Our featured artist for July is Joseph Craig English, as we help the Downtown Frederick Partnership celebrate the theme of Main Street, USA during this month's First Saturday celebrations. Craig's colorful serigraphs conjure an evocative image of the varied neighborhoods which populate the Washington, DC area.

Be sure to stop by and meet the artist himself at the gallery Saturday, July 3rd from 6-9 pm, where he will be chatting with our patrons. You can also learn more about Craig and view his work here.

Remember that the Museum Shop is Frederick's exclusive distributor for Thomas Kinkade, world renowned Painter of Light. You can view some of his works here -- but feel free to contact us if you have a special piece of his in mind!

Notes For Art Lovers ...

... The city's first and only major sculpture boulevard is being created by The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA), and is slated for New York Avenue. The new space will enhance the city's art profile by featuring changing displays of contemporary works by world-known women artists. The first installations are already in place and is reminiscent of the past Botero sculptures exhibit on the streets on New York City. Visit nmwa.org for more information.

... The National Gallery of Art has an ongoing show of masterpieces from important late 19th/early 20th century collections, including artists such as Corot, Renoir, Cassatt, Manet, Picasso, Bellows, Cezanne, Degas, van Gogh, Matisse, Modigliani and others. Hurry in, though, as the show ends July 31st. Call them at 202 737-4215 for details.

... The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, VA is currently showing Matisse, Picasso, and Modern Art in Paris through July 25th. Call them at 804 340-1457 for details.