The Refuge welcomes such activities as Plein air painting as an addition to other non-invasive activities on the Refuge. On Saturday, May 6th the Cat Point Refuge site will be open for the second annual plein air event associated with the Refuge. The Rappahannock Wildlife Friends along with the Tappahannock Artists Guild are providing...
Continue readingFighting Fire with Fire | Rebuilding Prince Street
What, when, and why? (Watch the 2 minute video.) What Happened Next. We shared this image on our social media outlets as a way of reaching out to our community to let them know that we are not alone in our grief, and that folks outside of our town or county, or even state,...
Continue readingPainting Demonstration with Cate Kauffman
Cate Kauffman’s painting demonstration explored how she tackles a new figurative piece in oils from start and to finish. She shared how she begins with a photo and makes decisions about what will go in, what will not, and how she resolves issues with likeness and palette choices. Cate does do commissioned portrait work....
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The Culmination of the Tidelands Plein Air Event The Tappahannock Artists’ Guild (TAG) and the Prince Street Gallery presents the annual Art on the Wall Party in conjunction with TAG’s 3rd Annual Tidelands Plein Air event that celebrates the natural beauty, historic settings, and scenery of Essex County. The Party, the Prince Street Gallery’s primary...
Continue readingCatherine Kauffman | Opening Reception
Friday, September 2 from 5 to 7 PM. Find out more about the exhibit....
Continue readingArt Camp Recap
The TAG 2022 Summer Art Camp wrapped up a successful session on Friday, July 29th. This diverse class of 14 budding artists tried their hand at a number of different projects including collage, string art, drawing objects from real life, painting Van Gogh’s Sunflowers and a whole lot more. Watch a video to share...
Continue reading2022 Tidelands Plein Air Event
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Continue readingBringing in the Magic | August 27 | 10 am to 3 pm
Working in oil and cold wax is one way to develop texture and form, using your own unique personality to create artwork. Learn the basics of cold wax painting and experiment with a variety of materials with this fun method. Develop design skills and create starts that will become paintings that “speak to you.”...
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