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Sullivans’ Haitian paintings become a national treasure

Sullivans’ Haitian paintings become a national treasure

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Oct 6, 2024 | Art, Health, Politics

National Gallery features works in first-ever Haitian exhibit First-time visitors to Beverly and John Fox Sullivan’s home in Little Washington must absorb the shock of wall-to-wall Haitian artworks, a captivating collection spanning seven decades and dozens of...

Abdo buys dilapidated packing shed

by Ireland Hayes | May 21, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Features, Local Services, People, Politics, Real Estate

Town of Washington to consider developer’s plans to restore it After years of uncertainty surrounding the fate of the old apple packing shed on Porter Street in the Town of Washington, the run-down property has been sold to Jim Abdo who plans to demolish decaying...
Pondering Robin Purnell, the painter who bridged Rappahannock and Russia

Pondering Robin Purnell, the painter who bridged Rappahannock and Russia

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Oct 15, 2023 | Art

In a county rich in artists, Robin Barker Purnell holds a unique position.  A Rappahannock resident and wife of a senior American diplomat, she traveled the long weaponized U.S.-Soviet divide at a time tensions were loosening, and established an artistic presence in...
Annual ‘Members and Friends’ exhibit opens this weekend at Middle Street Gallery

Annual ‘Members and Friends’ exhibit opens this weekend at Middle Street Gallery

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jan 25, 2023 | Art

The Middle Street Gallery in Washington is putting on its annual “Members and Friends” exhibition, in which members of the arts cooperative show their works alongside those of invited guest artists. Views of the natural world, the built world, and even the...
Rappahannock Fall Art Tour— reimagined and rejuvenated— reclaims its November slot

Rappahannock Fall Art Tour— reimagined and rejuvenated— reclaims its November slot

by Tim Carrington | Oct 10, 2021 | Art

Rappahannock’s Fall Art Tour — reimagined to incorporate cautions in the age of the pandemic — is taking shape to debut in November with a mix of new artists and established names, online elements and in-person visits to 40-some studios and galleries. The return of...

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