Category Archives: Co-op News

Shameless Plug

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

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

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

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 by

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 by

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 by

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 by

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

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

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 →

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Beat Cabin Fever January 21

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

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 by

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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Next Jury Session Deadline December 4, 2011

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Our next jurying for new artists and crafters will take place in early December. We will accept priced, gallery-ready work at the gallery up to end-of-day, Sunday, December 4. Jurying will take place on Tuesday, December 6. Work may be … Continue reading →

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