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Public Art & Murals of the Moment
2025-02-06 08:21:30
From murals, sculpture gardens and contemporary installations to galleries exhibiting impressionist paintings, modern art and local crafts, Loudoun’s visual arts are a creative feast.
MURALS & SCULPTURES
On a walking tour of downtown Leesburg, admire Kaeley Boyle’s technicolored train mural on South King Street Bridge, stop for a selfie at Sagtetopia’s turquoise-colored Discover the Charm Mural and explore the rotating conceptual artwork in Raflo Park Sculpture Garden. West of downtown at The Historic Douglass High School, the playground sculptures and murals pay tribute to African American history.
At One Loudoun in Ashburn, pose for a pic with the colorful interactive “Balloons” of Kelsey Montague, one of Taylor Swift’s favorite muralists.
In the gardens of the National Sporting Library and Museum in Middleburg, gaze at British sculptor Tessa Pullan’s handsome bronze statue of Sea Hero, winner of the 1993 Kentucky Derby. The prize-winning horse was owned by famous former resident, Paul Mellon.
In Purcellville, the corks and bottles of the LOVEwork sculpture pay homage to DC’s Wine Country®.
GALLERIES & ART CENTERS
Franklin Park Performing & Visual Arts Center – Theater, live music and rotating art exhibits.
The Byrne Gallery – Contemporary and fine art in Middleburg
Red Fox Fine Art – Oil paintings and sculpture in a historic hotel
Medlin Art Gallery – Original paintings, prints and framing in Leesburg
Round Hill Art Center – Gallery, studio and craft space in western Loudoun
Art Events & Happenings
WESTERN LOUDOUN ART & STUDIO TOUR: This self-guided weekend tour in June directs you to the galleries and studios of leading local painters, potters, jewelers and artisans.
MIDDLEBURG FILM FESTIVAL: Intimate fall festival featuring Hollywood stars and Oscar buzz-worthy movies.
CROSSROADS MUSIC FESTIVAL: Eclectic annual Leesburg festival on a Saturday in September with some two dozen bands and artists performing on the Town Green and in nearby breweries and bars. Proceeds go to children’s charities.
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