Amy Shawley Paquette
Lecture/Demonstration on
Golden Artist Colors products
Suffolk Art League in partnership with the Elizabeth River Artists presented Amy Shawley Paquette, Certified Working Artist-Golden Artist Colors, in a lecture/demonstration on Saturday, June 25, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. This was held at the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave. and was free and open to the public.
Those who attended learned about the wide range of Golden acrylic paints and mediums, along with the new QoR Watercolors, and discover how they can enhance your Mixed Media projects! Get a good understanding of each product, their different attributes, and how to make the right choices in grounds and colors for the best intended application. Learn what to put under paint, and how to layer, create washes, stains, and collage. We will cover a variety of tools and techniques including the use of stencils, paint markers, dry media, image transfers, iridescent colors, and how to create encaustic like effects. This is a great place for beginners and experienced artists alike to learn new techniques and be inspired by innovative applications.
Amy Shawley Paquette is a visual artist whose paintings, illustrations, and jewelry is inspired by the natural world. Her work incorporates fauna, flora, landscapes, and textures she has experience during her travels and daily adventures in the countryside.
Those who attended learned about the wide range of Golden acrylic paints and mediums, along with the new QoR Watercolors, and discover how they can enhance your Mixed Media projects! Get a good understanding of each product, their different attributes, and how to make the right choices in grounds and colors for the best intended application. Learn what to put under paint, and how to layer, create washes, stains, and collage. We will cover a variety of tools and techniques including the use of stencils, paint markers, dry media, image transfers, iridescent colors, and how to create encaustic like effects. This is a great place for beginners and experienced artists alike to learn new techniques and be inspired by innovative applications.
Amy Shawley Paquette is a visual artist whose paintings, illustrations, and jewelry is inspired by the natural world. Her work incorporates fauna, flora, landscapes, and textures she has experience during her travels and daily adventures in the countryside.
2022 Threaded Exhibit
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The Suffolk Art Gallery and Suffolk Art League held the invitational exhibit, Threaded: An invitational exhibit showcasing fiber and textile art on April 29 to June 3, 2022. Fiber techniques including hook rugs, yarn-bombing, natural dyes, and embroidery will be on display from this eclectic group of artists. Artists on display include Cheri Babler, Emily Badalamente, Kelsey Brown, Maizelle Brown, Peggy Earle, Asa Jackson, Tanya Rich, and Katherine Wassink.
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Exhibit of Excellence:
Suffolk Student Art 2022 Winners
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Award Winners:
Best in Show: Given in Honor of Dana Adams: Marley McCusker, “Gaia” and “Blossom”, Mixed Media, Nansemond River High School & Governor’s School for the Arts First Place: Syd Osborne, “Phobia Inception” and “Burning Touch”, Screen Prints, King’s Fork High School & Governor’s School for the Arts Second Place: Emma Conrod, “Heart Ache”, Ebony Pencil and Watercolor, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Third Place: Matt Nichols, “The Smelly Snail”, Clay and Underglaze, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Honorable Mentions: Lily Taylor Bivins, “Could You Be Loved?”, Mixed Media, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Shannon Connor, “Christo Magic”, Charcoal, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Bianca Frenz, “Fear and Fire”, Computer Art, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Matt Nichols, “Modern Mona”, Mixed Media, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Alexandra Stenson, “Matriarch”, Computer Art, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Juror’s Choice Awards: Krista Booker, “The Chase”, Paper Collage, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Senya James, “I Heart 80’s”, Mixed Media, Nansemond River High School Sean O’Keeffe, “Berry Much So”, Photography, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Jack Oliver, “Part of the Game”, Photography, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Faith Page, “Red Clouds” & “Our Song”, Acrylics, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Nicole Pendleton, “Desolate”, Photography, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Marlin Price, “Be Smart, Don’t Start”, Mixed Media, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Noelle Ryan, “Clear as Glass”, Glass, Enamel Paint, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Cliff Thomas, “Stride”, Photography, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy |
