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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 arts
for people of all ages and abilities
in our community, especially the youth,
through educational programs and exhibitions.
The Animal in Art:
Highlighting the Horse, Fox and Hound Exhibit
May 9 - June 14, 2026
Exhibition Juror:
J Douglas
 Best in Show My artwork is created entirely in charcoal. By blending ink-like techniques with the softness of charcoal, I create depth and movement. Through this, I capture the spirit of the wolf, its surroundings, and the energy that flows between them. Wolf Charcoal 11x14 $400 Oyunaa Waskin |  Second Place Zorro ~ Irish Sport Horse. Hunter/Jumper Extraordinaire Zorro Bronze 15 x 9 $4,500 Wendy Lind |  Third Place “All the Pretty Boys Walk Like This” is a strutting little rooster with serious swagger—this one totally came from having that song stuck in my head while I painted him. All the Pretty Boys Walk Like This Oil 14 x 11 $250 Sheila Huyett |
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 Honorable Mention The White horses with their reflection, galloping across the water creates a Sleekness. Complimenting this sleekness and the simplicity of black and white, I choose to print on metal. Black and White Reflections Photography printed on Metal 20 x 30 $1,150 Sherri Holdridge |  Honorable Mention The elegant equine shape of this rearing horse has been pulled out of the marbled paper background with acrylic, ink, and graphite; then set apart with the contrasting geometric box. Horseplay ~ Arise Mixed Media Collage 18 x 14 $845 Robyn Ryan |  Ceramic sculpture with cold finish/wax on wood base. Unique, hand built piece. Original. The Jumper Ceramic, Mixed Media 16.5x16 $1,400 Sabine Arndt |
 Hand sculpted bas relief wall hanging. Horse Head Bas Relief Ceramic 13x9 $500 Sabine Arndt |  The horses were having a fine day at Salamander Resort in Middleburg. As I watched, one of them gave a playful push to the other's rump. Horseplay at Salamander Watercolor 15 x 18 $425 Sandra Auman |  Icelandic Horse Horse Laugh Photography 16x20 $195 Stan Bysshe |
 Mother and daughter Red fox vixens greet each other. Greetings! Photograph 16x20 $195 Stan Bysshe |  Two Red fox vixens combined their resources to raise eleven kits. This was just one of them. One of Eleven Photograph 16x20 $195 Stan Bysshe |  FAR Hills Races NJ Essex Fox Hounds Hunt Master Outrider assisting Race Horse & Jockey for the Race. Hunt Master at the Races Photography 13x17 $575 Diana Cammack |
 Bourbon Horse Acrylic paint 12 x 12 $300 Danielle Cox |  |  To capture the excitement and energy of the moment, I am experimenting with watercolor techniques applied to oils; varying the concentration of medium and pigments, using gravity to encourage movement, letting the medium move and work on the canvas once laid down. It's very interactive. Gaining Ground Oil 24 x 30 $1,545 Patricia Craighill |
 I love the rhythm and energy of the hounds--the more the merrier! Here I am also digging into my watercolor experience to engage the medium interactively to create a dynamic background for the hounds. Riding Out Oil 24 x 30 $2,095 Patricia Craighill |  The sparkling water, the calmness, softness of color and the sense of freedom to just be in the environment is what inspired me to paint this scene. Let's Just Keep Going Acrylic on Canvas 10x20 $455 Rachana Damani |  I was inspired by the poise and grace Grace Color Pencil on Toned paper 9x12 $225 Rachana Damani |
 A fox walking toward us in a snow covered landscape. Hide the Chickens Watercolor 10x8 $225 Robert De May |  Ceramic bisque horse standing in water. Acrylic cold finish. Walnut base. Horse in Water Ceramic 6.5 x 14 $375 Jean Doak |  Bronze sculpture of small dog inviting a horse to play Let’s Play Bronze 11 X 14 $6,500 Jean Doak |
 Lady Fox depicts a fox pausing mid-turn, alert to a distant stir. In the meadow’s quiet, instinct sharpens, inviting viewers to imagine the moment before pursuit or discovery about it. Lady Fox Opaque Glass Mosaic Tiles 20 x 16 $1,600 Barbara Drumheller |  Three ceramic American foxhounds await their master, keen noses lifted to catch a fox’s scent, each displaying a distinct expression reflecting their independence, intelligence, and readiness for swift action. American Foxhounds Ceramic 2 x 4 x 1 $225 Barbara Drumheller |  Hamlet’s Dusk invites viewers into the hush of approaching night, where a five-year-old colt paces the pasture on alert from unseen threats. Hamlet's Dusk Graphite 22 x 19 $700 Mary Duran |
