By admin on April 16, 2012
PONSHOP Studio and Gallery is pleased to announce the Eighth Annual “The Art of Recovery” art show organized by The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB). The opening reception will be held on “First Friday” May 4, 2012 from 5-9 p.m.
“The Art of Recovery” show will feature approximately 50 pieces representing several art mediums created by adults with mental illness. This annual art show is organized by members of Kenmore Club, a psychosocial rehabilitation program operated by RACSB. The exhibit coincides with National Mental Health Month and will be on display through May 27, 2012.
Founded in 1970, the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) provides public mental health, intellectual disability, substance abuse, and prevention/early intervention services to the residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford.Programs of RACSB include Kenmore Club, Rappahannock Adult Activities, Inc., Project LINK, Program for Teen Parents, Rappahannock Area Kids on the Block, DARE To Be You – Rappahannock Area, Second Step, Too Good for Drugs, and Healthy Families – Rappahannock Area. To learn more, visit www.racsb.state.va.us.
Posted in 2012, Art Exhibitions, Fredericksburg "First Friday" Art Events | Tagged RACSB
By gpons on April 12, 2012
Saturday April 7, 2012 marked the second evening of the G40 Summit opening. There was an “Art Battle” event throughout the evening which pitted teams of artists against one another in a creative “duel to the death”. Well not quite, but all in all it was great fun. I only had a chance to check out a fraction of the G40 venues and outdoor murals – but never fear we will be back in Richmond in the upcoming weekends to soak it all in. Below are pics from the evening – enjoy!
Posted in 2012, Art Exhibitions | Tagged Art Whino, G40, Richmond
By gpons on April 12, 2012
Friday April 6, 2012 was the opening night for the 2012 G40 Summit in Richmond, Virginia. The G40 Summit includes over a dozen large-scale murals throughout the city as well as over 500 Low Brow artists from around the world. Below are more pictures from Friday night. Thanks again to Art Whino and RVA Magazine for bringing such a massive and inspirational event to Richmond. Click Here for the G40 Calendar of Events.
Posted in 2012, Art Exhibitions, Art Installations | Tagged Art Whino, G40, hip-hop, Richmond
By gpons on April 4, 2012
“Hip-Hop Meditation Station” ceramics, and mixed media panels, 72″ diameter x 60″ height suspended installation, $8,000 USD. On exhibit at the 2012 G40 Summit hosted by Art Whino. This installation can be reconfigured to accommodate a variety of spaces, contact us to inquire about design variations.
Scarlett and I are excited to be participating in the 2012 G40 Summit in Richmond, Virginia. Honestly, this has been the most ambitious project that we’ve collaborated on to date and we’re proud to be exhibiting it in this month-long exhibition. Below are some pictures showing the progress of creating the ceramic forms (a total of 166) as well as installing the piece in the space at 101 West Broad Street.
The installation, titled “Hip-Hop Meditation Station” is a visual chronicle of the Hip-Hop culture, charting each of the four elements of Hip-Hop (DJing, MCing, B-Boying and Graffiti Art) throughout the course of the time. Each art panel charts the trajectory of Hip-Hop’s progression by listing those who have impacted the movement through their involvement. This chronology is by no means complete, but offers up a brief history lesson for younger generations on the birth of an American art form that went on to in influence the world.
The G40 Summit opens Friday April 6, 2012 and includes over 500 artists as well as several recent large-scale outdoor murals by international artists. The G40 Event runs through the month of April with a closing party on May 4,2012. For more information, visit Art Whino.
Special Thanks to Art Whino and RVA Magazine for hosting the 2012 G40 event. Also PONSHOP would like to thank our collaborators and student interns for their assistance throughout the past two months: Crystal and Kevin Rodrigue of Rodrigue Studios for their design/build consultation, Adriana Christesen, Jasmine Lee, Sidney Mullis and Janet Hahn for their research and studio support, Jeff Gulick for the on-site installation assistance and Christopher Stuart for video work.
