Willow Lawn hosting pop-up gallery featuring local artisans for holiday season

Willow Lawn will welcome RVA Galleries for an expertly curated pop-up art gallery during the holiday season featuring work from local artists this holiday season.

Bill Draper considers photography to be his fitness program. Most of his photos are taken on a daily 4 to 12 mile run on the streets and trails of Richmond. He’s passionate about the James River Park System and donates a portion of the proceeds from all sales to the Friends of James River Park.

Tom Hayes is a Raku ceramics artist from Chesterfield, VA with over 20 years of experience.  In addition to classic raku pottery his work blends wood, leather and ceramic in multimedia works while showcasing the serendipitous beauty of Raku.

John Holland  is an artist and elementary art teacher in Richmond, Virginia. He integrates mindfulness into his work by embracing the imperfections and beauty of the world as it is. John’s artistic practice is a form of spiritual expression, and he encourages his students to trust the process, see beyond the ordinary, and always strive for their best work, aligning with the principles of wabi-sabi.

Baha Omary Kikhia is a Syrian American artist, currently living in Northern Virginia, who creates oil paintings, ceramics, and illustrations. Her work often features women and Jerusalem, and she is known for her vibrant colors and curved lines.

Laura Marr is an illustrator, designer, and author known for her distinctive line drawing style and loose color that evoke depth and beauty. She creates custom work for clients, has a line of stationery and gift items, and her work has been featured by brands such as KEVA Style and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Laura’s travel-inspired artwork, including the award-winning Inky Richmond, reflects her passion for storytelling through architecture, history, and people.

Palmer K Designs was created by self-taught Richmond artist and stay-at-home mom for 20 years, Karen Palmer.  She found joy in creating art with her children, later transforming her passion into Palmer K Designs, a platform extending her artistry beyond the canvas into wearable and home decor art. Inspired by music and nature, Karen launched a fabric and pillow line, which debuted at the 2022 High Point Market, and continues to grow her brand.

John Price is a Richmond-based artist who specializes in painting weddings, murals and landscapes as well as draws or paints custom portraits and architectural works.

Shane Richardson is an artist local to Richmond who enjoys painting the bizarre and wonderful beauty of the natural world, often blending vivid colors and abstract forms to capture its essence in unexpected ways.

Linda Shaw is a Richmond-based artist who works primarily in oils with a style that is expressionistic yet representational, drawing inspiration from post-Impressionists to convey emotion, time, and atmosphere. She continues to refine her craft through ongoing studies with regional and national artists, having initially studied figure drawing at the Art Students League of New York.

Anne Wrinn is local to Richmond and a lifelong truth-seeker, artist, and hypnotherapist who has been painting impressionistic plein air landscapes for decades. She believes that personal growth comes from consistency and learning through “messterpieces” rather than “masterpieces.” She strives to help others find strength and confidence by releasing self-doubt. Anne studied at Wesleyan University and the University of Hartford.

The gallery, located next to J.Crew Factory, will open this Friday, November 15, with hours from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through December 24.

“It’s a privilege to host RVA Galleries and showcase the work of so many talented local artists this holiday season,” said Deirdre Johnson, senior vice president, Federal Realty. “The pop-up gallery brings an element of discovery and community, giving our visitors the chance to support local creators and find one-of-a-kind treasures.”

“Willow Lawn has evolved over the years and has become a destination shopping area for Richmonders,” said Cara Dickens, owner of RVA Galleries. “I’m excited with the opportunity to spotlight local artisans and offer holiday shoppers unique paintings, photography, handmade textiles, pottery, and more.”

“I’m thrilled to be part of this curated collection of Richmond artists and makers,” said artist Laura Marr. “This event will bring a wonderful variety of high-quality Virginia-made items to Willow Lawn for a truly local, more meaningful holiday shopping experience.”