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<lst> Paintings and drawings by member artists of the Loudoun Sketch Club will be on display in the gallery of the County Government Center in Leesburg, from through June 28. The exhibit and the reception are open to the public.
For more information, contact Holly Peterson at hpeterso@loudoun.gov.
Gallery Two at 222 will present an exhibit of paintings by Jennifer Duncan and Elaine Elinsky, through June 30. Gallery Two at 222 is a downtown gallery that showcases the work of emerging artists. It is located alongside Gallery 222, 222 South King St., Leesburg. Visit www.gallery222.com or call 703-777-5498.
<ro>Ongoing
<lst>In conjunction with its 30th anniversary celebration, the Artists' Undertaking Gallery, 309 Mill St., Occoquan, presents "Sands of Time," an exhibit of watercolor paintings by Alexandria artist Marilyn Milici, and fused glass by Sterling artist David Barnes. The exhibit runs through July 9. An open house will be held at the gallery Saturday, June 9, from 1-4 p.m. Call 703-494-0584 or visit www.artistsundertaking.com.
Artwork by 20 area artists will be on display at Gallery 222, 222 South King St., Leesburg, from July 27. Visit www.gallery222.com.
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<lst>Twenty area artists will showcase their work at Gallery 222, 222 South King St., Leesburg, through July 27 with an artists’ reception Friday, July 6, from 6-9 p.m., during Leesburg’s First Friday Gallery Walk event throughout the historic downtown area. Also during July’s First Friday, the gallery will also host an evening of poetry and song featuring previews of upcoming area poetry and drama performances from the Leesburg Poetry Series and the Not Just Shakespeare troupe. Hours are Mondays-Saturdays, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and by appointment. Visit www.gallery222.com or call 703-777-5498.
Gallery Two at 222 presents "Back from France," an exhibit of paintings by three local artists who recently returned from a week-long painting workshop in France where they studied with acclaimed artist Maggie Siner. Exhibit dates are July 6-26 with an artists’ reception during Leesburg’s First Friday Gallery Walk, July 6, from 6-9 p.m. Gallery two at 222 is located alongside Gallery 222 at 222 South King St. in historic Leesburg. Visit www.gallery222.com or call 703-777-5498.
Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, a National Trust Historic Site, will hold its annual "Four Seasons of Oatlands" art show and sale from July 9-Aug. 19. The sale benefits Oatlands. The show is located in the historic Carriage House on the property. The art show and gift shop are open Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Oatlands is located six miles south of Leesburg on U.S. Route 15. Call 703-777-3174 or visit www.oatlands.org.