Art Works,Inc. Richmond, VA. April 2007 Art Shows Openings

The monthly 4th Friday Art Show will open May 25, 2007 with a reception by the artists, music by the Orderlies, in the Jane Sandelin Gallery and dance by To the Earth - Tribal Fusion Dance.

Click on the show titles to learn more about each exhibit.

The Orderlies at Art Works

The ALL MEDIA SHOW - Jeff Hall is the juror for this art show. Cash prizes are awarded for first, second and third place. Submissions are accepted from any artist and any medium. For more information about submitting entries to this monthly art show <click here>.

Watching Over by Cynthia Losen

Mixed Media, $1500

1st Place All Media Show

The Meadow Farm by Margot Hardesty

Acrylic, $425

2nd Place All Media Show

The Power of Three by Mike Guyer

Acrylic, $1000

3rd Place All Media Show

New Orleans Jazz Band by Meredith Snyder

Oil, $500

Honorable Mention All Media Show

Untitled by Kate Duffy

Mixed Media $1200

Honorable Mention All Media Show

Journey of Discover by Dr. Bill Sabino This exhibit is a collection of new paintings by Dr. Sabino. Dr Sabino lives in Smithfield, Virginia and is a resident artist at Art Works. He and his wife travel extensively where he captures the landscapes and figures of each place - abroad and in the United States.

Misty Morning by Dr Bill Sabino

Acrylic, 24" x 36"

Senior Class 2007 - Henrico High School Arts Program

Each year the senior class of the Henrico High School Arts Programs exhibits their work for the year. The technical quality of their work is outstanding and the artwork is varied and imaginative. Mary Seurlock is the instructor. Here is a sampling of the student artwork.

Untitled by Sarah Nelson

Mixed Media

Untitled by Shelisa Hepburn

Watercolor

Untitled by Mia Wright-Ross

Wearable art garment made with computer parts

Riley by Allison Jones

Acrylic on Canvas

Moving to the Country Paintings by Linda Barnett

As you can gather by the title of this exhibit, Ms. Barnett has left the city and now lives in the country. This show is a collection of paintings inspired by her new environment. Ms. Barnett has exhibited in Art Works' All Media Shows and this is her first solo show here.

Rooster by Linda Barnett

Acrylic 16" x 16"

Thinking Sideways on the Southside by M. Bernard Champa Mr. Champa is a photographer and this exhibit features imagery of the south of Richmond. He recently exhibited in Petersburg, Virginia and this is his first solo exhibit in Richmond.

Thinking Sideways II by M. Bernard Champa

Photography

To the Earth - Tribal/Fusion Dance This dance tribe maintains a studio at Art Works where they give classes. The exhibit in the Skylight Gallery features costume, artifacts, a series of photographs documenting their performances. On opening night they give performances as well as lessons to the guests who wish to join in.