Art Shows

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2018 SHOWS

Annual Art Show and Sale OPEN HOUSE – Saturday, June 9th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at my home in Virginia Beach. Showcasing New works and finding good homes for older works! Making room for the creativity to continue flowing! Details at: OPEN HOUSE.

Below is a list of the main art shows and exhibits I was in previously.

I have taken a bit of a break from public shows in the last couple of years to focus on my writing, speaking, ministry and family projects.

2015 SHOWS

“Size Matters” Small Works Show by Charles Kello Students – November 7th Opening Reception at Richard Stravitz Gallery location at Pacific Ave. and 30th St. The show and sale runs the month of November and features works by the late Charles Kello as well as his featured mentees.

“Fabulous Forgeries” show – Dominion Towers, 999 Waterside Drive, 18th Floor, Norfolk. Show is sponsored by the Wells Fargo office on the 18th floor.
Opening Reception & awards – Saturday, May 16th from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibition runs through Friday, July 10, 2015.

2010 SHOW SCHEDULE

January 8 – 30 – “Fabulous Forgeries” Show at the Artists Gallery
Opening Reception: Friday, January 8 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Details at: www.TheArtistsGallery.org

February 5 – 27 – “One Foot Square” Show at the Artists Gallery
Opening Reception – Friday, February 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

March 5 – 27 – “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!” at the Artists Gallery
Opening Reception – March 5 from 6-8:30 p.m.
Open House on Saturday, March 6 from noon to 4 p.m.
Fundraiser for Virginia Beach SPCA.
Donation of a toy, blankets, canned dog or cat food appreciated.

April 9 – May 1 – “The Bloomin’ Art Show” at the Artists Gallery
Gala Opening Reception – Friday, April 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Judging for awards.

2009 SHOW SCHEDULE

January 9-31 – “Fabulous Forgeries” Show at The Artists Gallery
Opening Reception: Friday, Jan. 9 from 6-8
The Artists Gallery, 608 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 425-6671 www.TheArtistsGallery.org

January 10-14 – Norfolk Collegiate Art Show & Sale
Opening Reception – Saturday, January 10 from 7-10 p.m. (Tickets are $75 & include band and wine tasting with food.)
Show times: Sunday from 1-4, Mon.-Wed. from 9-5
Lower School, 5429 Tidewater Dr., Norfolk, Va. 23505
www.norfolkcollegiate.org

January 31- February 8 – Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Show & Sale
Opening Reception – Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10-4
3373 Pruden Blvd., Suffolk, Va. 23434
Phone: 539-8789

February 13-15 – Artists Alley Art Show at the Mid Atlantic Home and Flower Show.
Located in the front atrium of the Virginia Beach Pavillion

February 2-26 – Cape Henry Collegiate Show
1320 Mill Dam Rd., Virginia Beach, Va. 23454
www.capehenrycollegiate.org

April 25-May 2 – Norfolk Academy Show & Sale
Opening Reception – Saturday April 25 – 6-8 p.m. (You’re invited! Artists will be in attendance.)
Public Opening Reception – Sunday, April 26 from 2-5 p.m.
Norfolk Academy, 1585 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk, VA 23502 – 461-6236
www.norfolkacademy.org

2008 SHOW SCHEDULE

January 26-February 3 – Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Art Show and Sale
Various hours – call for details at 757-539-8789 or log onto www.NSAcademy.org
Opening reception – Saturday, January 26 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

February 15-17 – Artists Alley Art Show at the Mid Atlantic Home and Flower Show.
Located in the beautiful front atrium of the new Virginia Beach Convention Center (Pavillion).

April 26 – May 3rd – Norfolk Academy Exhibition & Sale
Opening Gala & Artists Reception: Saturday, April 26 from 6-8 p.m.

May 9-31 – The Artists Gallery – “It’s Raining Cats & Dogs” – An SPCA Fundraiser
Opening Reception – Friday, May 9 from 6-8 p.m.
608 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach
Call 425-6671 for details or log onto
www.TheArtistsGallery.org for further information.
Lois won Third Place Award in this Show!

