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102 W. Washington Street
Mail: PO Box 426
Middleburg, VA 20118
A 501c3 nonprofit
540-687-6600
Our Mission
To champion creativity in the visual arts
for people of all ages and abilities
in our community, especially the youth,
through educational programs and exhibitions.
Fur and Feather:
The Animal in the Wild Exhibit
September 28 - October 27, 2024
Exhibition Juror:
Leanne Fink
 Best in Show Have you ever met someone and realized you were not alone after all? These creatures have each found a friend in the other. Snail-cats and seal-owls are recurring motifs in my work. Perhaps they represent my continuing search for wonder and friends through art! Belonging Acrylic 16 x 20 $1100 Rebekah Keener |  Second Place The Fox at the Door Oil 10x10 $385 Peggy Weed |  I love wildlife sightings! Several white-tailed deer frequent our yard almost daily and I based this painting on a photograph of an attentive yearling as it emerged from the shadows of our backlit woods. The Yearling Acrylic 16x14 $450 Robyn Ryan |
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 Honorable Mention At just a few days old, a Piping Plover chick is pretty much on it's own. Little Sprout Photography 10x15 $185 Stan Bysshe |  Honorable Mention One of my favorite magnificent animals of the jungle. On Watch Oil 24 x 18 $2,950 Gayle Ford |  Honorable Mention Abandoned as a cub, Betty was raised on a reserve in South Africa, where animals run wild and people stay behind steel fences. In spite of the affection between Jax and Betty, Jax knows that on her territory, Betty is ruled by her instincts. So Jax keeps his gun close by just in case Betty's instincts tell her to attack. Jax and Betty Watercolor 8 x 11 NFS Diann Gully |
 Honorable Mention Anna's Hummingbirds are a North American species. It is named after Anna Massena, Duchess of Rivoli. Anna Hummingbird and Lilies Oil on Canvas 11 x 14 $575 Fritz Treyz |  Unique, coiled, hand built ceramic sculpture on wooden stand; cold finish; beaded; not suitable for outdoor display. What Are We Doing? Ceramic 17.5 x 4 x 8 $550 Sabine Arndt |  Unique, hand built, coiled sculpture with cold finish on wooden base; not suitable for outdoor display. All Business Ceramic 10.5 x5.5 x 3 $450 Sabine Arndt |
 Unique hand built, coiled sculpture; cold finish; not suitable for outdoor display. The Impossible Task Ceramic Sculpture 16.5 x 9 x 13.5 $650 Sabine Arndt |  A day at the beach is fun for everyone. Caught this guy strolling in Florida. Out For a Stroll Photography 12x16 $260 Michelle Baker |  I was at Silver Lake, Haymarket VA stalking this flock of geese. Patience was key in catching these in tight flight formation and close to the water. Flock of Geese Photography 11 x 14 $165 David Bannan |
 I was at Silver Lake, Haymarket VA stalking this flock of geese. I caught them practicing their synchronized flying routine! Synchronized Photography 11x14 $165 David Bannan |  A PET SPEAKS VOLUMES WITH THEIR EYES THAT SAY I LOVE YOU FOREVER. FAMILY PET WATERCOLOR 6x7 $150 Betty Baumgartner |  Great County Farm Oil 12x16 $250 Kathy Bleau |
 These zebras were viewed by my daughter traversing a sting pond. There was a drought at that time in Kenya. She sent the photo to me and I documented the zebras in oil. Enjoy!! Zebras, Nairobi, Kenya Oil 10”x20” $399 Anne Block |  Each year I am most fortunate to visit the Lamar Valley, Yellowstone NP, Wyoming. This year I researched and then enjoyed watching the wolf population which is protected and viewed by so many. One can learn much from these families and packs which reside in Yellowstone. Now I am painting Yellowstone wolves as I continue to learn about them. Enjoy!! Yellowstone Wolf Oil on linen 18x24 $850 Anne Block |  There is nothing like the sound of a redwing blackbirds call in the spring. It's an arousing call that recalls so many memories of spring mornings past. Location: Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, MD Sound of Spring Archival Photograph 8x10 $150 Ray Boc |
