| Exhibits Around the Old Dominion Emory The work of Barry R. Jones, currently of Glade Spring, Va., is on display at The 1912 Gallery on the campus of Emory & Henry College. His exhibit, “Secrets,” is aimed at breaking down the stereotypes that surround mental illness. Utilizing the poetry of his brother, Brian, who is schizophrenic, Jones educates his audience about the issues of mental illness and challenges them to reconsider their preconceived notions about those suffering from a mental illness. The exhibit will be on display through Oct. 12. A member of the arts faculty at Emory & Henry, Jones received his M.F.A. in 3-D studies from the University of South Carolina.
Arlington Marymount University, Barry Gallery, The Beauty of Aging-A Photographic Portfolio, Sept. 8 – Oct. 28, The Beauty of Aging features the work of Helen Jones, Brenda Wright, Carlie Collier, and Carol Harrison – four acclaimed Virginia photographers. Helen Jones uses her photographic artistry to capture the stark beauty of seasonal flowers as they start to fade. Brenda Wright poignantly captures the grace of aging buildings in her photo essays. Carlie Collier concentrates on the images of strong women who embrace the process of aging. Carol Harrison chronicles her daughter’s growth in striking portraits with artist Sam Gilliam taken over the past decade. Marymount’s Barry Gallery is located in the Reinsch Library on the University’s Main Campus, 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia. The Barry Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday.
Harrisonburg “13th Annual New Images Exhibition: A Juried Photo Competition for the Mid-Atlantic States”, New Image Gallery, James Madison University, in Zirkle House, 983 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, 540/568- 6485, M-Th 12-5, F-Sat 12-4, September 15 - October 21.
Abbingdon Barbara-lyn Morris, formerly of Richmond now Emory in the Highlands of Southwest Virginia, will have a solo exhibit at Starving Artist Cafe in Abingdon. Entitled “American Icon Abroad,” the photographs capture people and environments at McDonald’s restaurants in European cities. From London to Istanbul, Morris has photographed at McDonald’s, seeking to capture a sense of another culture in the setting of the American Icon. The exhibit opens Oct. 6 and closes Oct. 31. A reception will be hosted by the Starving Artist Cafe Monday, Oct. 6, 2003.
Lexington Rolfe Horn from Oakland Hills, CA, was a former printer for Michael Kenna before starting his fine art photography career two years ago. Horn will sign his second limited edition book “28 Photographs.” Talk & Reception: October 17: 11 A.M VMI Preston Library on Letcher Avenue : Talk w/Visuals. October 17th: 5 to 7 PM. Reception & Booksigning at Lexington Art Gallery, 13 W. Nelson Street. Oct. 18: 3 PM Gallery Talk & Booksigning at 13 W. Nelson Street. For information, call 540-464- 8080; info@lexingtonartgallery.com
Richmond Alan Entin will be having a show “When Magic Interferes With Reality” at Artspace Gallery, 6 East Broad Street, Richmond, with an opening reception on Friday evening October 3, and closing October 26th. The gallery is open Wednesday - Sunday from noon to 4PM. Harrisonburg Glen McClure, “A Random Portrait of Virginia: Harrisonburg, April 2002”, New Image Gallery, James Madison University, in Zirkle House, 983 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, 540/568-6485, M-Th 12-5, F-Sat 12- 4, October 27- December 5. Lexington Rob McDonald of Lexington, whose works have been selected for 13 juried shows in the last 2 years, will exhibit with his daughter Grace who picked up his cameras at age three. Friday November 21, 5 to 7 PM Rob McDonald & Daughter Grace (age 4). Public Reception at 13 W. Nelson Street. Saturday November 22 at 10 AM: Reception for Grace’s young friends & parents. For information, call 540-464-8080 e-mail info@lexingtonartgallery.com Richmond Barbara Ames will show at VCU’s Anderson Gallery. The exhibition Women’s Work will feature portraits of women taken over the last 25 years. The show opens Nov. 7 with a reception from 7-9
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