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Artist Profile: Jewell Hellems

Posted on February 22, 2012

For Jewell Hellems, it’s color that inspires her paintings. “I love color,” she says. “I think people who love color also love nature.” As could be expected, then, a brilliant palette illuminates Hellems’ paintings, including a very pink watercolor pig, … Continue reading →

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Shameless Plug

Posted on February 7, 2012

One of our artist members, Rip Smith, won a Juror’s Choice Award at the Cumberland Valley Photographic Salon at the Washington County Museum of Fine Art. The annual juried photography exhibition is on view January 28 through April 29, 2012 … Continue reading →

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Let Art Warm Your Heart

Posted on January 31, 2012

Co-op Reception Saturday February 11 Don’t let our customary grim February weather get you down. Come out to the Washington Street Artists’ Cooperative gallery and let art warm your heart. You may just find that perfect Valentine’s gift among the … Continue reading →

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Artist Profile: Frank Ceravalo

Posted on January 28, 2012

At an hour when most people would pull the covers over their heads and go back to sleep, photographer Frank Ceravalo is leaving his Martinsburg  home, driving an hour into the mountains and then hiking in another hour in the … Continue reading →

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THIS & THAT, a “Neo Post-Modern” Exhibit

Posted on January 3, 2012

Artists’ Cooperative Opens THIS & THAT, a “Neo Post-Modern” Exhibit Prepare to have your eyes opened. The Washington Street Artists’ Cooperative mounts an exciting mixed media and installation exhibit, THIS & THAT, at the gallery from January 12 through February, … Continue reading →

Posted in Co-op News, Coming Events, Special Exhibits, Uncategorized

Beat Cabin Fever January 21

Posted on December 27, 2011

Beat Cabin Fever January 21 Break the ice of the winter doldrums and step into the warm embrace of art that’s Made in America. It’s a new way to be patriotic and surround yourself with beauty at the same time. … Continue reading →

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New Members Juried in December

Posted on December 26, 2011

The Washington Street Artists’ Co-op welcomes three new juried members, bringing the co-op to 28 members. Anna Gibson, photographer, has an eye for beauty. The icy lace of trees in winter reflected in a frozen pond, a pendulous crimson bud … Continue reading →

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Artist Profile: Sue Parker

Posted on December 21, 2011

By Ginny Fite Sue Parker dabbled when she was a kid and then decided that there was no surer path to starvation than a career as an artist. But 15 years ago, even as her career in social services and … Continue reading →

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Co-op Offers Special Men’s Shopping Night December 16

Posted on November 28, 2011

Men’s Shopping Night, Friday, Dec. 16, from 5 – 7 p.m. Spice up your holiday shopping with a unique gift of art for those special people on your list and make their holiday a little bit brighter. Free beer and … Continue reading →

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Artist Profile: Martha LeRoi

Posted on November 28, 2011

By Ginny Fite “Sometimes a piece starts as an idea,” says potter Martha LeRoi, “or an image of what I want to carve.” Sometimes it’s simply the feel of throwing a pot that calls her to start a new project. … Continue reading →

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