Art in Burg

Art Galleries in February

tribute to a row of now-retired mailboxes that were once a common site on America's street corners and played an important role in residents' lives.

Norma's hope is that folks who experience her exhibit will leave with the feeling that there is so much to see and appreciate in our world. "Don't overlook the interesting things around you. Even though I have traveled to many countries around the world and love to take photographs of sites in different cultures, many of my favorite images were taken not far away from where I live. Keep your eyes open and notice common things that surround us!"

Collette Caprara

“Shades of Red”

All Member Show

Artful Dimensions, 922 Caroline St

“Perception”, Norma Woodward

Opening Reception First Friday, Feb 3

Brush Strokes Gallery, 824 Caroline St

Norma Woodward offers visitors a new "Perception" of our environs. In her her exhibit of photographs, Brush Strokes Gallery's featured artist in February, offers visitors the opportunity to "walk in her shoes." Through her artwork, she beckons all to experience the unique realm she perceives in her explorations off the beaten path and through eyes and a heart that, uniquely, decipher quiet messages that may be undetected by others.

Norma's photography often conveys not only visual images, but also a sense of "Time Travel," as objects in a state of disrepair or deterioration seem to lift the curtain on their previous life and function in the world.

The striking scene of "Windblown," in which, as Norma explains "The tattered curtains blowing in the wind from an open window, the crumbling plaster on the wall, and the remains of a once-ornate mantel, speak of a historic grand mansion that is now slowly deteriorating and gives clues to the story of the people who lived there." In addition, "You've Got Mail" serves as a

Opening Reception, First Friday, Feb 3, 6-99pm

If months were each assigned a color, February would be shades of red. And all around the world, Artists would be fedWith ideas and dreams and inspiration. Making works to look at and to wear. Visit Artful Dimensions during February, And see the things we want to share.

~ Sally Cooney Anderson

"Putting the Art in HeART: An All-MMember Show with Select Works in Tribute to Johnny Johnson

Opening Reception First Friday, Feb 3, 6-99pm

Art First, 824 Caroline ST

The theme for the All-Member Exhibition during the month of February will be "Putting the Art in HeART: An AllMember Show with Select Works in Tribute to Johnny Johnson". We hope you are going to L-O-V-E it!

This exhibition will feature the work of 25 local artists who are active Art First Gallery members and enthusiastic participants in the local art scene of Fredericksburg. Art First Gallery has some new members, so be sure to stop by to see the newly expanded offerings!

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~Anne Timpano

“Seasons of the Heart”

Darbytown Art Studio

241 E Charles St

Aja Albertson. Albertson attended the New World School of The Arts in Miami, FL, where she showed her work at many venues, including the Miami Art Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art, as well as earning a BFA in Sculpture. She will be presenting a new body of work entitled, "Seasons of The Heart". Also on display at Darbytown are media as varied as painting, drawing, sculpture, quilling, woodworking, photography, textile arts, and jewelry. Artists studios include Van Anderson, Heather Balancio, Dolores Bumberry, Leland Burke, Leslie Caliri, Jane Cariker, Rob Carroll, Ben Collins, Henry Day, Jeannie Ellis, Jacque English, Dawn Etterenee, Jerome Golden, James Hinz, Erin Holey, Andrea Landauer, Lana Lechkina, Jeff Lohr, Tresa Lohr, Chris McClintock, Kris Patterson, Delana Renee, Cliff Satterthwaite,Stephanie Turman, Gina White, and David Willingham.

~ Jeannie Ellis

“Valentine Extravaganza”

Second Friday, Feb 10, 6-99p

The Artists' Alliance

100 Taylor St, Suite 101 Colonial Beach Gallery open Sat-SSun, 11a -55p

You are invited to be the judge in a brownie baking contest hosted by our members. Come out and vote for your favorite chocolate confection. Browse through the collection of original Valentine cards and view the Valentine art exhibit. Bask in the warm bliss of fellowship and music by guitarist Steven Ball

Rob Rudick

Following her careers in television journalism and law enforcement, Penny A Parrish now pursues a new passion: photography.

After her retirement from the FBI Academy in 2012, she found her creative home at Brush Strokes Gallery