnson            Donna Liguria             Ella Carter

Evelyn Chatters                      John Holden                Fatima Farzana

Kate Brogdon                          Kelly Haneklau            Kaderiye Siyit

Marisol Coy                             Luis Munoz                 Otis Stanley

Penny Shaw                            Michael Kent               Rita Nolan

Staci Blanchard                       Susan Furr                  Michelle Baker

Tom Payne                              Mark Murphy               Zorri Berrios

 A special treat also appearing in this art show is artwork by young people...

  

We hope to see you at the show!

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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 288: Upcoming Calendar of Event Dates at OSA

Upcoming Calendar of Event Dates at OSA

February - June 2023 Events at Open Space Arts (OSA).

See What's Happening at the Gallery

Here is the Event List for Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, Virginia. Please check with the contact person for any information and to check for any updates to the event list. Art Class signups and fees are managed by the class teacher.

 

Date - Event/Description - Dates and Time - Contact

February 1, 2023 African American Voices and Visions Art Show February 1 -25, 2023 PWCPRT OSA Steering Committee

February 3, 2023 Reception for African American Voices and Visions February 3, 2023 at 6:30 -8:00 OSA Steering Committee Susan Furr POC

February 2023 African American Voices and Visions Reception February 3, 2023 at 7:00. PWCPRT

February 4, 2023 Heritage Village February 4, 2023 12:00 Herb Williams

February 6, 2023 Somer’s Voice February 4 -8, 2023, 6:00 – 9:00 and February 10-11, 2023, at 6:00 – 9:00 - backroom Herb Williams

February 11, 2023 OSA Desk Training February 11, 2023 at 10:00 – 11:30 OSA Steering Committee

February 12 -February 17, 2023 Somer’s Voices February 12 -13 and February 15 – 17, 2023 at 6:00 – 9:00 Herb Williams

February 17, 2023 Adjudication of Art for March Show February 17, 2023 Backroom PWCAC PWAS PWCPRT

February 18, 2023 The Business of Art – Preparing to Hang Artwork in Galleries February 18, 2023 at 7:00 backroom OSA Steering Committee

February 18, 2023 CAPAC February 18, 2023 at 9:00 -11:00 Herb Williams

February 21-February 28, 2023 Somer’s Voices February 21-24 and February 24 – 28, 2023 at 6:00 – 9:00 Herb Williams

February 25, 2023 CAPAC February 25, 2023 at 9:00 – 11:00 Herb Williams

February 19, 2023 Notification of March Entries February 19, 2023 Herb Williams PWAS PWCPRT

February 25, 2023 Scott McDonald’s Bob Ross Investigating Oil Painting February 25, 2023, at 1:00 – 5:00 Large classroom Scott McDonald

February 27-28, 2023 Pick-up and Drop-off of Artwork February 27 – 5:00-6:00 and February 28 12:00 – 2:00 Elizabeth Herb Williams PWCPRT PWAS

March 2023 Page Turning Literature – Reflecting on Women’s Point of View in Art March 1 – March 26, 2023 PWC/PWAS OSA Steering Committee

March 1 -March 15, 2023 Somer’s Voices March 1, 3-8, 10-15 at 6:00 – 9:00 Herb Williams

March 3, 2023 Reception for March Show March 3, 2023 at 7:00 PWC/PWAS/PWCPRT Elizabeth Bratto Susan Furr- POC

March 2023 The Business of Art – Preparing to Hang Art in Galleries TBA OSA Steering Committee

March 4, 2023 Call for Art for Emerging Student Artists March 4 – 15, 2023 OSA Steering Committee Herb Williams PWCPRT

March 11, 2023 OSA Desk Training Session March 11, 2023 at 10:00-11:30 OSA Steering Committee – Main Gallery

March 17-March 31, 2023 Somer’s Voices March 17-22, 24-29 and 31 at 6:00 – 9:00 Herb Williams

March 18, 2023 The Business of Art – Pricing Artwork for Galleries March 18, 2023, at 7:00 backroom OSA Steering Committee

March 18, 2023 Adjudication of Emerging Student Art March 18, 2023 Backroom Herb Williams Steering Committee

March 20, 2023 Notification of April Juried Artwork March 20, 2023 Herb Williams Steering Committee

March 25, 2023 Pysanky Ukrainian Easter Eggs March 25, 2023, at 10:00 – 3:00 Backroom Bring Sack lunch OSA Steering Committee-Penny Shaw and Millie Adams

