Winter 2012 galleries magazine

G L O U C E S T E R
ANNAPOLIS
CHURCH
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M A I N S T
FRANCIS B L A D E N
STATE
CIRCLE
! Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Art Gallery
VIRGINIA
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$Art First Gallery
MARYLAND
EAST ST
COLLEGE
RANDALL
824 Caroline St., Fredericksburg
(540) 371-7107
Open Mon-Sun 11-5 and by appt.
www.artfirstgallery.com
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All Members Show, January & February.
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In the heart of historic Old town, we celebrate
our 20th year bringing fine art to a discerning
public. Rotating exhibitions of carefully chosen
St. John’s College Campus, Mellon Hall, 60 College
Ave., (410) 626-2556. Tues-Sun 12-5, Fri
7-8 pm. www.stjohnscollege.com.
Loïs Mailou Jones (1905-1998) was a prolific
American painter and teacher. In the 1970s
she was the cultural ambassador to Africa.
Her work, influenced by the creativity of the
late Harlem Renaissance and the cultures of
the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa, are colorful
vibrant portraits, landscapes, sculptures,
stained glass and Cretonne fabric designs.
Jones taught at Howard University for more
than 35 years and her students include Elizabeth
Catlett, David Driskell and Robert Freeman.
Her work is included in the Smithsonian
American Art Museum, the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture
Garden, and other major institutions.
" Maryland Federation of Art
Gallery on the Circle
18 State Circle, 410-268-4566
Tuesday thru Sunday 11am - 5pm
www.mdfedart.com
The Winter Show, sponsored by BB&T – Juried
exhibition featuring artworks by MFA members
in a variety of media, January 7-29.
Between Stops - This four-person exhibit
includes paintings, sculptures, and prints by
Mary Arthur, C.L. Bigelow, Edie Dillon, and
Sigrid Trumpy, February 1-19.
Artists’ Mélange I - Part one of the MFA Artists'
Mélange exhibits features a diverse range of
works by 12 MFA members who donated their
time and artwork to the organization last year.
February 22 – March 4.
Voted Best Annapolis Gallery in 2011, MFA’s
Circle Gallery presents rotating national juried
exhibitions, member juried exhibitions, and
non-juried opportunities for local artists. MFA
is the oldest artist-run organization in Maryland,
dedicated to expanding artistic expression
and appreciation. Our 450+ members
organize 20 to 25 exhibitions each year.
contemporary painting, photography, sculpture,
jewelry, and textiles by over 30 award
winning local artists offer a broad selection of
quality work.
Art First represents the region’s finest artists and
has an established reputation for excellence.
Within walking distance are 18th and 19th century
historic buildings such as the Mary Washington
House, the Rising Sun Tavern, and much
more. Relax and enjoy a stroll back in time.
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