June 3- August 3 – The Artists Gallery – “Summerscapes” Show
Opening Reception – Friday, June 6 from 6-9 p.m.
Food, fun, and art awards!
Located at 608 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach
www.TheArtistsGallery.org

Sept.30-Nov. 16 – Old Coast Guard Station Art Show
Opening Reception – Friday, October 17th from 6-8 p.m.
Located at 24th St. & the Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, Va. 23451
www.OldCoastGuardStation.com

Nov. 13-17th – Chesapeake Bay Academy Show & Sale
821 Baker Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Phone 757.497.6200
Opening Reception Thursday, November 13th 6-8 p.m.
www.CBA-VA.org

Nov. 7-Dec. 23 – Annual Holiday Boutique
Champagne Reception – Friday, November 7 from 7-9 p.m.
Open House – Saturday, November 22 from 10-4
The Artists Gallery, 608 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach, Va. 23451
Phone: 425-6671
www.TheArtistsGallery.org

IntelliSuites in Dominion Towers, downtown Norfolk waterside area – Lois has a solo show of 10 oil paintings on display throughout the office space. Drop by the 5th floor office to view the works during business hours. No appointment needed.

 

2007 SHOW SCHEDULE

January 5 – 28 – Suffolk Museum – “Significant Expressions” show with
Tidewater Art Alliance for Visual Arts.
Museum is located at 118 Bosley Ave., Suffolk, Va., phone: 923-2371
Opening Reception – Friday, January 5 from 7 – 9 p.m.
www.TAAVA.com for details or www.SuffolkArtLeague.org for directions

January 12 – February 10 – The Artists Gallery – “Fabulous Forgeries” show
Opening Reception – Friday, January 12 from 6 – 9 p.m.
The Artists Gallery is located in their new building at 608 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach, Va., phone 425-6671
Further information & directions at www.TheArtistsGallery.org

February 3 – 27 – Blue Skies Gallery – “Brush Strokes” juried show
Opening Reception – Saturday, Feb. 3 from 5 – 7 p.m.
Blue Skies Gallery is located at in downtown Hampton, Va. at 26 S. King St., phone: 727-0028
Info and directions at www.BlueSkiesArt.com

February 2 – 28 – Riverview Gallery – “Days of Wine & Roses” show
Opening Reception – Friday, February 2 from 5-8 p.m.
Riverview Gallery is located in Old Town Portsmouth at 1 High St.

February 15 – 18 – Mid Atlantic Home and Flower Show – Artists Alley Art Show
Virgina Beach Convention Center, 19th & Park Sts., Virginia Beach, Va.
Lois won FIRST PLACE AWARD in this show!

March 26 – April 30 – Barry Robinson Theater Fine Arts Center – Hunter Hogan Gallery
Solo show of about 30 works on Wine Country & Still Life theme, plus selections from a few invited local artists.
Opening Reception – Friday, April 20th from 7-9 p.m. with Wine Tasting by Total Wine
($22 charge for special tasting wines only- call or email for tickets).
The Hunter Hogan Gallery at Barry Robinson Theater and Fine Arts Center is located inside Bishop Sullivan
Catholic High School, 4552 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach, Va.
Phone: 467-2881 www.brtfac.org

April 28 – May 5th – Norfolk Academy Show & Sale
Opening Gala & Artists’ Reception – Saturday, April 28 from 6-8 p.m.
Open House – Sun., April 29 from 2-5 p.m.; Mon., April 30 – Fri., May 4 – 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Norfolk Academy, 1585 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk, Va. 461-6236
www.NorfolkAcademy.org

July 2-27 – “Expressions in Abstract” show
Pasquotank Arts Council Gallery
609 East Main St., Elizabeth City, NC 252-338-6455
www.pasquotankarts.org

August 24 – September 30 – Portlock Galleries at SoNo – “Significant Expressions” show
with Tidewater Art Alliance
Portlock Galleries, 3815 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake, Va. 757-502-4901
Opening Reception: Friday, August 24 from 7-9 p.m.
www.portlockgalleries.com

October 25 – 29 – Chesapeake Bay Academy
Opening Reception – Thursday, October 25th from 6-8 p.m.
Show Hours – Fri., October 26 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat. & Sun., October 27 & 28 – 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Mon., October 29 – 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Chesapeake Bay Academy, 821 Baker Rd., Virginia Beach, Va. 23462 497-6200
www.cba-va.org

 

2006 SHOW SCHEDULE 

JAN. 27 through APRIL 21 – Pembroke 4 Art Gallery, Virginia Beach, Va.

