Staunton Augusta Art Center to unveil new exhibition
The Staunton Augusta Art Center announces a new, collaborative art exhibition titled Art: The Path to Recovery which opens Sunday, May 6, 1-3 P.M., in the second floor lecture hall/gallery of the R. R. Smith Center for History and Art at 20 S. New Street in historic downtown Staunton. The juried artwork is by consumers of mental health services. Read more
Art exhibit to recognize Mental Health Month
The Staunton Augusta Art Center announces a new, collaborative art exhibition titled Art: The Path to Recovery which opens Sunday, May 6, 1-3 P.M., in the second floor lecture hall/gallery of the R. R. Smith Center for History and Art at 20 S. New Street in historic downtown Staunton. The juried artwork is by consumers of mental health services.
The exhibition is a collaboration among the Staunton Augusta Art Center, Mental Health America of Augusta, and Western State Hospital. Carol Sease, M.S. O.T. R/L, M.S. Art Education, is serving as the juror and primary curator of the exhibit. She will offer a brief lecture about the therapeutic role of art in the recovery of mental illness at 1:30 P.M. during the course of the Opening Reception on May 6. Read more
New watercolor class at Staunton Augusta Art Center
The Staunton Augusta Art Center announces a new six-week watercolor class for adults which begins Wednesday, April 25, 10am-Noon in the Smith Center (20 S. New Street). Peg Sheridan, whose last class sold out, returns as the skilled, kind teacher. Her students’ learning curves and paintings are amazing.
Painting from Observation: Half the battle in painting is training your eyes and brain to really SEE – colors, shapes, reflections, and more. We will then learn how to draw what we see, and finally learn how to mix the colors we see and paint them effectively. We will meet outside for some classes to learn about painting en plein air. The indoor classes will be spent looking at still lifes and natural objects to work from observation. Part of the class will involve working in a sketchbook/journal. Read more
Art Opening in Staunton on April 13
The public is invited to the Art Opening this Friday, April 13 in the Staunton Augusta Art Center galleries at the Smith Center (20 S. New Street in historic Downtown Staunton).
Drop by anytime between 5 and 7pm and meet painter/printmaker Ed Bordett. Bordett won Best in Show at Art in the Park in 2011 and he has created new works just for this exhibition. Read more
New art classes at Staunton Augusta Art Center
Staunton Augusta Art Center announces the following two new art classes for adults and high school age. Pre-registration is required so we hope you will call us (540-885-2028) soon. Read more
Staunton Augusta Art Center classes
The Staunton Augusta Art Center announces two special workshops coming up for kids ages 5-13. Read more
Staunton Augusta Art Center: Exhibit news
If you want to see some excellent, sophisticated art, don’t miss the current exhibit at the Staunton Augusta Art Center, which ends this Sunday, Feb. 19, 1-4 p.m.
We have been very proud to host this exhibit, Divergent Visions: The Graduate Art Faculty of James Madison University, which includes drawings, paintings, photographs, and some very interesting installations by especially well-trained, talented artists who also teach in higher education. Read more
