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. A non-profit organization, it is lead by a volunteer Board of Directors who work with other volunteers to plan and implement its programs and events. A part-time office manager 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 and a studio on the second floor, and another large studio space and printmaking studio 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 CoArt Gallery, an artists’ cooperative gallery.

2010 BEVERLEY STREET STUDIO SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Barbara Brothers President
Janly Jaggard Vice President, Gallery Chair
Anne Sills Secretary
David Smail Treasurer

Dymphna de Wild
Frances Dowdy
Mary T. Echols Past President
Julie Farrell
Den Frumen
Louise Greer
Pauline Mason