Book Illustration spring highlight
The Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News, Virginia will showcase the art of children’s book illustration, “The Original Art” going on view from Saturday, April 4 through June 28,…
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Historical art show is a 2015 must see
Opening to the public on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News, Virginia, “Looking Both Ways” will explore the works of contemporary African-American…
Top student works chosen
The Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News, Virginia recognized 13 high school students for artworks exhibited in “Prefaces 2014” at an awards reception recently. The annual show…
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WHERE: Peninsula Fine Arts Center. WHEN: On view through April 14, 2014. Masterworks of American Impressionism BRIEF ABOUT: An intimate look at early 20th century American art colonies, features…
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WHERE: Peninsula Fine Arts Center. WHEN: Opens Saturday, January 25 through April 20, 2014. Masterworks of American Impressionism BRIEF ABOUT: The exhibit will feature 55 pieces by well-known American Impressionists,…
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WHERE: Peninsula Fine Arts Center. WHEN: Thursday, March 21, from 5:30-7:30 pm. TITLE: Art After 5 BRIEF ABOUT: Featuring local singer/songwriter Nicole Belanus (www.nicolebelanus.com) , who is a self-produced multi-instrumentalist…
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WHERE: Peninsula Fine Arts Center. WHEN: Thursday, September 20 from 5:30-8:30 pm. TITLE: Art After 5 Fall Music Extravaganza BRIEF ABOUT: “It is going to be a big one!” according…
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WHERE: Peninsula Fine Arts Center. WHEN: July 15, 2012, 1:00-4:00 pm. TITLE: Sunday Funday: Sidewalk Chalk BRIEF ABOUT: A free event lead by artist and art therapist Meghan Bernier for…
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WHERE: Peninsula Fine Arts Center. WHEN: July 11, 2012, 10:00-11:15 am. TITLE: Wacky Wednesday BRIEF ABOUT: Daisy the Clown, from A Mile of Smiles Events, will present her entertaining and…
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WHERE: Peninsula Fine Arts Center. WHEN: Saturday, June 23, 7:00-10:00 pm. TITLE: Third Annual Southern BBQ and Art Auction BRIEF ABOUT: A variety of goods and services the Center’s grounds,…
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WHERE: Peninsula Fine Arts Center. WHEN: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 5:30-7:30 pm. Admission is free. TITLE: Art After 5 BRIEF ABOUT: Headlining the season’s final is the Fuzz Band along…
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WHERE: Peninsula Fine Arts Center. WHEN: April 7-July 8, 2012. TITLE: Who We Are, Past and Present BRIEF ABOUT: In recognition of Pfac’s 50th anniversary, this show celebrates the regional…
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WHERE: Peninsula Fine Arts Center WHEN: Through March 25, 2012. TITLE: Linda Mitchell: Selections from Big Muse and Other Series BRIEF ABOUT: In conjunction with Art and the Animal exhibition,…
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WHERE: Peninsula Fine Arts Center WHEN: Thursday, January 19, 5:30-7:30 pm TITLE: Art After 5 BRIEF ABOUT: First of the spring series during Pfac’s 50th anniversary. The band Bison (Benjamin…
Works capture natural views of the land
 (PNAN-VA) – Two exhibitions that focuses on the art of the landscape, “Unbroken Thread: The Art of Philip Koch†and “The Virginia Landscape: Works on Paper†are on view…
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WHERE: VIRGINIA: Newport News, Peninsula Fine Arts Center WHEN: Saturday, July 23, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. TITLE: Landscape Painting Workshop with Philip Koch. BRIEF ABOUT: Looking to improve their landscape painting…
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WHERE: VIRGINIA: Newport News, Department of Art, Painting Studio, Christopher Newport University. TITLE: Finding Your Creative Style with Rose Metz BRIEF ABOUT: A special workshop from 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Tuesday…
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WHERE: VIRGINIA: Newport News, Peninsula Fine Arts Center WHEN: Sunday, June 26, 7:00-10:00 pm. TITLE: 2nd Annual BBQ Party and Art Auction BRIEF ABOUT: Indie rock band Gina Dalmas and…
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WHERE: VIRGINIA: Newport News, Peninsula Fine Arts Center WHEN: Opening Saturday, June 18 through July 10, 2011. A “Meet the Artist” reception from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, Sunday, June 19…
Voices to give artworks visual life
(PNAN-VA) – On Saturday, May 14 from 1:00-2:30 pm, the program, “Artistic Verses,” which is in its 18th year as well as a partnership between Peninsula Fine Arts Center…
Preble taps good, better, best in show
(PNAN-VA) – When artists decide how to arrange the subject within the confines of the picture space, they are using a process called “composition.” The purpose of composition is…
Genres to unite in performance
(PNAN-VA) – On Thursday, February 17 from 5:30-7:30 pm, Art After 5 at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News features Sol Libre, a modern guitar duo made…
Genres to blend ‘forward’
(PNAN-VA) – The Noland Foundation and SunTrust are two such concerns that know what paying forward does for the community, such as in the arts and educational arenas, especially…
Masterpieces to nest in Newport News
(PNAN-VA) Opening Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News, “Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts” showcases objects as…
Tradition to bloom again
(PNAN-VA) – Beautifully expressed by someone, “Traditions are the guideposts driven deep in our subconscious minds. The most powerful ones are those we can’t even describe, aren’t even aware…
Virginia show loaded with wows and wees
(PNAN-VA) – The 2010 Biennial award-winning works are on view at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News through January 2, 2011. Chosen for exhibition by Richard Hunt…
Music, art and spoken word form a unity
(PNAN-VA) – “PFAC is the perfect venue to combine great art, fresh music, interesting people, and strong poetic voices, “ said Toni Wynn, who is an author, art educator…