Congratulations to our artists exhibiting locally and in nationally juried exhibitions and events. Please visit our Call for Artists page to learn about upcoming exhibits in our area and beyond.
Catherine Hillis provided our LOW Arts members with a truly memorable, informative and entertaining critique session at our August meeting. The session was recorded and is available to view on our YouTube channel here. Thank you Catherine!
Pete Brown and Karen O'Donnell had artwork selected for the FCCA "Landscapes and Waterscapes" exhibit. And Karen took home an Honorable Mention award. And our own Catherine Hillis served as the juror for the exhibit. Congratulations to all!
It's hard to keep up with Catherine Hillis' many awards won and exhibits ongoing. But you can see her artwork and learn more about her activities on her wonderful website. Please check her website page here to see the full list of the accolades she has earned, her workshops and classes upcoming, and to peruse her online gallery.
Elena Pratt won the first place award in the Libertytowne Arts Workshop's July exhibit entitled "Carl's Core." Congratulations, Elena! She also participated in the September "Feline Frenzy" exhibit and the October "Pumpkin" exhibit at Libertytowne. Learn more about her work on her website, popartbyelena.com.
Gary Close is the featured artist at the Art First Gallery in October. His exhibit runs through November 2. Check it out!
The June exhibit at FCCA was "artist choice" and Karen O'Donnell and Pete Brown both had artwork on exhibit. Karen received an honorable mention for her submission. Excellent!
Karen O'Donnell and Jen Heinz both had photographs in the Libertytowne Arts Workshop June exhibit of "Black and White Photography" In June. Jen received a 3rd place award for "Cemetery Walk." Well done!
The "Botanicals" exhibit at LibertyTown Arts Workshop opened April 4 with a reception during First Friday. LOW artists BJ Elvgren, Jen Heinz, Elena Pratt and Christy Rappoport have artwork accepted to this show. Both Christy and Jen received Honorable Mention awards in the show. Congrats to our artists!
Did you see the FCCA "Artist Choice" exhibit that ran March 29 to April 25? LOW artists Pete Brown, Karen O'Donnell and Christy Rappoport all had work on exhibit. Pete and Karen both earned Honorable Mention awards for their work. Terrific!
Pete Brown and Christy Rappoport each had pieces accepted into the FCCA March exhibit entitled "Faces and Figures." Congratulations to Christy for receiving an Honorable Mention for her "Flora Bell" fiber art.
The Fredericksburg Fine Arts Show and Sale was March 14-16 at the Dorothy Hart Community Center. Catherine Hillis won Best in Show for her watercolor painting. LOW Arts members, Pete Brown, Gary Close, Catherine Hillis, Ginny McCluskey, Bill Mann, Karen O'Donnell, Peggy Shull and Christy Rappoport all had artwork on exhibit with Karen and Christy both receiving awards in their categories. Way to represent for LOW Arts!!
Artist and art educator Maribeth Logan has her own studio right here in LOW,
called Creative Gatherings, offering artistic learning opportunities. To be added to her list for notices of programs, email her here. We also appreciate Maribeth making her studio available for our our hands-on learning events. The website for her studio is linked here. New classes are starting all the time - check it out!
The Artful Dimensions Gallery in Fredericksburg, dedicated to exhibiting 3-D artwork, has accepted jewelry artist Kathy Walters into their gallery. Stop in and see her wonderful creations.
Here's a good book to pick up to learn more about the value of artmaking to you health and wellbeing - "Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us" by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross. LOW Arts photographer Buck Best reports that he is mentioned in this book....we can't wait to read it!
