Laughing Dog Studios' Art Space, "Gallery at Laughing Dog", presents "The World in Black and White: The View from Sandra Parks and Cara Walton".

We are pleased to showcase recent works in black & white photography by Sandra Parks and Cara Walton for the month of March. Both women consider themselves "accidental artists" and have exhibited photography widely in our region and beyond. We look forward to opening a show of this wonderful pairing in our gallery!

You're invited to join us for the opening reception with light refreshments during Downtown Harrisonburg's March First Fridays on Friday, Mar 6th, 5-8pm. Love to see you there! For more info on our gallery, visit our "Art Gallery" page on this site.

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

It's 2020! Laughing Dog Studios "Gallery at Laughing Dog", presents "20x20 for 2020" Small Works Show.

Did you miss the opening reception in January? Attendance was high and spirits were lively! Or perhaps you'd like a second look. You're invited to join us for light refreshments during Downtown Harrisonburg's February First Fridays on Friday, Feb 7th, 5-8pm. Love to see you there! Read on for all the details.

In honor of a new year in our gallery, we have invited 10 of our associate gallery artists~from local, regional, and out of state~to create 2 pieces each in the small format of 20 square inches...Thus 20 pieces, each 20 square inches, in celebration of the new year 2020.

Participating artists include Jo Ansah, John Bell, Bob Bersson, Garrett Boehling, Rebecca Humphrey, Julia Merkel, Keith Mills, Peter Schnibbe, Frankie Slaughter, Barbara Wallace and feature a wonderful variety of mediums~drawing, painting, and mixed media. Looking so forward to this festive and inspiring start to another gallery year!

This exhibit runs through the month of February. For more info on our gallery, visit our "Art Gallery" page at www.laughingdogtshirtsandgifts.com

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

It's 2020! Laughing Dog Studios Art Space, "Gallery at Laughing Dog", presents "20x20 for 2020" Small Works Show.

In honor of a new year in our gallery, we have invited 10 of our associate gallery artists~from local, regional, and out of state~to create 2 pieces each in the small format of 20 square inches...Thus 20 pieces, each 20 square inches, in celebration of the new year 2020.

Participating artists include Jo Ansah, John Bell, Bob Bersson, Garrett Boehling, Rebecca Humphrey, Julia Merkel, Keith Mills, Peter Schnibbe, Frankie Slaughter, Barbara Wallace and feature a wonderful variety of mediums~drawing, painting, and mixed media. Looking so forward to this festive and inspiring start to another gallery year!

You're invited to join us for the opening reception with light refreshments during Downtown Harrisonburg's January 2020 First Fridays on Friday, Jan 3rd, 5-8pm. Love to see you there! For more info on our gallery, visit our "Art Gallery" page on this site.

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

Laughing Dog Studios will be open for Downtown Harrisonburg's Winter Wonderfest! Saturday, December 14th, 10am-5pm. Enjoy browsing our studios' gift shop and art gallery. Special Winter Wonderfest events include photos with Santa, face painting, holiday carolers, kid-friendly shopping options, holiday performances, the famous Cookie Tour, and more. Happy Holidays from Laughing Dog Studios!

The Holiday Cookie Tour returns! Join Laughing Dog Studios for this popular sweet tour of Downtown, Saturday, December 14th, 10am-4pm.

Make your plans to stop at every location on the tour to build your own plate of locally-made holiday cookies while browsing downtown shops & festivities.

The tour is self-guided, great for friends and family groups! Stop at the 12 participating locations in any order you choose. Pick up your bakery box to start your tour at The Gaines Group Architects, Chesapeake Western Railway Depot (141 W Bruce St).

Cookie Tour tickets are $15. 200 tickets are available for purchase, online only thru Eventbrite at Downtown Harrisonburg Renaissance's event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/503069733649771/). Get them while they last!

Stops on the Tour: Laughing Dog Studios, 82 S. Main St Walkabout Outfitter, 90 N Main St The Lady Jane, 117 S Main St OASIS Fine Art & Craft, 103 S Main St Larkin Arts, 61 Court Square Shirley’s Popcorn, 102 S Main St Horizon Gifts, 111 N Liberty St Glen’s Fair Price, 227 N Main St and more!

