Art Show

"When you buy something made by a person, there is something special there, and you do feel it. The consciousness with which a thing is made is often more important than the thing itself."

J. Donald Waters, Contemporary Artist & Art Therapy Educator

Meet the artists...

Mark Albertin

Mark Albertin is an independent photographer, filmmaker and writer. He founded and created Albertin Film Photography in 2019 as a way to encourage others to learn the craft of fine art film photography. Teaching the entire process from light meter to print. He is currently publishing a book with his work: Along the Fall Line – A Photographic Journey Through Landscape Transition. Albertin runs an independent black and white film studio in Augusta, Georgia where he not only creates his work, but also teaches this medium.

Robin Smith

Robin Bird Smith is a talented pottery artist whose handcrafted ceramics blend functional design with artistic flair. Based in Georgia, her work highlights the beauty of natural forms, expressive textures, and thoughtful use of glazes that make each piece unique. Robin’s pottery is created with care and creativity, appealing to collectors and everyday users alike, and her artistic vision helps connect art lovers with the timeless craft of ceramics.

Bailey Miller

Bailey Miller is an innovative mixed-media artist whose work blends photography and paint to create visually striking, emotionally layered pieces. By merging captured images with expressive brushwork, she builds compositions that invite viewers to look beyond the surface and discover deeper meaning within each work. Her art often explores themes of memory, identity, and perspective, encouraging personal interpretation and reflection. Known for both technical skill and powerful storytelling, Bailey’s creations are highly sought after by decorators and collectors who value art that brings depth, conversation, and a distinctive presence to a space.

Mary Ann Cox

Mary Ann Cox is a fine art painter based in Lexington, Georgia, whose work captures the beauty and spirit of the natural world through expressive color, texture, and thoughtful composition. Inspired by her surroundings and a lifelong passion for painting, Mary Ann creates pieces that resonate with art lovers and collectors alike, reflecting both technical skill and emotional depth. Her paintings have become cherished additions to homes and galleries, helping to celebrate the artistic heritage of the region.

Andrew Sheldon

Born in lush, tropical South Florida, Andy spent his early life in and on the turquoise waters and sandy beaches of Miami, soaking up the amazing colors of the Florida Keys and the Bahamas. After spending his entire adult life in North Georgia, the colors of his paintings have moderated to reflect the surroundings we all know and love. He believes he can soak up all the lush Southern color and that it will flow from his brush onto the canvas. Andy also believes that artists have an obligation to document the times in which they live and that art can change the course of history. He cites Pablo Picasso’s famous Guernica, which changed the course of the Spanish Civil War in 1937, as a good example. His paintings are in private collections in California, New Mexico, Florida, Georgia, and London.

Redbird Farm Pottery

A native of Valdosta, Georgia, Linda Nicholson’s love of pottery began in high school and led her to UGA where she obtained a degree in art. After retiring from a 32 career teaching high school art, Linda began making her functional, colorful pottery for friends and family. Red Bird Farm Pottery has since been a popular vendor specializing in serving pieces that pair with your dinnerware, mug sets, vase sets and custom orders.

Johnnie Mills

Mr. Johnnie Mills Jr. is a self-taught folk artist. He learned the fundamentals of fine art from the North Light Art School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Johnny has exhibited his art in both Augusta, Georgia and here in his home town of Washington. He has sold his work and commissions to a wide audience. His most cherished presentation was to the Mayor of the City of Washington, Willie Burns. Johnny is deeply rooted in his spiritual values. He truly believes that if it wasn’t for the Lord, he wouldn’t know where he would be. His motto is “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Johnny says “I appreciate anyone who cares to look upon my art and hope it brings joy into your hearts.” He is affectionately known as “Tect” and is married to his soul mate, Lovelette Mills.

Joanna Clippinger

Joanna is a Georgia native. Born and raised in North Georgia, her hometown is Gainesville, where she graduated with honors in Art. Joanna studied with Evolve Art Academy out of New York. Her medium of choice is Oil and the majority of her work leans to photo realism. Joanna is a portrait artist that also enjoys painting still life, animal paintings and landscape.

