Friday, April 21, 2023

Post 338: Artist Inventory Sale and OSA May Art Show

Artist Inventory Sale and OSA May Art Show

A date change for the Artist Inventory Sale in Manassas this weekend and the artists juried into the next Open Space Art Gallery Art Show for May. The reception for the May show is SATURDAY, May 6, 2023 at 6:30 for this, our largest art show so far!

Artist Inventory Sale in Manassas

Several PWAS members will have spots at the Manassas Artist Inventory Sale in downtown Manassas on SUNDAY, April 23, 2023. The date for this show was changed because the weather on Saturday is reported to be BLAH. Although held under the Harris Pavilion (9201 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110), who wants their art out in a down pour, right?

This is a very nice show to be in and to visit, run by a local artist Mike Flynn, and it is held twice a year, in the Spring and the Fall. Come out for a visit on Sunday between 12 and 4.

Open Space Arts Gallery "April Showers Bring May Flowers" Art Show

PWAS and OSA (Open Space Arts) are celebrating our largest art show yet to be held in the gallery! We are especially excited for this show! 

"Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." — Charles Dickens

The OSA jurors have been busy viewing 354 art works submitted by 54 artists. We selected 206 beautiful works from this group to showcase at Open Space Arts Gallery from May 3 - June 18, 2023. The show is called "April Showers Bring May Flowers" with the art reception for this show held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 6:30 pm. This should be a big event for the gallery and ALL our artists and PWAS members are requested to attend.

Please join us as we celebrate the remarkable artistic images of flowers, growing things and the Spring weather that will be on display. If you LOVE supporting the arts, especially LOCAL art, and have a spot on your wall open for something artistically special, come by the gallery!

As you know, "the early bird gets the worm".

Congratulations to the following 50 juried recipients of the May Exhibition at Open Space Arts Gallery.

Aaron Kimmel              Akon Otoyo                        Anna Gatling            
Anthony Macaluso        Ava Beckman             Bettie Sperty               
Brenda Vann              Connie Huebner            Donna Liguria              
Doreen Dauer               Dylan Baylor                 Elizabeth Stathis            
Evelyn Chatters          Ginnefine Jalloh            Helen Joyce Burroughs  
Ivonne Virginia Sokol      Jeffrey Holman         Javier Silvio Amurrio     
Kate Brogdon                Katharine Owens           Kc Claure                
Kelly Haneklau             LA Mejias                        Larry Burch                 
Leah Boyton                Luis Munoz                     Marisol Coy                 
Mark Murphy                Michael Kent                   Michelle Baker           
Moises Reyes             Nicole Fisher                Peter Smolens             
Pierre G. Georges      Richard Tyler                 Phung Pham              
Sandy Painter             Valerian                           Sareen Rashid            
Saul Roldan               Scott McDonald              Sheri Herrick               
Susan Furr             Sandra McClelland Lewin         Kristina Steffen           
Tom Payne                Tony Muller                        Trang Pham
Virginia Holman          Walter Manzano               Zorri Berrios

A lot of local talent and so many diverse styles! Congratulations to all that were selected. You will see flowers of every sort, including cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, daffodils, cornflowers, roses, hollyhocks, orchids, African violets, day lilies, lavender, tulips and wonderful gardens. If only we had paints with the smell of the blooms being featured!

Artwork by Betty Sperty
 
"Blossom by blossom the spring begins." — Algernon Charles Swinburne


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!

Post 337: Spotlight on PWAS Artist Otis Stanley

PWAS Spotlight Artist Otis Stanley

The Artistry Spin Blog is starting a series for Prince William Art Society (PWAS) members called "Spotlight Artists", where those artists that want to be featured will submit a prearranged template for posting here and spread on our PWAS social media sites.

Our featured Prince William County member artist...

