COMMUNITY & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
ShenArts Members Exhibition Opening
FREE PROGRAM!
The members of the Shenandoah Arts Council (ShenArts) return for their annual exhibition with a new theme and a wide assortment of artwork. Take this opportunity to meet the artists and learn more about ShenArts.
Unmasking the Past Exhibit Opening
FREE PROGRAM!
Join us for an opening reception celebrating the collaborative pottery of Winton and Rosa Eugene, where form and color come together in a conversation of tradition, artistry, and imagination. Meet the artists and explore their stunning work, where function meets beauty and every piece tells a story.
World of Wood Exhibition Closing
FREE EVENT!
To mark the close of this year’s World of Wood Exhibition, join us for a two-part program featuring several experts in woodworking, conservation, and furniture-making at the highest level. To start, Larry Gochenour and Joe Lehnen, leaders in Virginia’s Urban Wood Program, will share how unwanted trees are given new life through sustainable practices. To follow, Jeff Headley and Steve Hamilton will discuss their more than 40-year career crafting and restoring fine furniture for the White House and other historic landmarks.
Including live music by saxophonist Bruce Fransen and complimentary refreshments, all are welcome to join us for this exploration of the enduring beauty and impact of wood—both in preserving the past and shaping the future.
Photography Insights – The Heart and Soul of Kenya
FREE EVENT! Front Royal photographer Sharon Fisher joins us for a presentation on how she captured the images on display in her exhibit, The Heart and Soul of Kenya. Fisher will discuss her process, from camera gear to photo editing and more.
Heart and Soul of Kenya Exhibit Reception
FREE EVENT! Front Royal photographer Sharon Fisher captured the vanishing people, places, and wildlife on a recent trip to Kenya. The resulting exhibit, the Heart and Soul of Kenya, is a stunning photographic journey documenting the five tribes and majestic wildlife she encountered there. Join us for a reception to meet the artist, learn more, and enjoy complimentary refreshments.
Aggregation Opening
FREE EVENT! Join us for the opening of an exhibit of nature-inspired mosaics by local artist Christy Dunkle. Crafted from natural materials, Dunkle’s mosaics are reflection of her belief in the power of art to evoke memories, covey social statements, and heal. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Speaker: Melody Starya Mobley
The USDA’s first black female forester, Melody Starya Mobley has made it her mission to create positive change for groups that have been historically excluded from natural spaces. Suffering years of abuse, oppression, and tokenism catapulted her into a lifetime of moral courage. After 28 years serving our public lands, followed by a decade of recovery, Melody is finally ready to share her story—now the subject of the documentary, The Dark White Forest.
Antoinette’s Ark Opening
FREE EVENT! Join us for the opening of an exhibit of intricate pencil drawings by local artist Antoinette Arsic. Depicting an assortment of animals, Arsic’s drawing are a testament to the profound healing power of the arts. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
From Our Studios Opening
FREE EVENT! Join us for the opening of an exhibit of a lifetime of extraordinary works of Malcolm Harlow and Gale Bowman. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Opening Reception: ShenArts Members Exhibition
FREE EVENT! Join us on the summer solstice for the opening of this year’s ShenArts Members Exhibition. Meet the featured artists and celebrate the retirement of beloved ShenArts Executive Director, Lisa Sipp.
Opening Reception: Inspired by the Nation’s Capital
FREE EVENT! Join us for the opening of the quilt exhibition, Inspired by the Nation’s Capital. Meet the featured artists, and enjoy a reading of the foreword of the accompanying book by Washington Post columnist, John Kelly.
Closing Reception: Quiet Terrors, Quiet Joys
FREE EVENT! Join us for the closing of the exhibition, Quiet Terrors, Quiet Joys. With this poignant exhibition, paper-cut and silhouette artist Janelle Washington delves into the complex and often misunderstood realm of mental health.
Exploring African American Foodways
POSTPONED FOR WEATHER
In this presentation, Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson will discuss her research on Black life, particularly as it relates to food and foodways. Among other topics, Williams-Forson will cover the research that guided her acclaimed work, Building Houses out of Chicken Legs: Black Women, Food, and Power.
Bruce Molsky Fiddle Workshop
Hone your skills with fiddle master, Bruce Molsky! With fiddles in hand, Molsky will guide participants through a variety of old time fiddle tunes from different regions and focus on what’s unique and compelling about each, and about the old time style in general. This two-hour class is intended for students of intermediate ability and above.
Quiet Terrors, Quiet Joys
Reception postponed due to weather!
FREE EVENT! Join us for the opening of our next exhibition, Quiet Terrors, Quiet Joys. With this poignant exhibition, paper-cut and silhouette artist Janelle Washington delves into the complex and often misunderstood realm of mental health.