Artists Work To Shine With New 'Luminous' Exhibit At Falls Church Arts

FALLS CHURCH, VA — Artists have the chance to shine when their art is on display for the next Falls Church Arts exhibit starting Saturday.

The all-media exhibit called "Luminous" will feature 52 works from 48 artists, which were chosen from 259 works from 107 artists. The theme was chosen by Falls Church Arts social media followers through a bracket-style elimination. The exhibit will run from Aug. 19 to Oct. 1.

"This collection of art positively gleams," said juror Tara Barr, who selected the works for the show. "I hope you’ll stand in the gallery and quietly take in the brilliant radiance around you. While all the pieces in this show depict or represent light in all its various meanings, there are a few pieces here that literally glow."

An opening reception will be held Saturday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the gallery, 700-B West Broad St., Falls Church, VA. Participating artists will be present to answer questions and discuss their work. The reception is free to attend.

Participating artists will be eligible for Juror’s Choice and People’s Choice awards through a donation from Art and Frame of Falls Church. The Juror's Choice award will be announced during the opening reception on Saturday, and the People’s Choice award will be announced on Sept. 9 based on votes from visitors to the gallery.

Artwork may be purchased at the gallery or on www.fallschurcharts.org. The gallery is open Tuesdays to Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Masks are optional, but visitors are asked to not visit when they are feeling sick.

Participating artists include John Allen, Noreen Brunini, Erick Buendia, Joanne Burke, Irene Clouthier, Bob Friedman, Christy Gavitt, James Hengst, Stuart Hindle, Pamela Huffman, Nancy Jakubowski, Jaclyn Janis, Malathi Jayawickrama, Kelsey Joyce, Chris Kagy, Erik Kamenski, John Kaz, Melanie Kehoss, David Kepley, Debra M. Lee, Linda Lowery, Matt Makara, Suzanne McIntire, Anne Meagher-Cook, Cynthia Miller, Mariya Nakova, Eileen O'Brien, Nami Oshiro, Suzanne Papiewski, Sandi Parker, Julia Purinton, Elisabeth Rhyne, William Rollins, Renée Ruggles, Masoud Seivani, Michele Sheedy, Able Six, Darren Smith, Dane Smith, Shannon Turkewitz, Tom Updike, Rebecca Visger, Ashley Whitley, Elin Whitney-Smith, Heather Widener, Robert Wiener, Dawn Wright and Andrzej Zmudzki.