August 2nd Saturday Art Stroll
The August 2nd Saturday Art Stroll, sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, takes place Saturday, August 9 in participating shops, galleries and museums around the Island. Meet artists, authors and musicians and see demonstrations of their work. Most events take place between 6:00 – 10:00pm, unless noted. Join us for a great evening of art under the stars.
Afternoon Event
Oyster & Maritime Museum: Demonstration - Watercolor Painting with Diana Davis from 3pm to 5pm
Evening Events
3rd Annual Hoopla Hula Island Queen for a Day
Start at Guinivers for your crown makings and map, create your crown next door at Egret Moon. Go to Dreams Gallery for your flower lei, Tomorrow’s Treasures to create your shell necklace, and Vintage Rose for your queenly photo. Stop at Threadgoods for a cool slushie and wind up at Egret Moon for the Island Queen Competition and Crowning at 9:30 pm.
New Member Gala Premier: Dreams Gallery at Oyster Bay Outfitters
Meet artists Laura Ellison Opdyke, jeweler and Pat Ellison, painter with music by Sean Kelly
Demonstrations
Bayside Arts Cooperative – painting by Jenny Somers, watercolor by Tracey Arvidson and drawing by Deborah DeLoach
Gull Watch Basketry - Basket-making by Helen Sheets, 6-8 pm
Island Arts - Painting by Nancy Richards West
Island Cottage Collection - Decoy Decoration by Jen Daisey from Chincoteague, Photography by Lauren Pochron from Chincoteague, Metalsmithing and Soapmaking by Jim and Marianne Warren from Parksley
Linda Nerine Gallery - Water color painting by Jan Nelson
Psychotronic Music & Beads - Glass bead-making by Mia Weldon
Meet the Artists
Island Butterfly - 2008 Photos and postcards featuring Island scenes by Carla Leonard
Solid Rock Photography - 2008 Pony Penning Photos & exclusive Salt Water Cowboy Trading Cards by Kenny Lewis
Exhibitions
Bayside Arts Cooperative - Pottery by Elizabeth Hunt and Photography from around the world by Barbara Luehning
Island Cottage Collection - Pine Needle Baskets by Reds Miller and Hand-painted Pony Swim ornaments by Joyce Reed
Linda Nerine Gallery - Mixed media jewelry by Isajul and Wearable art by Elizabeth
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