Two exhibitions will be showcased during the month of December at the Shenandoah Valley Art Center in Waynesboro.
The art of Scott Wiecek and Michael A. Goodliff will be in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery.
Wiecek, a self-taught painter, draws deeply from his blue-collar roots in Ohio’s rust belt and his two-decade career as a tattoo artist. His imaginative works blend personal reflections with influences like old cartoons, comic books, science fiction, folk art and religious iconography. His journey from troubled youth to devoted father and husband fuels his art, offering glimpses into his vibrant daydreams. Scott continues to explore his creative voice, inviting viewers to interpret and connect with his unique visions. This body of work is a celebration of lowbrow art, storytelling and boundless imagination.
Goodliff’s exhibition, featuring 10 to 15 vignettes and dioramas displayed on pedestals and shelves, is a meticulously crafted snapshot, telling a story through a single scene. Accompanied by framed details on scale, materials and inspiration, these models showcase his passion for transforming plastic and paint into lifelike elements like metal, fire and water. A Western New York native and surveying engineering graduate, he rekindled his artistic pursuits during the 2020 pandemic. Now based in Waynesboro, he invites you to imagine and interpret the stories behind his creations.
The exhibit opening will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, from 5-7 p.m. 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The dual exhibition will be open to the public Dec. 5 to Jan. 18.
SVAC Member’s Gallery: ‘Small Works’
In the SVAC Member’s Gallery, the theme for December is “Small Works.”
The members will present unique works of art, priced to accommodate art collectors seeking pieces for holiday gift giving and to expand their collection.
The public is invited to view the exhibit beginning Dec. 5. The exhibit will run through Jan. 7
Winter market returns
Artists will fill the winter market at 126 S. Wayne Ave. with handcrafted artwork: jewelry, pottery, paintings, prints, sculptures and handmade soaps. This will be a fun and festive way to kick-off holiday shopping.
The winter market runs Dec. 1 through Jan. 11.
Gingerbread house decorating workshop
Join in the holiday fun by crafting a house, a car, a spaceship, or anything. Enter in kids, families or adult categories. Top prize is $100.
Not sure how to get started? Join the SVAC Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop with Deb Harvey on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. in the 416 W. Main Street studio. The deadline to drop off an entry is Dec. 7.
The awards ceremony and pick-up are December 14, at 3 p.m.. For more information or to register, contact [email protected] .
About SVAC
The Shenandoah Valley Art Center is located in two buildings: 126 S. Wayne Avenue and 416 W. Main Street.
The galleries are open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
For more information, call (540) 949-7662 or visit www.svacart.com
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Crystal Graham
