Barbara Kobylinska approaches her art with both a studied sense of design and an unapologetic intuition. Her large indoor/outdoor sculptures are adventurous and inventive. With humor and a sophisticated, playful intelligence, she invites the viewer to share her delight in the unexpected. Kobylinska's work has been exhibited in shows across the country and is part of many private collections. She is a member of International Sculpture Center, Washington Sculptors Group, Potter’s Council and Ceramic Designers Association.

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Opening Reception
Friday, October 18, 2019 • 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Hands, Head, Heart: Jill Jensen
On display October 19, 2019 – January 4, 2020

Art at Happy Hour
Thursday, December 19, 2019 • 5 – 7 pm

BARBARA KOBYLINSKA, SPRING, 25" X 60" X 13", CERAMIC WITH RECYCLED METAL PARTS, FINISHED WITH OIL STAINS

Tawny Chatmon's work begins with a photograph, a first layer, which she manipulates and unites with other photographic components – often lending her subjects the eyes of someone their elder and more wise, exaggerating their hair and adding overlappings of gold leaf, paint, digital collage and illustration. In doing so, she produces a work that is more than just photography, but a new compositional expression.

Chatmon has been working in photography for the past 16 years. Born in Tokyo, growing up an "army brat", she had the unique opportunity to take in the cultures of three different continents all before the age of 12. By then she was in the United States and elbow-deep in her aunt’s theatre company. She studied theatrical arts from the age 12 to early adulthood. After briefly attending a dramatic arts conservatory after high school, she switched paths and focused her interests on being behind the camera. She lives in Maryland with her husband and three children.

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Opening Reception
Friday, January 17, 2020 • 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Art at Happy Hour
Thursday, February 27, 2020 • 5 – 7 pm

TAWNY CHATMON, BORN ON THE SECOND DAY OF DECEMBER

In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains there is an enclave of craftsmen who have solidified deep friendships as well as a network of creative, technical and professional support over the past 25 years. Drawn to the area by its beauty and tranquility, with much determination, they established working studios, vital careers and a way of life.

From the beginning they shared many common goals and apprehensions, offering each other feedback, assistance and courage. In the fall of 1998 this commonality blossomed into a formalized association called 16 Hands.

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Opening Reception
Friday, March 20, 2020 • 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Davis Choun
On display March 21 – April 25, 2020

Art at Happy Hour
Thursday, April 22, 2020 • 5 – 7 pm

SILVIE GRANATELLI, POTTERY

Davis Choun is a process-oriented artist/designer whose work is born out of an attraction to benign or discarded materials and a process of manipulations. His work relies on improvisation and continuity. As the work changes over time, the statements at the beginning of this paragraph may fall away from the truth.

Choun is a graduate of the NC State College of Design. He works out of Artspace in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Friday, March 20, 2020 • 5:30 – 7:30 pm

16 Hands
On display March 21 – April 25, 2020

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Thursday, April 22, 2020 • 5 – 7 pm

DAVIS CHOUN, PINS 12, 2017, CLOTHESPINS, DYE, WOOD

Offering an eclectic mix of styles and media, Expressions is an open-entry judged art exhibit featuring work by more than 140 regional artists.

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Expressions 2020
On display May 16 – July 24, 2020

Art at Happy Hour
Thursday, July 23, 2020