Hey Laughing Dog Friends and Sterling Silver Jewelry Fans! Laughing Dog Studios will hold their ever popular umpteenth ANNUAL STERLING SILVER JEWELRY SHOW on SATURDAY DECEMBER 7th. This has become a traditional and well-loved Downtown Holiday Shopping event. Timothy Cummings will be here with his Hammex Collection, a large and lovely selection of pendants, chains, earrings, bracelets, rings, cuffs, pins and more~all available for purchase~all in beautiful sterling silver! The show will open at 10am and extend until 5pm. ONE DAY ONLY-don't miss it!

Laughing Dog Studios Art Space, "Gallery at Laughing Dog", presents "Through the Valley~A Group Photography Exhibit".

We are pleased to showcase recent works in photography by Ashleigh Brown, Addison Bryant, Mallory Burrell, Carrie Chang, Carley Holloway, Rachel Jordan, Sammie McManus, Jessica Pence, Emily Sheppard, Megan Tabelon, and Mason Turner. While these artists share the same environment of the Shenandoah Valley, their work offers varying subjects and unique perspectives. They were brought together in these advanced photography classes at JMU this semester, "The Photograph as Document" and "Portfolio Development", with Professor Corinne Diop.

You're invited to join us for the opening reception with light refreshments during Downtown Harrisonburg's December First Fridays on Friday, Dec 6th, 5-8pm. Love to see you there! For more info on our gallery, visit our "Art Gallery" page on our site.

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

Laughing Dog Studios Art Space, "Gallery at Laughing Dog", presents "Paul McMullan & Herb Weaver~New Works in Ceramics".

We are pleased to showcase recent works in ceramics by Paul Mcmullan and Herb Weaver. Created as wall pieces and standing assemblages, these intriguing new works feature an eclectic mix of three dimensional forms, colors, and imagery.

Join us for light refreshments during Downtown Harrisonburg's November First Fridays on Friday, Nov 1st, 5-8pm. Love to see you there!

For more info on the artists and their work, visit our "Art Gallery" page here on our site.

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

Laughing Dog Studios, "Gallery at Laughing Dog", presents "Paul McMullan & Herb Weaver~New Works in Ceramics".

We are pleased to showcase recent works in ceramics by Paul Mcmullan and Herb Weaver. Created as wall pieces and standing assemblages, these intriguing new works feature an eclectic mix of three dimensional forms, colors, and imagery.

Join us for the opening reception with light refreshments during Downtown Harrisonburg's October First Fridays on Friday, Oct 4th, 5-8pm. Love to see you there!

For more info on the artists and their work, visit our "Art Gallery" page here on our site.

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

Laughing Dog Studios' Art Space, "Gallery at Laughing Dog", presents "Location, Location, Location: Recent Works in Photography by Dan O'Brien, Cindy Connors, Danny Brown".

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.

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! www.laughingdogtshirtsandgifts.com

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

Laughing Dog Studios' "Gallery at Laughing Dog" presents "Susan B. Viemeister & Barbara Wallace~Recent Works In Painting", showing during June and July. The exhibit will carry on into August with a solo show by Susan.

We are pleased to showcase works in oil paint on canvas and board by Susan B. Viemeister & Barbara Wallace. With strong backgrounds in art and design along with a shared love and fascination of the nature world, their meditations on light and color reveal the intimacy, beauty, and diversity of the Virginia landscapes they both call home.

Join us for the opening reception with light refreshments during Downtown Harrisonburg's June First Fridays on Friday, June 7th, 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 June First Fridays, check www.valleyarts.org.

Laughing Dog Studios' "Gallery at Laughing Dog" presents "Ken Szmagaj: Recent Works in Painting and Mixed Media".

We are proud to showcase recent works in painting on canvas and mixed media on paper by Ken Szmagaj, who holds a lifelong career as an artist as well as a professor in James Madison University's School of Art. This is an impressive, colorful, and engaging show from one of our region's long admired and respected artists. The eclectic mix of patterns, colors, mixed materials, collage, and thick paint are evident throughout the show and include several paintings over 6ft in height.

