Ocean View's Gallery One debuts outdoor fine art show
For the first time, Gallery One of Ocean View will be holding an outdoor fine art show.
The exhibit will feature 23 local and visiting artists and artisans displaying works in a variety of mediums on Saturday, July 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of Gallery One off Atlantic Avenue.
Nina Mickelsen, coordinator for the show, said the goal of holding an outdoor show was to introduce local and visiting artists to the community as the business tries to grow its brand.
“Having an outdoor show is a wonderful way to attract people who might not be aware of what artists are out there,” Mickelsen said. “And the show is a great opportunity to meet the artists, learn about their methods and hear what inspires them.”
By adding an outdoor event, Gallery One looks to follow the trend of outdoor shows in Rehoboth Beach, Ocean City and Bethany Beach. Ocean View and surrounding area residents will now have a way to connect with their local artists.
“We also wanted to find a way to introduce our Gallery artists to the larger Delmarva,” Mickelsen said.
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Gallery One represents 15 local artists and is open seven days a week. The popular Artisan Room features exciting textiles, hand blown glass, pottery, glass jewelry and wood pieces.
Some of the featured artists include Justin Cavagnaro who will show his hand-blown glass designs; Lorelei Meanor, who works sculpturally and in glass mosaics; and Jeffrey Todd Moore, who features stained glass creations.
There will also be a wide variety of painting mediums, techniques and unique approaches by visiting artists Mary Bode Byrd, John Donato, Jeanne Doran, Morgan Golladay, Charlene Jobe, Steve Rogers, John Schisler and Nick Serratore. Gallery One artists Tara Funk Grim, Laura Hickman, Nina Mickelsen, Eileen Olson, Damon Pla, and Rina Thaler welcome the opportunity to display a larger body of work in their tents.
Jewelry artists include Joy Davis and Dawn Pierro, who will show their creations in handcrafted silver, gemstones, and a variety of metals and glass.
Mary Costa will display a variety of wooden pieces each using rare woods from around the world.
Finally, potters Wes Stack and Jeff Watson show a diverse range of finely crafted pottery along with ceramic artist Nina Spencer, who will display hand painted tiles.
For more information about the show and special parking areas, visit www.galleryonede.com.
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If You Go
Gallery One Fine Art Show
Saturday, July 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
32 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View