It’s a new year and a great time to come out to Rappahannock County to enjoy everything our beautiful county has to offer! It may be cold, but the air is crisp and clear, the views are stunning, and the quiet and peace of winter will embrace you. Winter doesn’t stop our artists, and this month there are two new exhibits opening, and more continuing exhibits.
Enjoy a wonderful meal, or a hot drink at our local coffe shops, taverns, and cocktail bars, after an invigorating hike in the Shenandoah or walk around our small towns. Sample award-winning wines, micro-brews, and whisky, and visit all the amazing shops in Washington and Sperryville. See a show at the Theater in Little Washington or the Castleton Festival. It’s all here on our website to help you plan your visit – just click “About Rappahannock” above!
Rappahannock County is so beautiful in January, with open winter vistas of the Shenandoah National Park and beautiful Blue Ridge mountains. It’s a wonderful time to visit the beautiful and special jewel that is Rappahannock County.
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MIDDLE STREET GALLERY
“Members & Friends” Show
January 23 – April 5, 2026
Opening Reception: February 21, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
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
Invited Regional artist friends contribute new art alongside longtime gallery members in Middle Street Gallery’s annual invitational show.
SPERRYVILLE ARTIST COOPERATIVE & GALLERY
Featured Artists: Alfred Regnery
February 1 – 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.
GAY STREET GALLERY
Tim Carrington, Janet Stoeke and Hans Gerhard
January 10 – March 15, 2026
Artist Reception: January 10, 2026 from 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 work from three local artists. The gallery also features work from other artists, works from the archives of Kevin H. Adams and from the Gallery Owner’s Collection.
Images (top to bottom):
The Stillpoint of the Turning World, by Tim Carrington
Fading Light in Yellowstone, by Hans
Tending to the Understory, by Janet Stoeke
CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS
SPERRYVILLE ARTIST COOPERATIVE & GALLERY
Benjamin Mason
through March 31, 2026
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.