Join us THIS Friday, October 2nd for the opening of THE PORTRAIT SHOW
Robert Copelan Curates: The Portrait Show
Join us this First Friday, October 2, from 5โ7:30 PM, as we open The Portrait Show, an exhibition curated by Robert Copelan featuring ten LAC artists.
Exploring portraiture through a range of styles and mediums, the show includes work by Susan Bradbury, Dennis Caldwell, Jennifer Clark, Robert Copelan, Michael Dunaway, Emily Flint, Emily Goodyear, Mark D. Johnson, Betsy Jones, and Monica Lynn Parson.
Stop by the opening reception to meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments, or catch the show anytime through October 25.
๐ LAC Gallery, 1011 Rivermont Ave ๐๏ธ On view October 2โ25 ๐ Opening reception: Friday, Oct. 2, 5โ7:30 PM
A Beautiful Day at the 53rd Annual Lynchburg Art Festival
Images clockwise from top-left: 1. Danielle Doctor's "A New Day," awarded Best in Show, Rosalie Loving Short Memorial Award, 2. Judge Alex Grabiec shaking hands with Danielle Doctor, 3. Fence view of Mark Johnson's display 4. Saida Ehsani's "Five Stages of Grief," received the Lynchburg Art Club President's Award.
What a beautiful day it was. Saturday's 53rd Annual Lynchburg Art Festival at E.C. Glass brought out a wonderful crowd, and we couldn't be more grateful to everyone who made it such a success โ the exhibiting artists, our dedicated volunteers, and the generous sponsors whose support makes this festival possible year after year.
Congratulations to all of this year's award winners, selected by judge Alex Grabic of Longwood University:
Best in Show, Rosalie Loving Short Memorial Awardโ *Danielle Doctor โ "A New Day" (Oil)
Lindor Arts (Best Regional Landscape)โ Anne Simms โ "Two Roads Diverge II" (Oil)
Lynchburg Art Club President's Awardโ Saida Ehsani โ "Five Stages of Grief" (Acrylic)
Thank you again to everyone who participated and attended. We're already looking forward to next year's festival!
The Open Call for "In Conversation" Is Now Live
It's time to choose your inspiration.
We've opened the sign-up for "In Conversation," LAC's spring 2027 exhibition pairing new work by our members with pieces from our permanent collection. Browse a gallery of 73 works by 45 artists, hand-selected from our collection, and claim the one that speaks to you.
Narrowing the collection down wasn't easy. We worked to include founding members and other artists who've shaped LAC's history, so whichever piece you choose, you'll be in good company.
How it works:
Browse the gallery and find a piece that moves you
Sign up to claim it โ once an artist is selected, all of their works come off the list, so act early if there's a name you have in mind
Create a new piece in response, due February 14, 2027
Your work and the original will hang side by side at the show, opening April 2027
A handout with response ideas and guidelines is available to download on the page โ a good next stop once you've found your piece.
Questions? Please email Emily Flint at lynchburgartclubmarketing@gmail.com
New Class Alert! Mixed Media Workshop with Ashley Marot
Join artist and educator, Ashley Marot, for this creative and immersive mixed media workshop where you will learn to construct rich, textured works of art. Designed to be inviting for all skill levels, this two-day workshop offers a thoughtful, step-by-step space to experiment with materials, discover new techniques, and create an artwork that feels uniquely your own.
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