Open Studio
Pam Roberts (on the Board of Directors for PAAL) an artist herself, will be opening the doors at PAAL on Monday evenings for an OPEN STUDIO !!! from 7pm to 9:30 pm beginning Monday, June 29th in the new education center upstairs!
The first month will be free to all members and $5 for non-members. Beginning August 5 the fee will be $5 for members and $10 for non-members. We will hire models if there is interest, however, artists will be expected to pay to cover the cost. There will be no model at the first session so bring your own reference material. (Still life set up will be available.) You will also need to bring your own supplies and easels.
If this interests you and you know of others, please spread the word. Please rsvp to paalarts@verizon.net.
Pam looks forward to seeing all interested on the 29th. She will open the doors at 6:30 pm. please enter through the main gallery and use elevator to go upstairs.
Coming in July
The July show features FRESH PRINTS: DAPHNE’S DOORS, the photographic work of Daphne Maxwell Reid, acclaimed actress and star of the NBC hit comedy, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The doors for this exhibit and reception open on July 10 from 6-9 p.m. at PAAL's Main Gallery, in conjunction with Old Towne Petersburg’s 
Let Daphne's photos lead you on a visual journey past the breathtaking doorways, gates and portals of Italy and the Cape Verde Islands of Africa. Replete with rich textures, bold colors and exotic imagery that conjures childlike curiosity, Daphne’s photos capture how a mere architectural frontispiece can transform into a stunning and timeless work of art. Daphne Maxwell Reid will be on hand to discuss her work.
Please also join Daphne her Artist Talk at PAAL on Sunday, July 12 at 4pm.
These events are free and open to the public.
in the gallery
The current show is the work of Judge Oliver A. Pollard of Petersburg, Virginia. His exhibit, titled A RETROSPECTIVE, showcases oil paintings, depicting Petersburg area historic buildings, local landscapes and still lifes, as well as the Judge’s wonderful handmade rustic chairs crafted in dogwood & curly maple. Judge Pollard paints in his studio on Market Street in Petersburg.
ARTS & Crafts Show deadline extended
Paal is having a craft show in November. Click Here for a brochure with an entry form. The deadline has been extended to July 31! Unlike our regular exhibitions, PAAL will not charge a commission for art sales, but there is a $15 fee to apply ($10 for members), and a $75 booth fee if you are accepted ($67.50 for members). Exhibitors will be responsible for charging Virginia Sales tax.
PAAL has NEW HOURS!
We are open Tuesday through Friday, 12 noon to 6 PM, and Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.
Volunteer
PAAL is looking for people to sit the gallery and to help hang shows. If you are interested, please call Kymberly at 861-4611, or email.
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