 A study in movement and presence. Alexander holds the arena with authority, demanding attention with his portrait of strength. Alexander's Throne Graphite 11 x 13 $120 Mary Duran |  Crows always announce a fox is in the neighborhood. Ruth hopes the subjects and style of her paintings brings more awareness and protection of our environment from all of us. They're Back Watercolor 26 x 23 $900 Ruth Ensley |  Ruth's style and subjects of her paintings comes from her feelings about what she is painting. In this painting the fox is emerging to start a new day. Emerging Watercolor 23 x 29 $900 Ruth Ensley |
 a leopard Appaloosa and an off the track Thoroughbred, forever romping and sparring Yang & Yin Pastel 16x12 $250 Patrice Fleck |  Dramatic racehorse named Shakespeare, wins a Grade 1 turf race Shakespeare Oil 20x16 $300 Patrice Fleck |  A golden Palamino poses for admirers on a sun kissed evening Golden Oil 12x16 $250 Patrice Fleck |
 Malinois Colored Pencil 13x26 $200 Nancy Garcia |  Zzzzz Colored Pencil 8x10 $175 Nancy Garcia |  This striking fox rests peacefully against a soft woodland backdrop, its golden eyes drawing you in with a calm yet captivating presence. This piece blends rich texture, layered brushwork, and natural tones to create depth, warmth, and emotional connection. The soft moss foreground and blurred forest background keep the focus on the fox’s expressive face — making it a true statement piece that feels both serene and alive. Red Fox Acrylic 12x16 $295 Nadya Gordon |
 This unique piece features a soft, close-up view of a dog’s nose nestled among vibrant blue hydrangea flowers. The composition blends realism with a dreamy, floral setting—creating a peaceful, emotional connection that dog lovers instantly recognize and love. Hidden in Bloom Acrylic 10x10 $150 Nadya Gordon |  A resting fox lingers in dappled light as a monarch drifts nearby. Layered collage and paint evoke a quiet harmony, and intimate moment of stillness, curiosity, and connection within the landscape. Whisper in the Meadow Hand Painted Paper Collage 10x10 $295 Maggie Grace |  A hunting hound, pauses in quiet vigilance, suspended between motion and stillness, embodying the refined traditions of the Middleburg countryside. I’m Not a Foxhound Acrylic on Canvas 10x8 $225 Maggie Grace |
 Hounds are always so fun to photograph. These three Fox Hounds were part of studio session. So lucky to have captured their curious expressions and perfectly posed together. Three Hounds on a Hay Bale Photography on Canvas 10 x 10 $225 Sherri Holdridge |  This image is part of a series from one magical day out on the Range. Two mustangs embracing each other almost melting against the Horizon. Two Souls, One Horizon Photography 20 x 24 $285 Sherri Holdridge |  “I’m Warning You!” is a small painting of a rooster with a fierce, slightly angry look—he’s got a lot of attitude packed into a tiny space. I'm Warning You! Oil 14 x 11 $250 Sheila Huyett |
 “Shake Your Booty” is a fun little rooster with all the personality—he’s got his feathers fluffed, his tail showing off, and he just feels like he’s mid-strut and loving it. Shake Your Booty Oil 16 x 20 $450 Sheila Huyett |  Tour de Horse Woodcut 11 x 14 $175 Susan Jeffries |  This painting is inspired by my children's first experiences with horses — the combination of fear, awe, happiness, and appreciation for a new friend "My Favorite Horse" Oil on Canvas 10 x 8 $395 Victor Klimenko |
 This painting is based on five different photos. It appealed to me as an artist to try to show so many different personalities and expressions in one frame "A Group Selfie" Oil on Canvas board 8 x 8 $360 Victor Klimenko |  Raku-fired ceramic with horsehair, capturing the presence of the horse through smoke and carbon in a surface that can never be replicated. Fire and Mane Ceramic (raku-fired, horsehair) 20 x 10 $1,200 Trish Lechner |  I really enjoyed this piece, inspired by a tender exchange between the hunter and his hound. Gestural marks and simplified color shapes work together to draw attention to their quiet bond. My Best Friend Oil 8 x 16 $425 Tamara Lewis |
