Open Space Arts Emerging Artists April Show
Friday, March 31, 2023. The opening art reception for the "Emerging Artists" show was held at Open Space Arts at the Stonebridge Shopping Center - 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA. Well over 100 guests were in attendance with the student artists and their families as well as Prince William Art Society members.
Emerging Artists 2023
I have to say "HAPPY ANNIVERSARY OPEN SPACE ARTS!" Today, April 2, 2023 is our one year anniversary of being open (in a continuous year)! We were open 3 weeks in November and December of 2021, but the gallery opened on Saturday, April 2 2022 and has been open since, displaying the art of local Prince William County artists and art groups, like the Prince William Art Society (PWAS). PWAS and their army of volunteers has 'manned' the desk and volunteer scheduling for the gallery portion of Open Space Arts (OSA).
The Emerging Artists Show will be an annual art show in the spring. This year's show features the art of students and young artists from 15 to 25 years old from around the county and various schools/colleges.
There is also a section of the gallery set aside for past People's Choice Award winning paintings. When visitors come to OSA, we often ask for them to vote their favorite art pieces - and here are some of those past winners.
Let's take a look at what these talented individuals have on display for you this month - Emerging Artists May 29 - April 30, 2023.
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Vase and PWAS members Tony Muller and Kyran McCann
Herb Williams and PWAS member Susan Furr
PWAS members Mark Murphy, Ken and Eleanor Meardon
PWAS member Jesmin Rashid
Susan getting ready for the reception
People's Choice Winners
People's Choice Winners
People's Choice Winners
PWAS member Otis Stanley
People's Choice Winners
PWAS member Penny Shaw
Many of the Emerging Artists came up and talked about their art and what motivates them. As you can see from above, Prince William County got talent!
And on top of that, the Prince William Art Society offers an annual scholarship for high school seniors that are going to pursue the arts in college, so that is something for these students to be aware of (EARLY each year).
It is definitely a learning experience for the youngsters to see what is involved in getting your art up on the walls! The students are also asked to work with our veteran art volunteers at the gallery on weekends to give them real-life experience, confidence and that sometimes requested 'community service' time.
Come by this month's show and see the art!
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 and 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
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