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102 W. Washington Street
Mail: PO Box 426
Middleburg, VA 20118
A 501c3 nonprofit
540-687-6600
Our Mission
To champion creativity in the visual arts
for people of all ages and abilities
in our community, especially the youth,
through educational programs and exhibitions.
The Horse, Dog/Hound
and Fox in Art Exhibit
May 13 - June 11, 2023
Exhibition Jurors:
Dana Lee Thompson & Mary Cornish Hicks
 Clagett, Jean-Pleasure DriveBest in Show Pleasure Drive Bronze 9.5 (h) x 18.5 (l) x 5 (w) Base 3 (h) x 9 (dia.) $3,000 Jean Clagett |  LeMasters, Dorian-Los CaballosSecond Place This pair personifies the ideal of horses as ‘noble steeds’ and exemplify equine beauty and grace. Los Caballos Oil 24 x 36 $1800 Dorian LeMasters |  Ford, Gayle-Let's go!Third Place It was an extremely cold and blustery day when I attended the International Gold Cup Meet, last October. However, it was an exciting day with fabulous horses and riders! I have so very many images I have yet to create from enjoying this fun day! Let's Go! Oil 16x20 $1350 Gayle Ford |
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 Brabant, Jill-MiddleburgteaHonorable Mention I love to collect different pieces of china and often paint them. These paintings of antique tea cups are a special remembrance of my grandmother who worked in a china factory. This composition includes one of my favorite cups with a fox hunt motif. Middleburg Tea Oil 8 x 10 $395 Jill Brabant |  Choyce, Cathy-Well Done ChapsHonorable Mention Well Done, Chaps! Colored Pencils 11 x 17 $1,895 Cathy Choyce |  Drumheller, Barbara-The DiscussionHonorable Mention My ceramic fox and hounds are discussing ways to make it look like a hunt, but they’re planning a rendezvous at the Red Fox Inn for dinner and drinks afterward. The Discussion Ceramic 6 pieces maximum length 5” maximum height 3 1/2” $210 Barbara Drumheller |
 Kray, Dorothy-The Dream I HadHonorable Mention The Dream I Had Photography 10 x10 $250 Dorothy Kray |  Meister, Christiane-MoonlightSonataHonorable Mention Moonlight Sonata is the third in a series of explorations into using horses as a landscape. In this piece, I wanted to evoke a lunar event on a cold night. Moonlight Sonata Oil 36 x 30 $3000 Christiane Meister |  Zhou, VIcky-After Snow StormHonorable Mention After Snow Storm Watercolor 14 x19 $1,000 Vicky Zhou |
 Ashley, Jennifer-Breezing IntensityMy passion as a photographer is to capture emotion. This is one of my favorite images of this young woman intently breezing her horse as if there is nothing else in the world. Nothing else exists except the breezing rider and her mount. Breezing Intensity Photo on Canvas 18 x 24 $300 Jennifer Ashley |  Ashley, Jennifer-Painted FoxMy camera is always ready and I am obsessed with photographing and painting the foxes the traverse and play in our front yard. This is of Teddy, during his afternoon walk down our driveway. Teddy, the Painted Fox Oil on Canvas 13 x 10 $125 Jennifer Ashley |  Beckman, Jean-Backyard FoxBackyard Fox Oil on Canvas 10 x 10 $150 Jean Beckman |
