Art Works: New Shows Opening and Reception January 22, 2010

New Shows Opening and Reception 7-10pm

Shows run through February 21st, 2010

Free Admission

Featuring:

A STARTING POINT by Fiber Transformed including artists: Jill Jensen, Judy Loope, Peggy Prinze, Mary Beth Bellah, Cynthia Harrison, Lotta Hellaberg, Susan Skalak. From Charlottesville, VA the Fiber Transformed group brings textile art in 2 and 3 dimensions to Richmond. Jane Sandelin Gallery.

PRAYER RUGS AND SADDLEBAGS by Michael C. Simon. Simon brings us his collection of tribal weavings and rugs of the Turkmen and Balouch. Each piece has a story as to its creation and use.

CORRESPONDING IN CLOTH by Jean Gonzalez. Jean specializes in heirloom quilts and does everything from making them to appraising and repairing them. On the Sunday following the show Gonzalez will conduct a workshop for the public inviting people to bring their family quilts for sharing, advice and story telling. Corner Gallery

JANUARY ALL MEDIA SHOW Call for entries is Jan 15th and 16th at Art Works for this Juried show. See our Call for Entries page to learn more.

RECENT WORKS TERRY LYNN SMITH Centre Gallery West

RECENT WORKS BY GEORGE HUGHES Centre Gallery East

Official Website: http://www.artworksrichmond.com/Calendar.htm