Burnt Offerings: Paintings by Morgan Johnson Norwood

Announcing my latest solo show at ArtSpace Herndon, which opens TODAY, June 3 and runs through June 29.  

Just sharing some installation pictures from yesterday's hanging event.  I am so incredibly grateful to the hanging crew at ArtSpace.  What a fantastic group of people.  Installation went smoothly and quickly, and I'm so pleased by how the show looks in the space.  I'm looking forward to the opening this Saturday, June 7, 7-9pm.  Join me!

This show is a culmination of a truly challenging year, and proof that art is life changing. <3

Art Studio News: September 2013

My newsletter just came out, and I hope you can join me for my upcoming solo show!  Several favorites, plus some new pieces will be on display.  The Reston Association building is open Monday- Friday 8:30-4:30.  Take a long lunch break (or go ahead and play hookie?) and check out the show!  I'm also having a small reception Friday, October 4 from 5:30-7:30.  Come on out and say hi, and maybe you'll find something perfect for your own space.  This show is sponsored by the League of Reston Artists.

Time for an Artist Date!

If you're an artist local to the DC area, you might want to put these dates on your calendar. 

A Walk in the Vines: Artists Days at North Gate Vineyard
Sunday afternoons, 1-4pm.  September 23  &  October 14
Program is free.  Wine tasting: $5

Come spend some time on the North Gate property to photograph, paint plein air, sketch, plan, and otherwise find inspiration in a unique natural setting.  Artists are invited to bring their supplies and enjoy the afternoon exploring the colors of the vines, the barrels, the freshly harvested grapes, and whatever else grabs your artistic spirit.  Meet artist-in-residence, Morgan Johnson Norwood, for a chat about her works on view.

Call 540.668.6248 to reserve a spot!

North Gate Vineyard
16031 Hillsboro Road
Purcellville, Virginia 20132

Hanging Day at North Gate Vineyard

After months of preparation and planning and hard work, I hung art yesterday at North Gate Vineyard in Purcellville, VA.  Here are a few images from yesterday's hanging for my new show, Shadow | Light.

I rented a UHaul cargo van because there was NO WAY all this stuff would have fit in my car. 

Purcellville is about a 45-minute drive away from where I live, and North Gate is smack in the middle of the prettiest countryside ever.  Rolling hills and wooden horse fences are everywhere.


And just look at those vines!

The vines at North Gate Vineyard are heavy with grapes almost ready for harvest. 

 My lovely assistant/awesome mother-in-law and I arrived in the van and my husband and youngest daughter were waiting for us.  Unloading and placing the work went relatively quickly.

My show signage.

Unloading and setting out lots of art!

My little helper stopped by to decide where her favorites went.

Art on the walls, slowly but surely.

 Later my husband and daughter said goodbye, and then we set up the hanging supplies and got to work. 

Where's my cape?  LOL

Another wall complete.

46 paintings are hung.  I'm ready for a glass of wine, please.

Show update!

So many great titles in my Name That Painting contest right now!  It will be hard to choose!  Have you submitted your entry yet? 

In other news...

I'm busily preparing for a solo show at North Gate Vineyard in Purcellville, VA.  Check it out:

Lots of new work that I can't wait to show off.  Come for the opening reception and have a glass or two of North Gate's great wine while you're there.  The opening is September 8 & 9 from 2-6pm.  A two-day reception!  Let's party.

Update!  Here's some press in the Leesburg Patch on the upcoming show.