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By Mary Ann Kuhn
Rappahannock News Writer
It is cold, but sunny, this December afternoon as artist Dan Lewis walks into the front room of the Middle Street Gallery, his height reaching towards ceiling beams that are over two and a half centuries old.
That the gallery is still here as an artists’ cooperative, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, is a tribute to Mr. Lewis, its founder, and the many artists who have kept it going over these years in a building believed to be the original Indian trading post. Dating back to the 1740s, it may be the oldest building in the town of Washington.
Everything shines in this gallery from the waxed pine floors to the bright white walls and ceiling light fixtures which serve as a backdrop for the vivid oil and watercolor paintings. It all sets the stage for the galleiys 20th anniversary show and reception, which is part of the celebration this weekend of “Christmas in Little Washington.” The exhibit continues until Dec. 29.
As Mr. Lewis, a Rappahannock resident, walks across the room, a young man stands up from a desk to greet him. It somehow seems fitting at this moment that what is transpiring is the same kind of motion and energy that has carried the Middle Street Gallery artists’ coop over the years.
See GALLERY, Page A8
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