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Piedmont Fine
Arts opens up
in Washington
By LISAG. CURRIE
Rappahannock Newt Staff Writer
Piedmont Fine Arts Gallery is a mixture of many types of fine art, according to gallery co-owner Jane Murdock.
After opening July 4th weekend, Arlington caterer and resident Ms. Murdock and friend Ted Pellegatta a newly settled resident of Washington, made their dream of having a gallery come true.
“So many of our friends and acquaintances are artists,” said Ms. Murdock.
The idea of a gallery—a place to show and sell their work—seemed “a natural extension” of friendship for the gallery proprietors.
With the idea in mind, Mr. Pellegatta, a Moroccan wine salesman by trade, began the search for a location.
The two friends have been visiting the Rappahannock area for over 20 years and enjoyed the area, though Washington was not their first choice for gallery location.
Thinking in the Middleburg, Warrenton, Sperryville area, Ms. Murdock said she planned the “methodical approach,” complete with a market survey.
“It just didn’t happen that way,” she laughed.
The gallery spot, located below Tanya Richie’s Windflower Fine Arts Gallery, was available, a lease was signed, and the gallery opened in about a month’s time.
Items are taken on consignment. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Monday, though flexible according to holiday or weekend activities.
Located under the Clopton House, the clean-swept brick walk bordered by seasonal flowers and autumn leaves welcomes visitors to the brick floor, white walls and gentle light of the gallery.
See GALLERY, p.B-6
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