Art Walk Venues

Griffin Studio & Gallery (222B Wilder Avenue)

This privately-owned gallery is open for some Second Friday Art Walks or by appointment. Steve Griffin is the featured artist or he procures his own artists.

Contact Steve Griffin at (804) 224-9339 or griffinstudiocb@verizon.net

Esco Limited (116 Hawthorn Street)

This shop sells a variety of items including various types of art.  The owner Elizabeth Escobar is a multimedia artist who is also trained in restoration.  She shows a variety of work in her shop and often features her own art.  Contact Elizabeth for more information and/or exhibit opportunities.  There is limited space available in the shop for exhibiting.  The shop is open every Second Friday year round.

Contact Owner, Elizabeth Escobar, at (240) 776-4389 or escolimitedl@comcast.net

Historical Society & Museum (128 Hawthorn Street)

This restored historic building run by the nonprofit Colonial Beach Historical Society sometimes has a room available for the artist to display art on the walls.  Art can usually be displayed all month.  In addition to Second Fridays, the museum is open for limited hours on weekend afternoons.  It is closed during some winter months.  Refreshments provided on Second Friday are provided by the artist displaying work.  No commission is charged for work sold at this location.

Contact Museum Curator, Mitzi Saffos  804-224-0996

JarrettThor Fine Arts (100 Taylor Street #101)

This gallery features both area artists and other U.S. artists.  It is large, open and inviting.  The gallery can accommodate large art pieces as well as smaller works.  Art is displayed all month and there is a commission on sales.  Exhibits at this gallery must be prearranged with the owners.  Refreshments are provided monthly by the gallery owners.  This gallery is open year round on some weekdays and always on weekends.

Contact Owners, Joyce & Carl Thor, at (804) 224-7200 or jarretthor@aol.com

LaLa’s Hair Studio (215B Washington Avenue)

Located in a large old rehabilitated brick building with tall ceilings, this is a hair salon with wall space for art.  LaLa’s is open for business year round from Tuesday through Saturday in addition to Second Friday.   Large hangings can be shown on the walls and the owner prefers that large art be shown here.  The art can be displayed for several weeks or as arranged with owner.  Piano music on the studio piano is sometimes provided during Second Friday.  Owner will assist with art sales here and no commission is charged.

Contact Owner, Jennifer (SiSi) Stewart, at (804) 224-7712

Potomac River Fisheries Commission (222 Taylor Street)

This agency offers a large, spacious public meeting room for art display, including 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional work.  The room can accommodate large pieces and it is well-suited for group exhibits as well as large exhibits by an individual artist.  Art is displayed all month.  Refreshments are provided by the artist(s) displaying work.  No commission is usually charged here.  The building is open weekdays (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM) and on the evenings of Second Friday Art Walks.

Contact Claudette Okrasinski or Ellen Cosby (804) 224-7148 or claudette.prfc@verizon.net

Pottery By Hand (10 Hawthorn Street - A and B)

One side of this location houses an active pottery studio where pottery is made and sold.  A large amount of wall space in both sides A and B of 10 Hawthorn has been rented to area artists who exhibit a variety of art work.  Some artists create their work in this location.  Other exhibit opportunities are often available for a commission charge.  This location is always open on Second Fridays.  Pottery By Hand is open year round.  The gallery has some open hours during the week and is always open on the weekend.

Contact Owner, Hannah Janney, at  (540) 454-5649

Riverview Inn (24 Hawthorn Street)

This popular location displays art on the walls of the inn office and in two small rooms in back of the office.  The art is displayed all month. Refreshments are provided by owner and may be provided by the artist too.  The owner will assist with sales and no commission is charged at this location. The building is open most weekdays during regular business hours and on Second Friday.

Contact Mike Wardman at (804) 224-0006

Team 4 U Realty (233 North Irving Avenue)

This location is a spacious realty office in a former pharmacy.  Exhibits here require display stands which can be borrowed from CBAG.  There is also a long counter space in this location available for three dimensional items or small easels. The business will coordinate with the artist in regard to refreshments.  No commission is charged at this location.  The building is open most weekdays during regular business hours and some art can remain during the month as arranged with the contact person.

Contact Barbara Darby at (804) 224-3500 or barbara@mris.com

Tide’s Inn Bed & Breakfast (200 North Irving Avenue)

Art can be displayed on the walls of the guest parlor and dining area of this renovated Bed & Breakfast at a central location for the art walk.  A separate entrance conveniently leads to the art area.  This venue allows the artist to exhibit only during the art walk weekend.  No commission is charged for sales.  The location is ideal for the artist who wants to come to Colonial Beach to display their art just for Second Friday Art Walk and/or for the weekend following the art walk but would like to remove their art at the end of the weekend.

Contact Meghan Davis (804) 214-9352 or MeghanMDavis@aol.com

Visions by Shirl (116 Hawthorn Street)

This studio space displays art on the walls and has some spaces for other work.  Art is displayed all month and a small commission is charged.  Art shown here must be arranged with the owner by appointment.  Second Friday refreshments are provided by owner.  This studio/gallery is open year round.  There are some weekday hours and the studio is open on weekends.

Contact Shirley Rush at (804) 224-2774