Arts Blog

Atrium Gallery: Fish Tales and Other Works by Joan Limbrick

See Joan Limbrick's exhibit "Fish Tales and Other Works" in the Headquarters Atrium Gallery through August.

CRRL Presents: Joseph C. DiBella, Distinguished Professor of Art and Art History

The interview airs beginning August 5.
During a recent exhibit of his work in the duPont Gallery at the University of Mary Washington, Joe DiBella talked about art, his love of teaching, and the 25 years reflected in the exhibition. 

CRRL Presents: Bill Harris, Painting His Unique Glimpse at Life

This interview airs beginning July 22.
You may lose yourself or find yourself in a Bill Harris painting, but you will always be fascinated.  Bill Harris meets with Debby Klein, in his studio, to talk about his work and the thoughts and experiences that inspire him.

Atrium Gallery: Jeanne Tanks

Works by Jeanne Tanks are on display through July in the Headquarters Atrium Gallery.

Artist's Statement: Much of my love of the visual arts came about as a result of being legally blind for the first 13-years of life. Once I was able to see God's world clearly, I was imbued with a sense of awe I have never gotten over. We really do live on a beautiful planet, and I try to capture that beauty and sense of God's love for us in my art.

Dying for Tie-Dye

Feel like putting a little free spirit in your summer? Get on your oldest clothes, grab some buckets and rubber gloves, and head for the backyard to create beautiful tie-dye crafts.

CRRL Presents: Toni Crowder and Tessitura the Opera Clown

CRRL Presents: Toni Crowder and Tessitura the Opera Clown

This interview airs beginning June 24.
With a dazzling voice, a horse named Wagner, and some clever props, Toni Crowder as Tessitura, the Opera Clown, is introducing young audiences to the world of opera. She gives us a taste of her performance in an interview with Debby Klein on CRRL Presents, a Central Rappahannock Regional Library production.  

CRRL Presents: Mary Jane Bohlen, Inspiring Artist and Teacher

Mary Jane Bohlen, Inspiring Artist and Teacher

This interview airs beginning June 10.
Mary Jane Bohlen's work delights all who view it. From printmaking and papermaking to painting and sculpture there is always something new to explore and appreciate and her teaching is legendary. Before her move to Rhode Island, Debby Klein met with her to talk about her long career in Fredericksburg.

Atrium Gallery: 14th Annual Teen Art Show

View the library's annual Teen Art Show, co-sponsored by It! Magazine, through June 29, in the Headquarters Atrium Gallery. The show is open to students in grades 9-12, who live in the city of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford or Westmoreland counties.  

CRRL Presents: Lorene Nickel and Joseph Detwiler, Ceramicists

This interview airs beginning June 3.
Creating beautiful works in clay and teaching others to do the same, at the University of Mary Washington, keep Lorene Nickel and Joseph Detwiler busy. Debby Klein visits this delightful husband and wife team in their lovely home created to house their spectacular works. 

Salem Church Exhibit: Cornelia Raring

Salem Church Exhibit: Cornelia Raring

A small sampling of artist Cornelia Raring's works will be displayed in the lobby of the Salem Church branch in June. An opening reception will be held Sunday, June 7th from 2:00-4:00. The public is invited. Please come and celebrate a vibrant life and dearly missed friend.