 I really enjoyed this piece, exploring the rhythm and movement of three hounds. Loose, gestural marks paired with structured, patchy color shapes bring focus to the central figure, while the others fade and pull the eye beyond the frame. Every Which Way Oil 12 x 12 $475 Tamara Lewis |  Polo Player ~ Mid Swing Polo Player ~ Mid Swing Bronze 14 x 22 $6,500 Wendy Lind |  Verrazano ~ Dutch Warmblood Hunter/Jumper Verrazano Bronze 15 x 12 $4,950 Wendy Lind |
 Wild Horses from McCullough Peaks, Wyoming The Three Amigos Plus One Photo Encaustic & Oils 11.5 x 17.5 $395 Linda Lopez |  When in Wyoming, one must go to the Rodeo! Rocking Horse Photo Encaustic and Mixed Media 11.75 x 18 $425 Linda Lopez |  Hand formed life size steel horse head made from approximately 36ft of 1/4 inch steel. Welded and clear coated. Ruby Welded Steel 27H x 28D x 11W $1,800 David Lucien |
 Some guys are just born with it! Cool Dude Oil 9x12 $640 Suzan Macy |  A Good Sunset, Good For the Soul Oil 18x24 $885 Suzan Macy |  A beautiful Andalusian after their centerline halt in Morven Equestrian Center. Drawing done based on the artist's personal photography and experience. In Search of Collection Graphite on Paper 14 x 11 $525 Diana Mercean |
 A stoic stallion standing gracefully in his turnout paddock. Piece drawn based on the artist's photography, no tracing is used, only paper, pencil, and patience. Steadfast Stallion Graphite on Paper 8 x 11 $525 Diana Mercean |  Papier mache spread over armature. Painted with acrylics using bubble technique. Copper wire mane and tail, each strand curled one at a time around a toothpick. Sapphire Horse Papier Mache, Acrylics and Copper Wire 14 x 11 $475 Dawn Mickel |  I love painting the different stages of foxes. From the very young to the older, they all have different expressions and looks. Finny Oil 6x8 $325 Doreen Montis |
 Foxes mate for life. I love capturing the moments of interaction. Just a Little Kiss? Oil 10x10 $525 Doreen Montis |  Homestretch incorporates image transfer, a unique process combining painting and my photography. This painting shows the battle between these 2 horses at the Virginia Fall Races. Homestretch Mixed Media 12x12 $350 Barbie Parks |  Off to the Races incorporates image transfer, a process combining painting and photography. This image, from the Virginia Fall Races, captures the participants trying to get into position. Off to the Races Mixed Media 12x12 $350 Barbie Parks |
 Majestic is from my recent series incorporating image transfer, a process combining painting and my photography. This beautiful horse was so regal and majestic. He really caught my eye. Majestic Mixed Media 12x12 $350 Barbie Parks |  "Anilmal texture is a favorite of mine, so revealing their beauty is a gift. The dogs are always ready for the hunt." "Hunt Ready" Pastel 14 x 16 $365 Leslie Patterson |  Acrylic on board The Charm of the Chase Acrylic 9 x 12 $375 Kirstie Perry |
 This is Beans, a black lab who likes to run on the beach and chase anything that moves. Beans is everybody's friend. She's a great pal. Sandbridge Beach, Virginia. Our Pal, Beans Oil on Cotton Canvas 15 x 30 $450 Mike Raiole |  Horses running on open field and dust and movement captured in monochromic, contemporary style using knife on textured surface and layered paint. Knife technique and texture are used to address space, movement and direction in absence of color verity. Uncontrolled Chaos Acrylic on Wood 10x48 $1,100 Roya R Rasool |  Horses’ elegance, power and majestic presence is depicted here using acrylic paint and blade techniques in contemporary style to capture classic beauty of horses with a modern twist. Horses 2026 Acrylic on Canvas 36x24 $850 Roya R Rasool |
 A special Kentish red fox, vivid and majestic, his razor-sharp stare commanding attention, his magnificent beauty embodying Kent, England’s garden. A Kentish Fox Soft Pastels 12x15 $300 Elizabeth Renaud |  A softly rendered fox gazes upward, its warm amber fur glowing against a blush pink backdrop, capturing a quiet, contemplative moment suspended between stillness and light. Quiet Watcher Oil 12 x 16 $275 Hailey Robbins |  The spontaneous equine shape of this cavorting horse has been pulled out of the marbled paper background with acrylic, ink, and graphite; then set apart with the contrasting geometric box. Horseplay ~ Explosion Mixed Media Collage 18 x 14 $845 Robyn Ryan |
