January & February Featured Artists

Throughout January and February gallery walls will continue to show paintings by a number of our artists – Eva Carson, Scot Dolby, Lois Engberg, Lynne Lockhart, Kirk McBride, Linda Perry, Fred Sprock, Christie Taylor, Nancy West and Keith Whitelock. As always, we have Erick Sahler’s prints which now include his mini-legacy prints. We will be open on Saturdays from 11 to 4 but will be glad to open by appointment. Our next Opening Reception & Wine Tasting will be for the work of Helene English.

Opening Reception for Scot Dolby – November’s Featured Artist

Join us as we celebrate the 7th solo show of work by Scot Dolby. Everyother year since 2010 Scot has been our featured artist during November. . The one exception was 2022 with limited openings due to Covid. This year he will again help us celebrate the opeing of the gallery 21 years ago.

Opening Reception & Wine Tasting with Featured Artists John Aquilino & Linda Perry

Join us for the opening of our show featuring John Aquilino and Linda Perry. Each artist is presenting images of different pastimes – relaxing by the ocean and enjoying equestrian pleasures.

Opening Reception & Wine Tasting – Featured Artists Nancy West & C. Keith Whitelock

Come visit with Nancy West and C. Keith Whitelock to hear about what inspires their painting. Nancy is showing her sumi-e ink paintings and Keitth is water colors. Other artists with work being shown are Kenneth Browne, Lynne Lockhart, Kirk McBride, Jim Rehak, Fred Sprock and Christie Taylor. This is a mix of recent plein air and studio paintings.

Booksigning with Al “Hondo” Handy

Come meet and chat with Hondo Handy about his book “Defying Expectations.” Buy the book to be inspired!

Booksigning with Author Barbara Lockhart

 

For the Blessing of the Combines local writer, Barbara Lockhart, will be in the gallery selling and signing her children’s book, Mosey’s Field, which tells a story about a dog who can no longer find his favorite spot in a field. From spring planting through fall harvest, Mosey learns about the fun of chasing rabbits through corn rows and the fear when the big combine appears. Barbara will also have copies of her other childrens’ books that day. In all her books s Barbara shares stories about Eastern Shore history and culture with her readers.

Opening Reception for Linda Perry & other gallery artists

Join us First Friday, August 4 to kick off Blessing of the Combines on August 5. In keeping with this event Linda Perry will be showing paintings with a harvest theme.

Opening Reception for C. Keith Whitelock

C. Keith Whitelock will be showing with us in June. His classic Chesapeake Bay Maritime paintings celebrate the work of the watermen and the beauty of the bay shoreline.  Visit with him during the opening reception.

Opening Reception for Ann Hayden & Maurice Spector

In October Ann Hayden and Maurice Spector will be featured. Both artists are inspired by life on the Eastern Shore of Virginia but not in the usual way. Their greatest fascination is with the sculptural quality of birds. How fortunate we are to have each new show bring exciting art work to our walls.

Opening Reception for “Colors” by Veronique Diriker

Come join Bishop’s Stock as we welcome Veronique Diricker as she shows “Colors” as our featured artist for September.