 Beckman, Jean-Blue BoyBlue Boy Oil on Canvas 16 x 20 $300 Jean Beckman |  Bysshe, Stan-Photo FinishWhile mainly a nature photographer, I always enjoy photographing animals in motion. Steeplechase races offer a terrific venue to capture the color and excitement of horses at full speed. Photo Finish Photography 10x15 $180 Stanley Byshee |  Bysshe, Stan-Need for Speed"Pan blurs" are one of the most challenging photographic ways to capture motion. But the results can often give a strong sense of the action. Need for Speed Photography 10x15 $180 Stanley Byshee |
 Bysshe, Stan-Winter FoxI love trying to photograph foxes. Trying is the operative word! With their winter coats they are spectacular. Winter Fox Photography 10x15 $180 Stanley Byshee |  Calhoun, Anne-The CavalierThe Cavalier, Homage to Manet Oil on Canvas 9 X 12 $500 Anne Calhoun |  Carroll, Margaret-Snowy DaySnowy Day Oil 16 x 20 $595 Margaret Carroll |
 Chandler, Sage-Winter SongWinter Song Oil and Gold Leaf on Canvas 24 x 36 $1,500 Sage Chandler |  Chandler, Sage-Midnight Dream with LupineMidnight Dream with Lupine Oil and Gold Leaf on Canvas 36 x 48 $2,500 Sage Chandler |  Chandler, Sage-TapestryTapestry Oil and Gold Leaf on Canvas 20 x 30 $900 Sage Chandler |
 Clagett, Jean-SedgeSedge Bronze 8 (h) x 14 (l) x 2.5 (w) Base 1 (h) x 9 (l) x 3.5 (w) $900 Jean Clagett |  Coy Marisol Sleepy Hound oilI love looking at sleeping animals, that's why I chose to paint this hound. Sleepy Hound Oil 5 x 7 $375 Marisol Coy |  Coy Marisol Sleepy Fox OilI love looking at sleeping animals, that's why I chose to paint this fox. Sleepy Fox Oil 5 x 7 $375 Marisol Coy |
 Drumheller, Barbara-Mr. FoxMr. Fox Ceramic 7.5 Diameter $50 Barbara Drumheller |  Garcia, Nancy-SIBONEYSiboney Colored Pencil $265 12 X 16 Nancy Garcia |  Garcia, Nancy-CAPEESHCAPEESH Colored Pencil $200 11X14 Nancy Garcia |
 Garcia, Nancy-FRIENDSFRIENDS Colored Pencil 12 X 14 $225 Nancy Garcia |  Gordon, Nadya-Fox in Yellow FlowersBeautiful fox in yellow wildflowers. Foxes are one of my favorites to paint. Fox in Yellow Flowers Acrylic 11 x 14 $195 Nadya Gordon |  Gordon, Nadya-HoundsThese three goofy hound dogs put a smile on my face. I hope they make you smile too. Hounds Acrylic 11 x 14 $195 Nadya Gordon |
 Hazelton, Kayla-Fox Hunt No. 2Fox Hunt No. 2 Set of 3 Watercolors 10 x 8 each $400-set Kayla Hazelton |  herman, lorrie_Merry_Go_RoundMerry-Go-Round Watercolor 15 x 22 $400 Lorrie Herman |  Kray, Dorothy-FoxMy Favorite Day Photography 14 x 9 $175 Dorothy Kray |
 Lewin, Sandra-FoxInSnowI've always found the fox to be a beautiful animal and admired his cunning nature. I was inspired to render this artwork in colored pencil because I felt that would be a fun way to capture the detail of the fur. Fox in the Snow Colored Pencil 13.5 x10.5 $325 Sandra Lewin |  Liguria_Donna-No One Can Teach Riding So Well As A HorseDonna grew up as many young girls do – with a fascination and a love for horses. After many years not painting her first crush, she has finally taken the brush to canvas again, to create the most beautiful of animals. The look of the horse looking back at the viewer is the connection of horse to rider; the eye reveals the heart, soul and intelligence of the horse. No One Can Teach Riding So Well as A Horse Acrylic 18 x 24 $875 Donna Liguria |  Lillis, Judith-EquusEquus Photography on Metallic Paper 9.5 x 16.5 $295 Judith Lillis |
 Macy, Suzan-Well Hello There!Well Hello There! Oil 18 x 24 $975 Suzan Macy |  Macy, Suzan-What's Your NameWhat’s Your Name? Oil 9 x 12 $575 Suzan Macy |  McAdams, Kyle-Dog Calls a MeetingDog Calls a Meeting Kyle McAdams |