 This fleeting moment from my “Heart Horse” series captures this new dam and her frolicking colt beside her on a backlit evening; created with acrylics, collage, and acrylic layers. Proud Mama Mixed Media Collage 40 x 30 $3,400 Robyn Ryan |  This is a master copy of an early Paul Gaugain. Three Puppies Oil 9 x 16 $650 Deborah Schneider |  This painting captures Rex, the red fox, through a magical lens. Created in acrylic on a wallpaper-covered canvas, the intricate pattern weaves into his form, creating a magical, almost surreal scene. Magic Forest Acrylic on Wallpaper-Covered Canvas 11x14 $500 Ana Schwar |
 Roxy, the red fox, blends into intricate floral wallpaper, with flowers overlapping her form, blending animal and environment in a magical composition. Queen of Dawn Acrylic on Wallpaper-Covered Canvas 12x12 $600 Ana Schwar |  This watercolor follows three riders on horseback, dressed in traditional hunting wear, accompanied by a pack of enthusiastic beagles as they set out. I utilized layered, transparent washes and loose brushwork to capture the clarity of a crisp day perfect for a ride, the fluid movement, and the shared feeling of joy, adventure, and anticipation of the chase. Hunting Day Watercolor 12 X 9 $250 Raisa Shayevich |  Beautiful Encounter Watercolor 8 x 10 $210 Raisa Shayevich |
 Hand-sculpted stoneware vase. A mother fox emerges from her den, taking in the first breath of spring. This vase is wheel-thrown and embellished with hand-sculpted elements. Spring Emergeance Stoneware 16 x 8 $750 Missy Sheldrake |  Hand-carved Umbria Stoneware. A mother and father fox standby as their cubs have a first romp in the tall grasses of spring. Romping Cubs Stoneware 6 x 4 $95 Missy Sheldrake |  Hand-carved Umbria Stoneware. The first whiff of a summer breeze. What does it bring? A Coy Breeze Stoneware 6x4 $95 Missy Sheldrake |
 The painter’s focus in this depiction of a mother and baby fox centers on fine detail—particularly in the fox’s features and expressive eyes. The work is rendered in a restrained palette, using earth tones created from just three primary colors—red, blue, and yellow—along with black and white. Mother Fox with Babies Oil on Canvas 11 X 14 $275 Daniela Sims |  The painter aims to transport the viewer to a bygone era—cold, foggy days of horses and carriages. Each stone in the pavement is meticulously rendered, while the fog is created through a combination of brushwork and finger painting, adding depth and atmosphere. London Fog Acrylics on Canvas 20 X 16 $275 Daniela Sims |  The artist used a paint-and-wash technique on the canvas to create the look of an aged, faded background. The blue jays are rendered with less realism, lending a semi-abstract quality that feels warm and familiar. Branchside Companions Acrylics on Canvas 12 X 24 $175 Daniela Sims |
 Red fox vixen leading her young kits over a stone wall in a wild chase of rabbit prey, training her youngsters in a skill set needed to successfully hunt. Over The Wall Porcelain Sculpture 5 x 12 x 12 $750 Barbara Smith |  A Eagle for the Centennial. Marquetry: the art of creating images with wood. I select woods for color & grain, cut by hand, and assemble to form the image.. Bald CentennEagle Wood 28 Diameter $4,200 Warren Snow |  I love how foals figure out their feet and learn to scratch their itches. Balancing Act Oil 8x8 $360 Margaret Stewart |
 |  Tranquility and grace under an ember sky. Ember Sky Oil on Canvas 23.75” x 35.75” $1,380 Chris Stopa |  Noble Foxhound Pastel 14"x11" $480 Ann Wallace |
 Russet and Gold Beauty Pastel 14"x11" $480 Ann Wallace |  The cuteness and innocence of this hound pup harmonize with the surrounding flowers. This piece is created entirely in charcoal. By incorporating ink-like techniques, I explore texture and contrast, allowing me to express what I feel. Hound pup Charcoal 11x14 $500 Oyunaa Waskin |  I created this artwork entirely in charcoal. By using ink-like techniques, I explored texture, movement, and contrast. This helped me express the feeling and energy I see in these animals. Fox kits Charcoal 11x14 $400 Oyunaa Waskin |
 Downhill Uphill Oil 12 x 16 $590 Peggy Weed |  Sheep and Barn Oil 12 x 16 $590 Peggy Weed |  The Gray Oil 18 x 14 $685 Peggy Weed |
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