Andrew Smith 7/3/21 Andrew Smith 7/3/21

"Under the Ridge" Up for Auction

“Under the Ridge” by Andrew Smith of Visual Realia

In 2018, Hanover Against Hunger packed close to 120,000 meals to be distributed worldwide where needed. This amazing local group raises funds for the project locally, including a silent auction of fourteen artworks.

My entry is "Under the Ridge," a 24" x 20" look down toward the town of Gettysburg from Seminary Ridge. (The building shown is part of the United Lutheran Seminary.)

To bid on the work or see the others available via auction, visit:

https://hanoverareaarts.com/auction-gallery/

You may also view the works in person at the Hanover Area Arts Guild, located at 32 Carlisle Street, Hanover.

To learn more about Hanover Against Hunger, visit their website at:

https://hanoveragainsthunger.org

It's a wonderful organization with an impressive reach. Volunteer or place a bid!

Andrew Smith 6/30/21 Andrew Smith 6/30/21

"Pigment" Reception July 2nd

A reception for the “Pigment” exhibition will be held on July 2nd, 2021.

A reception for the summer exhibits at the Adams County Arts Council, including the 30 clay monoprints in my “Pigment” exhibit, is being held on Friday, July 2nd, 2021. Hours for the reception are 5:00 - 7:30 PM.

The clay monoprint medium was developed by Pennsylvania artist Mitch Lyons, who combined techniques of both pottery and printmaking to create one-of-a-kind prints utilizing clay slip rather than paints or ink. The clay board (matrix) used to design the prints will be on display during the reception. Questions for the artist are encouraged.

The Adams County Arts Council is located at 125 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. There is no charge to attend the exhibit or reception.

Andrew Smith 6/5/21 Andrew Smith 6/5/21

Visual Realia Clay Monoprint Exhibit Open Now

A solo exhibit of my clay monoprint works is now open in the Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) gallery through July 2021.

Summer hours for the ACAC are typically Monday through Friday, 8:30-4:30, with varied Saturday and evening hours when events or classes are held. The Arts Council is very active with classes, so there may be times when a class uses the gallery; feel free to ask at the front desk if viewing is possible.

The official reception for the summer exhibits will be held on the evening of Friday, July 2nd, from 5:00 - 7:30 PM. I'd love to have you attend!

The Adams County Arts Council is located at 125 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

(I'll also be selling unframed monoprints at a pop-up art market outside of York's fantastic I-ron-ic coffee house on June 12th.)

Andrew Smith 5/22/21 Andrew Smith 5/22/21

Upcoming Visual Realia Events

I am pleased to note an upcoming exhibit of my clay monoprint works in the Gallery of Gettysburg's Adams County Arts Council. The show will open on June 4th and will run through June and July. (The Arts Council holds a reception for its artists on First Fridays, so plan on a great Gettysburg evening on July 2nd.)

I'll also be selling unframed monoprints at a pop-up art market outside of York's awesome I-ron-ic coffee house on June 12th.

More info on both coming soon.

Andrew Smith 6/16/20 Andrew Smith 6/16/20

Visual Realia at Gettysburg's Garryowen Irish Pub

Find sixteen Visual Realia works in Gettysburg’s favorite spot, the Garryowen Irish Pub!

Gosford Room in Gettysburg’s Garryowen Irish Pub, with works by Visual Realia’s Andrew Smith.

Gettysburg's Garryowen Irish Pub is a local favorite for good reason. With outstanding food, some of the best of Ireland's drafts, and over one hundred Irish whiskeys, your time there will only be matched by the location and visual experience itself.

Using the extra time of the recent uncertain COVID-19 business environment, the Garryowen has undergone some impressive interior work, with a beautiful look, shown here, in the Gosford room.

Make a point of stopping by soon, where you'll find sixteen Visual Realia Studio works (clay monoprints and photographs) in the dining room.