4th Friday Art Shows and Opening Reception @ Art Works! January 27, 2012

We have a great lineup of exhibits for 2012 starting with the annual, juried Simply Photography exhibit, 3 solo shows and the monthly juried All Media Art Show. And rva dance collective will perform some of their new choreography. Join us on January 27th, 7-10 p.m. for the FOURTH FRIDAY art show and reception. The exhibits continue through February 19, 2012. This event is free and open to the public. Exhibits include:

SIMPLY PHOTOGRAPHY 8
Photographers get an opportunity to show their signature photographs in this juried show. The juror is Jay Paul. Call for entries is on January 20th and 21st, 2012 at Art Works. There are cash prizes. The exhibit will be in the Jane Sandelin Gallery.

RECENT WORK BY CHRISTY GUISE - Guise uses a unique technique to make her award-winning, abstract paintings. The exhibit will be in the Center Gallery, West

UNRAVELINGS by Megan McConnell Unravelings consists mostly of narrative fiber pieces. Many pieces contain imagery of objects that link together to create a story or are the same object in different stages or phases. The exhibit will be in the Center Gallery, East

FOR THE BIRDS by Erin Bailey Bailey, a multi-talented photographer, painter and crafter, will be showing her rare bird silouettes on modern backgrounds. Her acrylic paintings will be in the Corner Gallery.

"I went to school to study Studio Art at James Madison University. I was always told to "love what you do and you will never work a day in your life." So here I am creating art again after an 8-year repreive and it feels GOOD! I paint, knit, and truly enjoy digital photography.

My creative focus for now is painting. My works are comprised of tree elements, birds, circles and silhouettes. I use simple shapes and simple lines, imitating a graphic design feel in a hand-painted piece. My hope is that my works in their decorative journey create a room that feels complete or can inspire further design and inspiration."

JANUARY 2012 ALL MEDIA ART SHOW
Each month Art Works offers artists from all over to participate in a juried art show. Submissions are accepted from any artist and any medium. Call for Entries is on January 20th and 21st.

ABOUT US
Art Works is located in Old Manchester, 1/2 mile from downtown Richmond across the 14th Street Bridge. Visit 5 galleries and 75 artists' studios from 12pm - 6pm Tuesday - Sunday. Free and open to the public.

Official Website: http://artworksrichmond.com/Show2012-01.htm