 I watched these three barn swallows for several hours, huddled together in the cool rain, waiting for their parents to return to feed them. Siblings Archival Photograph 8x10 $150 Ray Boc |  This little bird was singing a happy little song, perhaps because of the beautiful colors of blue and pink that were in these stunning hydrangeas. Summer Song Oil 20 x 16 $1400 Jill Brabant |  Stoney Lonesome is a beautiful property with a lovely garden. I was inspired by the royal blue color in the peacock's feathers. Stoney Lonesome Peacock Oil 8 x 10 $395 Jill Brabant |
 Papa bear decided to explore beyond his usual hunting ground. He stumbled upon a hidden cave that would be perfect for mama bear and baby bear in the winter. He returned home to share his find with his family. Papa Bear Charcoal Pencil 9x12 $295 Adele Buytenhuys |  Kit fox with the zoomies. Flying Fox Photography 10x15 $185 Stan Bysshe |  Short eared owls are one of the few owls that can be seen hunting during the day. Shortie Photography 10x11.5 $185 Stan Bysshe |
 Windswept Oil on Board 28x28 $700 Sage Chandler |  Wild Oil on Canvas 12x16 $400 Sage Chandler |  For 40 years I searched for the Great Gray Owl, with no luck. Then finally success! On a trip to Manitoba, Canada, in February 2022, I spent an amazing week observing the Great Gray in snow covered fields and woods. It was truly magical, even with sub-zero temps! In Search of the Great Gray Owl Colored pencil 17 x 14 $700 Karen Coleman |
 The Ruby-throated Hummingbird returns every year to feed on the Coral Honeysuckle growing at my front door. To me, the interaction of this tiny bird with our colorful native plant appears as an annual dance of pollination. Pollinator Dance Colored pencil 12 x 12 $300 Karen Coleman |  This painting is created from a photo I captured of a Great White Egret surprisingly standing on a turtle when visiting Neabsco Creek Boardwalk in Woodbridge, VA. Catching a Ride Watercolor 10x8 $175 Cheryl Freeman |  This painting is created from a photo I captured during a visit to Quechee State Park in Vermont of a chipmunk peeking out from a hiding place surrounded by autumn leaves. Inconspicuous Watercolor 8x10 $175 Cheryl Freeman |
 Flamingo At Rest Colored Pencil 8x10 $275 Nancy Garcia |  Night On The Town Colored pencil 9x12 $260 Nancy Garcia |  HOOT Colored Pencil 14x18 $350 Nancy Garcia |
 There's always one in every crowd. They don't really fit in - they just try A Wolf Can Change It's Color 12 x 15 $700 Maribe Gardiner |  Bring the magic of fall and the elegance of wildlife into your home with this unique acrylic painting of a fox sitting gracefully in a fall forest. The soft light gently illuminates the fox, capturing the peaceful essence of autumn. Fox in Fall Forest Acrylic 12 x 16 $250 Nadya Gordon |  Step into the tranquil beauty of nature with this original acrylic painting featuring a heartwarming scene of a mama black bear and her three adorable cubs. Set against the backdrop of a lush forest, the painting captures the fresh greenery and peaceful ambiance of the wild. Every brushstroke brings the bears to life, showcasing their playful and protective nature as they explore their forest home. Black Bears Acrylic 12 x 16 $250 Nadya Gordon |
 Bring a touch of beauty to your home with this original acrylic painting of a graceful flamingo. This artwork captures the elegance of the flamingo with water droplets splashing around its delicate form against a vibrant green water background. The rich textures and semi-realistic details make this painting a unique and eye-catching piece, perfect for adding a splash of color and nature to any room. Flamingo Grace Acrylic 12 x 16 $250 Nadya Gordon |  This photo is part of Caroline Jean Gray's Wild Mustang Conservation Collection. It captures a band stallion from the Onaqui Wild Mustang herd in Utah, pausing in the morning light after galloping across the range. The stallion stands tall, embodying freedom and strength in the wild. Wildside Fine Art Photography 8x10 $298 Caroline Gray |  At the Cape of Good Hope, we encountered a troop of baboons. Known to be dangerous while protecting their young and territory, we were captives in our car. But it gave me the opportunity to capture this moment of maternal love between a mother and baby. Love Watercolor 8x8 $100 Diann Gully |
