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Art in Burg

Art Galleries in July

“Our Town ” All Member Show Brush Strokes Gallery Opening July 2, 5-9 9pm 824 Caroline St. Friday- Sun 11am - 5 pm. & Appointment

Celebrate the Unique Quality of "Our Town" Throughout July, as we celebrate the spirit of the Burg and its resilience, rich history, and mutually supportive community in a special exhibit, "Our Town," with an opening reception on July 2 Refreshments will be served and invited guests include Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw who will give greetings at 7:00 pm, members of City Council, and Ann Glave, executive director of Fredericksburg Virginia Main Street. Artwork celebrating the enchanting atmosphere of Our Town includes images of iconic sites such as Carol Waite's depiction of St. George church in "Fredericksburg Steeple," a montage of classic scenes featured in Danette Taylor 's colorful collage "The Burg," and Marianna Smith's vintage "The Purina Grain Tower." The energy of our community is conveyed in Nancy Williams ' "Parking on Princess Anne Street," Penny A Parrish's "Fred Nats Kids," and the vitality of Hyperion's coffee clutch in Collette Caprara's "The Daily Bustle." In addition, the serenity and allure of the Rappahannock is celebrated in Denise Denecke's "Down by the River" and Stacy Gaglio's "Bohemian Rapp-ahannock," while Norma Woodward's "Garden Tour" is a tribute to a favorite annual tradition of The Burg. exhibit runs through August 1. ~Collette Caprara

Polymer Clay: Putting The Fun in Functional, Works by Linda Hess, opening reception 6-8 8p, Artful Dimensions, 923 Caroline St

“Arches & Arcs Abandoned” , David Lovegrove Opening Reception,First Friday Opening, July 2, 6-9 9p Art First, 824 Caroline ST

The exhibit is comprised of three of an ongoing series of artworks. The series are derived from photos and drawings of a park in Richmond, the abandoned water works structures in the Fredericksburg Old Mill district, and an old fort in San Juan, Puerto Rico called El Morro. Art media: digital photographs, acrylic drawings, photo transfer drawings ~Lisa Gillen

“Messages in Color ” All-M Media National Exhibit, Frederick Gallery “3-D D Mixed Media ” Members Gallery FCCA 813 Sophia ST

Th-F Fri, 12-4 4p; Sat 11-4 4, Sun, 1-4 4p ~Valerie Lecea The Artists ' Alliance 100 Taylor St, Suite 101 Colonial Beach website artgallerycolonialbeach.com, Facebook :cbartistsalliance Our artists show a terrific array of paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, furniture, jewelry, and basketry. Art Walk, on Friday, July 9, from 6-9. ~ Rob Rudick

Canal Quarter Arts 1517 Princess Anne Street Darbytown

"Works by Linda Hess

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“Parking on Princess Anne Street Nancy Williams @Brush Strokes Gallery