Local Wintertime Exhibits with Valley Craft Network

If you love local art as much as we do, there are two fabulous winter exhibits in our region to enjoy during these cold months!

“pushing boundaries”

A painting from the “Pushing Boundaries” exhibition of the Valley Craft Network.

From our friends at the Valley Craft Network:

Kirke Martin is one of 10 featured artists taking part in the “Pushing Boundaries” exhibition at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn. The exhibit started January 13th and will be going on until March 5th with a special reception on February 26th from 2:30 – 4:oo pm.

“Pushing Boundaries” Exhibition Info

“when a tree falls”

About the exhibition from the Valley Craft Network:

The Valley Craft Network is excited to report that three of our talented members will be participants in the “When a Tree Falls” exhibition at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD this February. An artist’s talk will be held from 2 to 3 pm, with an opening reception following from 3 to 5 pm on February 4th. The exhibition runs through February 26 and is free to the public. Our participating members include Kesra Hoffman, Dan Rudy, and Dave Swiger.

“When a Tree Falls” Information

Here’s a taste of the exhibit:

sculpture by Dave Swiger — Dave Swiger: As the exhibition creator of this show, it brings me great pleasure to bring to the public the beauty nature has given us to enjoy. As a woodturning artist, I hope my eye for exquisite form and my desire and abilities bring out the most gorgeous figure from a section of a log. No doubt that I hope that one finds a sense of contentment in my turnings – feelings of serenity, happiness, and pleasure.

tree painting by Kesra Hoffman — Kesra Hoffman: Long before I was around, my father, Teke, was an artist and photographer, documenting light and shadow, pattern and contrast. Growing up surrounded by his photographs and his passion for the natural world helped nurture my values and loves, trees being at the very root. My paintings offer celebrating the majesty of the woods, and the grace and comfort the trees bring.

maryland print by Daniel Rudy — Daniel Rudy: Documenting times of abundance and drought, trees record these experiences and imbed them in their growth rings. Through the art of block printing, this account is put on display for your exploration.

See you there!