The Women Artists of New River Valley, Virginia

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“The Women Artists of New River Valley, Virginia”

Fusion Gallery & Studio, Lumsden

February 11th 2011

American Artist To Present Exclusive Collection Of Work From Virginia At Fusion
An Exciting new opportunity has come to light at Fusion gallery and Studio this week and next as American artist and part time Lumsden resident Diane Relf presents an eclectic exhibition of art work by 5 women artists from Virginia in the USA. All the women participating are experienced artists who have exhibited extensively and sold in shows in various galleries in America. The artists are Diane Relf, Judy Schwab, Martha Olson, Linda Wilson and Linda Bostic.

Diane Relf and her husband Dave Angle live in Lumsden 3 months a year, avoiding the snow and cold in Virginia. On this particular visit Diane stopped by Fusion Gallery & Studio and discussed the idea of an art exchange between the Lumsden gallery and the George Gray Gallery in Shawsville, Virginia USA. Plans have developed quickly and both parties involved are excited about the opportunity available for the public viewing the collection and a few selected NSCAI member artists to participate in the exchange, and also for paving the way for future exchanges to take place. Relf has plans to head back to America in March and will then organize a reciprocal exhibition for the NSCAI members, which include Kay Ward, Joanne Borgman, Michelle Wallis, Amy Preston and Mavis Andrews.

Gallery co ordinator Michelle Wallis said about the new venture “Fusion is excited to be able to host this exclusive exhibition and to be able to give local art enthusiasts the chance to purchase and view some genuine American artwork”

“Diane is such a great ambassador for the arts and we feel lucky to be able to give her a platform to interact with the public from”

While at Fusion Relf will share her work in mixed media art and give new life to found objects from her studio, which include recycled and rusted art. Relf will be present every day of the show for discussion and demonstrations and has said when talking about the planned workshops “It would be particularly fun to have young people and aspiring artists attend the demonstrations which are being done during my visit to share ideas and inspirations”

The Gallery plans to be open for some additional days to allow as many people as possible to view the exhibition and also to be able to participate in the planned workshops while there. The planned days are Friday the 11th from 11-2, Saturday the 12th 10-3, Sunday the 13th 11-2 and Monday the 14th 11-1, then the following week Friday the 18th 11-2, on Saturday the 19th the gallery will open at 10am and Diane will be holding a special reception afternoon between 1-3 to discuss the exhibition and refreshments will be included, on Sunday the 20th Diane will be holding a free workshop on how to dye silk scarves with rust between 11-2 and will close out the event with the Monday the 21st between 11-1.

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