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2021 Annual Juried Exhibition Awards:
First Place: John Alan Stock, Neuroplasticity #17
(Will have the opportunity to present a one-person show at Suffolk Art Gallery in 2022)
Second Place: Tommy Johnson, Aqua Anomaly
Third Place: Faith Page, The Modern Riveter
Jane Butler Memorial Award: Chris Jeanguenat, Island of Misfits and Wayward Girls II
Award in Honor of Dana Adams: Laura Gibbs, Spectrum Geography
Everett & Miriam Birdsong Award: Carlton Abbott Jolt 2
Judy Oswald Memorial Award: Angela Dee Martin, Hustlers & Performers #1, Hustlers & Performers #2, Hustlers & Performers #3,
Betty Glasscock Memorial Award: Sheila Holland, Morning Trio
Sharon, Julien, and Chip Picot Memorial Award: Russell Schools, Greek Ruin
Rountree Award for 3-D: Christy Conley, Caught
Momma Jo & Poppa Jo Memorial Award: Linda Gerek, Larchmont in the Fall
Suffolk News Herald Award: Katherine Wassink, Covid 19 Hitching Post”
Richardson Award for a Work That Incorporates Words: Jaden Hawkins, Part of a Complete Breakfast
Sary/Rudy Award: Dannis Doles, Into the Light
Embroidery Etc. Award: Katherine Wassink, Covid 19 Hitching Post
The Suffolk Art League's 201 Annual Juried Exhibition was on display at the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave., from October 23 - December 3, 2021. The Juror for 2021 was Gina Cullen. Cullen is retired from the Louisa County School system where she taught art for 25 years. She received a B.A. from Mary Washington College and an M.I.S. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has exhibited throughout Virginia, in Washington DC and other areas of the country. She has served as juror for Book Arts Shows and Fine Art Exhibitions and was named Virginia Art Education Association’s Art Educator of the Year in 2017. Cullen specialized in professional development opportunities in the arts for educators across the Commonwealth, and was a long-standing instructor, adviser and regional coordinator of the MIS/Off Campus Graduate Art program for Education.
Visual to Verbal Exhibit
Heather Nygaard Exhibition
July 9 to August 20, 2021
Exhibit of Excellence:
Suffolk Student Art 2021
The Suffolk Art League, in cooperation with the Suffolk Fine Arts Commission, will present The Exhibit of Excellence: Suffolk Student Art 2021 at the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave. February 2 – 26, 2021. This juried exhibit will feature artwork by Suffolk’s 10th, 11th and 12th grade students.
For more information, call 757-925-0448 or email suffolkartleague@verizon.net.
AWARD WINNERS:
Best in Show: Rory Rockwood, “Splish Splash”, Digital Photography, NSA
First Place: Covonna Bynum, “Out of Touch”, Graphite, Southampton Academy
Second Place: Emma Conrod, “Hot Now Donuts”, Clay, NSA
Third Place: Carter Lydon, “Calm Synthetic Morning”, Digital Art, NSA
Honorable Mentions:
Catherine Kreger, “The Thinker//The Copier”, Digital Photography, NSA
Madison Miller, “Hooked”, Cut Paper, NSA
Cierra O’Keeffe, “Man in Black”, Paper, NSA
Sydney Shelton, “Drifting”, Digital Photography, NSA
Liz Shiembob, “Space Jam”, Ink, NSA
Juror’s Choice:
TaShawn Battle, “Rhythm Movement 2020”, Ink & Color Pencil, LHS
Domino Borrell, “Mario”, Graphite, NSA
Faith Cochran, “Camping with the Stars”, Crayon/Digital, KFHS
Aaron Dadura, “RIP Nipsey”, Paper, NSA
Parker Forman, “Self Portrait”, Mixed Media, NRHS
Catherine Kreger, “Sweet Little Cotton Candy” Digital Photography, NSA
Natalie Mahler, “Self-Portrait”, Mixed Media, NRHS
Lisa Starkey, “Boat Full of Ideas” Acrylic, KFHS
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Exhibit of Excellence: Suffolk Student Art 2021
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Here are a few comments from Chris Gregson the Juror for the Annual Juried Exhibition.
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Suffolk Art Gallery Presents
Line v. Field
December 12, 2020 - January 22, 2021
Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave.
Featuring: Christopher Revels, Julie Stanton, and Walt Taylor
This collaborative exhibit will focus around the relationship between line-work and color fields with works combining areas of abstraction and representation, color block technique and realism.
Free and open to the public. Masks and social distancing are required while visiting the Suffolk Art Gallery
Images: Left: A Void the Deep, Christopher Revels, right: Elephant Solace, Julie Stanton
Suffolk Art League's
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Water Works Virtual Exhibit
Just a simple walk through of the exhibit in case you cannot make it to the gallery. At the end of the walk through each piece of artwork is featured by artist with dimensions, media, and price. If you are interested in purchasing any of the artwork contact Linda Bunch at 757-925-0448 Tue - Thur or email suffolkartleague@verizon.net.
