About the School

Located in the heart of historic downtown Staunton, Virginia, Beverley Street Studio School (BSSS) has adopted as its mission, “providing the community and region with a variety of opportunities to explore the world of the visual arts through practice, professional instruction, and contact with practicing artists.” It is unique in that it is the only studio school located outside a major metropolitan area.

The school was founded in 1992 by a group of artists who sought to establish a studio art school that would provide an opportunity for those in the region to engage in art training in a collaborative and nurturing fashion.  Weekly classes and weekend workshops are offered quarterly throughout the year. BSSS is a non-profit organization led by a volunteer Board of Trustees who work with other volunteers to plan and implement its programs and events. A part-time office staff provides vital support for day-to-day operations. There are over 300 members, over 50 volunteers, and approximately 140 active students.

Beverley Street Studio School is currently housed in the 1890 Crowle Building with the office, printmaking studio, and small studio space on the second floor, and a large, primary studio space on the third floor. The building also contains a number of private artists’ studios. The BSSS Gallery is located in the adjacent Beverley Street Galleries, which also houses Co-Art Gallery, an artists’ cooperative gallery.

2012 BEVERLEY STREET STUDIO SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

President: Julie Farrell
Vice President: Barbara Holt
Vice President: Kyle Leister
Secretary:  Nina Knopp
Treasurer:  Sondra Shaner

Pat Grabowski
Meg Koenig
Maribeth Nolde
Janice Sultenfuss

Honorary Emeritus
Ron Boehmer

Ex Officio
Gena Adams