art in the ’burg

Art in Burg

Art Galleries in August

“Waterlilies ” , Lois Baird @Brushstrokes Gallery

“THe Beauty of Summer & Nuances of August Days ” Opening , First Friday, August 5 Opening recption 5-9 9p

Brush Strokes Gallery, 824 Caroline St. Throughout August, the artists of Brush Strokes Gallery feature an exhibit that celebrates the beauty and nuances of summer days. Kimberly Zook's "Tranquil Woods" and Seija Martin's "Time for Harvest" convey the enchanting atmosphere of sunlight filtering through a woodland path and golden field. The Sunflowers of Megan Crockett's "Ukraine Peace," and Carol Waite's "Sunflower Bunch" bring to mind the strength and resilience of the people of Ukraine, while Lois Baird's "Waterlilies," also connotes hope and resilience. Artwork that conveys the summer respites of the ocean and rivers include Taylor Cullar's enchanting "National Harbor's Sunset," Stacy Gerise's intriguing "Midnight Swim," and Marianna Smith's playful "Manta Rays," as well as Michele Milano's "White Topaz Bronze Sea Shells" necklace. Norma Woodward's "Richmond Tower" and Penny A Parrish's "Cloisters" depict the atmosphere and attitude of our built environment at different times of day, while Nancy Williams ' "Summer Garden" conveys the peacefulness and joy that is elicited through our efforts to nurture nature. ~Collette Caprara “Square Plate II Supporting the Community Opening Reception

First Friday, August 5 , -6 6-9 9pm

Artful Dimensions, 922 Caroline

Community members decorated 12” square ceramic plates by painting and embellishing them. Plates are available for sale with part of the proceeds benefitting MANARC & Leashes of Valor, an organization that supports our Veterans in receiving highly trained qualified support dogs. ~ Sally Cooney Anderson

Featured Artist Delana Anderson Darbytown Art Studio First Friday, 5-8 8:30 . ~Jeannie Ellis

"Chasing the Light" New Works by Nicole Myers Opening Reception, 6-8 8pm Art First, 824 Caroline ST In her show, entitled "Chasing the Light," Nicole shares a collection of 20+ all-new paintings showcasing the play of romantic lights and chromatic shadows upon the historical architecture of beloved and iconic Fredericksburg landmarks. Collectors of Fredericksburgthemed art will not want to miss this exclusive collection. Whether you are one of the many local collectors of art by Nicole Myers, or are new to her work, this show, celebrating our beautiful city of Fredericksburg, will not disappoint. ~Anne Timpano

“Square Plate II ” , @Artful Dimensions

“Sunset Perch” , Nicole Myers @Art First

Delana Anderson @Darbytown

“Wings ” , Jan Elmore @Artist Alliance The Artists ' Alliance Scupltor by Jan Elmore Opening August 12, 5-9 9p 100 Taylor St, Suite 101 Colonial Beach Gallery open Sat-S Sun, 11a -5 5p Jan's wall mounted sculptures are amazing. She describes her artistic essence this way: "The sculptures in this exhibit explore flow from the aspects of literal flow, as in the grain in wood or leather, to creating the suggestion of flow with shapes, textures, and colors. The work is the result of my personal "flow state" Her mixed media, wall-mounted sculptures are composed of native hardwood species and textured metals mounted on painted canvases and panels, and may also incorporate exotic woods, hand-painted papers, leather, fibers, and stucco. Reflecting the importance of sustainability and economy, many components are "scraps" retrieved from other makers.

.~ Rob Rudick

“Goolricks By Night” , Nicole Myers @ Art First

“Flamingos ” Beverley Coates “Winter Trees Gulf of Finland” , Penny A Parrish “Sunrise Princess Anne St” , Lynn Abbott