The Chicken Inn by Jamie Nervo

Through December 17
Meet the artists and chat at their reception December 2nd, during Art by Night, 6 to 9 p.m. Artists will provide gallery talks at 6 and 6:30 p.m. Jamie Nervo’s whimsical & satirical paintings look at life in a patchwork of vibrant color.  Her imagery derives from her family, friends, strangers and even the neighbor next door.  Observing people is the event that fuels her ideas, so beware you could be her next painting’s victim! Donna Ramsey Nevers’ work combines her love of both Art and Archaeology.  Her bold colors, defining brush work and distinctive use of recycled and found objects are revealed in her contemporary encaustic art works and her mixed media collages.
23 Salem Avenue | Downtown Roanoke, VA |540.342.1177 | www.marketgalleryroanoke.com

BFA Show Featuring Michelle Lynn Sheppard at Gallery 205, Radford University

Trojan Horse by Michelle Lynn Sheppard

December 2 through December 17
Michelle Lynn Sheppard graduated from Christiansburg High School in 2003 and was voted “the next Van Gogh” in her senior superlatives. She later attended New River Community College where she earned her Associates Degree before coming to Radford University. During her time at RU she received two Gold Awards in the 2010 and 2011 Graphic Design Shows, and also won a Gold and two Silver Addy Awards. After graduating from RU with a BFA degree, Michelle plans to move to Richmond, VA, to pursue a career in the design field. Opening reception will be Friday, December 2 from 5-7pm.
Porterfield Hall, Radford University | Radford, VA | 540.831.5754 | www.radford.edu

Small Works Show at the Market Gallery

Untitled by Roberta McGuire

December 17 through December 31
The Market Gallery will feature a “Small Works Show” starting December 17 through December 31. Works will be from a variety of the artists in the gallery, as a special holiday exhibition. Please come in and see if there is something that just has to be in your stocking, hanging on the mantlepiece or under your tree this holiday season. The Market Gallery, a regional artists’ cooperative, open 10 am to 5:30 pm Tues – Sat and on Fri night until 9 pm, located at the corner of Wall St and Salem Ave in Roanoke’s historic downtown market.
23 Salem Avenue | Downtown Roanoke, VA | 540.342.1177 | www.marketgalleryroanoke.com

Fashions for Evergreens at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center

November 24 through December 31
From whimsical and outlandish displays to elegant and traditional designs, visitors of this year’s Fashions for Evergreens, the Christmas tree competition that is the centerpiece of holiday celebrations at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, will be inspired by the glamorous trees and gather ideas from professional decorators for a truly memorable holiday season. Now in its 12th year as a competition and third year raising monetary donations for The United Way of The Roanoke Valley, Fashions for Evergreens celebrates the holidays with a unique tree competition featuring more than 24 professionally designed trees. The event runs from Thanksgiving Day to New Year’s Day and is free and open to the public.
110 Shenandoah Avenue | Downtown Roanoke, VA | 540.985.5900 | www.hotelroanoke.com