Richard Crozier, “Afton Mountain.”

Spruce Creek Gallery presents “Albemarle and Nelson: New Landscapes,” an exhibition of paintings by noteworthy local plein air artist, Richard Crozier. 1368 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford. 434-361-1859.

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Alberto Rey, “Aesthetics of Death: VII”

Washington & Lee University’s Staniar Gallery presents “Alberto Rey: Life, Death and Beauty,” an exhibition by the Cuban artist whose paintings and video works explore environmental issues and their connection to identity. Wilson Hall (attached to the Lenfest Center), 100 Glasgow St., Lexington. 540-458-8860.

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The Lowe Family

In partnership with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Staunton-Augusta Art Center presents the photographic essay, “Through Different Eyes: The Faces of Poverty in Virginia.” In conjunction with the show, the Center also presents “CANdemonium,” a exhibition food-can sculptures created by individuals and schools, on display in windows on Beverley Street and in the Staunton Mall during the course of the “Through Different Eyes” exhibit. The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank will be the beneficiary of all the cans of food used in the artwork. R.R. Smith Center for History and Art, 20 S. New St., Staunton. 540-885-2028.

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The Arts Center in Orange offers a two-hour workshop on how to use wools and other fibers to create three-dimensional felt projects. Students will create a one-of-a-kind scarf during the course of the workshop. Instructor: Wendy Wiebe. 129 E. Main St., Orange. 540-672-7311 or [email protected].

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The Arts Center in Orange offers a two-hour workshop on how to use wools and other fibers to creat three-dimensional felting projects. Students will created a finished hat or purse in the course of the workshop. Instructor: Wendy Wiebe. 129 E. Main St., Orange. 540-672-7311 or [email protected].

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The Arts Center in Orange presents a two-day workshop on how to create a Hypertufa garden planter modeled on an old stone farm trough. Instructor: Tina Miller. 129 E. Main St., Orange. 540-672-7311 or [email protected].

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The Arts Center in Orange presents “Introduction to Embroidery,” a one-day workshop to teach beginners a variety of stitches. Students will create a simply needlework composition. Instructor: Cherri Hankins. 129 E. Main St., Orange. 540-672-7311 or [email protected]

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Metal Sculpture by Michael Hough.

The Staunton Augusta Art Center hosts an opening reception for “Artists who Teach,” a group show by regional artists who also teach in higher education. Artists include Betty Calabria, Nan Covert, Michael Hough, Scott Jost, Elizabeth Ross, Elizabeth Sauder, and Mary Shira. 20 S. New St., Staunton. 540-885-2028,

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Metal Sculpture by Michael Hough.

The Staunton-Augusta Art Center presents a group show exhibiting work by regional artists who also teach in higher education. Guest curated by artist Nan Covert, other artists whose work is on display include Betty Calabria, Michael Hough, Scott Jost, Elizabeth Ross, Elizabeth Sauder, and Mary Shira. 20 S. New St., Staunton. 540-885-2028,

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Quilter Susan Shifflet discusses the art of quilting and offers a demonstration of techniques September 25, 7pm, at the Waynesboro Public Library. 600 S. Wayne Ave. 540-942-6746.

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Tom Tartaglino, “4th and Market,” oil on board.

The Nichols Gallery Annex celebrates its current four-artist show, “Great Works from Small Places,” featuring paintings by Rob Browning, John Hughes, Lindsay Nolting, and Tom Tartaglino, with an artists’ reception. September 28, 2-5pm. Barboursville. 540-832-3565.

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The Arts Center in Orange invites the public to attend its third annual “Artful Escapes Evening” to benefit the Center. Event highlights include a pig roast and barbecue, live music, and a silent auction. RSVPs are encouraged. Far Hills on Rapidan Road, Orange County. 540-672-7311.

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As part of September’s quilt celebration in the Valley, Staunton’s Beverley Street Studio School Gallery hosts a conversation with fabric artist Judy Loope, who will present a slideshow and discuss her work. 22 W. Beverley Street. September 22, 12:30pm. 540-886-8636.

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Tom Tartaglino, “4th and Market,” oil on board.