 While walking along the Irish coast, this robin was sitting on a stone wall and posed for us while we took pictures. I always have found the European Robin adorable. European Robin Oil on canvas 6” x 6” $425 Stuart Allison Hindle |  During an early morning walk, I was able to capture a deer slowly making his way. He was not alarmed and strolled away from me. Morning Forage Oil on canvas 16” x 12” $575 Stuart Allison Hindle |  This was a cool morning and I wanted to capture the mist before it burned off with the sun. The deer just raised her head when I snapped the photo Spring Mist Oil on canvas 9” x 12” $495 Stuart Allison Hindle |
 Mesmerized by a pair of cranes as they landed on the top of a tower. So striking to watch them "Dance". I was lucky enough to catch them with a clear background. To enhance the boldness of these two magnificent birds I framed this Giclee Print surrounded in Black. The Dance Photography 21 x 21 $575 Sherri Holdridge |  This image was taken at Sunrise in a Marsh in the South of France. This image stood out to me with it's beautiful Light and the soft reflections of a flock of flamingos. It seems to glisten with elegance so I decided to print this image on matte glass to give it a sleek modern look. And framed it in a simple black frame. Flamingos and Reflections Photography 17 x 22 $575 Sherri Holdridge |  This photo was taken at Sunrise in the South of France where the Flamingos were flying into the Marsh for the Day. The light was incredible. This pair looked like a dream as the beautiful light highlighted their Pink long necks and legs. For a little drama, I left a lot of dark space in the image and framed this beautiful Giclee print in a simple elegant Silver Frame. Flamingos in a Dream Photography 18 x 22 $575 Sherri Holdridge |
 Side-Eye Oil 16 x 20 $450 Sheila Huyett |  Purple Reign Oil 16 x 20 $450 Sheila Huyett |  Barnyard Strut Oil 16 x 20 $450 Sheila Huyett |
 Go Griz Oil 20 x 24 $620 Christian Ives |  This is an oil painting of a fox. This painting is a Christian Ives original oil painting that is colorful and semi-abstract. Vixen in the Sun Oil 16 x 20 $450 Christian Ives |  Darla Oil 16 x 20 $400 Christian Ives |
 She drew our eyes as she came out of the dark wilderness. She craved rescue, but didn't want to LOOK like she was desperate. This Abyssinian was royalty, so she straightened her drama queen crown and found a family to be her retinue. And of course, had her portrait painted. Drama Queen Acrylic 20 x 16 $1100 Rebekah Keener |  This peacock was trying his best to impress a nearby peahen. Then he realized that a creature of an entirely different species (me) truly appreciated his magnificent display. I never realized that peacocks shake their feathers--they make a very distinctive rhythmic rasping sound, like thin bamboo reeds shuddering together. The Eyes Have It Acrylic 16 x 16 $900 Rebekah Keener |  Date Night is an oil on canvas of a bull moose and his lady taking a leisurely stroll along the water in Grand Teton National Park. Date Night Oil 16 x 20 $500 Judy Kelsen |
 Freckles is an oil on canvas painting of a longhorn steer at the Wildcatter Ranch in Texas. He is just looking for some treats! Freckles Oil 20 x 16 $500 Judy Kelsen |  Grand Teton Majesty is an oil on canvas painting of a solitary bull moose, still, taking in all of the majestic beauty surrounding him. Grand Teton Majesty Oil 24 x 30 $1000 Judy Kelsen |  The James River east of Richmond is home to numerous wild birds. This photo of a blue heron was taken just after sunrise making for wonderful light. Blue Heron Photography 13x19 $150 Roger Lancaster |
