ARTWORKS presents "The Phoenix Show" on February 13th
When you turn more than twenty artists loose with only their imaginations to guide them, the results are amazing. ARTWORKS members have been given free rein to make pieces that can only be described as assemblages, found objects or junk art. The show will open with a reception on Friday, February 13th at 5:30 p.m. The party is free and all are welcome.
Phoenix was the legendary bird of Egyptian and Greek myths that arose from the ashes of its nest and went on to live another 500 years. A lofty comparison, perhaps to the humble act of gathering “stuff” and turning it into art, the name seems fitting for what has evolved from everyday items at the hands of ARTWORKS members.
Janet Sheehan, curator of the Studio Gallery is amazed at what has been created from this unusual three dimensional exhibit.
Basement archives (old useless stuff) , junk drawers in kitchens, stored neglected treasures in attics all became fodder for the artists’ creative impulses. An old Jello mold, nuts and bolts, brass curtain rod fixtures and ceramic door knobs from an old house, shoe forms and even lace doilies became masterpieces in three dimensional form. Many of the pieces are between 5 and 12 inches in size, suitable for a shelf or tabletop while some are life sized and would make stunning accent pieces in any home or shop.
ARTWORKS is a non profit fine art and educational gallery dedicated to serving the community. We are open From Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.. For information about us go to our website: artworksaroundtown.com.
For the first time, ARTWORKS around town will host a unique exhibit titled “Generations, The Artist and Granddaughter.” Bobbi Priebe, a longstanding member of the Gallery will display paintings along with the works of her granddaughter, Sadie Watts. An Opening Reception will take place at 5:30 on Friday, January 2, 2026. The event is free and all are welcome to attend.
Sadie Watts is an artist based in Columbus, Ohio. She will receive her Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Art in May, 2026. She has been an artist for ten years and a professional muralist for three. Her works have been exhibited at Ohio State University and ARTWORKS around town and her murals may be seen at The Minerva Dairy in Ohio and the Eden Family Restaurant in Wheeling. Sadie has also been a cosplayer for ten years and has won awards for her costuming and craftsmanship.
Bobbi Priebe has been making art since middle school. In college, she used acrylics and dabbled with pastels. She had avoided watercolor work until recently when she received a gift of Schmincke Horadam Aquarell paints and she has stated she “ is in love with them.” Bobbi has been an active member of ARTWORKS for years and her panel is full of paintings that cover realistic as well as imaginative subjects.
ARTWORKS is a non profit Fine Art and Educational Gallery dedicated to serving the community and is located in Wheeling’s Historic Centre Market.Hours are from ten a.m until five thirty p.m. six days a week from Monday through Saturday.For more information about us, visit our website artworksaroundtown.com
Generations - The Work of Bobbi Priebe and Granddaughter Sadie Watts
Show Opens January 2nd 2026
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