Exhibition Calendar
Updated: 6/2/11
THE ARTISTS GALLERY, incorporated as a non-profit gallery, and completely artist-managed, showcases the works of over 50 local artists, and is a working marketplace for the arts.
Gallery Hours: 10 - 5 PM Tuesday - Thursday, 10 - 4 PM Saturdays
Bloom
May 6 - 28, 2011
Bloom, an exhibition of floral and garden paintings, drawings, photography, glass, sculpture, clay, jewelry, and much, much more, celebrating Spring by local and regional artists. Gala opening reception on Friday May 6th, 2011, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Judged for awards. Free and open to the public. Parking, refreshments.
Summerscapes
June 11 - July 30, 2011
"Annual SUMMERSCAPES Exhibition," features local artists work celebrating summer in the Hampton Roads area. Exhibit includes oils, watercolor, acrylic, glass, clay, fiber, jewelry. Open Houses each Saturday at the Artists Gallery with refreshments, 12 to 4 pm. Doorprizes. Free and Open to the public, free parking.
SURFS UP!
August 6 - September 3, 2011
"SURFS UP!" Exhibition and Sale of Surfing related art. Raffle and silent auction to benefit Autism and Healing Surfers. Surfers Reception on Saturday, August 2Oth from 6pm to 8:30 pm. Painting demonstrations by Bob Langston and Rick Romano TBA. Free and open to public. Free parking.
Fresh Paint: New Works
September 9 - October 1, 2011
"Fresh Paint: New Works." Be the first to see the exhibition and sale of the most recent work by local artists. Awards, silent auction. Opening reception, Friday, September 9th, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Free, and open to the public. Free Parking.
Altered Glass and Crystal Works
October 7 - 29, 2011
The Artists Gallery presents its Second annual invitational glass exhibition & sale, "Altered Glass and Crystal Works, manipulations in Glass," featuring works by selected local glass artists and members of the Artists Gallery Glass Guild. A cut above the ordinary, works will include fused glass, lampwork glass, blown glass, stained glass, slumped or formed glass, and carved glass. Leading glass artists in the area will offer on site demonstrations on selected Saturdays TBA, silent auctions, and more. Gala opening reception on Friday, October 7th, 2011, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Free, Open to the public. Refreshments, parking.
Holiday Boutique
November 4 - January 3, 2012
"ARTISTS GALLERY ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE," Paintings, Ceramics, Woodcarvings, drawings, Glass, Jewelry, and more, created especially for Holiday Gift-giving . Gala Opening Champagne Reception on Friday, November 4th, 2011, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Raffle. Silent Auction. Additional Open House with refreshments, on Saturday, November 12, from 12 noon to 4 pm. Free and open to the public, refreshments, parking.
The Artists Gallery will be closed to the public on Thanksgiving Day and from December 24th, 2011 through January 2nd, 2012. Call 425-6671 for Holiday hours.
Fabulous Forgeries
January 6 - February 4, 2012
"FABULOUS FORGERIES 2012," the very popular annual exhibition and sale of works by artists who re-create paintings after the Great Masters, or carry them a step further, or use a bit of humor in the re-creations ... and giving homage to the Great Masters. A surprise visit from one of the great masters himself, who will present the PEOPLES CHOICE AWARDS. Special Catherine Toscano Kastenbaum Memorial Award of $500. Opening reception is Friday, January 6th, 2012 from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm. Refreshments, parking, free and open to public.
One Foot Square
February 10 - March 3, 2012
"ONE FOOT SQUARE," a special exhibition of paintings sized at one foot square (image only) and priced specially for small spaces or groupings. All images will be PRICED TO SELL! Colorful, unique, and versatile, this creative 12 X 12 exhibition will be very popular for collectors and designers. Opens with a reception on Friday February 10th, 2012, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Parking and refreshments, free and open to the public.
Its Raining Cats and Dogs
March 9 - 31, 2012"IT'S RAINING CATS & DOGS," annual fundraiser for the Virginia Beach SPCA. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, all for our fuzzy, furry, four-legged friends who are need of our help to survive. Donation of a toy, baby blankets, towels, tins of kitten food, or dog food is appreciated. PEOPLES CHOICE AWARDS! Vote for your favorite work of art. Opening reception is Friday, March 9th, 2012, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Cat or dog costumes, and makeup welcome. Open House on Saturday, March 10th, childrens day with refreshments, from 12 noon to 4 pm. Free and Open to the Public. Free parking.
Inspiring Places,Vistas and Spaces
April 6 - 28, 2012
"Inspiring Places,Vistas and Spaces" a juried exhibition of original paintings, drawings, photography, jewelry, carvings, and much more, by talented local and regional artists. Gala Opening Reception on Friday, April 6th, 2012 from 6 :30pm to 8:30 pm. Judged for awards. Free and open to the public. Parking, refreshments.
Bloom
May 4 - June 2, 2012
"BLOOM," an exhibition of floral and garden paintings, drawings, photography, glass, sculpture, clay, jewelry, and much, much more, celebrating Spring by local and regional artists. Gala opening reception on Friday May 4th, 2012, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Judged for awards. Free and open to the public. Parking, refreshments.
For more information, contact Constance Fahey, Director or Bill Campbell, Public Relations Director.