Berryville Celebrates with a Historical Display and Art Show

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Berryville marks its 225th anniversary on January 15 — the date the town was officially chartered in 1798 — and the celebration continues throughout the year with a number of events, including an exhibit of historical items and history lectures in March and an art show in April at the Barns of Rose Hill.

Clarke County artists are encouraged to submit work for the “Berryville Celebrates 225” Juried Art Show. The exhibit runs April 1 through 30; however, the application deadline is 5pm Thursday, March 1.

The “Berryville Celebrates 225” show is open to artists who live in Clarke County. Each artist may submit up to three entries. Art may be any subject, though interpretations of Berryville and Clarke County are encouraged. Jewelry, installation art, audio, and video enhancements are not accepted.

“We have such a rich and diverse artistic community in Clarke County,” said Berryville 225th Anniversary Committee member Christy Dunkle. “We are excited to showcase all this talent at our beautiful cultural and performing arts center.”

Committee chair John Hudson concurred. “What better way to showcase the specialness of Berryville than with artistic expressions.”

“The Barns of Rose Hill is proud to host the ‘Berryville Celebrates 225’ Juried Art Show,” said its marketing & outreach coordinator Martha Reynolds. “This is a wonderful opportunity for Clarke County artists of all ages to show their work and engage viewers with their community.”

Reynolds, continued, “Berryville’s milestone anniversary is important to the Barns. We cherish all past, present, and future creators who maintain Clarke County’s reputation as a haven for the arts.”

The “Berryville Celebrates 225” art show opens with a free reception from 3 to 6pm on Saturday, April 1. But first, artists must submit their applications by 5pm March 1. There is a $10 entry fee, and digital or printed images are required for the jury process.

Two-dimensional work must be suitably prepared for hanging and may not exceed 4-by-4 feet in size, including frame. Three-dimensional work may be no larger than 84-by-30-by-40 inches, and will be placed on pedestals for the exhibit.

There is a 70/30 commission on sales at the Barns of Rose Hill. “Not-for-sale pieces” are also accepted for the “Berryville Celebrates 225” show.

Find an art show application and more details at https://barnsofrosehill.org/ exhibits-2/225-juried-artshow. Acceptance notices will be sent to all artists by March 10. Artwork must be delivered to the Barns of Rose Hill between noon and 3pm Saturday, March 25, or by appointment.

Prior to the art show, the Barns presents a month-long “Berryville Celebrates” Historical Exhibit. It opens Saturday, March 4, with a reception from 3 to 4pm, and remains on display throughout March.

Explore Berryville’s colorful history through a trea- sure trove of old images and memorabilia. Items on display include objects on loan from tures are free, and topics are “How Our Town Developed: Berryville History Explored through Maps, Zoning & Berryville Area Plan,” “Horses in Clarke County & Our Equestrian Legacy,” “Remembering Those Who Served: Our Local Veterans & Heroes,” and “Our Schools: The History & Development of Clarke County Public Schools.” private collections. Anyone who has objects representing Berryville’s past that could be part of the exhibit should contact the Barns of Rose Hill.

In addition to the “Berryville Celebrates” Historical Exhibit, the Barns and the Clarke County Historical Association are collaborating to present “Berryville Celebrates” History Lectures at 1 p.m. on Saturdays, March 4, 11, 18, and 25. Lec-

The Barns, which also serves as Clarke County’s tourist center, is open noon to 3pm Tuesday through Saturday and for evening and weekend events. Contact the Barns of Rose Hill at (540) 9552004 or info@borh.org, or go to barnsofrosehill.org.

If you would like to participate in “Berryville Celebrates” programs, share old photos and memorabilia for display, or volunteer, contact Berryville1798@gmail.com or message “Berryville Celebrates” on Facebook.