Kate Gary Designs

Fine art and watercolor artist. As a native of Augusta, I fell in love with watercolor after many years of working full-time in the marketing industry and pursuing my creative journey part-time. I began painting homes as gifts for loved ones and at my church, and the rest is history. My true passion lies in illustrating and painting homes, churches and other landmarks with vibrant colors and intricate details.

Nina Nellums

Nina Nellums creates mixed media pieces and up-cycles materials such as paper bags, boxes, magazines, and packing paper. Her juxtaposition of color and shape, with a punctuation of detail, gives her work unique character. Whether she’s painting in abstract or representationally, the work reflects nature as the inspiration.

After a twenty year commercial art career, and another fifteen years negotiating and managing printing/design/paper purchasing in a corporate environment, Nina turned to fine arts – painting, drawing, photography. She has created over 400 works; many of which are now displayed by collectors from New York to Seattle, Detroit to Charleston. An Atlanta native, Nina, her husband (and their two standard poodles), moved to an historic home here in Washington in 2022.

Robert Richardson

Robert will be bringing beautiful handmade Georgia clay pots filled with spring plantings. Also, other interesting containers for growing indoor and outdoor contained gardens.

Josh Thomas

Josh is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting as well as a minor in Portrait Arts. He lives in Thomson, GA and works as a middle school art teacher during the day and paints by night.

Josh is a commissioned portrait artist and works with many mediums including oil paints, watercolor, soft pastels and charcoals.

Valton Murray

Recalling a childhood memory, Murray fondly remembers drawing pictures in his mother’s freshly raked yard. About Murray and his work, Morris says, “He possesses a keen memory and a natural gift for storytelling that successfully translates into his paintings filled with rural landscapes and images of barns, children playing, and people engaged in the daily activities of rural life.” Valton Murray grew-up in Mesena, Georgia and was a member of a large and loving family. Murray’s life-long career as a visual artist has led him to exhibit widely throughout the State of Georgia, and he has garnered national acclaim as an artist. Murray’s 2004 selection by VSA, The International Organization on Arts and Disabilities, to participate in its international festival and exhibition led him to further notoriety. Having exhibited in The Kennedy Center and featured in the House of Blues Collection, Murray continues to attract collectors and receive awards for his art.

Elle C Designs

My love for jewelry has always been a part of me. I started making jewelry many years ago when my twin girls were in high school. Jewelry is the best accessory statement in my opinion! I live in Watkinsville and so enjoy meeting people while selling my jewelry.

Bongo Peter Loose

Georgia self-taught artist Peter Loose saturates the surfaces of his works with dots upon dots of vivid color. Loose celebrates the animal kingdom in his creations, painting all manner of birds, dogs, snakes, and other creatures in palettes that break all conventional bounds. His love of animals can be traced to his works as a naturalist at a nearby nature center, where he teaches young and old about the native animals of Georgia. Loose’s works include birdhouses and elaborate working dulcimers.

Richard Crabbe

Richard Crabbe is a community-focused media creator and local figure based in Washington, Georgia. He produces videos and content through Kettle Creek Media, highlighting events, history, and stories from around Wilkes County — including local celebrations, tours, and cultural projects that showcase the charm of historic Washington. Richard’s work helps connect residents and visitors with the spirit of the area, adding a modern digital voice to the town’s rich heritage and community life.

June Klement

June Klement is an Augusta-based impressionist oil painter whose work explores light as both structure and subject. Working between plein air study and studio practice, she creates luminous paintings of landscapes, wildlife, and atmospheric city scenes that emphasize mood, movement, and the emotional resonance of place. Painting outdoors allows her to respond directly to shifting light and atmosphere, capturing subtle color relationships and transient effects that inform her larger studio works. Rather than documenting a specific location, her paintings focus on the experience of being present within it: the stillness of open water, the rhythmic movement of birds through light, or the quiet glow that transforms an urban landscape at dusk. Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Klement earned a degree in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University before returning to painting after raising her family. This balance of structure and intuition continues to shape her distinctive visual language. Her award-winning work has been exhibited nationally, including at the Brinton Museum, the Booth Museum, Brookgreen Gardens, and the Art League of Hilton Head. She is a member of the American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America, and the Salmagundi Club, and is a Signature Member of the National Association of Women Artists. Her work is held in private collections worldwide.

