Post 381: Best of the Region Final Days

Best of the Region Final Weekend

June 3 - 15, 2025. The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) sponsored Best of the Region Fine Art Show and Sale which is now into its final weekend at the ARTfactory in Manassas, VA. Saturday, June 14 is the final full day so if you haven't seen it - time is still left! Get by the ARTfactory today!

My Art in the Show

It was quite the journey for the Prince William Art Society to set up this art show and competition and it took shape actually over only a few months time. Hard work from some dedicated PWAS members made it happen! The Art Call for BoR began on April 1 and ran until April 30, 2025. Our juror, Catherine Hillis began her selections soon after. Notifications went out to let the artists know the decisions.

I had 3 pieces that were juried into Best of the Region! 

My artwork called "No One Can Teach Riding So Well As A Horse" 18x24x1.5 in Acrylics on a gallery wrapped canvas

The Art Reception was Saturday, June 7 - and if you missed it, you missed a good one. There are 3 PWAS Artistry Spin Blog Posts to show the whole event. We had 40 artists from all over the Northern Virginia area - it was so wonderful to meet so many artists - some for the first time and other artists that I had not seen in quite awhile.

See the Blog posts here which include the Best of the Region winners - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mentions. AND we do have a final award - People's Choice that will be ribboned on Sunday, June 15th.

Pictures were taken by PWAS Member Otis Stanley for the reception:

A PWAS Art Reception at the ARTfactory for BoR Part 1
A PWAS Art Reception at the ARTfactory for BoR Part 2
A PWAS Art Reception at the ARTfactory for BoR Part 3

My artwork called "Sunrise at Historic Manassas Train Station" 16x20x1.5 in Acrylics on a gallery wrapped canvas. This piece won 1st Place in the Paint! Manassas show in 2022.

My artwork called "Garden Patio" 18x24x1.5 in Acrylics on a gallery wrapped canvas

Bettie Sperty, me, and Kelly Haneklau - I think I rather match Kelly's painting to the left

A few more PWAS buddies - L-R: me then Bettie Sperty, Anna Gatling, Nicole Fisher and Kelly Haneklau

Jordan Exum (ARTfactory Gallery Director), Betty, Anna, Absku, Nicole, Kelly and I

That was a fun art reception with LOTS of people - almost all of the artists showing came, along with their friends, families, art fans, gallery visitors, PWAS members, PWCAC members...lots of good food and beverage.

Art pickup for the unsold pieces begins on Sunday, June 15 between 3-5pm at the ARTfactory and again on Monday, June 16 between 10-2pm. It will be sad to see it come down, that was quite the adventure.

What do you think, shall we do another Best of the Region Show?

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Author: Donna Liguria
All Photos by Otis Stanley, a PWAS Member artist and photographer

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Post 380: PWAS Member Art Exhibit People's Choice!

PWAS Member Art Exhibit People's Choice! 

This post first appeared on the Prince William Art Society's Artistry Spin Blog.

https://artistryspin.blogspot.com/2025/06/post-pwas-member-art-exhibit-peoples.html

Saturday, May 31, 2025. The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) Member Art Exhibit came down today at the ARTfactory. This member only show was at the gallery in Manassas from May 15 until today. Our next show, the Best of the Region Fine Art Show and Sale is about to begin on June 3 and will run until June 15. We counted the People's Choice votes too.

People's Choice Awards

People's Choice awards are a fun way to see what strikes the gallery visitor's fancy and allows them time to really consider the artwork on display. Especially when there are so many wonderful artworks, in so many styles and subjects and mediums. We had a LOT of votes (that's GREAT!). Sheri Herrick and Evelyn Chatters did the honors of counting out the choices, so let's have a look at what the ARTfactory visitors loved the most - although most all of the artwork did receive some votes.

See the Web Gallery here.

Click on artwork to enlarge.

Third Place People's Choice

Mandy Powell's "Gratitude" 30x24x1.5 Mixed Media - Alcohol Ink, mixed media paper, oils

Second Place People's Choice - a Tie

Betty Sperty's "Beedazzeled" 16x20 which Bettie describes the media as Acrylic and Bling. The photo just doesn't do this artwork justice as it doesn't show the wonderful glimmer and shimmer work that went into it! This was a definite one to see in person.

Donna Liguria's "Spring at Merrimac Farm" (the Bluebells) 20x16x105 Acrylic (Painting SOLD!)

First Place People's Choice

 

"Stormy Seas" by Donna Liguria 40x16x1.5 in Acrylic

Best of the Region Fine Art Show and Sale

A People's Choice Award will also be given at the Best of the Region Show at the ARTfactory June 3- 15, so be sure to get to the ARTfactory and vote your favorite there too! The Art Reception is Saturday, June 7 from 6-8pm. Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and some Honorable Mentions will also be awarded at the Art Reception.

See the online Web Gallery here for this show.

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Post 379: Best of the Region Begins June 3

Best of the Region Begins June 3 

My art group, the Prince William Art Society is sponsoring the upcoming Best of the Region Fine Art Show and Sale that will be held at the ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA and is running from June 3 to 15, 2025. The art reception is on Saturday, June 7 from 6-8pm and the public is welcome to attend - so friends and family - come on by and enjoy the show!

My Artwork in this Show

The Best of the Region Show will feature about 40 artists from all around Northern Virginia and whoa!...Wowie kazowie will you be impressed! Be sure and vote your favorite art piece for the People's Choice Award too!

Here is what I have in the show:

"Sunrise at Historic Manassas Train Station" is a 16x20 acrylic painting on a gallery wrapped canvas. This painting previously won first place in the 2022 Paint Manassas and as the view is right outside the door of the ARTfactory, it seemed to me as a good entry to the Best of the Region Show.

"No One Can Teach Riding So Well As A Horse" is an 18x24 acrylic painting on gallery wrapped canvas. This painting has been one of my personal favorites.

"Garden Patio" is a newer painting of mine. He's 16x20 in acrylics.

Sneak peek? See Web Gallery

Go see the show! Artwork is so obviously better in person. Come out and meet the artists at the art reception if you can.

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