How does artwork define the artist? Forty-seven artists answer that question at the “About Me” Meet the Artists opening Saturday, June 8, 7:30 p.m., at the Falls Church Arts Gallery, 700-B W. Broad St. Exhibiting artists will be there to celebrate.
Seventy-one artworks conveying the artists’ passions and interests will be exhibited at the gallery through July 7. Their written words will accompany the artworks – photography, oil and acrylic painting, watercolor, mixed media and lithograph. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
|
|
|
You still have a week to do your Plein Air paintings for the 10th Annual Falls Church "Scenes in the City" Plein Air Festival. Competition is June 15 at Harry Wells Park (corner of Park Avenue and Little Falls Street) in the City of Falls Church. Over $5,000 in prizes to be awarded. Artwork must arrive well before the competition opens at 9:30 am. Artists are encouraged to arrive early as 8:00 am to check in their art while the set-up is in progress. More parking is available if you arrive early. The popular Falls Church Farmers Market is open from 8:00 am to noon, so many people see your artwork and vote for the People's Choice Award.
We are very pleased to announce that this year's Plein Air Judge is renowned artist Glen Kessler.
Paint as many as you can - 4 artworks can be submitted for the competition, but you are allowed to bring your other, "Scenes in the City" for sale to the public. You will need to provide your own table for display of works not entered in the competition. Sales are all done through Falls Church Arts on site, and the standard donation of 20% of the sale price to FCA helps FCA defray the costs of the Festival.
Remember the Artist Choice award and People's Choice Award are voted upon that day and your attendance and vote is appreciated.
|
|
|
|
FCA Member Artist Robert Gilbert is the June Featured artist at the FCA at Famille Spring 2019 Exhibit
This juried exhibit showcases the work of FCA member artists on the walls of Famille Cafe. Exhibit hours: Wednesday-Friday 7 am to 4 pm & weekends 8 am to 4 pm. (see FamilleCafe.com website for exceptions to these hours.)
Location: Famille Cafe – 700-A West Broad Street, across the lobby of the FCA Gallery on the ground floor retail level of the Kensington building.
|
|
Drop in this Sunday, June 9, between 11 am and 1 pm to see Bob work
Bob is a fine arts painter living in Great Falls, Virginia. He is a member of the Great Falls Studios, a consortium of over 100 artists who live in Great Falls. He started his painting career over 50 years ago, painting perspectives for Seattle architects.
After an Air Force career and then a second career as an architect and corporate real estate executive, he started taking plein-air watercolor lessons in 2002. At the recommendation of his mentor, Howard Behrens, considered the world’s premier palette knife painter, he switched to oils in 2006. His subjects include portraits, landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes. His work has been featured in numerous galleries and museums as well as the national Professional Artist and regional magazines Elan and Viva Tysons.
His full-service studio offers a large display of his work plus painting and drawing lessons, portraiture and commissions of all types.
|
|
|
Check out current and upcoming classes by clicking the button above. Note FCA is adding summer schedule classes and please email info@fallschurcharts.org for class information that is not listed such as Portraiture, Oil Painting, Still Life, Drawing, etc. so we can notify you directly when the new class times are finalized. You can also let us know your preferences for day of the week and time period preferred time periods. Thank you. Falls Church Arts
|
|
|
|
|