2020 Annual Juried Exhibition
October 24 - December 4, 2020
Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave., Suffolk, VA
Suffolk Art League’s
2020 Annual Juried Exhibition
October 24 – December 4, 2020
Award Winners:
First Place: Heather Nygaard, “Sentinel 1”, Oil on Canvas
Second Place, Mary Lou Andrews, “Don’t Worry” and “The Red Chair”, Watercolor
Third Place: Terry Wylie, “Tico”, Mixed ink, Colored Pencil
Jane Butler Memorial Award: Carlton Abbott, “The Crossing II”, Pastel & Pencil
Everett & Miriam Birdsong Awards: Carlie Lindauer, “Light roast” and
“Pondering Rebirth”, Watercolor
Award in Honor of Dana Adams: Kimberly Beck-Watson, “The Evolution of Eve”, Acrylic on Mannequin
Judy Oswald Memorial Award: Collette Mann, “Motherland”, Stained Glass Mosaic
Rountree Award for 3-D: John Knapp,” What May Grow from Our Wounds”,
Clay, Wood, & Acrylic
Betty Glasscock Memorial Award: Mark Miltz, “Phoenix”, Oil
Sharon Picot & Chip Picot Memorial Award: Bob Springfield, “Tennessee Barn Art”, Acrylic
Momma Jo & Poppa Jo Memorial Award: Michael Konrad, “How High”, Oil
Suffolk News Herald Award: Jean Peacock, “The Apartment”, Collage
Richardson Award: Erlene Hendrix, “Wither Go My Hopes and Dreams”,
Photographic Composite
Embroidery, Etc. Award: Eafrica Johnson, “Reflections” and “Down Grayed”, Oil
EXHIBIT OF EXCELLENCE: SUFFOLK STUDENT ART 2020
February 4 - February 28, 2020
Suffolk Art Gallery
“In Plein Site”
October 15 – December 19, 2020 at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts and the Suffolk Art League
“In Plein Site” a juried exhibit of Plein Air painting.
Watch the Virtual Awards Presentation from the 2020 Annual Juried Exhibition.
Opened October 24th at the Suffolk Art Gallery.
Opened October 24th at the Suffolk Art Gallery.
Annual Open Members' Show
New Dates:
Exhibition Dates: July 18 - August 21, 2020
Return of Artwork: Saturday, August 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, August 23, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The Suffolk Art League’s Annual Open Members’ Show will be on display at the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave., through August 21, 2020. This year’s show features 117 artworks by 64 artists from Suffolk and throughout Hampton Roads as well as northeastern North Carolina.
The artworks include many different styles including traditional still life and landscape paintings and non-representational/abstract works. The artists have explored many traditional painting mediums such as watercolor, acrylic and oil as well as photography. Some of the works were created using other mediums such as cold wax and mixed media. In addition to the two-dimensional works on display, there are glass, clay, and wood sculptures, mixed media sculptures and jewelry.
“We were very pleased with the response by our members for this exhibition”, said Linda Bunch, SAL Executive Director. “Artists are very resilient and this show presents a variety of work that are being produced by artists from across Hampton Roads and beyond. We are delighted that the Gallery is open and we have a wonderful exhibit for folks to get out and see”.
The Suffolk Art Gallery is free and open to the public. While visiting the Gallery, you are asked to wear a face covering and to social distance. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. For more information about the Open Members’ Show or other programs offered by Suffolk Art League, visit www.suffolkartleague.com or call 757-925-0448.
New Dates:
Exhibition Dates: July 18 - August 21, 2020
Return of Artwork: Saturday, August 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, August 23, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The Suffolk Art League’s Annual Open Members’ Show will be on display at the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave., through August 21, 2020. This year’s show features 117 artworks by 64 artists from Suffolk and throughout Hampton Roads as well as northeastern North Carolina.
The artworks include many different styles including traditional still life and landscape paintings and non-representational/abstract works. The artists have explored many traditional painting mediums such as watercolor, acrylic and oil as well as photography. Some of the works were created using other mediums such as cold wax and mixed media. In addition to the two-dimensional works on display, there are glass, clay, and wood sculptures, mixed media sculptures and jewelry.
“We were very pleased with the response by our members for this exhibition”, said Linda Bunch, SAL Executive Director. “Artists are very resilient and this show presents a variety of work that are being produced by artists from across Hampton Roads and beyond. We are delighted that the Gallery is open and we have a wonderful exhibit for folks to get out and see”.
The Suffolk Art Gallery is free and open to the public. While visiting the Gallery, you are asked to wear a face covering and to social distance. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. For more information about the Open Members’ Show or other programs offered by Suffolk Art League, visit www.suffolkartleague.com or call 757-925-0448.
