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Our gallery showcases regional art and artisan crafts. We host monthly Art Show Openings, coinciding with Downtown Harrisonburg's monthly First Fridays events. Come check out Downtown Harrisonburg's thriving Arts Scene and stop in for a visit to our gallery. Scroll down for info on our current and upcoming Gallery shows and opening receptions. A full list of Downtown Harrisonburg's First Fridays offerings can be found each month at valleyarts.org.

We are pleased to showcase recent works in photography by Dan O'Brien, Cindy Connors, and Danny Brown. Featuring bold colors, intriguing subjects, and delightful compositions, these three photographers located in Staunton, Virginia seek to make connections with viewers and share common feelings of place and emotion.

This show runs through September 2019. Join us for the opening reception with light refreshments during Downtown Harrisonburg's September First Fridays on Friday, Sept 6th, 5-8pm. Love to see you there!  

First Fridays events are sponsored by Arts Council of the Valley. For a full schedule of events for First Fridays, check www.valleyarts.org.

Dan O’Brien
After years of focusing on black and white photography, Dan discovered stunning colors and fascinating subjects while traveling in Paris, France. Fortunately, many more trips abroad were in store, and from the mountains of Nepal to the depths of Great Barrier Reef in Australia, and many countries in between, a camera with film were always packed for adventures. Lately, the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, along with the always photogenic city of Staunton, are frequent haunts for capturing local beauty and design.

Danny Brown
A Florida native, retired architect and recent resident of Staunton. His passion for photography began while in college. His first influences were the graphic works of Paul Strand, Edward Weston, and Eugene Atget. During extensive widespread travels and drawing on his architectural appreciation, he now focuses on the details of buildings, instinctively capturing the essence of what he observes. 
The photographs of this show represent the way he sees architecture.

Cindy Connors
Born in New Jersey and a retired Colorado letter carrier, she now finds her home in Staunton. Her father first taught her to use a camera when she was eight, passing the torch of family photographer quickly. He continued to support and encourage her, but later it was her teacher Eli Vega who gave her the gift of creating art “in camera” while still embracing the simple joy of photographing her adventures.