 Meister, Christiane-DesertSunsetDesert Sunset is the second in an ongoing exploration into using horses in untraditional ways while still being a portrait. This one is evocative of a desert and its many colors. The horse is also an Arab, giving further meaning to the desert theme. Desert Sunset Oil 24x36 $2,500 Christiane Meister |  Meister, Christiane-EyeontheFinishLineThis piece is about speed and competition. You can see it in the eyes of the horses and flared nostrils. I went with an impressionist feel to convey this feeling of speed. Eye on the Finish Line Oil 18 x 24 $1080 Christiane Meister |  Mickel, Dawn_Horse of a Different Color ChartreuseMade of papier mache 'clay' applied over armature of cardboard tubes, wooden skewers, straws, and wads of newspaper (whatever it takes). All legs...that's how I see them, and wild colors...why not? Horse of a Different Color Chartreuse Papier Mache and Acrylics 10 x 15 x 5 $425 Dawn Mickel |
 Mickel, Dawn_Dappled DraftMade of papier mache 'clay' applied over armature of cardboard tubes, wooden skewers, straws, and wads of newspaper. A chunky draft with fun bubbly colors. Horse of a Different Color Dappled Papier Mache and Acrylics 10 x 15 x 5 $425 Dawn Mickel |  Mickel, Dawn-Horse of a Different Color AquaMade of papier mache 'clay' applied over armature of cardboard tubes, wooden skewers, straws and wads of newspaper. Another horse that is all legs and moody colors...why not? Horse of a Different Color-Aqua Papier Mache and Acrylics 10 x 15 x 5 $425 Dawn Mickel |  Millman, Shaila-The Rider, the Horse and the HoundThe Rider, the Horse and the Hounds Acrylic 6 x 9 $50 Shaila Millman |
 Moffat, Sarita-Horses and HoundsHorse and Hounds Oil 18 x 24 $950 Sarita Moffat |  Pavone, Matt-TackTack Mixed media / Assembly (leather, metal, acrylic) 26 x 49.5 $4,800 Matt Pavonne |  Reid, Anne-Mounting BlockMounting Block Pastel 11x14 $500 Anne Reid |
 Reid, Anne-Gathering PlaceGathering Place Pastel 11x14 $500 Anne Reid |  Rocco, Bev-GrandHotelRideGrand Hotel Ride Photography 14 x 11 $350 Bev Rocco |  Robyn Ryan- Spotted - Mixed MediaThis guy was inspired by a photo from a friend's game camera (permission provided for me to use as reference). The fun in creating this mixed-media painting was interpreting the infrared camera's black and white reference photo in which the fox had literally bright glowing eyes! The engaging pose, with something catching the foxes attention, led to the title "spotted"! It applies to both the fox and the game camera capturing the pose. Spotted Mixed Media 8 x 10 $450 Robin Ryan |
 Scala, Amy-StableBeautiful fall day at Ayrshire Farm stable. Stable Acrylic 7 x 9 $295 Amy Scala |  Scherer Sylvia_ ENIGMA acrylic on canvas_ 1The multiple superimposed acrylic layers attempt to capture the mystery of the horse. We can see it but not fully grasp it. ENIGMA Acrylic 20 x 16 $1,200 Sylvia Scherer |  Scherer Sylvia_ IN COMMAND Pomo on gold Shikishi board_ 1IN COMMAND is painted on a gold rice paper Shikishi board using two techniques, "splashed ink" (a 13th century Chinese technique) and the Tarashikomi technique. IN COMMAND / Pomo Chinese Watercolor on Gold Rice Paper Shikishi Board 12 x 15 $1200 Sylvia Scherer |