Otis L. Stanley

Date: 3/29/2023

Artist Style: Human form

Artist Mediums: Acrylic paintings

Artist Bio:

Otis creates work that reflects the art of simply living. His work captures images that reflect his culture and heritage. Otis enjoys inviting viewers to explore his work and engage in conversation about each piece. Often painting in monochromatic colors, Otis stands alone in presenting his work in an often otherwise room of color.

Artist’s Awards:

Otis is a two time winner of the People’ Choice Award at the Open Space Art, (Dready, 2-2022 and Sultry, 2-2023) He also placed 2nd at the annual Veteran’s Show in Winchester, Va. for his entry of Going Home, (11-2022)

Artist PWAS Member Since:

09/2020

Artist’s URL:

https://otis-stanley.pixels.com

Artist’s Contact:

Phone: 703-401-4245 and Email: slimric1513 AT gmail.com


See the other featured PWAS members by searching for "Spotlight Artists".


Author/Photographer/Artist: Otis Stanley
 
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!

Monday, April 17, 2023

Post 336: Emerging Artists at Open Space Arts

Emerging Artists at Open Space Arts

This month's art show at Open Space Arts (OSA) at Stonebridge is "Emerging Artists" which features young artists, ages 15 to 25 in Prince William County. The artists on display are asked to give some of their time on weekends to volunteer at the gallery, helping them to learn even more about the business side of art as well as build confidence in talking about their art.

Meet the Artists

This is the second art show at OSA featuring young local artists, and it will not be the last. We have a few of last year's artists once again, along with some new faces. It has been such a pleasure volunteering with these artists and the many questions they have about all things art. The show runs between March 29 and April 30 at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA.

Visitors  spoke  with Samantha about her clay bikini artwork. Samantha's message  was about "body positivity". Visitors  also spoke with L.A  about  the motivation and significance  of his art. - Evelyn Chatters








 Come and see the art and chat with the volunteers!

The next show beginning May3 is April Showers Bring May Flowers
15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA and will run until June 18, 2023. 


Author: Evelyn Chatters
 
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: 
Evelyn Chatters

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, April 16, 2023

Post 335: When Open Space Arts First Opened

When Open Space Arts First Opened

Open Space Arts is celebrating one full year of being open, the anniversary date is Saturday, April 2, 2022. What you might not know is that the Prince William Art Society were actually invited to show art in the space the weekend after Thanksgiving, 2021. The art gallery was such a success on that weekend in November, that we were invited to keep the gallery open through the first few weeks of December 2021 as well.

The Beginning of a Gallery

While the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) members were all volunteering in the gallery, Otis Stanley also set up a canvas at the front of the space and invited children to paint along with him...So did you ever wonder what happened to that painting?

This is the painting that was started when we first opened OSA, by children that came in with their parents. I entitled it Sarah and the Sheep Clouds. - Otis Stanley
 

Photo: Otis Stanley

Photo: Otis Stanley

Photo: Otis Stanley
 
Photo: Donna Liguria

Photo: Donna Liguria
 


Author: Otis Stanley
 
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

Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment!

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Post 334: Best of Prince William County 2023 Art Gallery

Best of Prince William County 2023 Art Gallery

It is that time of year again in Prince William County where we vote. Nope, not on politics. On what we all love in PWC - from restaurant and businesses to art galleries and artists.

Open Space Arts at Stonebridge

On April 2, 2023, Open Space Arts (OSA) celebrated one full year of being open - allowing artists in the county the opportunity to show their art and to offer it for sale. We've had hundreds of artists and thousands of visitors come to see the artwork on display. 

The artwork changes approximately every 4 - 6 weeks and we've had oil paintings, acrylic paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry and so much more, in every shape and size. Come and see.

15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA

Now Vote, Every Day

Vote once per day, every day until May 3 - show your support for OSA


https://va.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Prince-William-2023/gallery?group=449785


 


Come and see. Their is huge talent in Prince William County, so visit the gallery when you are visiting Stonebridge, where Wegman's is.


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!