V i s u a l A r t S t u d i o / 208 W. Broad St. / Richmond, VA
Visual Art Studio is an artist run Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery and Painting/Photography Studio. Rotating Exhibitions showcase Painting, Photography, Works on Paper, Sculpture, and Mixed Media from Reknown Artists to Exceptional Emerging Talent.
The Gallery Shop features an exclusive selection of Handmade Jewelry, Ceramics, Prints, Cards and Decorative Art. Consultations with Curatorial and Design Services, Drawing and Painting Classes, Scenic Art, Set Decorating and Event Photography by Anne Hart Chay as well as Portraits and Commissions by Gallery Artists can be arranged by appointment.
Visual Art Studio, established in 1990 and currently celebrating more than fifteen years at 208 West Broad Street in Historic Downtown Richmond, VA is proudly along the First Fridays Art Walk and the newly created Arts District.
Become a FAN of Visual Art Studio on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Visual-Art-Studio/102999992484, follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/visualartstudio or subscribe to our Newsletters http://eepurl.com/epLbQ to receive information about new artwork available and invitations to upcoming events.
HONORED as one of Style Magazine's RICHMONDERS OF THE YEAR and by the City of Richmond, Community Service Award, for our contribution to the Arts and the Revitalization of Downtown.
1st Place Anne Hart Chay, professional catagory, National Arts Program 2009. Artist owner and operator of Visual Art Studio.
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When you Like us on Facebook You & a Friend may Win a Drawing/Painting Class!
Current Fans included. Drawing at Random February 14th announced at Noon on Facebook.
You & a Friend, Brother & Sister, Kids Playdate, Sweethearts!
Artistic Gifts, artwork & art ware perfect for giving, Graffiti/ Street photography by T. McConville Bryant and All Things NIce by Susan Hribernik through Saturday February 11th at Anne'sVisual Art Studio. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.478955487484.265283.102999992484&type=3
Hand Painted furniture by Dodie Ortland (above).
Artistic Gifts features new work by Chris Semtner, Dodie Ortland, Greg Lewis, Tammy Bryant, Fred Weatherford, Susan Hribernik, Keith M. Ramsey, Hannah Jones, Jamie Phillips, Anne Hart Chay, Allen Jessee, Sally Valentine, John Crutchfield, Katherine Benner, Denise Bell, Redd Staples, Gia Labidi, Joel and Teresa Howard, Doug Sutherland, Rosetta DeBeradinis and more!
First Friday February 3rd opened New Small Works and Jewelry just in time for Valentine's Day!
HourTime by Keith M. Ramsey Nov 3 - Dec 17
HourTime is a series of mixed media paintings that depict the ephemeral state of America's patriotism and it's environment. The images in the art work present effects from our downturned economy and the results of funding cuts to create jobs and stabilize the quality of our environment and livelihood. As Americans suffer from unemployment, their spirit weakens; as America focuses on war and tax breaks for the rich, funding is cut to preserve clean air and provide fresh foods without chemicals. HourTime Keith M. Ramsey's solo show HourTime is on display in the main gallery at Anne'sVisual Art Studio through Saturday December 17, 2011.
HourTime This series is a mixture of traditional painting coupled with graphic design elements, such as words scratched into the paint, use of stencils and spray paint, paper or organic material that create paintings which describe the way the artist views our present world. Organic objects like leaves and stems have been included to make a connection between the 2-D painting on canvas and the dimensions of reality, resulting in a message that is left as a puzzle for viewers to see more within the art than color and technique.
The title "HourTime" is a way of recognizing how fast detrimental changes to our environment, our world and our lives are taking place and what the effects could be.
Keith M. Ramsey grew up in Williamsburg, Virginia. The son of an artist, he developed an early affinity for the works of Edward Hopper. Since receiving his BFA in Painting & Printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1998, he has been working steadily toward his artistic vision of images created from influences of experience, introspective thought and political perspective. His work has been exhibited throughtout Virginia. You can view more of his work at: kmrfinearts.com; Ramsey is represented by Clarke Art Consulting www.clarkeartconsulting.com
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Eve #2 by Greg Lewis, one of the many original & fabulous Artistic Gifts in the Main Gallery at Visual Art Studio, 208 West Broad Street.
Through Saturday February 11th new small original art works & one-of-a-kind jewelry for Valentines Day.
Graffiti/ Street, new photographs by T. McConville Bryant, All Things NIce, prismacolor drawings, photographs and photo-manipulations by Susan Hribernik with Signs of Life, hand carved reliefs by Norfolk artist Gia Labidi are on display in the Frank Hart Memorial through Saturday February 11th.
HourTime by Keith M. Ramsey which just closed can be seen almost entirely on our Visual Art Studio page on Facebook! See previous exhibitions like Rick Delano's solo show Bio Temples in his album on the Visual Art Studio page on Facebook. Find albums by other gallery artists like Susan Hribernik, Gia Labidi, Greg Lewis and Chris Semtner there too. http://www.facebook.com/media/albums/?id=102999992484
NEXT FIRST FRIDAYS MARCH 2 opens Young Masters: New Generation with First Fridays reception from 6-9pm. Thursday December 1st opened Artistic Gifts, artisan ware perfect for giving. Florida artist Dodie Ortland with her hand painted reclaimed furniture is featured. First Fridays January 6th Artistic Gifts, part II, Small Wall Art opened from 6-9PM.
