First Friday Fredericksburg Art Walk

The first Friday of each month is a special evening in Fredericksburg.  Downtown art galleries are open late with artist receptions, featuring new exhibits for the next month.  Businesses and restaurants often schedule special events to coincide with the increased visitors strolling the streets. 

Here's a sample of what's on tap for Friday, Nov. 1, 2013.  Most events are held from 6 - 9 p.m. Not all locations had current information available at the time of this article, so check the hyperlink for a specific location for more information.

Art First Gallery, 824 Caroline St.
Dee McCleskey Retrospective and All Members Exhibition

Artful Dimensions Gallery, 911 Charles St.
It Begins with The Sacred Tree: The Sculptural Art Of Brian Rayner, opening reception 6 - 9 p.m. on Nov. 1

Bill Harris Art Studio, exhibiting at LibertyTown Arts Workshop, 916 Liberty St.
New works on exhibit November and December 2013 at Kybecca Wine Bar, 402 William St. 

Brush Strokes Gallery, 824 Caroline St.
Nurturing Nature by Collette Caprara and Patricia Murray, opening reception 6 - 9 p.m. on Nov. 1

Colonial Art and Frame, 709 Caroline St.

The Copper Shop, 1707 Princess Anne St.

Dan Finnegan Pottery, shown at LibertyTown Arts Workshop, 916 Liberty St.

Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts,  813 Sophia St.
Surface Impressions in the Frederick Gallery
Norma Woodward Photography in the Members' Gallery

LibertyTown Arts Workshop, 916 Liberty St.

Oddbox Studios, 526-1 Wolfe St.
One Year Anniversary Celebration, 6 - 9 p.m. on Nov. 1.  Includes live music, food and studio tours.

Ponshop, 712 Caroline St.
Third Annual Jewelry Show, opening reception 6 - 10 p.m. on Nov. 1

P. Rose Gallery, 709 Caroline St.
John Nichols, Jr., Early Work
Paula Rose Collage
Opening reception 6 - 9 p.m. on Nov. 1

Sophia Street Studios, 1104 Sophia St.
First Friday opening reception 6 - 9 p.m. for local guest artists Deborah Booth and Jan Finn-Duffy, and in-house artists Trista Chapman, Karen Whelpley, Anne Parks, Kristi Zerull.

Studio A, 1011-A Princess Anne St.
Arts, crafts, jewelry, baskets, quilted works, paintings and more.  Opening reception 6 - 9 p.m. on Nov. 1.  The studio is upstairs.

Tanya M. Richey Studio Gallery, 817 Caroline St.

Visual Treats Design Studio, 1002 Princess Anne St

Water Street Studio, 915 A Sophia St.
Writers and artists share a community studio and welcome visitors 5 - 9 p.m.

Weadon Studios, 305 Hanson Ave, Suite 130
Gallery opening featuring a Retrospective Show of Works by Anson Smith, 7 p.m. on Nov. 1

Wegner Wildlife Gallery, 520 Wolfe St.

Editor's Note:  If you are having a First Friday special event, please email me each month a week ahead of time to be included in this growing list.  Include a jpeg or pdf, if available.  Thank you.  Susan.Larson@Patch.com

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