WHAT’S HAPPENING IN AUGUST WITH FALL ART TOUR VENUES AND ARTISTS!
Come out for the arts and enjoy summertime in the shadow of the Shenandoah, and all that Rappahannock has to offer!
This month we have two new exhibitions and opening receptions with the artists, and several continuing exhibitions in local galleries. Of course, all of our galleries are open and filled with amazing work from local and national artists. August is a beautiful time in Rappahannock County, with our local orchards and farm stands exploding with fresh produce, and wonderful outdoor terraces at many of our restaurants, wineries, and breweries – perfect for an evening drink to enjoy the countryside and incredible mountain views.
There are so many options to indulge yourself in Rapaphannock! Incredible art and local shops, of course, but also many spas in the County offering all kinds of wonderful services. Add hiking in the Shenandoah National Park, wineries and micro-breweries, amazing restaurants, and overnight accomodations and you have all the makings of a wonderful get-away from the city!
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH:
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MIDDLE STREET GALLERY
Hans Gerhard and Susan Raines: Angles, Circles, Curves, Ovals, Rectangles, Spirals, Squares, Triangles in Paintings, Photography, and Sculpture
August 1 – September 7, 2025
Opening Reception with the artists: August 2, 2025, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
311 Gay Street
Lower Level, facing Main Street & across from Ballard’s Shop & Gallery
Washington, VA 22747
(540) 227-5066
Hours: Friday – Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm
Images from top to bottom:
Sculpture by Hans Gerhard
Photograph by Susan Raines
GAY STREET GALLERY
Patricia Brennan, Barbara Heile and River District Potters Sara Adams and Nancy Nord
August 9 – October 8, 2025
Opening Reception with the artists: August 9, 2025, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
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 new work by Patricia Brennan, Barbara Heile and River District Potters Sara Adams and Nancy Nord, with new items from the personal collection of the Gallery owners and items from the archives of Kevin H. Adams.
Images from top to bottom:
Patricia Brennan
Barbara Heile
Sara Adams
Nancy Nord
CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS:
GAY STREET GALLERY
Cathy Suiter and Maureen Storey
through August 6, 2025
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.
Featuring new work from Cathy Suiter, who lives in Warrenton, VA, and glass artist Maureen Storey. In addition, the gallery will be showing new items from the Owners’ Collection and continues to show works from the archives of Kevin H. Adams.
Top Image: Cathy Suiter
Bottom Image: Maureen Storey
SPERRYVILLE ARTIST COOPERATIVE & GALLERY
Benjamin Mason
through September 30, 2025
Sperryville River District
3 River Lane
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 227-6509
Hours: Thursday – Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm
Ben Mason is an accomplished musician and artist. His mixed media constructions and paintings are influenced by the philosophy of Aboriginal and Tribal art and contain artifacts, found objects, and pieces from nature that present a deeper calling.
Meet the artist at the gallery on the second Saturday of each month, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
All of our galleries are open and are full of amazing local art, crafts and gifts – be sure to visit Artful Friends and Sperryville ARTist Cooperative and Gallery at the Sperryville Marketplace, R.H. Ballard Gallery & Shop, Gay Street Gallery, Haley Fine Art, Middle Street Gallery, and Thornton River Art.