Featured Artist - August 2013

During the month of August, the Artisans Downtown Gallery & Gifts will be featuring an exhibit of original handcrafted jewelry by Jewelry Designer & Member Artist Stephani Moore, Owner of Sparkling Creations Jewelry.  Originally from the Richmond area, Stephanie moved to the Shenandoah Valley in 2001 to attend James Madison University, where she received both a Bachelors and a Masters Degree in European History.  After graduation, Stephanie decided to remain in Harrisonburg, a place she considers her true home and admires for its natural beauty and the friendliness of its people.

Stephani studied jewelry design under the generous tutelage of Jewelry Designer Melanie Lebel Schaeffer, who taught her jewelry making techniques as well as offering advice on how to start up a small business.  In 2010, Stephani launched Sparkling Creations Jewelry.  In her designs, Stephani primarily uses wire wrapping techniques to twist high quality materials into unique, handcrafted jewelry pieces.  Her favorite materials to use are tarnish-resistant argentium silver, Swarovski crystals, gemstones, and copper wire.

Stephani is also a Member Artist at Artisans Downtown Gallery & Gifts and at the Artisans Courtyard of Dayton, where her work is displayed and available for purchase.  Her jewelry is also available for purchase at the Skyline Café near Massanutten Resort and via her website at  www.etsy.com/shop/SparklngCreations

Please join us on First Friday, August 2, 2013, from 5-8pm to celebrate the opening of Stephani’s Featured Artist Exhibit and to preview her stunning jewelry work. Complimentary wine and light refreshments will also be served.

The gallery is located at 320 South Main Street in the heart of historic downtown Harrisonburg. We are open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00am until 5:00pm and on Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm. For more information about our Featured Artist Exhibit or the gallery, please feel free to contact us at (540) 432-2300.  

Blogsite created, written, and maintained by Jen Mandell Studios 2013

Featured Artists - June 1 through July 31, 2013

During the month of June, the Artisans Downtown Gallery & Gifts will be featuring a variety of original artwork by a few of our Resident Artists, including the oil paintings of Mary Ellen Janti, the silk paintings and artwork of Judith Townsend Rocchiccioli, and the pencil drawings of LauraLea Marlyn-Spitler.

During the month of July, the Artisans Downtown Gallery & Gifts will be featuring an exhibit of original artwork by Guest Artist, Emily Selwood.  Emily is an emerging young artist, originally from Washington, D.C. and currently residing here in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.  Emily attended the Washington Waldorf School in Bethesda, where she was introduced to the artistic philosophy of Rudolph Steiner  -  bright lines, ethereal subjects of fairies, gnomes and imaginative play.  Emily's current interest is oil painting in an eclectic abstract style.  She creates on large canvases using bright jewel tones and vivid colors.  The opening celebration and preview of Emily's exhibit is scheduled for 6pm on Friday, July 5, 2013 at Artisans Downtown Gallery & Gifts.  The event is free and open to the public.  Complimentary wine, cheese, and light refreshments will also be served.

 The gallery is located at 320 South Main Street in the heart of historic downtown Harrisonburg. We are open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00am until 5:00pm and on Saturdays from 9:00am to 6:00pm. For more information about the Artisans Downtown Gallery & Gifts or its affiliated galleries, please feel free to contact us by phone at (540) 432-2300.

Spring 2013 Featured Exhibit - "Images of Art" by Polly Holden Nunn

Welcome to the Artisans Downtown Gallery & Gifts!

From April 1 - May 31, 2013, the gallery is featuring a collection of the artistic works of Polly Holden Nunn. Polly is a local multimedia artist and Fine Arts graduate of James Madison University. Her works include Oils, Watercolors, Acrylics, Sculpture, and Clay! Prior to returning home to her beloved Shenandoah Valley last year, Polly was represented by the Century Gallery in Williamsburg, Virginia.


For more information about this artist, her paintings, the works of any of our other member artists, or any  art works available in or through the Artisans Downtown Gallery & Gifts or its affiliated galleries, please feel free to contact us by phone at (540) 432-2300 or by email at artisansdowntown@gmail.com.