“Line as I See It”

June 4, 2026, 4:00 pm

Rappahannock County Library
4 Library Road
Washington, VA 22747

Linda, an abstract painter working primarily in oils, will share a very “personal history of art” as reflected in the use of line throughout human history, from the cave paintings made 30,000 years ago to the Greeks, the Renaissance artists and to our own contemporaries. Linda describes line as “the intentional creation of a record of a human movement,” and she will illustrate different approaches to line-making throughout history, what it has meant to her and how it has contributed to the evolution of her own work.

For questions and to RSVP, please email Linda at linda@croxsonandward.com

Geneva Welch

June 14 – August 2, 2026
Opening Reception: June 14, 2026, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

37C Main Street
Sperryville, VA 22740
540-547-7845

Hours: Friday – Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm

Thornton River Art is proud to present the artwork of Geneva Welch, one of Rappahannock’s most renowned artists. Her luminous watercolors and full bodied oils capture the quiet spirit of animals and life in Rappahannock County. Influenced by Dutch and Flemish masters, her layered glazes and misty landscapes create serene, contemplative scenes. Thornton River Art will feature Geneva’s original paintings, limited‑edition prints, notecards, and hand‑crafted gifts. 

Martin Woodard, Aster da Fonseca and Maureen Storey

May 16 – August 2, 2026

337 Gay Street
Washington, VA 22747
540-227-5100

Hours: Friday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm or by appointment 540-316-8898

Gay Street Gallery is also happy to help you by phone 540-227-5100 or email office@gaystreetgallery.com.

This exhibit features the works of Martin Woodard, Aster da Fonseca, and Maureen Storey. The gallery also features work from other local and national artists, works from the archives of Kevin H. Adams, and selected works from the Gallery Owner’s Collection.

Images (top to bottom):

Martin Woodard
Aster da Fonseca
Maureen Storey

Phyllis Northup, “Nature is My Muse”

May 22 – June 28, 2026

311 Gay Street, Lower Level, facing Main Street & across from Ballard’s Gallery
Washington, VA 22747
540-227-5066

Hours: Friday – Sunday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Phyllis Hain Northup – Art Inspired by Nature

Recognizing the creative spirit in my young soul, my grandmother gave me a beginner set of oils when I was nine years old. Thus began my love affair with all things art and the beginning of a lifetime of learning and growing as an artist and art teacher.

My parents supported my interest with painting lessons all through elementary and high school, followed by my BA in Fine Arts.

Having married a National Park Ranger, I have had the good fortune to move all over the country and live in some of our nation’s most spectacular places. My “backyards” have included the soaring majesty of the Tetons, the ever changing and awe inspiring Grand Canyon, the stark beauty of the Big Bend desert, the beaches of Cape Hatteras, the flowing water and limestone cliffs of the Buffalo River, the misty ridges of the Smoky Mountains and the pristine jewel of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, where the spirit of Lake Superior inspired me on a daily basis. The adventure continues as we have returned to settle in the beautiful mountains of Shenandoah National Park, where our journey began many years ago.

My work is inspired by nature, particularly in National Parks, having lived in and visited so many. I am an avid outdoorswoman, and always have my camera in my pocket when I am out hiking, biking, kayaking, or otherwise exploring. Since I am usually on the move when I am outdoors, I most often work later from the photographs I take while I am out adventuring. My watercolor technique is very detail-oriented, and I usually spend many hours on a painting, so working later from my photos works better for me. I love to paint not only the larger landscapes but also the intimate landscapes, focusing on the many small wonders all around us that most people don’t notice. When I am outside, I am always looking for that next painting!

I have such a collection of images in my mind and soul from living in so many spectacular places; I will never lose my passion for attempting to capture the essence of their beauty and spirit. Nature recharges my soul, and I hope that both my art and my teaching will help others to see and be open to the beauty of the natural world that surrounds us all. Awareness and appreciation will hopefully lead to the desire to protect, preserve and care for this fragile planet we dwell on!

through June 30, 2026

Sperryville River District
3 River Lane
Sperryville, VA 22740
540-227-6509

Hours: Thursday – Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm

In addition to new works by Adam  Disbrow and Laura Carstoiu, Ben Mason’s mixed media creations, and Mike Millan’s live edge tables, the SPAC Gallery will feature Alfred Regnery and his handcrafted locally harvested handmade Windsor chairs and rockers through June, 2026.