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Rappahannock Newt Staff Writer
Fine handcrafted items from night stands to massive dining room hutches and from contemporary tables to simple chairs are part of “The Wood Show,” an upcoming exhibit at Middle Street Gallery and Artists’ Cooperative in Washington.
“This is something we have never done before,” director of the gallery Dan Lewis said of the show, which opens Aug. 2 with a reception from 6-8 p.m on Aug. 3.
“We are getting a very good response,” he said of entries.
Woodworkers from as close as Sperryville and as far as Pennsylvania are planning to exhibit.
Wallace Gusler, director of Conservation of the Williamsburg Foundation in Williamsburg, will judge the show, awarding a first, second, third and judge’s choice award.
After the reception, Mr. Gusler will lead a slide presentation at the Town Hall in Washington on period furniture from the Shenandoah Valley, wood carving and sculpture. *
The cost is $5 and tickets can be purchased at the door or at the gallery.
“Last year a couple of local craftsmen requested we do a show of this type,” Mr. Lewis said, adding the gallery has worked with those artists and crafters to organize and present the event.
“This is not just for furniture,” he said, adding the show title — “Artistians Working In Wood, Wood Art and Sculpture” — includes “a spectrum of artists.”
“We are expecting a very good turnout of work,” he said, adding many items will be for sale, though some are not for sale.
Artists can enter up to three pieces. The gallery will decide the number entered in the show.
“It depends on space,” Mr. Lewis said, adding already there are several large pieces of furniture.
“We’ve no idea the number of sculptures or artworks we will get,” he said.
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