Lynchburg Art Club & Gallery

08/27/2026

Emerging Voices is almost here!

This September, LAC is celebrating the work of talented students and recent alumni from Randolph College, Sweet Briar College, and the University of Lynchburg: Allie Allen, Sydney Harris, Andrew Hill, Aszter Hitchcock, Melinda Hollie, Skyler Kuyk, Sita Moses, Romeo Navarro, Leah Partington, Katelyn Rebert, and Jonathan Suarez.

And we're excited to share that these emerging artists will be joined by supporting faculty from all three colleges — Kasey Forehand, Brooke Marcy, Shawn O'Connor, Daniel Shipley, and Allen TenBusschen — whose work will be on view alongside their students', offering a look at the mentors helping shape the region's next generation of artists.

Join us for the First Friday Artist Reception on September 4th, 5:00–7:30 PM, with light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments and a chance to meet many of the exhibiting artists.

Lynchburg Art Club and Gallery, 1011 Rivermont Ave
On view September 4–27
Gallery Hours: Thu–Fri 1–5 PM, Sat–Sun 1:30–4 PM

08/27/2026

Only a few days left to register for the Lynchburg Art Festival! Deadline to register is August 31, 2026!

CALL FOR ARTISTS IS STILL OPEN..... Visit lynchburgartclub.org for application information.

08/27/2026

Last chance to catch Petal & Place before it closes this Sunday, August 30th!

Don't miss the luminous landscapes, blooms, and skies of Meg Bruce, Julia Dean, Margaret Morris, and Kim VandeBogart before the show comes down.

Open this week:
Thursday–Friday | 1:00–5:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday | 1:30–4:00 PM

Lynchburg Art Club & Gallery | 1011 Rivermont Ave
lynchburgartclub.org/petal-and-place-1

08/23/2026

We just had another fantastic workshop led by Robin Poteet! We love having Robin visit us from Roanoke to share her watercolor expertise, this time in her Watercolor Portrait & Figure 2-day intensive. If you’d like to be the first to learn about upcoming workshops and events, be sure to sign up for LAC’s bi-weekly newsletter at https://lynchburg-art-club-gallery.kit.com/

We can also add you to an email list just to hear when Robin returns to LAC. Just email us at [email protected] with the subject, “Poteet Class List.”

#

08/19/2026

Petal & Place ⭐️Artist Spotlight⭐️: Margaret Little Morris

Happiness is watching my hand express the perceptions of my inner being.

Trained as a scientist in neurochemistry, Released from the confines of a research lab to the natural world by working for Outward Bound, Then reverting to youthful creativity as a Theatre Consultant, I then established an international commercial lighting design firm; Lumina Design Associates. Throughout, I continued to sculpt, paint, and work in precious metals.

I have had commissions, awards, and exhibitions in seven U.S. states and two other countries.

Although my subjects determine the media; these paintings are watercolors. Mentoring me in watercolor techniques have been Carolyn Grosse, Maura Kenny, Mary Whyte and Purnell Pettyjohn.

08/19/2026

Petal & Place ⭐️Artist Spotlight⭐️: Julia Dean

Julia Dean is a native of Amherst County. She enjoys mediums that include oil and watercolor. Painting clouds is a favorite. Julia has displayed her work at the Lynchburg Art Festival and Bath County Art Show. Her work is on exhibit at Findings Art as well as her studio at Art on 12th, Studio #2.

08/19/2026

Petal & Place ⭐️Artist Spotlight⭐️: Meg Bruce

Meg Bruce is an artist who prefers working with oils, but also mixed media using acrylics. She is a Lynchburg native who graduated from Virginia Tech. Early in her career, Meg enjoyed doing Theorem paintings and participating in art shows. Always having an interest in art that was magnified by visiting art museums as a child and through an art history class in college, she began painting shortly after graduating from college but put that on hold as she began to raise a family. As Meg traveled throughout the United States and Europe with her family, she always would seek out wonderful galleries and the finest art museums to study and appreciate the works of great artists.

As her children began to grow up, Meg once again decided to fulfill her desire to paint. An art class she attended given by Ginny McCraw at the Lynchburg Fine Arts Center rekindled her spirit. Over the next several years, Meg continued to develop skills on her own, painting for enjoyment as she had time. More recently, to improve her artistic skills, Meg began classes studying under Ron Boehmer through the Lynchburg Art Club. She has attended workshops given by David Eakin, Laura Wooton, and Amy Bringer. Her enjoyment of art is not just in the creation, but also with the fellowship of other artists whether in classes or when attending Lynchburg Art Club exhibits and events.

08/19/2026

Petal & Place ⭐️Artist Spotlight⭐️: Kim VandeBogart

Kim was first introduced to painting in 2014 when she attended her very first “Paint and Sip” class. After attending several classes she realized how much she liked painting, so she endeavored to find some local art classes to truly learn how to paint. She took several art classes offered at the Academy of Fine Arts with Artist Arnulfo Jacinto and through Professor Jacinto’s Academy Institute of the Visual Arts. Something that he stated to the class, she cherished “If someone tells you that you are painting it wrong, ignore them! You are painting how you paint.”

In 2021, Kim joined the Lynchburg Art Club and Gallery and was one of five featured new
Artists in July of 2022. In June of 2023 she was the recipient of the “Award of Distinction” at the Lynchburg Art Club and Gallery during “Show Your Best” for her painting of “Whiskey Glass.”
Kim absolutely loves flowers and tries to paint them every chance she picks up her paintbrush. Most of her paintings are more abstract rather than realistic. Claude Monet is one of Kim’s most favorite artists of all time and she tries her best to emulate his style of painting in her own versions of his work.

Kim and her husband Jeremy were blessed with 3 children: Jordan, Shaun and Emily. They have 6 grandchildren, 5 Boys and 1 Girl so far. She hopes for a few more in the future!

08/19/2026

There’s still time to come check out this month’s exhibition Petal & Place! This exhibition will remain on view through August 30, 2026. Gallery hours are Thursday-Friday, 1:00-5:00pm, and Saturday-Sunday, 1:30-4:00pm. Admission is free and open to the public.

08/19/2026

CALL FOR ARTISTS IS STILL OPEN..... Visit lynchburgartclub.org for application information.