“Earth Forms” juried showJANUARY 28- FEBRUARY 5, 2006
Nansemond Suffolk Academy Show and Sale
Suffolk, Va.

MARCH 31 – end of MAY – Floral Themed “Unveiling” show at Lois Gallo Fine Art in the Brushworks Gallery
Opening Reception Sat., March 31 – 6-8 p.m.

APRIL 29 – MAY 6 – Norfolk Academy Show & Sale
Opening Reception April 29th from 6-8 p.m.
Go to www.NorfolkAcademy.org for further details.

MAY 20-21
Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival
Norfolk, Va

JUNE 4-24
Two Person Show
Pasquotank Arts Council Museum
Elizabeth City, N.C.
Opening Reception Sun., June 4 from 1- 3 p.m.

OCTOBER 22-30
Chesapeake Bay Academy
821 Baker Rd., Virginia Beach, Va.
Annual Show & Sale Arts Fundraiser
Opening Reception Thursday, October 26 5-8 p.m. (adults only please)

NOVEMBER 30
Choose Life Now Fundraiser
Contemporary Art Center
Parks Ave., Virginia Beach, Va.

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List of Shows Held or Scheduled – 2004-2006

Solo Shows
• Hunter Hogan Gallery, Virginia Beach – 2006
• Blue Crab Restaurant, Norfolk, Va. – 2005-6
• Homearama 2005 – Tidewater Builders Association Show –showcased in the Old Dominion University home, Norfolk, Va. – 2005

Two-Person Shows
• Pasquotank Arts Council Museum Gallery, Elizabeth City, NC – 2006
• 40th Street Bistro, Virginia Beach, Va. – 2005

Juried or Invitational Group Shows
• Pembroke 4 Art Gallery, Virginia Beach, Va. – 2005-2006
• Symphony Art, Virginia Beach, Va. 2005-6
• The Hermitage Museum, Norfolk, Va. – 2005
• Town Center City Club, Virginia Beach, Va. – 2005
• Harbor Club, Norfolk, Va. – 2005
• Seashore State Park Nature Center, Virginia Beach, Va. – 2005
• Art in Bloom, Richmond, Va. – 2005
• D’Art Center, Norfolk, Va. – 2005
• Pasquotank Arts Council Museum Gallery, Elizabeth City, NC – 2004-2006
• Heritage Gallery, Virginia Beach, Va. – 2004-5
• The Artists Gallery, Virginia Beach, Va. – 2004-5
• Charles Taylor Arts Center, Hampton, Va. – 2004

Gallery Shows
• Riverside Gallery, Portsmouth, Va. 2005
• Charles Kello Gallery, Norfolk, Va. – 2004-5

Juried Outdoor Shows
• Stockley Gardens Art Festival – 2006

Fundraiser Shows
• Nansemond Suffolk Academy, Suffolk, Va. 2005-6
• Norfolk Academy, Norfolk, Va. – 2005-6
• Chesapeake Bay Academy, Virginia Beach, Va. – 2005-6
• Urban League of Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Va. – 2006
• Catholic Charities, Virginia Beach, Va. – 2006
• Choose Life Now, Chesapeake, Va. – 2005
• The Dwelling Place, Virginia Beach, Va. – 2005
• Norfolk Downtown Kiwanis Club, Norfolk, Va. – 2004-5
• National Association of Women Business Owners, Norfolk, Va. – 2004-5

Gallery Experience
• Owner/Artist, BrushWorks Gallery at Lois Gallo Fine Art, Virginia Beach, Va. – 2005-current
• Managing Director, Pembroke 4 Art Gallery, Virginia Beach, Va. – 2005-6
• Artists’ Cooperative & Gallery Rep, The Artists Gallery, Virginia Beach, Va. – 2004-5