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Enjoy some ‘Local Color’

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Maureen

Here’s a glimpse of some of the pieces we will be showing at our upcoming exhibit at Gallery B in Bethesda, MD.  See details here.    

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The Washington Post Showcases Our Kentlands Exhibit!

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Maureen

A nice big luscious photo of a Nancy Butler painting occupies center stage in today’s Maryland edition of the Washington Post‘s Going Out Guide!  Congrats to us, especially Nancy!  Be sure to see our exhibit at Kentlands Mansion anytime through … Continue reading →

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Kentlands Mansion Reception Survives Deluge!

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Maureen

Downpours and tornadoes couldn’t wash out our opening reception for ‘Brushes with Nature’, the summer-long exhibit by the Seven Palettes at the lovely Kentlands Mansion in Gaithersburg, MD. Our 50 pieces of art were beautifully hung by the staff of … Continue reading →

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Brushes with Nature! A New Exhibit at Kentlands Mansion!

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Maureen

The City of Gaithersburg annually invites artists to compete for the opportunity to exhibit in its various art venues.  The 7 Palettes are delighted to have been selected to display 50 of our new works at the premier Kentlands Mansion.  … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Exhibit ~~ Brushes with Nature ~~ at Brookside Gardens

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Maureen

Announcing  ~~  Brushes with Nature:  Sara Becker, Nancy Butler, Helen Gallagher, Caroline Orrick, Ann Rossilli, Penny Smith, Tricia Tucker, and Maureen Ward. This coming January, the Seven Palettes and friend Tricia Tucker will exhibit a variety of mixed media art … Continue reading →

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Miniature Painters Society Show and Tea at Strathmore Mansion

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Sara H. Becker

The 7 Palettes, well 5 of us, visited the Miniature Art Show at the Strathmore Mansion.  Beforehand we enjoyed a formal tea in the music room of the mansion. The tea and little sandwiches were wonderful. Sara is exhibiting in … Continue reading →

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OAA 2014 Woodlawn Manor Show

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Sara H. Becker

OAA 2014 Woodlawn Manor Show. via OAA 2014 Woodlawn Manor Show.

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Field Trip to Maggie Siner Show

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Ann

January 13, 2014 Four of the Seven Palettes: Helen, Ann, Maureen and Sara visited the Maggie Siner painting exhibition at the Jewish Community of Northern Virginia. We found it very inspiring! Siner is a master of composition, color, and brush … Continue reading →

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Thanks for Everyone Who Helped Make Our Show a Success!

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Maureen

Last night, after all the paintings were distributed to their new owners, the rest taken down, the folding panels put away, the seven of us uncorked a bottle of bubbly and toasted a successful show.  Everyone agreed it was a … Continue reading →

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We’re Closing in on the Big Day!

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Maureen

It’s Monday – Show Day is Saturday.  Lots of last minute details remain, the most important of which — in my case, at least — is to decide what paintings to frame and hang!  I’ve got two iPad giclees ready … Continue reading →

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