NEW Silent Auction Items will be available for bidding! Currently up for bids: Digital Painting by Clark Fitch, a landscape painting by Sheila Holland and an aluminum Gate featuring a monkey and coconuts by Allen Jessee. Please contact Anne at 804.644.1368 if you'd like to see images of this month's selections.All Proceeds from the silent auction benefit Gallery Programming to help keep events and many exhibition opportunities free and open to the public.
Light refreshments. FREE Admission and Open to the Public.
Chill, Artesian Water very generously donated by www.springrunbottling.com
Please visit or call the gallery to purchase unique artwork, classes and enjoy the rotating exhibitions. See our albums on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. Take advantage of interest free LayAway! Free delivery available around Richmond, Va. 50+ rotating & resident artists to choose from. Schedule your free consultation today!
Previous Exhibitions the Intriguing Abstract Works of Diane Clement, Dynamic Digital Defender and Colors in our Hispanic Heritage are in Visual Art Studio albums on Facebook, LUX online: http://www.riccardotenti.com
GALLERY SHOP features Handmade Work by Local Artists Brandy Horvath has floral postcards and gift sets of her new photographs perfect for giving your loved ones for any occasion. Denise Bell and TH Collectibles have beautiful handmade jewelry with gemstone accents. Linda C. Hollett-Bazouzi, Phoebe Antrim and Terrie Powers have beautiful landscape paintings and works on paper currently on display. Other items include pottery by Cindy Walker, jewelry by John Crutchfield, Elena Klinove and Katherine Benner, handmade scarfs, purses and, of course, lots of artwork!
BOOKS!
Kathryn Starke's new book, "Amy's Travels" teaches lessons based on the Virginia Standards of Learning for kindergarten through 5th grade, including relative locations, cardinal directions, the seven continents, maps and varied world perspectives.
Please check out previous press:
http://www.examiner.com/x-19122-Richmond-Art-Gallery-Examiner~y2010m1d8-Ceramics-show-at-Visual-Art-Studio-includes-Masterpiece-selection-by-Robert-Fugate
Anne'sStudio
Lift, acrylic on canvas Triptychs by Richmond set designer and scenic painter Terrie Powers is located in Anne's Studio. In addition, an ever increasingly smaller selection of Paintings from D'Signs, paintings and prints of popular Richmond Signage by Terrie Powers is available at Visual Art Studio. Check out her prints in the gallery shop when you come in.
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All Things NIce by Susan Hribernik, Signs of Life by Gia Labidi and Graffiti / Street by T. McConville Bryant (below) are opening in the Frank Hart Memorial Gallery (a.k.a the First Fridays Gallery) at Visual Art Studio.
All Things NIce - Susan Hribernik
Susan Hribernik is a self-taught artist from Mocksville, North Carolina, who grew up in Richmond,Va. Over time she has developed her style in colored pencil drawings created with the use of Prismacolor colored pencils. The inspiration for her work comes from the emotion and the place in her life felt at the time of creation of the picture. Hribernik has also developing a niche for photography leading to photo manipulation and graphic art. She has worked progressively for more than ten years in both these mediums. You can see more of her work at http://igguana578.devianart.com/ or follow her on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150369863382485.378019.102999992484&type=1
Signs of Life - Gia Labidi
"My work is more about the creative process and less about the finished pieces–the finale. I enjoy the creative process and I create art across several visual mediums utilizing wood and clay as the primary mediums, found objects, fabric and paint as tools. In working with wood and clay I usually have no plan. I’ve done no sketching. I have no idea how the piece will end. Each piece starts with a strong desire to do it, to make something happen, to say something or nothing at all. I manipulate the pieces pounding, pulling and pushing until I feel something—anything. I look to the materials, the hardwood and moist clay, to tell me what they want to be, how they want to come together. I love to see wood and clay take shape. It’s as if the pieces of hardwood and moist clay are waiting for me to reveal what is hidden within--unique curves, smooth ends and secret places. There is something about the affect of sandpaper on wood and smooth stones on semi-moist clay that move me to state of primal clarity. Through the manipulation of these materials, I create art that celebrates life with a focus on the divine feminine in nature." http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150170054207485.309333.102999992484&type=1
These exhibitions are Free and Open to the Public.
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Bella Pioggia #2, New Photography by T. McConville Bryant .
Graffiti/Street Special! 20" x 24" unframed 75 each or 2 for 125. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150436364797485.389207.102999992484&type=3
GRAFFITI/ STREET
Graffiti is an image or lettering scratched, painted or marked in any manner on property. In many cities, graffiti painting is illegal. Images of graffiti can be seen in many urban areas and have decorated walls, bridges, underpasses etc. since the beginning of time. In my opinion graffiti is an ART form in it's own right. Through this exhibition, I hope to show the viewer the Gift of such ART and preserve time, for these forms of art usually do not last! - T. McConville Bryant
T. McConville Bryant has been a freelance Photographer since 2000, and she incorporates her travels with her Photography, capturing imagery from many diverse venues. Bryant has been exhibiting her photographs since 2001, including extensive exhibits throughout Virginia, and a permanent exhibit in New York City. She has had several one- woman shows and has been in numerous juried and group Exhibitions. In addition she is a resident artist at Visual Art Studio and Art Works in Richmond, Virginia. He techniques range from those of years past to current styles. T. McConville Bryant continues her artistic skills and anticipates new endeavors. Please contact the gallery for more information.
GALLERY HOURS: Wednesday-Friday Noon-6PM, Saturday Noon-4PM & by Appointment. First Fridays 6-9PM. (closed last Sat of each Month) Please call for Appointments (804) 644-1368. Convenient Off-Street Parking.
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