May/June Art Show: Anderson & LaPierre

Our artists for May and June are John C Anderson and Jackie LaPierre.
Join us for our UUCville Art Show, a bimonthly event (Jan-Feb, Mar-Apr, May-Jun, Jul-Aug, Sep-Oct, Nov-Dec) that transforms our sanctuary into a gallery of creativity! We unveil new exhibitions on the first Sunday of every other month, coinciding with our first in-person Sunday worship. It’s a perfect opportunity to mingle with the talented artists in our social hall after worship—they’re always eager to chat about their work!
If you love a piece, email art@uucharlottesville.org to inquire about purchases. Our sanctuary doors are open for art viewing at the following times:
Sunday 10am-1:00pm
Tuesday – Friday 10am – 2pm

Our artists for May and June are John C Anderson and Jackie LaPierre.

Artist Statement: Adriana is a self-taught artist living in Charlottesville Va. specializing in Watercolor and Acrylic painting. She finds inspiration in the natural world: gardens and landscapes, awash with their colors and seasonal rhythms pointing towards a natural resilience, joy and hope. Her paintings often contain hidden words or phrases,...

Painting has become a part of my spiritual practice. Having Buddhist or any spiritual imagery around us will create positive impressions deep in our consciousness and can be a reminder to stop, reflect and discover a refuge of spiritual protection, comfort and inspiration.

The Season of Light art show for November and December features work my members of our congregation.

As the days grow shorter and we move into the reflective months of November and December, we invite all members and friends of UUCville—of every age and artistic level—to contribute to our upcoming group art show, “Season of Light.” Light is at the heart of all visual art—whether it’s captured...

All are done in oils. Inspired by Crab tree falls Light blue 30/40” Also inspired by Crab tree falls Red -orange -yellow 30/40” Inspired by Sugar hollow Waterfall in black frame 36/48”

Ellen Holt McCormack (1920-1999) Ellen McCormack’s artistic career included oil and watercolor painting, drawing, textile art, mosaic, ceramics, graphic design, silversmithing, weaving, rug-hooking, macramé, batik, block print, silk screen, enameling, graphic design, and furniture decoration. She worked predominately from memory and imagination in treatments ranging from naturalistic, through semi-abstract, to...

Cindy Stegmeier The magic of creating photos has captivated my soul for many years. I began this journey by focusing on making black and white pictures and developing them in my home dark-room. I continue to be intrigued by the mood and feelings this approach evokes. I’m currently working in...

Above artwork by Flame Bilyué Season of Light-2024 Each year, we invite artists of all ages to submit work celebrating the Season of Light. Since visual art cannot be created without light, this theme is very open-ended. Bysshe on Guard Donna Manfredi Redmond Ink wash on paper, 11.5 x 14.75”...

“Lighting The Darkness” An exhibition of art by Flame Bilyué Flame Bilyue is known for captivating, sculpted paper artwork and evocative paintings. We invite the community to “Lighting The Darkness”, a new solo exhibit exploring the symbolic power of light, the flaming chalice, and her personal journey of purpose “The...