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By LISA G. CURRIE
Rappahannock New» SUIT Writer
Castleton sculptor Maggi Morris's • upcoming show at Middle Street Gallery in Washington is unique.
The show, opening Oct. 6, is entitled “Sculpture by Maggi Morris And Creative Expression by Children.”
Not only will Ms. Morris exhibit several pieces of her own work—all wildlife pieces in wood, soapstone and alabaster—some from previous shows and new pieces, she will display pieces created with and by children as well as several oil paintings by well-known artist David Zimmerman of Marlyand.
“We have shown together in the past,” gallery president Ms. Morris said, explaining in 1983, she and Zimmerman shared a show at the Veerhoff Gallery in Washington.
Zimmerman’s work is usually large—18-by-24 framed—landscapes in oils and sells for $600 to over $1,000.
Previous artist-in-residence for the National Park Service, Mr. Zimmerman’s work has appeared on NBC Televison as well as in several galleries in D. C. and Northern Virginia.
Mr. Zimmerman, bom in D.C., holds a master’s degree in fine art. He has presented 16 one-person showte and has exhibited in over 75 group juried shows, is represented in many corporate collections and in private collections nationwide.
“As a fundraiser for the gallery, one painting will be auctioned off,” said Ms. Morris.
Noel Putnam of White Oak Forge in The Plains is auctioneer.
“He is a great facilitor,” said Ms. Morris, adding Mr. Putnam has spoken to the gallery at other functions and was “facilitor for the‘Sacred Cow’ exhibit last year.”
“This is something unique for the gallery,” Ms. Morris said of the auction, to be held between 6 and 7
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