WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Artists working in painting, pottery, photography, woodworking and other mediums were featured during the Waynesboro Art Studio Tour on Saturday, Nov. 7, highlighting the local arts community in Franklin County.
The event brought together established artists, students and local galleries, with exhibitions and demonstrations featuring a range of artistic styles and techniques.
One of the tour’s highlights was the first annual Miniature Art Exhibition, organized by Rodney Clark of Gallery 35 East and hosted at 42 West Arts Co-op.
The exhibition featured works by Bill Martz, Cynthia Maser, Trish Morris, Glena McCulloh, Debbie Muldoon, Marissa Perez, Joseph Palughi, Laura Lewis Shindle and Doretta Wisler.
The exhibition also recognized several artists for their work.
Jude Coleman received Best of Show for “Early Moonlite,” an oil painting.
Two Merit Awards were presented. Trish Morris was recognized for “Peaches,” a gouache painting, while Marissa Perez received an award for “Thoughtful,” a watercolor.
Student artists also participated in the exhibition, providing younger artists with an opportunity to display their work alongside established members of the local arts community.
Participating students included Chloe Blom, Elizabeth Callaway, Markie Fitzwater, Morgan Kaiser, Sydney Knarr, Corrina Ingels, Josephine Ingels, Chloe Lalor, Eva Matthews, Kira Matthews, Shannyn Mawson, George Oslik, Scarlett Rhone and Marleigh Staub.
Artists featured throughout downtown Waynesboro
At 50 W. Main St., visitors could explore works from several artists representing a variety of mediums.
Participating artists included Maura Satuchell, Marti Yeager and Anne St. John, who exhibited paintings, along with Sheila Druist, whose work featured acrylic painting.
Don and Edie Druktenis presented pottery and woodworking, while Carolyn Seibert-Drager of The Farmer’s Daughter’s Flowers showcased photography.
The location also featured pottery by Annamarie Poole of Blue Mist Pottery and paintings by Melissa Hook.
Sanders Creations & Laser Graphic and Gallery highlighted additional local crafts and artistic techniques.
The gallery featured pottery by Heather Forberger, cutting boards by Todd Rankin and woodturning by Mike Carlson.
Dave Sanders also demonstrated his laser graphics work, giving visitors an opportunity to learn more about the process.
Watercolor artist Seth Holmes was among the artists featured during the tour.
Holmes’ work focuses on local buildings and familiar surroundings, using vibrant colors and playful exaggeration to offer a different perspective on recognizable places.
The Waynesboro Art Studio Tour provided an opportunity for residents and visitors to view work from artists across multiple disciplines while highlighting the community’s galleries, studios and creative spaces.