 A rare find on the James River near Richmond. They make their home in the rushes on the river bank and the deep brush usually hides them. Prothonotary Warbler Digital Art 12x18 $150 Roger Lancaster |  Along with many eagles, the osprey is another raptor that can be found on the James River near Richmond. And while the eagles are there year round, the ospreys are only found in the spring and summer, migrating south for the winter. In for the Catch Photography 12x18 $150 Roger Lancaster |  My original inspiration for this piece came from our experience last year while spending time on Assateague Island in Maryland. We were able to photograph several wild horses on the Bay side and when I returned I decided to make this sculpture. Hand formed steel horse head made from approximately 36ft of 1/4 inch steel. Welded, clear coated and mounted to a Miata brake rotor. Ruby Steel 27h x 28 d x 11 w $3,200 David Lucien |
 I became more interested in eagles after following the story of the famous Shadow and Jackie this year and their steadfast refusal to give up on getting their eggs to hatch. Though they were not successful, I understand that their devotion to each other continues and they will try again very shortly. USA Oil 20 x 16 $900 Sarita Moffat |  Who cannot smile when they see these precious little birds scampering along on the beach beside the water. Follow the Leader Oil 12 x 36 $900 Sarita Moffat |  This painting was fun to paint for this exhibit as most do not think of pigs as furry. It was a change to show the fine fur on his body and convey the softness on his ears. Oliver Oil 12x9 $450 Doreen Montis |
 Sheep have a variety of fur. Their wool is thick and curly, the legs and face are fine short fur and there is a very soft fur on their ears. Proud Mum Oil 12x12 $575 Doreen Montis |  Mare and foal pencil drawing A Mothers Love Drawing 16x2.5 $800 Deborah Morrow |  Two swans nuzzling Two Swans Photograph 15x17 $225 Deborah Morrow |
 This happy red panda found a new stand of bamboo just in time for lunch! Happy Red Panda Acrylic 12 x12 x 2 $350 Elise Nicely |  Several years ago Australia had massive wild fires that destroyed habitats and the animals living. I was impressed with the way the people worked to save the koalas and return them to the wild. Peek a Boo Koala Acrylic 12 x 12 x 2 $350 Elise Nicely |  A small deer is making it's daily journey from the bamboo to the field beyond the woods and stops to snack on the hostas. Salad Days Collage 8 x 10 $300 Karen Oliver |
 I am fascinated by the number and variety of little brown birds. Wood Thrush Collage 5×5 $150 Karen Oliver |  The Red-tailed hawk is often seen and heard swooping over the Middleburg countryside. The hawk represented in this work is named Sully, he was hand-raised and taught to hunt by local falconers, to give him a better chance at survival before being released to the wild. Each of his feather is accented with metallic gold, Red tailed Hawk Acrylic 36 x 36 $800 Cassandra Picard |  Hair by hair, this red fox and his cardinals were carved out of the pine with a hot iron. Each leaf is representative of a native Virginian tree. Pyrography offers no room for error and requires safety equipment. Autumnal Fox Pyrography/Wood Burning 12 x 20 $700 Cassandra Picard |
 Whether you find them eerie or beautiful, the silhouette of a black vulture sunning its wings is simply striking. Painted in greyscale, this piece captures the poise and posture of these stunning raptors. Sentry Acrylic 11 x 14 $400 Cassandra Picard |  I walked to Greenbelt Lake at sunrise and waited for this wood duck family to emerge. As the group finally left the shallows and paddled across the lake, they crossed in front of a bent tree. The curved reflection reminded me of a motherly embrace protecting this young flock. Momma Duck Aura Photography 11 x 14 $150 Theresa Rideout |  A limited palette of green creates a visually captivating piece of art. The restricted color scheme creates a harmonious and soothing atmosphere in the painting, while also allowing the details and textures of the parrot to stand out. The painting is framed in natural wood frame. Emerald Melody Oil 16 x 20 $350 Ronda Rogers |