If you missed the lively opening reception in April, now is your chance to join us for light refreshments during Downtown Harrisonburg's May First Fridays on Friday, May 3rd. Fun arts camaraderie and a beautiful gallery show awaits~Love to see you Downtown with us!

Ken's show runs through May. Thank you for supporting your LOCAL ARTS SCENE!

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

Laughing Dog Studios' "Gallery at Laughing Dog" presents "Ken Szmagaj: Recent Works in Painting and Mixed Media".

We are pleased to showcase works in painting on canvas and mixed media on paper by Ken Szmagaj, who holds a lifelong career as an artist as well as a professor in James Madison University's School of Art.

Join us for the opening reception with light refreshments during Downtown Harrisonburg's April First Fridays on Friday, April 5th. Love to see you there!

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

Laughing Dog Studios' "Gallery at Laughing Dog" presents "Drawings From the Collective: Recent Works in Drawing by Member Artists".

We are pleased to showcase works in drawing by several artists associated with our Gallery. Show includes drawings by Jo Ansah, Robert Bersson, Walt Bradshaw, Corinne Diop, Gary Freeburg, Kathleen Kraft, Paul McMullan, Julia Merkel, Keith Mills, Peter Schnibbe. Come enjoy strolling through this intimate show with engaging and multifaceted takes on the drawing medium.

Join us for light refreshments during Downtown Harrisonburg's March First Fridays on Friday, March 1st. Love to see you there!

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

Laughing Dog Studios' "Gallery at Laughing Dog" presents "Drawings From the Collective: Recent Works in Drawing by Member Artists".

We are pleased to showcase works in drawing by several artists associated with our Gallery. Show includes drawings by Jo Ansah, Robert Bersson, Walt Bradshaw, Corinne Diop, Gary Freeburg, Kathleen Kraft, Paul McMullan, Julia Merkel, Keith Mills, Peter Schnibbe. Looking forward to what will be an engaging, multifaceted show with many different takes on this medium.

Join us for the opening reception with light refreshments during Downtown Harrisonburg's February First Fridays on Friday, Feb 1st. Love to see you there!

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

Celebrate the new year with us as we open our 2019 Art Show Season with Greg Versen's show, "Eclectica: Recent Works in Photography". Join us for the opening reception FRI JAN 4 from 5-8pm. And as always, enjoy lively arts camaraderie and light refreshments. Love to see you! Looking forward to another fine year in our local arts scene!

Show continues thru January.

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

Laughing Dog Studios' Art space, Gallery at Laughing Dog, presents "Recent Works in Painting by Peter Schnibbe and Keith Mills".

Please stop in and join us in celebrating another full year of wonderful Art Shows in our Gallery! View our latest gallery show~Recent Works in Painting by Peter Schnibbe and Keith Mills ...And as always, enjoy lively arts camaraderie and light refreshments. 5-7pm. Love to see you! Thank you for supporting our local arts scene throughout 2018!

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

Laughing Dog Studios' Art space, Gallery at Laughing Dog, presents "Recent Works in Painting by Peter Schnibbe and Keith Mills".

Join us for the opening reception with light refreshments during Downtown Harrisonburg's November First Fridays on Friday, Nov 2nd. 5-8pm. Love to see you there! www.facebook.com/events/1878186335591443/

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

Laughing Dog Studios' Art space, "Gallery at Laughing Dog", presents "Rural Pairing: Recent Works in Painting by John M. Bell and Julia Merkel", on view through October.

Join us for light refreshments and stroll thru this show during Downtown Harrisonburg's October First Fridays on Friday, October 5th. 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 October First Fridays, check www.valleyarts.org.

Laughing Dog Studios' Art space, "Gallery at Laughing Dog", presents "Recent Works by John M. Bell and Julia Merkel", on view through October.

Join us for the opening of this show with light refreshments during Downtown Harrisonburg's September First Fridays on Friday, September 7th. 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 September First Fridays, check www.valleyarts.org.