Right Around the River Blog
Rocketts Art Studios Features New Work and Open House
Post Date: 03-14-2014
Spring is in the air at Rocketts Landing — and so is locally made art! As the only working artists studio in our community, Rocketts Art Studios opened for business last fall featuring abstract art by Diane Clement, textiles and jewelry by Robin Grabinska, and the personal art collection of Rocketts Landing resident Tom Yeaman (who is also the Studio’s founder). The studio houses a unique collection of artwork, and we enjoy having direct access to experience such great talent right in our backyard!
Rocketts Art Studios, from left: textile artist and jeweler Robin Grabinksa, abstract artist and Studio Director Diane Clement, RAS Founder and Rocketts Landing resident Tom Yeaman.
As both artist and Studio Director, Diane produces her artwork from the Rocketts Landing–based studio, while hosting wine events and art shows to the public. And next week, they open their doors for a new show and studio focus on featuring a rotating exhibit of artwork by local artists.
“I believe strongly in supporting local and surrounding-area
artists,” explains Diane. “I’d love to find up-and-coming artists, and [Richmond]
is a good city for that. There is an abundance of excellent artists who we’ll
invite to show at Rocketts Art Studios.”
For their rotating exhibits, Diane says that their goal is to have a new show every other month with Robin, Diane and Tom’s artwork as the studio’s anchor. She explains that one of the great aspects of the studio Tom is fostering is that everyone’s tastes are varied, which produces an eclectic and unique studio experience.
Rocketts Art Studios is currently showcasing the following
artwork:
- Abstract expressionistic art by painter Diane Clement
- Jewelry and silk scarves by Robin Grabinska
- Clay works by David Camden
- Original paintings of wine and beer by Christopher Mize
- Jewelry by Alvaro & Caroline Coronado
- Abstract paintings by Bill Parrish
- The Thomas Yeaman Collection
Beer painting by Rocketts Art Studios featured artist Christopher Mize
In addition to rotating their featured artists, Diane also
has other new ideas in the works for the studio. Some developments could
include art raffles to support Rocketts Landing events fundraising efforts. Also,
Diane says some residents have expressed interest in summer painting workshops
for children, and she is currently working to create this program. As new
details emerge on Rocketts Art Studios programming, we’ll be sure to keep you
posted!
Come out for the Rocketts Art Studios next open house on March 20.
To introduce their new exhibits to the community, Rocketts
Art Studios is hosting an open house on March 20, which is free and open to the
public. We hope to see you here at Rocketts Landing to enjoy great art right
around the river!
- What: Rocketts Art Studios Open House
- When: Thursday, March 20
- Where: 4401 E. Main Street, Richmond, VA, 23231
- Time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- RSVP: Not necessary, but you can keep up with studio details on the Rocketts Art Studios Facebook page. You can also contact them at 804.358.9944 or email them at RockettsArtStudios@gmail.com