Posted in Art Exhibitions, Art Installations | Tagged Art Whino, G40, hip-hop, Richmond, RVA, Virginia
By Jasmine on April 3, 2012
For the month of April, PONSHOP Studio and Gallery will be featuring the work of a select collection of gallery artists. The opening reception will be held on “First Friday” April 6, from 6-9pm.
PONSHOP’s gallery will be displaying the latest work of owners, Scarlett and Gabriel Pons. Also included in this month’s exhibition are signature paintings by Joshua Barber, Nicholas Candela, and Jeremy Gann. Local photographers, Adam Desio and Stephen Graham complement the show with their images. And once more, Kenny Brown, Chance Kenyon, Grady Spades, Mike Tschirn and Elstabo adorn the walls with their New Brow inspired works.
Opening Reception: Friday, April 6, 6-9pm
Exhibition Dates: April 6th – 29th, 2012
Posted in Art Exhibitions, Fredericksburg "First Friday" Art Events | Tagged art, Art Studio, Ceramics, Downtown Fredericksburg, fun, paintings, photography
By Jasmine on March 22, 2012
The sun is shinning, the flowers are blooming and there is new art at the PONSHOP! What’s not to love? With ceramic letter pendants by Scarlett Pons, fabric floral hair accessories by Francoise Doyle, bracelets made from bullet casings by Jeff Gulick and much, much more, spring couldn’t get any better than this! On your stroll down the streets of Fredericksburg be sure to stop by to check out the latest work from all of our gallery artists.
Posted in Ceramics, Jewelry, Small Works | Tagged art, Downtown Fredericksburg, fun, new, spring
By Jasmine on March 22, 2012
A special collection of Scarlett Pons’ new “Tulip Series” can be found at Taste Oil Vinegar Spice. Located in the charming downtown of Culpeper, they offer fresh olive oils and organic spices from around the world which share nicely at the table in these beautiful ceramic dishes.
Posted in Ceramics, Commissioned Work: Scarlett Pons | Tagged art, commissioned artwork, Culpeper, Food
By Jasmine on March 22, 2012
Here at the PONSHOP we offer innovative ways to bring creativity into your lives. In February, we brought love and creation together in our new couples clay workshop. After just three hours and a lot of footsie, these couples made their very own kissing bowls!
We are also happy to work with you to bring your own ideas to life in private classes. One of our students wanted to cut her own designs into clay to create a hollow ceramic sphere and… We helped make it happen!
Whatever your level, whatever your desire, if you have an interest for art come take a class! Check out our class schedule for more details.
Posted in Art Workshops, Uncategorized | Tagged Art Classes, Art Education, Ceramics, clay, fun, PONSHOP Classes, PONSHOP Workshops
By admin on March 12, 2012
February 2012 kicked off another fun session of Mixing the Media. In three 1.5 hour sessions students explored collage and acrylic painting to create their own mixed media scenes on canvas. Below are some pics of the student work. Congrats guys!
For more information about PONSHOP classes click here.
Posted in Art Workshops, Mixing The Media Workshop
By admin on March 12, 2012
PONSHOP is pleased to announce their participation in the third annual G40 Art Summit. This year’s G40 will help to launch the newly formed arts district of Richmond, Virginia with a focus on the art of the mural. The summit will feature thirteen of the world’s top muralists and over 500 participating Low Brow artists. The G40 is organized by Art Whino, a National Harbor, Maryland-based art gallery that promotes contemporary artists worldwide. With the collaboration of Richmond-based RVA Magazine, Art Whino will be launching their new quarterly publication “WHINO” at the upcoming G40. Visit Art Whino’s website for more information on the G40 summit and its roster of artists.
World renowned muralist Gaia has already left his mark in Richmond.
Posted in Art Exhibitions, Art Installations | Tagged 2012 G40, Art Whino, RVA Magazine
