Arts and Artists

Great Lives Lecture Series: Michelangelo

Great Lives Lecture Series: Michelangelo

The University of Mary Washington's 2013 Chappell Great Lives Lecture Series continues on Tuesday, April 23, with a lecture on Michelangelo by Michael William Wallace, author of Michelangelo The Artist, the Man and His Times:

2012-2013 Art Exhibits

January

Headquarters: Johnny Johnson's Students
Salem Church: Jean Wilcoc

February

Headquarters: Sandy Skipper

March

Headquarters: Teen Art Show
England Run: Joni Ulman Lewis

April

Headquarters: Sue Henderson
England Run: Elizabeth Seaver

Art Films at the Library

In partnership with the Fredericksburg Center for Creative Arts and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the CRRL is proud to offer short films exploring artists and the creative process. Films and notes courtesy of The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Wednesdays at 7pm, Headquarters Theater.

CRRL Presents: Dan Finnegan, Inspired Potter and Champion of LibertyTown Arts Workshop

Dan Finnegan

This interview airs beginning December 5.
Spending time with Dan Finnegan gave us the opportunity to talk about his work as a potter and learn about the creation of one of the largest art centers in this area, the LibertyTown Arts Workshop.  Debby Klein talks with Dan about the diverse artists whose studios occupy LibertyTown and the many opportunities available to all who visit there on CRRL Presents, a Central Rappahannock Regional Library production. This interview was recorded in 2008.

The Atrium Gallery: Nancie Harris

The Fish by Nancie Harris

Works by Nancie Harris will be on display in the Headquarters Library Atrium Gallery through November.

 

The Atrium Gallery: Joan's Awesome Students

Waterfront by Gale Beamon

Watercolors by "Joan's Awesome Students" were on display in the Headquarters Library Atrium Gallery during October.

 

Uniquely Fredericksburg 2012 Award Winners

BEST IN SHOW: Lauren Smith - Walk on Caroline Street

We had a great turnout at Headquarters Library for the opening reception of Uniquely Fredericksburg 2012 on Friday, August 3.  Be sure to stop by before the end of September to see the show.

Get a glimpse with these award-winning works, or see these works on Flickr.

See the list of winners below.

BEST IN SHOW
Lauren Smith - Walk on Caroline Street

The Atrium Gallery: The Figure Drawing Group of Fredericksburg

Waiting by Sally Rhone-Kubarek

In June, the Atrium Gallery features works by the Figure Drawing Group of Fredericksburg. 

 

 

Who Owns the Night?

Own the Night Teen Cafe

Look who's lurking in the teen cafe @ Salem Church Library. Artist and library staffer, Erin Pursel, created a few cool, creepy characters to join us for "Own the Night," the teen Summer Reading Club. Stop by to check them out!

CRRL Presents: Lorene Nickel and Joseph Detwiler, Ceramicists

This interview airs beginning May 16.
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.