ArtBeat

Find profiles of patrons, artists, and volunteers. Learn about events past and present. Crossroads Arts Alliance, in its first year, has already had a positive impact on the local arts scene. These stories highlight some of the talent and people contributing to our vibrant arts community. 

Community

Patron: John Fillipone

Patron: John Fillipone

Piedmont Tire and Auto has been a staple in the Gainesville and Haymarket area since 1992. The Piedmont team is very involved with the community and is the number one automotive repair shop in the area.

Patron: Lesley Salman

Patron: Lesley Salman

We are excited that Lesley Salman is a patron of Crossroads Arts Alliance. She is a local realtor with Jacobs and Co. who is passionate about supporting local businesses and helping residents with the biggest purchase of their lives. Her knowledge of the local area and her commitment to helping it thrive makes her an excellent partner that can help us connect creatives with the community.

Patron: School of Rock

Patron: School of Rock

School of Rock is the world’s premiere performance-based music school! Mary Hitchcock is a co-owner of the school with her son Connor, who has been involved with music since he was 12 years old.

Patron: Hidden Julles

Patron: Hidden Julles

Hidden Julles Cafe is a local restaurant in downtown Haymarket specializing in affordable, organic, locally-sourced meals. The Julles Way is to help, encourage, love, and engage people.

People

Artist Profile: Donna Liguria

Artist Profile: Donna Liguria

Growing up, Donna Liguria started drawing early on but considered her two brothers more talented artists than she was. She might have to re-think that now as her painting "Gunston Hall" won the "People’s Choice" award at the Crossroads Arts Alliance...

Board Member: Kerry Molina

Board Member: Kerry Molina

Kerry Molina, president of Crossroads Arts Alliance, is a mixed-media artist, instructor, and writer originally from upstate New York.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Ithaca College.  Her favorite lessons were hands-on in...

Artist: Gina Arzola

Artist: Gina Arzola

Gina’s Paper MountainLinden, VAwww.GinasPaperMountain.com   Growing up as a child in New York City, Gina Arzola was very intrigued by the colorful and intricate murals and graffiti on places where it seemed impossible to reach.   “How did they do that? How...

Board Member: John Gaffney

Board Member: John Gaffney

Grew up in: New MexicoCurrently lives in: Gainesville, VAFamily: Wife Meredith a dog (Macy) and a cat (Beo); has a son, a daughter-in-law and two grandkids.   John K Gaffney is the treasurer of the Arts Alliance.  He has had a long and successful career in public...

Artist: Michelle Jackson

Artist: Michelle Jackson

Hi, I’m Michelle Jackson a Multimedia/Graphic Designer, Illustrator, crafty DIY’er and the founder of Cobble and Moss. This is my ’Why.’ There has always been a drive to create since I was young, and I was fortunate enough to follow that passion that brings me a lot...

Artist: Dave Bascom

Artist: Dave Bascom

Dave Bascom was introduced to drawing by his grandmother at an early age. While he liked drawing from the beginning, it was during high school that his passion for painting flared. Today, he works almost exclusively in oils. People he knows are often his subjects. Self-portraits are also a frequent subject.
Dave has been energized by the opportunities to show his work though the Crossroads Arts Alliance. For him, sharing is a great way to foster his creative growth. “I’ve been painting a lot more since I started showing at the gallery.”

Board Member: Meredith Moss

Board Member: Meredith Moss

Meredith is the Website Committee Chair for the Crossroads Arts Alliance. She grew up in central New Jersey but now lives in Gainesville with her husband, John, plus their dog and cat. Her career has spanned the fashion world, emergency medicine, disaster management, and now a full-time artist and teacher.

Board Member: Susan Crowther Miller

Board Member: Susan Crowther Miller

Susan Crowther Miller is the vice-president of the CAA Board. She spent her career in science education in So. California but now lives in Haymarket with her husband David and their two dogs. Susan has broad artistic interests; her current passions are chorale, photography and jewelry.

Artist: Jan Timmer

Artist: Jan Timmer

Although, Jan began her artistic pursuits at a young age with drawing, sewing and fabric art she has recently been focused on collage quilting. Jan shares her passion for collage quilting through classes in the Haymarket Museum and other locations in the area.

Board Member: Nancy Clark

Board Member: Nancy Clark

Nancy is an Alcohol Ink Artist, the program chair and Founding Member of CAA. She grew up in Bridgewater, NJ and lives in Haymarket after living in Fairfax County. She has two daughters, two sons and five grandchildren. One son and his family live in Montana and the...

Events

Holiday with HeART 2024

Holiday with HeART 2024

November 30 – December 29, 2024_______________________________ Haymarket Museum15025 Washington StreetHaymarket, VA 20169Crossroads Arts Alliance is proud to present the Second Annual “Holiday with HeART.” Visit the gallery to find unique gifts for all of your...

Plein Air & Urban Sketching

Plein Air & Urban Sketching

Want to make art but enjoy the fresh air? You can do both! That's what plein air and urban sketching are all about. Plein air painting is the practice of painting or drawing outside in nature. This was popularized by the French Impressionists (think Monet!). The...

Everyone’s Hometown

Everyone’s Hometown

Opening ReceptionSaturday, October 510 am - 1 pm Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, see artist demonstrationsBethany Richardbb_richard@gmail.com703-894-8002  Carol ZeitlinArt Lessons with Carolwww.czartlessons.comczeitlinschneier@yahoo.com703-250-8930FB: Art...

Summer with CAA

Summer with CAA

Join us for fun, summer activities and events at the Haymarket Museum

Discover Your eARTh: Inspired by Nature

Discover Your eARTh: Inspired by Nature

Crossroads Arts Alliance is proud to present the gallery show “Discover Your eARTh: Inspired by Nature.” Visit the gallery to see how local artists embraced the elements of earth, water, fire, and air and used their creativity to express their interpretations of...

Me, Myself, and I: Artful Interpretations

Me, Myself, and I: Artful Interpretations

February 17 – March 16, 2024_______________________________ Haymarket Museum15025 Washington StreetHaymarket, VA 20169Crossroads Arts Alliance is proud to present the gallery show “Me, Myself and I: Artful Interpretations." Come feast your eyes on the work of 20 local...

Gallery Winterlude ‘24

Gallery Winterlude ‘24

See our Calendar of Events for open hours at the gallery.Amy HoltAcrylic Andria BielskiMixed media Bethany RichardOil Jan Colleary TimmerFabric collage Janet PetersWatercolor Julie AbrellMixed media Kelly HaneklauAcrylicKerry MolinaMixed media Kristine PfeifferOil...

A Holiday with HeART

A Holiday with HeART

Join us for the Arts and Crafts Show and Sale featuring 15 local artists, artisans, and photographers. Featured items include holiday-themed ornaments, fiber art, jewelry, pottery, photographs, prints, and original artwork....