Join the art galleries and studios of Fredericksburg for the First Friday Art Walk on April 1, 2016. Featured artists and studio hours are listed below. Opening receptions are from 6 – 9 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
Art First Gallery, 824 Caroline St.
“That’s Just Crazy” featuring art by Elise King-Lynch.
Artful Dimensions Gallery, 911 Charles St.
3rd Annual regional exhibition of fine crafts and fiber arts. Juried by Trudi Van Dyke. Juror’s talk at 7p.m.
Art Mart, 1405 Princess Anne St.
“Figure Enlightment” an abstract nude multimedia exhibit showcasing art by college professor Michael Dean, painting student Sharon Blancard, and Lyric Soullay Photography’s Sarah Jones.
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Headquarters, 1201 Caroline St.
Featuring artwork by Newell Jones. (Not participating in First Friday.)
Brush Strokes Gallery, 824 Caroline St.
“April Showers and Flowers” Sumi-e oriental brush paintings by Carol Waite.
The Copper Shop, 1707 Princess Anne St. (Not participating in First Friday.)
810 Weekend Gallery, 810 Caroline St.
New works by Beverley Coates, Penny A Parrish and Lynn Abbott.
Open from 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, Frederick Gallery, 813 Sophia St.
A regional juried exhibition. All media, juried by Retta Robbins.
Opening reception from 6 – 8:30 p.m., Juror’s talk at 6 p.m.
Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, Members Gallery, 813 Sophia St.
Jane Forth and Marilyn Hayes are the featured artist. Opening reception from 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Freebird Studios, 900 Caroline St.
Hartwood Photography and Photo Boutique, 200 William St., Suite 204-A
Floral Works by Rae Moriarty.
LibertyTown Arts Workshop, 916 Liberty St.
10th Annual “Feast for the Eyes,” a month long exhibit of art about food. Also, “Edible Art Competition” will take place during the First Friday opening reception. Edible art awards will be handed out at 8 p.m. Open from 5 – 9 p.m.
OddBox Studios, 526-1 Wolfe St. (Not participating in First Friday.)
PONSHOP, 712 Caroline St.
“In Bloom” a collection of spring-inspired work featuring oil paintings by Fredericksburg painter, Jenna Anderson.
Opening reception from 6 – 10 p.m.
Sophia Street Studios, 1104 Sophia St.
Second Annual Spring Studio Celebration, featuring past studio artists. Sophia Street Studio will also be hosting a benefit raffle for a chance to win a large covered jar made by Phil Chapman and decorated by Trista Chapman. Tickets are $20 each, with money going to benefit ALS research. Tickets can be purchased at Sophia Street Studios and LibertyTown Arts.
Studio A Gallery, 1011-A Princess Anne St. (Not participating in First Friday.)
Water Street Studio Writing and Arts, 915 A Sophia St.
“Not by the Book” featuring artistic handmade books.
Open from 5 – 8:30 p.m.
Wegner Wildlife Gallery, 520 Wolfe St. (Not participating in First Friday.)
Kybecca is hosting a special exhibit for the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault. The Un-Mask Sexual Violence Artesian Mask Gallery kickoff event is from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2016, at Kybecca, 402 William St., in downtown Fredericksburg. The event will feature a signature cocktail and a professional photographer “photo booth” for supporters to model the masks and promote the event on social media.
RCASA Hosting Artesian Mask Gallery, Masquerade Ball
Jennie Rensink is a local artist passionate about promoting Fredericksburg art. Visit her website, FXBG Art
