art in the ’burg

from Front Porch Fredericksburg Magazine March

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Art in Burg

Art Galleries in March

“Greenhouse Ready for Spring ” , Seija Martin @ BSG “All Members March” Brush Strokes Gallery Opening , March 4, 5-9 9p, 824 Caroline St. Thursday- Sun 11am - 5 pm.

March exhibit features a number of creations that may elicit thoughts about the value of relationship and treasure of friendship. Gary the Goose in Bev Coates ' painting seems to be right at home in the midst of a colony of seagulls, while Lois Baird's "Tundra Swans at Pea Island" depicts her subjects' renowned quality of coupling. Likewise, Marianna Smith's "Flower Picking" captures a moment of friends sharing the joy of spring, while Carol Waite shows the promise of more to come with the blossoms of "Spring Is Sprung." Nancy Williams' "Golden Light at the River" and Seija Martin's "Greenhouse Ready for Spring" depict scenes and sites that we would want to share with special people. In addition, the vintage sewing machine featured in Penny A Parrish's "Minnesota" may remind some folks of gifts lovingly crafted by a mom in yesteryear, while other artwork highlights objects that we'd like to share with friends or family, including Norma Woodward's "Strawberries", Stacy Gerise's "My Guinness." ~Collette Caprara “Start With Green ” FCCA, 813 Sophia ST Th-F Fri, 12-4 4p; Sat 11-4 4, Sun, 1-4 4p ~Valerie Lecea

“March Madness ” All Member Show Opening Reception First Friday, February 4--6 6-9 9pm

Artful Dimensions, 923 Caroline The term that has become synonymous with basketball is defined as a state of frenzied or chaotic activity. As artists, we understand this mindset, when we let loose, ignore the rules, work passionately with no sense of time, stop following the plan, and embrace a stage of unknowing until we see what emerges. March is a wonderful month for madness. We are on the cusp of new growth, knowing we will soon see changes, not sure of what they will be, and anxious for the buds to open.

~ Sally Cooney Anderson

“A Light Touch”Pete Morelewicz,@ Sunken Well Tavern

Melinda Crocker, Book Signing Feature Artist Kathleen Moran Canal Quarter Arts

First Friday, Marhc 4, 9a-2 2p ~Jeannie Ellis “Ramblings " Collection of New Works by Artist Anastasia Camarca Opening Reception, First Friday March 4 , 6-8 8p Art First, 824 Caroline ST Thursday-S Sunday, 11a-5 5p

"Ramblings" was created out of a desire to dive into a style that Anastasia Camarca has grown fond of recently. For the last year or so, Anastasia has been experimenting with text in her art while trying to branch into the more conceptual side of the art making process. Like technical skill, conceptual artwork comes with its own challenges. Having to make unique and distinct art only becomes more and more difficult as time goes on. If there is an idea for a piece of artwork, it likely already exists. “Blatant” , Anastasia Camarca, @Art First

.. ~Jennifer Galvin

The Artists ' Alliance “Black And White And”

Works by Photographer Rob Rudick Opening Friday, March 11 100 Taylor St, Suite 101 Colonial Beach Gallery open Sat-S Sun, 11a -5 5p Rob's show is a return to his original roots as a black and white photographer. Though his recent work has featured color, he never abandoned his original interest in black and white. Also, he sometimes incorporates a splash of color into these images. The show runs through April 3. AA members are also displaying their painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, and wood furniture. Carl and Joyce Thor continue to sell their art in the adjoining galleries.

~ Rob Rudick

Courtney Burke & Pete Morelewicz Opening First Friday PONSHOP, 712 Caroline Street New artist Courtney Burke premiere exhibition featuring hand drawn pyrography on wood., 5-9pTheir monthly City Scroll project continues in the studio w/ guest artist PrintJazz (6-7pm). “Calm Chaos ” Works by Pete Morelewicz

Opening Reception, March 10, 6-9 9p Sunken Well Tavern 720 Littlepage Fredericksburg artist Pete Morelewicz (aka Print Jazz) brings his distinctive graphic canvases to the Sunken Well Tavern. "Calm Chaos" explores the moments within moments. On the surface, each piece is composed of a dynamic, geometrical structure, often suffused with stark light that heightens the intensity. But beneath all of that surface energy, there is a serenity that permeates each scene. They are inhabitable moments of tranquility. Within the freneticism of our everyday lives, perhaps we yearn to occupy these rare moments, however fleeting they may be.