NEWS AND EVENTS

BSSS Members’ Paint In

The Villages at Staunton, Bindery Condominiums
February 11, 9 am–3 pm
Make-up date: February 25
$20 (includes lunch and coffee)
Visit or call the office to register as space is limited.

"Bridges" Storefront Art Window Winners Announced

 A multi-media display featuring paintings, historical documents, stories and a 3D bridge floating above it all was awarded 1st prize in a storefront art gallery in downtown Staunton. Sponsored by the Staunton Downtown Development Association (SDDA) in collaboration with the Friends of the Sears Hill Bridge and The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge, the window art show was part of a series of events crafted by the SDDA to bring attention to the fundraising efforts to replace the popular historic landmark.  

There were nine entries in the contest. The winning art installation was created by artists from the Beverley Street Studio School and Co-Art Gallery. Second prize went to SWAG Writers (Staunton Waynesboro Augusta Group of Writers), whose window display includes original stories and poetry.  Third prize went to artist Charley Schillinger whose window depicts reasons why the Sears Hill Bridge is important to the residents of Sears Hill. 

The historic Sears Hill Bridge that has provided a valuable pedestrian link between the Sears Hill neighborhood and downtown Staunton for more than a century was condemned in January of 2010.  After months of conversation about restoration and who would foot the bill, the bridge was removed on November 1st and stored until funds could be raised.  Friends of the Sears Hill Bridge, a committee formed in December 2010 to raise money to restore the bridge estimates the restoration will cost $200,000.  More than $90,000 has been raised to date. 

Instructor Presentations for Workshops

Drawing and Painting from the Figure in Context by Jan Olsson
Friday, January 6 at 7 pm in Lodge Hall, 3rd Floor BSSS

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