 Schroeder, Francie-horse portraitThe tighter I came on this portrait the closer I felt to this horse. Horse Portrait Photography 9 x 9 $195 Francie Schroeder |  Schroeder, Francie-flies be goneLove the expressive face of frustration; wonder how my own looks. Shoo Flies Photography 17 x 11.5 $385 Francie Schroeder |  Schroeder, Francie-head shakeSo much personality! Head Shake Photography 17.25 x 11.75 $385 Francie Schroeder |
 Smith, Laura-Gray GrazingGray Grazing Oil on Canvas Board 14 x 11 $125 Laura Smith |  Smith, Laura - LucyLucy Bronze $3500 Laura Smith |  Stewart, Margaret_Appaloosa_oilsColdWax_16x20My friend has a gorgeous leopard appaloosa named Chuwi, He has a huge personality and I've gotten a bit addicted to painting him. Appaloosa Oil and Cold Wax on Cradled Panel 16 x 20 $625 Margaret Stewart |
 Stewart, Margaret_ThreeHounds_Oil_12x9These three are best friends. Would love to know what the plot is giving the side eye to. Three Hounds Oil on Panel 12 x 9 $420 Margaret Stewart |  Swann, Pam-Foxy RoxyIn my paintings my goal is to communicate my inspiration from nature and wildlife, I try to capture the emotions and moments in time. Foxy Roxy Oil 11 x 14 $450 Pam Swan |  Treyz, Fritz-Ready for the HuntBritish were the originals to start the tradition of Fox hunting of riding horseback while hounds chased down the foxes who were killing the livestock. Ready for the Fox Hunt Oil Painting on Canvas 16 x 20 $625 Fritz Treyz |
 Treyz, Fritz-Raven Running the Middleburg Hunt Point-to-PointDegas Colors – He appreciated the movement of the horses and the colors of the jockeys uniforms. Degas wanted to make his paintings seem spontaneous as if he’d captured a passing moment. Raven Running the Middleburg Hunt Point to Point Oil Painting on Canvas 24 x 30 $650 Fritz Treyz |  Turner, Kathryn-En Plein AirEn Plein Air was designed to showcase the magic of the beauty of the natural world. En Plein Air Pastel 11x14 $350 Kasha Turner |  Victory_Josefina_LoyaltyLoyalty Acrylic 18 x 12 $530 Josefina Victory |
 Victory_Josefina_ToffeeToffee Acrylic on Canvas 10 x 10 $280 Josefina Victory |  Wallace, Ann-FinleyFinley Oil 5 x 10 $500 Ann Wallace |  Wallace, Ann-EmmaEmma Pastel 14 x 11 $500 Ann Wallace |
 Weed, Peggy-WaitingWaiting Oil 8 x 10 $485 Peggy Weed |  Weed, Peggy -Working DogWorking Dog Oil 11 x 14 Oval $525 Peggy Weed |  Weed, Peggy-Sweet DonkeySweet Donkey Oil 12 x 16 $585 Peggy Weed |
 Wiese, Allison-The Hunt (Part One)Big wave surfing and fox hunting evoke many things-speed, animalistic instinct, skill, awe, fun…Why not combine the two? The Hunt (Part One) Pastel 12 x 18 $475 Allison Wiese |  Wiese, Allison-The Hunt (Part Two)Big wave surfing and fox hunting evoke many things-speed, animalistic instinct, skill, awe, fun…Why not combine the two? The Hunt (Part Two) Pastel 12 x 18 $475 Allison Wiese |  Wiese, Allison-Party TImeI enjoy evoking beauty and humor within the same space. Lounging hounds and a hula skirt-clad pug surfing on a giant wave do the trick. Party Time Pastel 22 x 28 $800 Allison Wiese |
 Wine, Linda-Chubby PupThis chubby little hound appeared so wistful when I met him. I used dark colors in the background to give him some gravitas. Chubby Pup Acrylic 11 x 14 $400 Linda Wine |  Zhou, Vicky-The BarnThe Barn Watercolor 11 x 14 $650 Vicky Zhou |
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