2018-2019 Year in Review
Suffolk Art League’s
2019 Annual Juried Exhibition
October 26 – December 6, 2019
Suffolk Art Gallery
Award Winners:
First Place: Sandra Alderman, In Forest Deep, Encaustic
Second Place: Eloise Shelton-Mayo, Haunted XX, Mixed Media
Third Place: Mick Grochowski, In This Boat, Acrylic on Panel
Jane Butler Memorial Award: John Knapp, Deep in Thought, Pencil & Acrylic
Miriam & Everett Birdsong Award: Nancy M. Stutts, Poet’s Way,
Oil & Cold Wax
Award in Honor of Dana Adams: Erlene Hendrix, Wish I Were a Bird and I Could Fly, Photographic Composite
Judy Oswald Memorial Award: Devon Lawrence, Rick, Watercolor
Rountree Award for 3-D: Akiko Tanaka, Wandering Flower No. 6,
Ceramic, Wire, & Glass
Betty Glasscock Memorial Award: Nancy Zittrain, Riverview, Oil
Sharon Picot & Chip Picot Memorial Award: Cynthia Baker, Kitchen Still Life, Riddick’s Folly House Museum, Oil
Momma Jo & Poppa Jo Memorial Award: Bernard Conda, Blood Moon,
Oil on Canvas
Suffolk News Herald Award: Arthur Wycoff, Interrupted Journey, Photography
Richardson Award for Artwork with Words: Robert Boyette, Bygone,
Digital Photography
Embroidery Etc. Award: Debbie Hill, Blue Moon, Textile
Fantasy or Myth, No. 4
John Alan Stock: "Perspectives"
July 27 - August 23, 2019
Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave., Suffolk
Virginia Beach based artist John Alan Stock was the winner of the Suffolk Art League's 2018 Annual Juried Exhibition. For his one-man show, Mr. Stock will present "Perspectives" opening July 27 with a reception from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
In addition, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts traveling exhibition "Architecture in Virginia: The Old Dominion" will be on display.
Both exhibits are free and open to the public. Suffolk Art Gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sundays 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
The Exhibit of Excellence: Suffolk Student Art 2020 features the best artwork by Suffolk's Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, recognizing their talent and encouraging and promoting these students and their work.
This juried exhibit is open to students to either live in or attend school in Suffolk and are full time in grades 10, 11, & 12. They may be in public, private, or home schooled. They do not have to be in an art class.
Each student must enter 2 works. They must be original, that is not copied from other artist's paintings, photographs, etc.
Artworks must be ready for exhibition. Two-dimensional works may be framed or matted with a heavy cardboard backing and covered with acetate. All must have a wired, securely attached, for hanging. All artwork must have a label attached to the back giving title of work, medium, artists name and school attending. A limited amount of mat board and acetate are available at the Art League office, please call to set a time to get these.
Examples of acceptable media are: drawing, graphic design, original prints, photography, paintings, sculpture, pottery, crafts (ex. jewelry, weaving, woodcarving).
Work must be delivered to the Suffolk Art Gallery on Tuesday, January 28, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. All, some, or none of the works may be accepted for the exhibition.
Unselected artwork must be picked up on Thursday, January 30, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
There will be an Opening Reception and Awards Presentation on Tuesday, February 4 from 11:30 - 12:30 at the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave. This is free and open to the public.
The Juror for this year will be Sharon Swift, Professor of Art and Art Department Chair at Virginia Wesleyan University.
The Exhibit of Excellence is presented in cooperation with the Suffolk Fine Arts Commission.
This juried exhibit is open to students to either live in or attend school in Suffolk and are full time in grades 10, 11, & 12. They may be in public, private, or home schooled. They do not have to be in an art class.
Each student must enter 2 works. They must be original, that is not copied from other artist's paintings, photographs, etc.
Artworks must be ready for exhibition. Two-dimensional works may be framed or matted with a heavy cardboard backing and covered with acetate. All must have a wired, securely attached, for hanging. All artwork must have a label attached to the back giving title of work, medium, artists name and school attending. A limited amount of mat board and acetate are available at the Art League office, please call to set a time to get these.
Examples of acceptable media are: drawing, graphic design, original prints, photography, paintings, sculpture, pottery, crafts (ex. jewelry, weaving, woodcarving).
Work must be delivered to the Suffolk Art Gallery on Tuesday, January 28, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. All, some, or none of the works may be accepted for the exhibition.
Unselected artwork must be picked up on Thursday, January 30, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
There will be an Opening Reception and Awards Presentation on Tuesday, February 4 from 11:30 - 12:30 at the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave. This is free and open to the public.
The Juror for this year will be Sharon Swift, Professor of Art and Art Department Chair at Virginia Wesleyan University.
The Exhibit of Excellence is presented in cooperation with the Suffolk Fine Arts Commission.
