April 27, 2024 / News
New Exhibit: Frederick Plein Air Artists
Hello all,
As the next installment in our 2024 Wine and Art Series, Links Bridge Vineyards will be exhibiting paintings by members of Frederick Plein Air Artists. The exhibit opens at our tasting room on Saturday April 27th and ends on Sunday May 12.
Fresh Cut
© James Bricker
The Frederick Plein Air Artists group was formed out of a shared desire to paint outdoors on a regular basis, in a safe environment and at inspirational locations. They paint each Wednesday, weather permitting, through November, and start up again in the spring. It is the magic of the experience, of capturing the mood, color, and light of a scene “as it happens,” that brings these artists together. The Links Bridge exhibit includes paintings by James Bricker, Margaret Huddy, Rebecca Jackson, Jane Knighton, Elayne Rogge, Paula Rubin-Wexler, Ann Schaefer, Bonny Sydnor, Peggy Thompson, and Debbie Turcotte.
As a special feature of this exhibit, the Frederick Plein Air Artists will be on hand at the tasting room on Sunday May 5 from 1-5 pm to greet and talk with visitors. This is a great opportunity to view a unique collection of 37 paintings and to meet the accomplished artists who painted them. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served, and wine will (as always) be available for purchase.
We hope you’ll come by!
Cheers,
Joan and Bob
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April 5, 2024 / News
Landscape Paintings by Marlene Sapperstein
Hello all,
From April 6-21, Links Bridge Vineyards will host “Three States Impressions,” an exhibit of landscape paintings by Maryland artist Marlene Sapperstein.
Bright Day © Marlene Sapperstein
“Three States Impressions” showcases a variety of landscapes painted from the artist’s photos on site in three different states. Marlene captures characteristic and unique natural features
of Maryland, her home, Florida, her second home, and Virginia. The exhibit invites viewers
to understand and share her enthusiasm and passion for our natural environment.
Born and raised in Baltimore, Marlene satisfied the left side of her brain by becoming a CPA and commercial real estate appraiser, while indulging the right side by becoming an accomplished painter of landscapes and waterscapes. She has participated in and exhibited with local art organizations: Strathmore, Montgomery Art Association, City of Gaithersburg and Rockville Art League.
We think you’ll like these paintings. Take a look at Marlene’s website for further samples of her work.
Cheers,
Joan and Bob
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March 15, 2024 / News
Prints by Veronica Barker-Barzel
As the second installment of our 2024 Wine and Art Series, Links Bridge Vineyards will host an exhibit of prints and etchings by Washington DC artist Veronica Barker-Barzel. Come by to view this collection at our tasting room on Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-6pm, and at other days and times by appointment, from March 16 through March 30.
In Dreams
© Vero Barker-Banzel
With her father working for the U.S. Navy, Barker-Barzel spent most of her “growing up years” traveling the world, and her work reflects her early exposure to Europe and parts of Asia. At an early stage in her development as an artist, she became “addicted to all forms of print-making.” She completed her Post-Baccalaureate in Fine Art from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in 2014. While attending MICA, she was a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Eva Wylie in printmaking. She was selected as a member of Printmakers Inc. in 2016 and was juried into the Torpedo Factory Artist’s Association in 2017.
Barker-Barzel discusses her influences and aspirations, and shows you a fascinating selection of her prints in this You-Tube video.
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February 15, 2024 / News
Big News at Links Bridge!
Dear all,
Many if not most of you who have visited here have met and chatted with Suzanne Keller, our Tasting Room Manager.
You know what a great person she is and what a great job she does.
You may even know that in her spare time she is a dedicated teacher with lots of experience in both elementary and middle schools in Frederick and Montgomery counties.
What you may not know, however, is that she has worked hard for several years on earning a Ph.D. in Education. And that today, she completed her degree work by successfully defending her dissertation.
We are very proud of her, and wonder what DR. KELLER will do next to amaze one and all. Should you be at Links Bridge this Saturday (or anytime, really), be sure to congratulate her on this impressive achievement!
Regards,
Bob & Joan
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November 13, 2023 / News
“Paintings of the Natural World” by Amy Browning-Dill
Hello all,
We’re writing to let you know that we will soon be hosting “Paintings of the Natural World,” an exhibit of plant, animal, and landscape pictures by area artist Amy Browning-Dill. This wonderful collection will be here at Links Bridge Vineyards for viewing from November 17 through December 10 (weekends 11am-6pm, other days by appointment).
© by Amy Browning-Dill
Amy Browning-Dill has exhibited throughout the D.C. Metro region, including a solo exhibit in 2022 at The Art League Gallery in Alexandria, VA and this year at The Delaplaine Visual Art Center in Frederick. Her work has been juried into highly competitive exhibits across the Eastern Seaboard, and graces the walls of collectors throughout the United States, England, and Northern Ireland. She is a frequent participant in the annual Barnstormer’s Paint Out organized by the Frederick County Landmarks Foundation.
In 2007 Amy graduated with a degree in Studio Art and Art History from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. She now teaches drawing and watercolor painting at The Art League School in Alexandria and shares her love of art with children, teens and adults.
Come on out and take a look!
Cheers,
Joan & Bob
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October 24, 2023 / News
Hello All,
A collection of paintings by Helene Ruiz entitled “Exploring the Harmonies of Urban Life and Sunflower Melodies” will be on display here in our tasting room from October 28-November 12. The exhibit is open to the public from 11 am to 6 pm on weekends and other days by appointment.
Ruiz is known for her intriguing urban landscapes, a body of work that might be described as surreal, but which portrays the reality of her affection for life in a complex, multicultural, urban setting. She celebrates the art, music and beauty of the city scene with wide angled perspective, and to see these paintings is to share her enjoyment.
The Bronx has Something in the Air © by Helene Ruiz
Much of Ruiz’s work has been produced in New York City, where she organized the Urban Individualists, an artist’s collective. Today she works from her home in Virginia. She has exhibited her paintings in numerous shows both nationally and internationally. Over the years she has received numerous grants and awards in recognition of her contributions to the arts.
We hope you’ll come by for a look at these pictures and a glass of wine!
Cheers,
Joan & Bob
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