In the chill of January and February, a warm welcome is assured at the “Winter Winds” show now on display at Reston Art Gallery and Studios. Through February 27 this show of fine art features paintings in acrylic, oil, and watercolor, mixed media collage, mobiles, and more, depicting winter sentiments and the creativity of the gallery’s eight artists. “Winter Winds” is open to all on weekends from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and can also be viewed by appointment at other times. The gallery’s glass façade enables art viewing at any time, and the chance to see artists working in their studio space on site. Reston Art Gallery and Studios (RAGS) is located at the “ART” sign on the lakeside of 11400 Washington Plaza West, Reston, VA 20190 at historic Lake Anne Plaza. For GPS directions and parking, search “Lake Anne Plaza.” Follow @RAGSReston on Facebook, @RestonArtGallery on Instagram, and for contact information visit RestonArtGallery.com.
Upcoming in March, a new variety of works will be presented in the Artist’s Invitational Exhibit, featuring the RAGS collective and artists who have received a special invitation to participate in this annual show at Reston Art Gallery and Studios.
Pictured at top:
Lake Anne, lakeside plaza view sketched in pen and ink by Pat Macintyre
About Reston Art Gallery and Studios (RAGS)
This artists’ collective is a source of beauty that inspires creativity in all who visit. New shows each month feature the latest works of the eight artists of RAGS – Gail Axtell, Dorothy Donahey, Sandra Dovberg, Rosemarie Forsythe, Pat Macintyre, Julia Tova Malakoff, Marthe McGrath, and Wayne Schiffelbein. The unique variety of works displayed at RAGS – paintings in watercolor, acrylic and oil, mixed media collage, mobiles, photography, original prints, art objects, artist-made jewelry, and more – are available for purchase. On weekdays the artists are preparing commissions, new works, and their next special exhibits, and those working on site can be viewed through the gallery’s expansive glass façade. RAGS is open to the public every weekend afternoon. The orange “ART” sign at historic, scenic Lake Anne Plaza leads to the entrance of Reston Art Gallery and Studios, a Reston landmark established in 1987, located on the lakeside of 11400 Washington Plaza West, Reston, VA 20190. GPS: “Lake Anne Plaza” for directions to the parking area. Follow @RAGSReston on Facebook, @RestonArtGallery on Instagram, and get more information at RestonArtGallery.com.