THOUGHTFULLY AWAKE
May 3 - June 7, 2019
The Suffolk Art League and Suffolk Art Gallery invite you to attend the juried exhibition
Thoughtfully Awake, artwork that examines social issues and awareness and The Effects of Jim Crow on Advertising, artifacts from the collection of Therbia U. Parker, Sr.
at the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave., Suffolk.
The media, in all forms, traditional, social, and electronic, is filled with stories of disparity. #MeToo, race relations, immigration, Equal Rights Amendment, the environment, and many more. Artists have always had unique ways to convey messages of injustice and consolation through their creative process. Artists were invited to submit artworks that examine social issues in ways that may help the viewer be more aware of the disparities in society - local, national or international. Helping them to be more Thoughtfully Awake.
Congratulations to the three award winners: Mark Miltz, Heather Nygaard and Julie Stanton.
May 3 - June 7, 2019
The Suffolk Art League and Suffolk Art Gallery invite you to attend the juried exhibition
Thoughtfully Awake, artwork that examines social issues and awareness and The Effects of Jim Crow on Advertising, artifacts from the collection of Therbia U. Parker, Sr.
at the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave., Suffolk.
The media, in all forms, traditional, social, and electronic, is filled with stories of disparity. #MeToo, race relations, immigration, Equal Rights Amendment, the environment, and many more. Artists have always had unique ways to convey messages of injustice and consolation through their creative process. Artists were invited to submit artworks that examine social issues in ways that may help the viewer be more aware of the disparities in society - local, national or international. Helping them to be more Thoughtfully Awake.
Congratulations to the three award winners: Mark Miltz, Heather Nygaard and Julie Stanton.
The Exhibit of Excellence: Suffolk Student Art 2019
February 5 - March 1, 2019
The Exhibit of Excellence: Suffolk Student Art 2019 features artwork by Suffolk's 10th, 11th & 12th grade students. This juried exhibition recognizes the talent of these Suffolk students in an effort to encourage and promote them.
To enter, students must either live in or attend school in Suffolk either public, private or homeschool. They do not have to be in an art class.
AWARDS:
Best in Show Abigail Ford
First Place Addy Greene
Second Place Destiny Kirkpatrick
Third Place Elijah Gent
Five Honorable Mentions:
Natalie Mahler
Evie Nhi Triuh
Martina Viola
Lexie Yeates
Juror's Choice Awards:
Emily Argust
Mollie Blasdell
Sarah Christiansen
Sydney Louzonis
The juror for this year was be Barbara Hennig-Loomis. Barbara holds both art history and visual studio degrees as well as was a Fulbright Fellow in Germany. She currently teaches at Tidewater Community College.
February 5 - March 1, 2019
The Exhibit of Excellence: Suffolk Student Art 2019 features artwork by Suffolk's 10th, 11th & 12th grade students. This juried exhibition recognizes the talent of these Suffolk students in an effort to encourage and promote them.
To enter, students must either live in or attend school in Suffolk either public, private or homeschool. They do not have to be in an art class.
AWARDS:
Best in Show Abigail Ford
First Place Addy Greene
Second Place Destiny Kirkpatrick
Third Place Elijah Gent
Five Honorable Mentions:
Natalie Mahler
Evie Nhi Triuh
Martina Viola
Lexie Yeates
Juror's Choice Awards:
Emily Argust
Mollie Blasdell
Sarah Christiansen
Sydney Louzonis
The juror for this year was be Barbara Hennig-Loomis. Barbara holds both art history and visual studio degrees as well as was a Fulbright Fellow in Germany. She currently teaches at Tidewater Community College.
John Taylor Memorial Exhibition
Featuring John's peaceful seascapes, landscapes, wildlife paintings and beautiful still lifes.
Proceeds from the sale of artwork and frames supported the John Taylor Student Scholarship Fund for the visual arts.
(On display October 29-November 12, 2016)
Proceeds from the sale of artwork and frames supported the John Taylor Student Scholarship Fund for the visual arts.
(On display October 29-November 12, 2016)
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Verbal 2 Visual
Artwork Inspired by Shine, Shine, Shine - A Tidewater Reads Event
(On display September 6-October 21, 2016)
(On display September 6-October 21, 2016)
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Instinctual Insight
Exhibit by Julia and Robin Rogers, Winners of the 2015 Suffolk Art League's Annual Juried Exhibition
(On display July 30-August 26, 2016)
(On display July 30-August 26, 2016)
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Handle with Care
A juried exhibition expressing the balance between humans and nature
(On display April 23 - June 3, 2016)
(On display April 23 - June 3, 2016)
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