In Barboursville, the Nichols Gallery Annex presents a four-artist show, “Great Works from Small Places,” featuring paintings by Rob Browning, John Hughes, Lindsay Nolting, and Tom Tartaglino, through October 26. 540-832-3565.

Rob Browning, “Treader,” oil on board.

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The Artisans Center of Virginia opens “Metal and Chocolate,” an exhibition of work by members of the Southwestern Virginia Metal Arts Guild who took inspiration from…wait for it…metal and chocolate (yes!). 801 W. Broad St., Willow Oak Plaza, Waynesboro. 540-946-3294.

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The Artisans Center of Virginia opens “Metal and Chocolate,” an exhibition of work by members of the Southwestern Virginia Metal Arts Guild who took inspiration from…wait for it…metal and chocolate (yes!). September 20, 2-4pm. 801 W. Broad St., Willow Oak Plaza, Waynesboro. 540-946-3294.

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Cynthia Harrison, quilt.

During October, the Artisans Center of Virginia presents “Seasonal Interest,” an exhibition of quilts painted and stitched by fiber artist Cynthia Harrison. An opening is scheduled for Friday, October 3,  5-7pm. 801 W. Broad St., Willow Oak Plaza, Waynesboro. 540-946-3294.

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Tressie Robinson, handpainted silk.

The Arts Center in Orange presents a two-day “Arts Adventures” exhibit at Dogwood Village featuring work by Marjorie Arrington, Dorothy Bartley, Alice Forrest, Alice Griffin, Grace Hitt, Geneva Lam, Dorothy Little, Rixey Redmon, Tressie Robinson, Eleanor Talley, and Carrie Webb. September 11-12. An opening reception is scheduled for September 11, 3:30-5pm. 120 Dogwood Lane, Orange. 540-672-7311.

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Christine Carr, “Screen.”
  

Tania Karpowitz, “A Marriage.”

Through January 5, 2009, the Williams School Gallery at Washington and Lee University hosts “Threshold and Portal,” an exhibition of black-and-white photography by Christine Carr. Meanwhile W&L’s Holecamp Gallery features “From Life,” portraits and still lifes by painter Tania Karpowitz. Lexington. (540) 458-8400.

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If you prefer your quilts arty but perhaps not in-your-face, then head to the Staunton-Augusta Art Center, which hosts “Amazing Art Quilts” during the month of September. R.R. Smith Center for History and Art.  20 S. New St., Staunton. 540-885-2028.

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Rebecca Murtaugh and Matthew N. Gehring, “Ten Thousand Dollars.”

Richmond’s 1708 Gallery hosts “Seductions,” an exhibition of site-specific installations and multi-media work by partners Rebecca Murtaugh and Matthew Gehring, on view through October 11. 319 W. Broad St. 804-643-7829.

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Gregory Brannock, “Ova.”
    

Nina Ozbey, “Paradise.”

 

   

The Arts Center in Orange presents “Oil—A Sensuous Medium, an exhibition of oil paintings (what else?) by Gregory Brannock and Nina Ozbey, on view through October 18. 129 E. Main St. 540-672-7311.

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Kelly Lonergan, “Scribe,” oil on canvas, 1996, oil on canvas, 20×28.

The Baker Gallery and Upper Walker Gallery in the Walker Fine Arts Center at Woodberry Forest School feature Kelly Lonergan’s retrospective exhibition, “Tracer: Twenty Years in Review,” on view through October 20. Off Rte 15, just north of Orange. 540-672-3900.

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Peggy Printz, “Blue Flag.”

During September, the Artisans Center of Virginia features “Journal Quilts,” featuring work by fabric artists Peggy Printz and Denise Rudolph. An opening reception is scheduled for September 6, 2-4pm. 801 West Broad St., Waynesboro. 540-946-3294.

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Staunton’s KRONOS Gallery presents a heavy-metal quilt exhibition, “Quiltsryche,” by Seattle artist Boo Davis. Not your grandma’s quilts and not to be missed. August 29-October 5. 14 Byers St (on the Wharf). 540-213-1815.

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