March 26, 2023 Acrylic Pour Class March 26, 2023 at 1:00 – 5:00 Backroom Anna Gatling

March 2023 Lecture – Women Authors TBA Herb Williams and Elizabeth Bratto Barnes and Noble

March 27, 2023 Pick-up and Drop-off of Artwork March 27 – 5:00-6:00 and March 28 12:00 – 2:00 Herb Williams PWCPRT PWAS

April 2023 Emerging Student Art Show (Young Adults ages 15-25) March 29-April 30, 2023 Herb Williams, PWCAC, and OSA Steering Committee

April 1, 2023 NAAEP Act SO April 1, 2023 at 10:00 – 1:00 Herb Williams

April 2, 2023 Call to Art – Flowers A Blooming Call to Art April 2 – 13, 2023 Herb Williams, PWCAC, and OSA Steering Committee

April 8, 2023 OSA Desk Training Session April 8, 2023, at 10:00-11:30 OSA Steering Committee – Main Gallery

April 18, 2023 Adjudication of May Artwork April 18, 2023, backroom Herb Williams, PWCAC, and OSA Steering Committee

April 20, 2023 Notification of May’s Juried Artwork April 20, 2023 Herb Williams, PWCAC, and OSA Steering Committee

April 2023 The Business of Art – Preparing to Hang Art in Galleries TBA OSA Steering Committee

April 22, 2023 Scott McDonald Bob Ross Oil Painting April 22, 2023 at 1:00 – 5:00 Scott McDonald

April 30, 2023 Pick-up and Drop-off of Artwork April 30, 5:00 – 6:00 and May 1, 12:00 – 2:00 Herb Williams, PWCAC, and OSA Steering Committee

May 2, 2023 Call for Art for June Art Show May 2, 2023 -May 12, 2023 Herb Williams, PWCAC, and OSA Steering Committee

May 3, 2023 Flowers a Blooming Event Art Show May 3 – May 28, 2023 PWCAC Organizations

May 13, 2023 OSA Desk Training Session May 13, 2023, at 10:00-11:30 OSA Steering Committee – Main Gallery

May 16, 2023 Adjudication of June Artwork May 16, 2023 OSA Steering Committee

May 20, 2023 Excelsoir Voices May 20, 2023 OSA Steering Committee Dr. Mary-Hannah Klontz

May 18, 2023 Notification of June Artwork May 18, 2023 Herb Williams, PWCAC, and OSA Steering Committee

May 29, 2023 Drop-off and Pick-up Artwork May 29, 5:00 – 6:00 and May 30, 12:00 -2:00 Herb Williams, PWCAC, and OSA Steering Committee

May 31, 2023 PWC and PWAS June Art Show May 31 – June 25, 2023 Herb Williams, PWCAC, and OSA Steering Committee

June 6, 2023 Call for Art For Those Who Serve – July Art Show - Military Call for Art June 6 – 16, 2023 OSA Steering Committee

June 2, 2023 Excelsoir Voices June 2, 2023 OSA Steering Committee Dr. Mary-Hannah Klontz

June 10, 2023 Taste of Woodbridge Pop-up Shows June 10 @ 11:00-6:00 front of gallery JWC Management, Herb Williams, OSA Steering Committee

June 10, 2023 OSA Desk Training Session June 10, 2023 at 10:00-11:30 OSA Steering Committee – Main Gallery

June 20, 2023 Adjudication of July Art Entries June 30, 2023 Backroom Herb Williams, OSA Steering Committee

June 23, 2023 Notification of Juried Artwork for July Art Show June 23, 2023 Herb Williams, PWCAC, and OSA Steering Committee

June 26, 2023 Pick-up and Drop-off Artwork June 26, 2023 5:00-6:00 and June 27, 12:00 – 2:00 Herb Williams, PWCAC, and OSA Steering Committee

June 28, 2023 Showcasing Those Who Have Served – Military and Veterans Art June 28-July 30, 2023 PWC Arts Community PWAS

July 2023 Lecture - Those Who Have Served – Creative TBA

Again, contact the person assigned to the event for more information or check at the gallery. 

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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/.

Author: Name
Penny Shaw - An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA

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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 287: Open Space Arts at Stonebridge

Open Space Arts at Stonebridge

Open Space Arts is more than a gallery. It is a place of all types of art, a meeting place, a creative space and an inspiring place to be.

