Opening Reception: First Friday, April 7 (5-9pm)
Exhibition Dates: April 7-29
PONSHOP is pleased to announce our April Exhibition, “River Life: An Art Show Celebrating the Rappahannock River”. This show features local artists, Dolly Whitley, Ash Moore, Kassandra Escoe, and Pete Morelewicz.
The theme of the show is inspired by the impact that the Rappahannock River has on the region’s community-from identifying the variety of flora and fauna that are part of its habitat to acknowledging the responsibility that we have as stewards in ensuring the river’s health.
PONSHOP invites visitors to take part in the “River Life” exhibition as well. Each participating artist has created a “Coloring Book” style postcard of their signature artwork. These limited edition postcards will be available beginning the evening of the opening reception. Guests who make a donation to Friends of the Rappahannock will receive a postcard to embellish and display at the shop through the duration of the exhibit.
Dolly Whitley enjoys exploring a variety of art styles and mediums. Her illustrative work is primarily inspired by stories and nature. When she’s not painting, you may find her taking long walks, kayaking, reading, cat cuddling or tackling laundry mountain. View her work at www.dollywhitley.com
StrangeBeast is comprised of two corporate runaways, Ash & Kass, turned full-time artists. Over the pandemic, they realized that life is what you make it, so they started their own design agency in order to spend their lives making cool stuff together. Strangebeast’s work consists of vibrant colors, plants, and exotic creatures. Visit them at www.strangebeast.art
Pete Morelewicz is an artist and graphic designer who works with a wide range of technologies, from 15th century letterpress to 21st century media. (He himself dates to the 20th century.) He has designed projects as tiny as squished pennies and as large as wall murals. Pete’s work can be found on his mother’s refrigerator, at his LibertyTown Arts Workshop studio, and at www.printjazz.com
Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) is a grassroots environmental non-profit that is the voice and active force for a healthy and scenic Rappahannock River. The organization strives to advocate for clean water policy while actively restoring the Rappahannock River with native plants, oyster reefs and litter removal. Alongside these projects, FOR takes any opportunity to educate others about the role our river plays in our everyday lives and the responsibility we have to protect and restore it. Learn more about Friends of the Rappahannock at www.riverfriends.org