Arts on the Green presents the 37th annual juried art exhibition of the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association (GFAA). The exhibit is on display at the Kentlands Mansion Gallery through July 16. Meet the artists at a free reception on Thursday, April 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome.
The juror for this year’s exhibit is Michael Shibley, who has been recognized throughout the art community with a variety of awards and professional citations. His original watercolors, which focus on light, shape & colors in the natural and man-made landscape, can be found in both public & private collections in the Washington, D.C. area & across the country.
This exhibit features 54 pieces. Artist Linda Sherman garnered Best in Show for her water media painting, Indigenous Gateway. The juror also awarded prizes to artists Ken Bachman, Matthew Baker, Susan Bradley, Mak Dehejia, Ursula Dehejia, Robert Maarsen, Jeanne Powell, Maria Sola-Simon & Estelle Zorman. Betsy Baden, Angela Lacy, William Mapes & Grace Newcomer all received Honorable Mentions.
Founded in 1976, the GFAA is a community of artists residing in Montgomery County & beyond that provides a forum to collaborate on activities that expand on individual artistic backgrounds. The group provides educational programs, promotional opportunities & outreach to local audiences & the broader artistic community. They hold multiple exhibits throughout the year.
Courtesy of the City of Gaithersburg
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