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Shameless Plug

Posted on March 23, 2012

Four members of the Washington Street Artists’ Cooperative will have their work included among the 52 pieces selected for the 2nd annual Art and Earth Exhibit mounted by the Berkeley Arts Council in The Arts Centre in Martinsburg. Mary Jo Bennett’s … Continue reading →

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OOH – Enjoy a Night on the Town

Posted on March 12, 2012

See a show at the Old Opera House in Charles Town and get a discount on dinner at participating Charles Town restaurants and on a unique work of art from the Washington Street Artists’ Cooperative gallery. Just show your ticket … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Events, Special Exhibits

You Don’t Have to be Irish to Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day

Posted on March 5, 2012

Stop by on St. Paddy’s Day, Saturday, March 17, from 1 – 5 p.m., have a bite to eat, a bit to drink, and meet our artists while you browse through our work. Between threats of winter snowstorms and severe … Continue reading →

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Get a New Perspective with an Exhibit of Recent Paintings by Doug Kinnett

Posted on March 1, 2012

Exhibit dates:  March 2-31, 2012, 10:00 – 5:00 daily Reception:  Saturday, March 10, 2012, 4:00-8:00 p.m. AHA Fire Hall Gallery, Visitor’s Center, 108 N. George Street, Charles Town, WV Well-known local artist Doug Kinnett, who has worked in many media … Continue reading →

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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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