Join the art galleries and studios of Fredericksburg for the First Friday Art Walk on May 6, 2016. Featured artists and studio hours are listed below. Opening receptions are from 6 – 9 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
810 Weekend Gallery, 810 Caroline St.
New works by Beverley Coates (watercolors), Penny A Parrish (photography) and Lynn Abbott (acrylics and oils). Open from 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Art First Gallery, 824 Caroline St.
“Imaginings” featuring new works by Sheryl Crowe made of recycled and whimsical materials.
Artful Dimensions Gallery, 911 Charles St.
“Spring” All Members Show
Art Mart, 1405 Princess Anne St.
Mixed media art, paintings, and sculptures on display by Michael Babcock.
Brush Strokes Gallery, 824 Caroline St.
“Sunrise to Sunset” by Sarah Flinn. Paintings inspired by America’s landscapes and coastal waterways.
Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, Frederick Gallery, 813 Sophia St.
“A Fine Line” A national juried exhibition. Juried by Gina Cavallo Collins.
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.
Painter Bev Bly and Textile Sculptor Joyce Leatherwood are the featured artists. Opening reception from 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Freebird Studios, 900 Caroline St.
Hartwood Photography and Photo Boutique, 200 William St., Suite 204-A
“Our River,” photography by Rae Moriarty.
LibertyTown Arts Workshop, 916 Liberty St.
LibertyTown’s Annual Patrons’ Show fundraiser is back for its eighth year. Come to LibertyTown to buy your art voucher starting at the First Friday reception 5 – 9 p.m. May 6. Next, visit the show throughout the month to study the work and pick your favorite pieces. Finally, come to the closing reception and drawing on May 20 to find out which of the amazing pieces you’ll take home.
Lord & Lilly’s, 611 Caroline St.
Featuring paintings by two of Lord & Lily’s local art instructors.
PONSHOP, 712 Caroline St.
12th Annual The Art of Recovery, organized by members of Kenmore Club, a psychosocial rehabilitation program operated by Rappahannock Area Community Services Board. The exhibit coincides with National Mental Health Month, and will be on display through May 29, 2016. It features more than 40 pieces from 35 artists and representing several art mediums. Artwork includes original drawings, paintings, three-dimensional artwork (sculpture), textiles, and mixed media. All of the pieces will be available for purchase. Opening reception from 5 – 9 p.m. Spoken word, poetry, and live music will be held in the gallery’s back courtyard at 7:30 p.m.
Sophia Street Studios, 1104 Sophia St.
Second Annual Spring Studio Celebration, featuring pottery by Trista Chapman and Neal Reed.
Water Street Studio Writing and Arts, 915 A Sophia St.
“Verses to Vision” features 12 poets who wrote a poem each, then gave them to artists who interpreted them. Both poetry and art will be on display. This will be Water Street Studio’s last show before they close. Open from 5 – 8:30 p.m.
Jennie Rensink is a local artist passionate about promoting Fredericksburg art. Visit her website, jennierensink.com.
