First Friday Art Walk

As a committed partner in the vitality and promotion of our downtown Richmond community, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is pleased to participate in the First Friday Art Walk. Local artists exhibit in our Parish Hall throughout the year. Additionally, the stained-glass memorial windows of St. Paul’s are familiar and much-loved fixtures of the church, including eleven works by the studios of Louis Comfort Tiffany.

Announcing the 2011 - 2012 Season

In spring 2010, St. Paul's partnered with Richmond CenterStage, the Library of Virginia, University of Richmond Downtown, and Curated Culture (the group that organizes the art walk) to launch "First Fridays East." That effort was a great success and we are excited to enter our second full season with the art walk.

Our 2011 - 2012 schedule of exhibits and offerings is below. The month of June 2012 remains available for booking. More details will be posted as they become available.

All Opening Receptions at St. Paul's take place on First Fridays from 5pm to 8pm with free guided tours of the church unless otherwise noted.

Paintings & Photos Inspired by the Western U.S. and Western Europe
by Bob Wynne
September 2, 2011

Photography by Sarath Nathan w/ Neckties by a local artisan
October 7, 2011
Visit the artist's Web site at: www.sarathstudios.com

Landscapes and Botanicals, Pastels by Regina Roseman Tune
November 4, 2011

Regina is a member of the Bon Air Artists Association.

Photography by Adam Goldsmith
December 2, 2011

Visit the artist's Web site at: www.angoldsmith.com

Silver Clouds Art by Tom Burns
January 6, 2012

This evening will also feature "Music & Drama for Epiphany," a special event in the Church at 7:30 pm.

Landscape Oil Paintings by Lou Robbins
February 3, 2012

Visit the artist's Web site at: www.LouRobbinsArtist.com

Lenten Lunch Art Auction
March 2, 2012

Proceeds from the annual art auction support local charities. The opening reception will also featur Lenten Lunch Dessert favorites.

First Fridays on Good Friday
April 6, 2012

The Lenten Lunch Art Auction will be on display, but bidding will be closed. We offer a Good Friday worship service at 5:30 pm and a Good Friday Service of Music at 7:30 pm.

Paintings by Eugene Vango
May 4, 2012

James River Art League Group Show 
September 7, 2012

June 2012 is available for booking (with a First Fridays Opening Reception on June 1). St. Paul's is closed on First Fridays during the months of July and August.

Recently On Display

JUNE - AUGUST 2011
PhotoImpressions on Canvas by Susan Lamson  

View online galleries of Susan's artwork at http://www.starrynitegraphics.com/.

St. Paul's summer art exhibit features a new series of hand detailed fine art giclees in triptych, multiple and single panels by one of Richmond’s most popular artists. Best known for her painterly photo manipulation of scenes in and around Richmond, these new, one of a kind compositions build on Susan’s love of color. In an effort to discover the hidden and overlooked elements of nature, Susan has begun experimenting with texture, light and shadow. The result is lyrical, often exuberant, and always highly interpretive. As a departure from her limited edition prints, Susan has begun combining canvas prints of her photographs, with encaustic, resins, and oils. Susan feels this mixed media approach makes each piece more defined and personal.

New works include landscapes and imagery from Maymont Park, Williamsburg, Savannah, and Costa Rica. Visitors can still look forward to seeing examples of Susan's classic Richmond imagery as well as her newer works. Limited edition prints will be available during the opening reception, and by contacting Susan at StarryNiteGraphics.com.

Church Tours will also be offered to interested guests of the reception. Free unattended parking is available in the St. Paul's Garage (enter on 8th Street) beginning at 5pm. Park your car and take the elevator to the first floor. The artist's reception and show is in the Parish Hall.

Visitors are encouraged to check out the other First Friday sites, as well, such as Richmond CenterStage, a partner in launching First Fridays East.

This exhibit will be the last one planned at St .Paul's during the summer. The next show will open in September.

About Exhibiting in Parish Hall

St. Paul's is happy to hear from artists interested in exhibiting in our Parish Hall and participating in First Fridays. Please note that artists are responsible for providing food and beverage during your First Fridays reception and for handling any invitations to friends and supporters that you wish to send.

June 2012, October 2012, November 2012, and December 2012 are currently open for booking.  

Contacts

Lin Ferrell, St. Paul's Arts Board
Linda_Ferrell@ccpsnet.net

Richard Rumble
Communications Director
rrumble@stpauls-episcopal.org 

Linda Pitts
Facilities Manager
lpitts@stpauls-episcopal.org