Sapphina Roller

I’m primarily a painter and collage artist, though I enjoy exploring various mediums. My work focuses on material, narrative, and worldbuilding using anything I’ve got on hand. Resourcefulness and playfulness are important aspects of my creative process. I love the power that art has to transform any space. Creating something from nothing excites me and the potential of a blank canvas inspires me. Every space, every studio I’ve ever had is quickly filled wall to wall with work, ideas and inspirations. I often work where I live and vice versa. I’ve learned to create anywhere, with anything- my superpower. In Paris, I crafted collages for a gallery show inspired by nude portraits, using scraps collected during my trip and a glue stick in my small apartment. This experience highlighted the extent of my resourcefulness and creativity.

Kim Gates

I create handbags from old saddles, upcycling, repurposing, and salvaging leather from broken or well-loved English saddles and strap goods. Each purse carries a unique, timeless equestrian style. By trade, I am a saddle fitter and saddler, and a lifelong horsewoman. My life has always revolved around horses, and I have a deep passion for restoring older or damaged saddles. Whenever possible, I bring them back to life for use again, but those beyond repair once gathered in a heap in my saddle room.

After making a few bags and sharing them, I began hearing stories about people’s beloved saddles — pieces filled with memories that owners couldn’t bear to throw away, even as they collected dust. Today, much of my work focuses on creating custom keepsakes, transforming treasured saddles into meaningful pieces that preserve their history and spirit for years to come.

Dave Wheeler

Dave Wheeler is a creative artist based in Evans, Georgia, known locally for his detailed charcoal drawings—especially works that celebrate University of Georgia themes and other community-inspired subjects. His art reflects a passion for capturing familiar sights and connections to Georgia’s culture, making his pieces favorites among fans of collegiate and regional art. Dave’s work is shared and appreciated online and throughout the Evans area, where he continues to develop his craft and engage fellow art lovers.

Paula Fitzgerald

Paula Fitzgerald is a decorative cookie artist known for transforming simple baked goods into miniature works of art. Combining precision, patience, and a strong sense of design, she creates intricately detailed cookies that feature delicate piping, layered textures, and thoughtfully balanced color palettes. Each piece reflects her passion for craftmanship, blending traditional baking techniques with artist storytelling to produce edible designs that feel both elegant and personal. Paula elevates cookie decorating beyond confectionery, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty, creativity, and care behind every handcrafted creation.

Lillie Morris

Lillie Morris is an accomplished abstract artist whose lifelong dedication to the study of art has shaped a distinctive and expressive body of work. Born in Augusta, Georgia, and educated at Augusta College, Lillie is best known for her richly layered acrylic, collage, and mixed media paintings. Specializing in non-representational abstraction, she uses texture, color, and gestural marks to create visually stimulating pieces inspired by landscape, music, poetry, and personal experience. Working from her rural Columbia County studio near Augusta, Lillie also draws deep inspiration from the culture and scenery of Ireland, where she has completed multiple residencies in County Kerry. Her artwork has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is included in notable collections such as the Morris Museum of Art.

Gerry O'Meara

Gerry O’Meara is a ceramic artist based in Augusta, Georgia, creating wheel-thrown vessels that merge functional design with quiet, nature-inspired aesthetics. Her work emphasizes simple, intentional forms enriched by textured and decorative surface treatments, reflecting a commitment to craftmanship and technical proficiency. O’Meara has exhibited nationally, with juried selections including the Masur Museum of Art’s Annual Juried Competitions, Artfields, the Lagrange Southeast Regional, SIP: A Ceramic Cup Show, National Juried Exhibition at the Willard Arts Center in Idaho Falls, Functional Aesthetics: Contemporary Art in Use at Atlantic Gallery in NYV, and multiple Augusta University Juried Student Shows. She has earned recognition such as Purchase Award, a 3rd place 3D Sculpture/Ceramics award, and multiple other Leadership Awards from Augusta University’s Art & Design Department. Her work, including site specific commissions, can be found in private collections.

About the Venue...

The Court Street Livery is a beautiful 19th century barn just off the charming town square in Washington. The rough cut board and batten siding and metal roof gives a nod to rustic Americana while the historically rich interior space provides a wonderful canvas for imaginative decorating from rustic farm to urban chic, whatever the occasion.