Art in its Many Forms

Open Space Arts (OSA) 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA is sponsored by the Prince William County Arts Council (PWCAC).

Prince William Art Society (PWAS) is a non-profit art group that "mans", or "womans", the gallery of local Prince William County artists.

There are often classes going on, there could be music or poetry; there has been dancing, singing, painting, creating, and learning echoing in the space. And occasionally, there is food and drink available for public artist receptions when a new art show has been hung....Friday, February 3 at 6:30pm is the next one for the "African American Voices and Visions" art show.

Here are a few pictures of the most recent happenings at OSA.

Saturday, January 21, 2023 The artists showing in the gallery and PWAS members volunteer working the desk at Stonebridge. Often, the artists will bring some drawing or painting materials with them such as watercolor and set up "studio" in the OSA windows. Patrons love looking on as they paint and draw!

 

Photos provided by Otis Stanley

On Sunday, January 22, 2023 The group Jack & Jill of America, Inc., Woodbridge VA Chapter had a reception at the OSA Gallery. Jack and Jill of America celebrated their 85th Founders Day and the ladies celebrated with the quote "Art of Motherhood. 

We welcome community organizations using this grand venue for their events. Come by the gallery to find out more and enjoy the art while you are there.

 

 

Photos provided by Anna Gatling

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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 286: Open Space Arts People's Choice Winners Jan 2023

Open Space Arts People's Choice Winners Jan 2023 After the Master's Style Art Show

As we draw towards the end of this month's art show at the Open Space Art gallery, we count the votes. During the month, we ask the gallery visitors to vote on their favorite art piece of our art shows and then we give out ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place for People's Choice based on the vote counts.

And the Winners Are...

This art show was called "After the Master's Style" where we asked our artists that answered the Call for Art to submit work that is "inspired by" their favorite master artists. It is fun to watch the gallery visitors really consider the artwork for their choice and we often hear, "Can I only pick one?" And their faces reflect the difficulty in selecting only one! That's a good thing!

It really tickles me to watch the visitors taking in the art as they studiously go from piece to piece trying to decide their favorite. To me, the choice for first place this month was an easy and obvious choice, but still there were so many GREAT artworks! Well done, artists - all of them! Prince William County artists and art groups got talent!

Drum roll please...

1. 1st Place is Tom Payne's "Vermeer's Vision"

The master artist Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675), was a Dutch painter that created the "Girl with a Pearl Earring" which was what inspired Tom Payne's "Vermeer's Vision", which as Tom says is "Girl with a Pearl Earring" meets African Cyborg Queen. Update Thursday, January 26, 2023 9:25pm - this painting SOLD, contact Tom Payne for prints. https://www.payne-relief-artworx.com/

2. Second Place is Bettie Sperty's "Sweet Dreams"

Bettie Sperty's painting was inspired by the artist René François Ghislain Magritte (1898-1967) who "was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his depictions of familiar objects in unfamiliar, unexpected contexts, which often provoked questions about the nature and boundaries of reality and representation." (-Wikipedia)

3. Tied for Third Place are Kate Brogdon's " Redwood Forest Nymph Losing Hope" and Donna Liguria's "Only God Can Make a Tree"

 

Kate Brogdon's " Redwood Forest Nymph Losing Hope"

 "This piece continues my series of nymphs: strong female guardians of a complex environment she fills with energy.  The redwood tree nymph is losing hope in the face of threats to her tree and the forest, as continued degradation and fragmentation reduce the ability of forests to shelter valuable ecosystems and mitigate warming.  Candy wrappers are the base of the image providing shine and sparkle, but also highlight the often invisible trash filing our natural areas.  The nymph is drawn in pencil and the environment is a photograph  with paint." - Kate Brogdon

 

Donna Liguria's "Only God Can Make a Tree"

"The master creator and painter, God, inspired my rendition of a looking up at a tree. There is a squirrel, 2 birds, and a couple of lady bugs sprinkled around the canvas." - Donna Liguria

Please note that all of the artwork at the gallery is for sale if you are interested.

After the Master's Style will only be up until Sunday, January 29, so come out and enjoy the show. It is FREE to come in and view the art. The next art show beginning on Wednesday, February 1 and running until Feb 26 is "African American Voices and Visions". And the voting will start all over again.

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all that visited and voted.

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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!