The Bowen Center for the Arts is hosting the The First Virginia Avery Memorial “Reflections II” Juried Art Exhibition which was brought to us by the Art Committee of the Atlanta Branch of the The National League of American Pen Women. It was open to all Georgia Women Artists and exhibit dates are March 9 to April 12, 2024. Bring friends and family and view this awesome show! COME VISIT – BRING FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

The Virginia Avery Endowment. Virginia Avery, who had served as Branch, State, and National President, gave the Atlanta branch a generous bequest upon her death in 2006, which reflected her love for fellow artists and the Atlanta Pen Women. This gift was earmarked for juried art shows, beginning with the Reflections exhibit in 2008. Since that date, there have been additional distributions which allow them to continue with juried shows for many years to come.

This year’s Judge is Madeline Kellum, Her show comments will be available after she makes her announcements at the Opening Reception March 9th! This show will have an online announcement of the winners as well as through the Bowen eBlast & FaceBook. You can safely view this wonderful and huge display at the vintage and historic Bowen Center for the Arts with it’s wide open space and tremendous lighting. Come view these incredible works!

Please view our past event of the 2020 NLAPW Reflections Exhibit. Featured winners are here. Fantastic Works and CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN TO ALL of the 2020 winners and participants.

2020 Best in Show was Debra Yaun, colored pencil Summer Immersion- simply… masterful.

2020 Photo First Place: Susan Perry, Eye 2 Eye- I love the unusual composition.

2020 Art First Place: Deborah Tidwell, oil Tea Party. The little girls’ faces are priceless!

Any Questions?

Call 706-216-2787 or email Ginny at [email protected]. The Bowen is located in Dawsonville’s Historic District where Highway 9 and 53 intersect - only 7 miles west of Highway 400. If you’re coming on Highway 53 to 9, take a right at the stop sign and go .1 miles north up the hill. The Bowen sits between Dawson Junior High and Lanier Tech at 334 Highway 9 North.