Friday, February 3, 2023

Post 290: Meet PWAS Members

Meet PWAS Members

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) is a non-profit 50+ year old art group based in Prince William County, Virginia, about 25 miles south of Washington DC. The group is made up of artists, art enthusiasts, and art dabblers. We have photographers and graphic designers, former art teachers, digital artists and art beginners. I'm pretty sure we cover about any medium and mix imaginable.

Meet some of the Artists of PWAS

PWAS is a large art group and you will often find many of them volunteering their time at the Open Space Art gallery in Stonebridge -  15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA. The art group also meets monthly on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:30pm (or via Zoom) at the Tall Oaks Community Center, 12298 Cotton Mill Drive, Woodbridge, VA and the public is welcome to attend. 
 
I recently sent out a request to the PWAS members to introduce themselves...Let's meet the responders*...

Evelyn Chatters

Evelyn Chatters is relatively new to the world of art. She is currently working with acrylic pour and enjoying experimentation and self-expression through that medium.

Evelyn is the PWAS Secretary (2023)


Kerry Molina

Kerry Molina is a mixed-media artist whose work explores the magic of many layers.  Her acrylic and collage pieces often employ vintage papers, book text, old maps, transparent media and various other creative elements. https://www.kerrymolina.com/#/

 

Luis Munoz



Sandra McClelland Lewin

Sandra works primarily in acrylics and her subject matter is inspired by nature. She is a past President of PWAS and of Visual Expressions and has served on the Board of the Prince William County Arts Council. https://SLMLart.com
 

Sandra was the PWAS President (2020-2022)


Staci Blanchard

Staci enjoys expressing herself through pour art and abstract art.

Staci is the PWAS Vice President (2021-2023)
 

John Hartt (Jortt)

John Hartt’s whimsical art can be described as strange and wonderful. Although he loves to work big, like murals, art for elementary school playgrounds and outdoor installations, he always finds time to knock out paintings on canvas in his studio. https://linktr.ee/Jortt



Fatima Farzana (Sumi)

When I finish an artwork, I feel like I need to start the next one. Every piece of my artwork is an emotion to me. https://www.Sumisart.com



Elena Jochum

"Can you create that?" - The answer is "yes". Elena Jochum is a 3rd generation artist specializing in realistic watercolor paintings and large abstract oil and acrylic canvas paintings. https://www.elenajochum.com/




Zorri Berrios (Zee)

His art is a representation of his passion for color and social historical characters and issues. In his art, he reflects his concern for music, social issues as well as his Christian Faith. https://www.facebook.com/ARTEDEZORRI/
 


Brenda Vann

I am a multimedia artist, working on a flat table and because I’m ambidextrous, I paint details with my right hand but cut stencils with my left hand.  I don’t feel balanced and productive unless I’m using both hands.



Donna Liguria

Donna is a self-taught acrylic painter and blog writer, specializing in photorealism. Her subjects are pet portraits and animals, seascapes, landscapes, historical places and more and she enjoys meeting visitors at the Open Space Arts gallery. https://donnaliguriaart.com
 
 

Bettie Sperty

Bettie Sperty is a local artist who enjoys working with a variety of mediums, including acrylic and oil painting, drawing, pottery work, fiber work, etc. Her painting style runs from fun, colorful and whimsical to the fine detail of Tromp L’oeil.



 
*If you are a new PWAS member and want to be included with the PWAS Member introductions, please send me an email with your photo, 2 samples of your work and up to 2 sentences on what you do. One URL can be included.

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/.


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!

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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!


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/.


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. 


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


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!