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Photography Invitational
Photography by local artists, Maggie Gilman, Harold Burnley, Jr and CarolAnne Taylor. Opening Reception on First Friday, April 6th 5 pm to 7 pm
Find out more »Arts on Main: April Art Exhibit
April’s Exhibtion features Williamsburg Botanical artist, Juliet Kirby. Kirby grew up in England and studied fine art in London. She immigrated to the United States in 1958 and after creating four children returned to art in 1989 at the New York Botanical Garden. She graduated with a Certificate in Botanical Art. In 1996 Juliet moved to Williamsburg, VA. and started teaching botanical art at This Century Art Gallery in Williamsburg and at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, VA. Juliet…
Find out more »Metalsmithing Mobiles
Each student will have time to perfect a hanging mobile made of metal. Tools and guidance from the instructor and plenty of studio time will be available. Poetry, storytelling, animal and insect inspired ideas are encouraged. Small metal shears, anvils, hammers, drill press, forming tools and rivets are provided. Please bring your pliers, work gloves, and eye protection to class. All skill levels are welcome. Students should bring pliers, work gloves and eye protection. Wednesdays April 18 & May 2,9,16,23…
Find out more »Arts @ Abingdon Concert Series: Rastrelli, 4 Cellists
Sunday, April 22, 2018, 5:00 PM A singularly unique ensemble, the Rastrelli Cello Quartet has been thrilling audiences with their renderings of non-traditional programming since 2002. Kira Kraftzoff - founder and artistic director, Kirill Timofeev, Misha Degtjareff and Sergio Drabkin formed the ensemble with a mission to perform music “between the genres,” and their widely varied programs mix comfortably works by Bach, Saint-Saens and Tchaikovsky with that of George Gershwin, Dave Brubeck and Leroy Anderson. The name of the Quartet…
Find out more »Open Studio
If you enjoy painting with company, bring your stuff and paint with us every Friday morning. Free, 9 to 12 am. (Note – this is a good way to make time to paint, so come along!)
Find out more »Sixth Annual Art Speaks on the Bay Juried Exhibition
Join us Saturday, April 28, 4-6pm to open the show! Congratulations to the artists selected to exhibit in this year's show! We are looking forward to seeing Joe Seipel's chosen works come together in our gallery. Lester Van Winkle, Professor Emeritus in VCU's Sculpture Department, will judge the show and present the awards at the opening reception.
Find out more »Arts on Main: RIVERJAM MUSIC CONCERT
River Jam 2018, Outdoor Music Concert @ Little England (visit our website for directions to Little England venue) April 28 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Our second annual RiverJam at historic Little England Farm is a benefit for Arts on Main. There will be food trucks and beverages for purchase while you jam to live music by an eclectic variety of bands including Richmond indie band Moniker, acoustic folk blues & country rocker Luca Burgalassi, and the incredibly popular…
Find out more »Arts on Main: Making Something From “Stuff” with Rebecca West.
Instructor: Rebecca West. This is a three-session course providing step by step instruction to create a 3-Dimensional object, animal, or person using fabric, glue, putty, paint, wood and various household items. Just one look at the cool creatures like this albatross in the gallery will have you inspired to make one for yourself! Materials are provided. $75 plus $15 for supplies. Details Date: March 5, April 2, April 30 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: $90 Event Category: Art…
Find out more »O Sole Trio
O Sole Trio is an exciting classical crossover of Soprano Erin Shield, baritone Giuseppe Spoletini, and the versatile David Shenton on piano and violin. Their show, ‘Heart and Sole’, celebrates love and life re-imaging well-known pop, classical, and musical theater favorites. They have played Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and more.
Find out more »Alcohol Ink Pillow Covers
Learn to use alcohol ink and permanent markers to create two pillow covers 18 inch square. We will become familiar with the many uses of alcohol ink and the beauty of the medium. Pillow inserts not provided. Class is held at the home studio of the instructor. Please bring a bag lunch and wear old clothes.
Find out more »Music on Main Concert Series: Bill and Pam Gurley
Bill and Pam Gurley are a married couple with deep roots in the Tidewater area of Virginia. They started singing together on their first date and have been doing so ever since, much to the delight of audiences from Maine to the Caribbean. Bill is a multi- instrumentalist moving from guitar to banjo to fiddle. He also writes many of the songs that they perform together. Pam has a warm, captivating voice that listeners have found to be quite memorable.…
Find out more »Introduction to Pen and Ink
This class will focus on the use of various pen and ink techniques including stippling, directional scribbling, hatching, cross hatching and scumbling. During this class, students will learn about and experiment with line and shading techniques in pen and ink to create the illusion of form, texture and value. Using only a simple pen, the variety of expression is endless. For students of any level. Improve existing skills, or acquire new ones! A materials list will be provided prior to…
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