The Shenandoah Valley Art Center in Waynesboro is presenting the artworks of Scott Wiecek and Michael A. Goodliff during the month of January in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery.
Wiecek, a self-taught artist, 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 body of work is a celebration of lowbrow art, storytelling, and boundless imagination.
Goodliff’s exhibition features 10 to 15 vignettes and dioramas displayed on pedestals and shelves. Each piece is a meticulously crafted snapshot, telling a story through a single scene. Accompanied by framed details on scale, materials, and inspiration, these models showcase Michael’s passion for transforming plastic and paint into lifelike elements like metal, fire, and water.
A Western New York native, Goodliff rekindled his artistic pursuits during the 2020 pandemic. Now based in Waynesboro, Virginia, he invites you to imagine and interpret the stories behind his creations.
The dual exhibition will be open to the public through Jan. 18.
At SVAC this month
- The 12th annual 40UNDER40. This exhibit highlights 40 works from Virginia based artists aged 40 and under. This year’s artists are Blake Bottoms, Madison Bocher, Joe Geheren, Jasper Drilling, M Greenwald, Caleb Mathews, Sarah Latane, Andrew Davis, Karli Sinclair, Mati Schank, Tam Norman, Amanda Bradley, Ryan Lytle, Erica Trabold, Colin Goodpasture, Candace Christy, Graham McKemy, Rose Guterbock, Sage Hastert, Caleb Knight, Julia Koehler. The exhibition opens on Saturday at 5 p.m. and will be open to the public through Feb. 22.
- In the SVAC Member’s Gallery, the theme is “Small Works.” The members will present unique works of art, priced to accommodate art collectors seeking pieces to expand their collection. The public is invited to view the exhibit remembering that the art center serves the community by recognizing talent, encouraging creativity, and joining lives through art.
- The Shenandoah Valley Art Center Winter Market features creative works of art ready for the art enthusiast. SVAC artists have filled the 126 S. Wayne space with handcrafted artwork: jewelry, pottery, paintings, prints, sculptures, and handmade soaps. This is an annual opportunity to collect art or make purchases for gifts.
- Thursday’s Painting Group is a meeting of artists who want to paint! Artists bring their own supplies and gather at SVAC on Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon, at no cost to participants. Take advantage of your fellow painters for inspiration and light critique if you are interested. Come relax, share ideas or techniques, and independently work in the medium of your choice! Call Shenandoah Valley Art Center (540-949-7662) if you are interested in joining and reserving a space.
- Kids come join the fun at Shenandoah Valley Art Center’s Class: Gnome Village Making. Deb Harvey is teaching a combination of art, craft, and handwork for Kids so they will leave with a fully outfitted gnome environment. Offered on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost: $100, all materials included. Register www.svacart.com.
- Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents Express Yourself in Watercolors with Peg Sheridan. Break free from those tight watercolor techniques and explore the fluidity and spontaneity that only comes from watercolor. Through guided exercises, you will build confidence in using watercolor in a more expressive way. Whether you are a beginner, or looking for a fresher approach to painting, this class will inspire you to have fun and discover new possibilities with watercolor. Throughout the six weeks, planning and composition will be emphasized. Peg will provide demonstrations, color worksheets, one on one help, and weekly reviews of student paintings. Sheridan’s popularity with her students stems from her willingness to share her 40 years of experience and enthusiasm as a watercolor artist! (Registration: www.pegsheridan.com, Tuesdays through Feb. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginner to advanced, cost: $250.)
- Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents dots Meditative Class with Tess Yergin, SVAC Studio Artist. Come join Tess Yergin and explore the whimsical world of dots; where you’ll learn the art of dotting and letting go. Tess is looking forward to showing how to incorporate dot painting as a daily meditative practice as well as sharing tips and secrets for creating your own colorful pieces. All materials are provided to complete your projects and are yours to take home to begin your own daily practice. (Register: [email protected], Jan. 16, 6-9 p.m. or Jan. 19, 2-5 p.m., $95, all supplies included or $75 if you have supplies from a previous class.)
- Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents Basic Drawing Skills Class with Joan Graybeal Menard, mixed media artist and printmaker. Learn the beginning basics of drawing: line, space, perspective, and shading! Experience the unique qualities of pencil grades, how to use erasers as a drawing tool, and how the weight, texture and surface of papers impact your results. Bring to class a sketch book, at least 11X14 inches, and any drawing pencils you own. Others will be introduced. Supply fee to instructor $5. Register: [email protected] or 304-646-0297, Wednesdays through Jan. 29 or Feb. 5-26, ADULTS: 1 :00 – 2:30 p.m., TEENAGERS: 4-5:50 p.m., $75.
- Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents YIN YOGA with Paula Figgatt and Leslie Chisnell! Gather in the Heart of Downtown Waynesboro for a meditative experience that benefits the mind while increasing your range of flexibility and centeredness in the body. Yin Yoga targets the fascia and connective tissues including tendons, ligaments and bones while creating suppleness, openness and health for our inner organs and muscles. Reclined or sitting and with appropriate prop support, we still the body in holds that last from 3 to 5 minutes. By stilling the mind, bring the awareness deeply inward to create peace and relaxation to restore and renew the spirit. Register www.svacart.com/yoga.,
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