Art Show and Sale Co-Chairs Are Ready for Another Virtual Success

The 36th Annual Art Show and Sale opens this weekend! During the virtual show, which runs from Jan. 29 through Feb. 6 at www.nsaartshow.com, more than 130 artists from across Hampton Roads, North Carolina and beyond will have their works displayed on the website. All artists are listed in alphabetical order and are also listed by their collection category — featured artist, multimedia art, flat art and past featured artists. The multimedia art includes works of glass, pottery, woodturning and more. 

“Just like last year, we’re looking forward to sharing this virtual show, which reaches more people than we ever imagined,” Assistant Director of Advancement Melissa Hlinovsky '02 said. In last year's virtual format, featured artist Laura McGowan sold more of her oil paintings than in any other year that she participated in the show. While McGowan said that she will miss the personal contact with the people who come to the show, “the good thing about it is that more people can see your work from no matter where they are.” 

“I’m expecting it’ll be even better this year," said Art Show and Sale Co-Chair Mary Kemple Henderson. We’re looking forward to knocking it out of the park this year and doing even better and reaching more people. We do have more artists this year, and those artists are very excited to see what the 2022 show has in store for them as well. Just like when we’re in person, we’ll continue to replenish artwork online. Just because you’ve bought one piece doesn’t mean you can’t come back and buy more, because there’s new work every day.”

Special thanks to Art Show and Sale Co-Chairs Mary Kemple Henderson and Camille Harrell, our dedicated volunteers, featured artist Laura McGowan and the participating artists as well as the Office of Advancement for making this amazing, virtual show possible!

Read "NSA Art Show Stays Virtual" by Jimmy LaRoue with the Suffolk News-Herald

2022 Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Art Show and Sale

When: 10 a.m. Jan. 29 through 4 p.m. Feb. 6

Events: Virtual Sponsors’ Reception from 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28 to 9:59 a.m. Jan. 29, Opening Day on Jan. 29, Kids’ Days on Feb. 5-6. Sponsors will receive messages from presenting sponsor Farmers Bank and NSA Head of School Debbie Russell, along with a password to allow access to view and purchase art at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28.

Viewing artwork: At www.nsaartshow.com, everyone is listed in alphabetical order and there are collections for featured artist Laura McGowan, previous featured artists, multimedia and flat art. 

Artwork pick-up: All purchasers will schedule a time to pick up their artwork from NSA’s main campus Feb. 15-16. 

Art show sale and office hours: Anyone needing assistance during the show should contact NSA’s Office of Advancement from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., or contact Melissa Hlinovsky at mhlinovs@nsacademy.org.