 "Solitude in the Sun" is a charming oil painting that captures a serene moment of a bear sitting peacefully on a log, basking in the warm sunlight. The painting is framed in a classic, natural wood frame that enhances the artwork's earthy and tranquil aesthetic. Solitude in the Sun Oil 16x20 $350 Ronda Rogers |  "Silent Majesty" depicts a white owl perched on a sturdy branch. The detailed rendering of the owl, combined with the serene natural setting, creates a mesmerizing artwork that draws viewers into its tranquil, almost mystical world. The painting is framed in a white frame, enhancing its natural and timeless appeal. Silent Majesty Oil 16x20 $350 Ronda Rogers |  Inspired during my month-long Artist Residency in November 2022 at Bandelier National Monument. Intention is to capture the presence of the wild turkey both when Ancient Puebloans lived there (Petroglyph) and now (Tom Turkey). Painted on reflective mylar to allow viewer to also be present “Then & Now”. Then & Now ~ Turkey Sighting Mixed Media 30x30 $2500 Robyn Ryan |
 Inspired during my month-long Artist Residency in November 2022 at Bandelier National Monument. I encountered this little guy on my evening walks and followed him several times, fascinated by his long-tufted ears. I loved this satisfied pose up in a Ponderosa pine with its orange glowing bark! Abert Squirrel in Ponderosa Watercolor 10x10 $450 Robyn Ryan |  While on a PHOTO Trip to the Cook Inlet in Alaska, on an excursion to Puffin Island I captured many photos of Puffins. Cook Inlet Alaskan Puffin Encaustic and Watercolor 12 x 15 x 1.5 $425 Maggie Steinhilper |  Screech Owls are known for their amazing feathers that blend in to their environment, making them almost invisible. Three Screechies in a Tree Encaustic and Watercolor 12 x 15 x 1.5 $350 Maggie Steinhilper |
 My favorite of the colorful woodpeckers because of its beautiful contrasting feathers! Northern Flicker Watercolor 18 x 22 $400 Maggie Steinhilper |  There have been numerous popular songs written about Bluebirds. Bluebird Alighting on a Branch Oil on Canvas 8 x 10 $450 Fritz Treyz |  Speedy metabolisms - they consume half their body weight in bugs and nectar, feeding every 10-15 minutes. Hummingbird Feeding Oil on Canvas 8 x10 $400 Fritz Treyz |
 Have you ever seen a happier fox? He can't wait to play with the falling autum leaves. Celebrate Autumn Soft Pastel 11x14 $285 Kathryn Turner |  Twice-patinated copper embossed with my design. Copper Raven Patinated Copper 6 x 6 $95 Kathryn Turner |  Twice-patinated copper embossed with my design. Copper Seahorses Patinated Copper 4 x 4 $65 Kathryn Turner |
 |  A Walk on the Beach Oil 9x12 $560 Ann Wallace |  Marsh Dweller Oil 12x12 $600 Ann Wallace |
 Long Eared Owl (or LEO for short) is the name given by local birders to this annual winter visitor to the State Arboretum of Virginia LEO Acrylic 17”x20” $920 William Walsh |  This Great Horned Owl likes to call from the top of a dead tree in the woods behind my home each fall. It’s hard to see him except when the full moon is out. Great Horned Owl Acrylic 23 5/8” x 19 1/2” $1,080 William Walsh |  The Rabbit Oil 16x12 $685 Peggy Weed |
 The Bunny in the Grass Oil 12x9 $425 Peggy Weed |  Secrets of the White Feather The feather carries deep symbolism, often representing purity, peace, grace and spiritual protection. This acrylic, mixed media painting holds a secret whisper to the divine. Embedded within the painting are two white feathers. Its meaning symbolizes the delicate yet powerful balance between grace and strength. Grace and Strength Intertwined Acrylic 18 x 24 $550 Cheryl Wilson |  Secrets of the Peacock The peacock feather symbolizes a feminine strength that is both graceful and commanding. With its striking colors and intricate design, it reflects beauty and confidence. This acrylic painting represents those colors of the peacock feather. Elegance In Motion Acrylic 24 x 36 $925 Cheryl Wilson |
 Secrets of the Small Feather A small white feather symbolizes the balance of softness and strength, reflecting a woman’s natural grace and resilience. Though delicate in appearance, this acrylic painting has an embedded feather that symbolizes a quiet power, reminding us that gentleness and strength can coexist beautifully. Vibrant Femininity Acrylic Mixed Media 10.5 x 12.5 $225 Cheryl Wilson |
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