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Below you'll find entries about our artists - where you might see their art, shows they have been juried into, awards they have won and classes they are offering. You may subscribe to the RSS feed associated with this blog

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Michael Potashnik - VA Watercolor Society

27 Mar 2024 4:27 PM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)

Michael Potashnik

45th Virginia Watercolor Society

2024 Juried Exhibition

Lynchburg, VA

The Approaching Storm

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Michael is pleased to have been juried in to the 45th VWS exhibition being held in Lynchburg which will be open to the public on May 3,2024. He also expects to be designated a signature member of the VWS as this will be the third year he has been juried into a VWS exhibition.

Update 5/22/2024 - Michael was awarded signature status and was recognized with an Award of Distinction which carried a prize of $500!

Kim Richards - ValeArts Spring Show and Sale

27 Mar 2024 3:55 PM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)

Kim Richards

ValeArts Spring Show and Sale

Oakton, VA

Guest LSC Member

Lori Goll

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Kim Richards will be displaying her paintings at the ValeArts spring show and sale along with the other ValeArtists and one of our guests - sketch club member Lori Goll! The show will be open April 26-28th, 10AM-6PM at the Historic Vale Schoolhouse 3124 Vale Road, Oakton VA

Kim's portfolio is HERE.

Lori's portfolio is HERE.

Leanne Fink - April Features

27 Mar 2024 3:23 PM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)

*The Art League Gallery April Member Exhibit* Above These Badlands' by Leanne Fink has been selected for the April exhibit at The Art League Gallery. The show runs April 10 through May 5, 2024. Located at The Torpedo Factory Arts Center, 105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA. Gallery hours are Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm. (703) 683-1780
Mrs. Mellon's Spring Garden: A Special Evening Preview The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is planning an elegant evening preview of Mrs. Mellon’s spring garden on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm. Guests will be able to interact with artists Leanne Fink and Anne Stine painting en plein air and enjoy music and libations as they stroll through Mrs. Mellon's stunning walled garden and greenhouse. An intimate and exclusive twilight event. 1776 Loughborough Lane, Upperville, VA 20184.

Leanne's portfolio is HERE.

Robyn Ryan - Solo Exhibition

20 Mar 2024 3:22 PM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)

Robyn Ryan

Pathways & Precipices ~

An Artist's Return to Awe

and Wonder Solo Exhibit

21 March - 28 April

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The exhibit includes fifty+ artworks started during or inspired by Robyn's month-long residency at Bandelier National Monument. The exhibit shares her adventure of discovery and growth through her art. The intention is for you to leave inspired to seek new vistas; to find and nourish your own adventurer and inner child again; to reclaim your own sense of awe and wonder.

Backstory and Artist Reception ~ 6 April, 6-8pm

Artist Talk ~ 13 April, 2-4pm

Mixed-Media Demonstration ~ 20 April, 2-4pm

The ART Factory ~ Caton Merchant Family Gallery

Robyn's portfolio is HERE.

Anne Stine - Solo Show

20 Mar 2024 3:09 PM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)

Anne Stine

Solo Exhibition

"Nature's Narrative"

April 3 - 28 2024

The Byrne Gallery

Middleburg, VA

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"Nature’s Narrative" delves into the intricate connection between Earth and humanity, examining this relationship through the lens of nature. This collection of encaustic and cold wax paintings embodies Anne's passion for the beauty of nature, specifically regarding its geometry, patterns, colors, and textures in geological formations and the forest understory. Delving into deeper artistic exploration of these elements, she showcases the parallels between nature and humanity’s commonplace stories of transformation, endurance, and community. The collection will be on exhibition at

The Byrne Gallery in Middleburg, VA, from April 3 - 28, 2024.

The reception is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 4-7 pm.

The Artist Talk is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2 pm.

A solo exhibition of contemporary encaustic and cold wax landscapes in a variety of sizes by Anne Stine.

Anne's portfolio is HERE.

Suharshini Seneviratne - Colored Pencil Show

19 Mar 2024 10:14 PM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)

Suharshini Seneviratne

My Sunshine

'Surprised by Joy' Exhibition

Metro Washington Chapter

Colored Pencil Society of America

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'Surprised by Joy' is inspired by everyday encounters, that immediately evoke a smile, spark joy, and make one's heart leap. Suha's colored pencil piece, 'My Sunshine' will be on display at the Franklin Park Art Center, March 20th - April 7th.

Opening reception to be held on March 20th, from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Susha's portfolio is HERE.

Michelle Gates - Local Shows

19 Feb 2024 1:00 PM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)

Art League Faculty/Student Show

Michelle Gate's artwork will be part of the student & faculty showcase at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, VA from until March 3, 2024. There will be a closing reception Sunday, March 3rd from 2-4PM.

Restore the Wild The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources will have a display of artwork featuring the endangered Eastern Spotted Skunk. Artwork by Michelle Gates will be on display as a part of the exhibit March 8-29 at the Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center in Richmond, VA. There will be an opening reception March 8th from 6-8PM.
Turning A New Leaf Artwork by Michelle Gates will be on display at Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria, VA from March 5 until April 29 as a part of the Vienna Art Society's "Turning A New Leaf" exhibit. There will an artists reception Sunday, March 10 from 1-3PM.

Michelle's portfolio is HERE.

Kathleen Howsare - Group Show DC

18 Feb 2024 11:59 PM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)

Kathleen Howsare

2nd Annual DMV Exhibit at Calloway Fine Art and Consulting

Down The Mountain

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Kathleen's painting, Down The Mountain, was accepted into the exhibit at Calloway Gallery on Wisconsin Avenue in Washington D.C. The show runs through April 6th. The opening and reception is:

Saturday March 9, 4-6 PM

Kathleen's facebook page is HERE.

Pat Whittle - Show at the Library

18 Feb 2024 11:50 PM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)

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"Bigger Things" Florals and Landscapes by Pat Whittle

Ashburn Library

March 4th

Beginning March 4th Pat's exhibit "Bigger Things" will be available for viewing at the Ashburn Library in Ashburn, Virginia. Inspired by Hans Hoffman's quote "There are bigger things to be seen in nature than the object", this exhibit will be a collection of new acrylic florals and landscapes in oil.

Pat's portfolio is HERE.

Kim Richards - Classes

18 Feb 2024 11:30 PM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)

Kim Richards

Classes in oil and acrylic painting

The Painted Garden

Texture Lab

Gouache Basics

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This spring Kim will be teaching a six week class about painting gardens as well as workshops in gouache and creating texture in your paintings at various locations around the area. For descriptions of each class, location and pricing information, please see www.KimTRichards.com/classes

Kim's portfolio and class information is HERE.

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