246 N. Sycamore - Petersburg, VA
The Open Door Gallery
THE OPEN DOOR GALLERY was a fun new addition to Kimberly Ann's every-changing shop. The original gallery, dubbed the "Haase Open Door Gallery" was designed and constructed by master craftsman Randy Haase to display "Old Towne Exposed". Randy designed the exhibit space almost completely of antique doors from various Old Towne locations. The newest exhibit space "The Open Door Gallery" is also constructed from old doors and provides a more intimate space to showcase works. That area has been transformed yet again and now houses our Designer Clothing Boutique.
Art is now tastefully displayed throughout the shop and is available from many terrific local artisans.
Daphne Reid and invited art lovers enjoying the Private Reception for the opening of her "Doors".
Friday for the Arts! is held in Old Towne the second Friday of every month. Join us at the Kimberly Ann's for a fun-filled night of shopping for the area's best selections of just about everything from Art & Antiques to other Zany stuff!
Old Towne Exposed was the Gallery's first exhibit and was collaboration between photographer Mel Talley and Kimberly Ann Calos. Their efforts resulted in one of Friday for the Arts! biggest evenings. OTE is a short "film" that features 40 photographs of 46 Old Towners who appear to be nude or semi nude. The exhibit was a fundraiser for PAWS (Petersburg Animal Welfare Society) and raised over $3,000 for their cause. To see the show in it's entirety, visit: Other shows at the Gallery were: Castaways by Catherine Warnock – Works in oils, pastel and multi mediums left behind when the artist moved from Petersburg. Let Us Pray by Jerome Wiggins – Breathtaking renderings in pastels and oils of many of Petersburg’s most beautiful places of worship. Fabrications by Joan Gardiner and Mary Jane Harper – Creations assembled from fabrics and found objects. The Hot Shoomies – A collaboration of works from Elizabeth Thacker, Liz Saval, Kim Hedge, Carolyn Carico, Sheryl Jordan, Carmen Flaherty & Stacey Boyer. The Old Towne Peep Show – A multi-artist, multi-media show advertised as an age old sexually tantalizing theme when the true theme of all the entries the favorite new age phenomenon: The Yellow Marshmallow Peep. Daphne Maxwell Reid 
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Art lovers enjoying Old Towne Exposed at the "Haase Open Door Gallery"
Some of the 60 artists hamming it up during the Preview Party for the Old Towne Peep Show
Marvelous Mixed Media Extravaganza – The multi-faceted works of Aimee Joyaux.
Art for your Sweetheart - Mixed media group show with creations for the ones you love. Featuring Marti Fann, Henry Kidd, Miles Radcliff & Kim Hedge, Gail McCann, Shannon Messer, Liz Saval, Judy Harris, Andrew Stronge, Joan Gardiner, Jez Beasley ,Three Divas Studio and Sally Valentine.
Henry Kidd - The works of Virginia's Premier Historical Artist
The Abstract Paintings of Sally Valentine
Fresh Prints - DOORS - The photographs of Daphne Maxwell Reid
Also known as "Aunt Viv" from the hit television sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air"
Furry, Funky & Fabulous- A mixed media group show about man's best friends featuring Marti Fann, Aimee Joyaus, Andrew Stronge, Lynn Byrd, Robin Baxter, Rod Givens, Henry Kidd, Elizabeth Thacker, Toni Clark, Chris Drummond & Peggy Faulkner
Second Star to the Right - Book Signing of "Peter Pan on Stage & Screen" by author Bruce K. Hanson and mixed media group show by Gail McCann, Rod Givens, Marti Fann, Chris Drummond & Andrew Stronge
About Face - A mixed media portrait show featuring Aimee Joyaux, Cherry Turner, Robin Baxter, Gail McCann, Alain Joyaux, Jez Beasley, Binford Harrell, Andrew Stronge, Chris Drummond., Mari Fann, Henry Kidd, Fred Fann, Elizabeth Thacker, Peggy Faulkner & RoGivens
Canvas for Dollars
Each month for Friday for the Arts, Kimberly Ann's will provide a large canvas and painting supplies so that volunteer artists can help create a collage that will benefit a Petersburg non-profit organization. The painting will be themed to fit the mission of each group represented. The first 100 persons to donate $10 or more to the charity represented that month will be entered into a very special Kimberly Ann's drawing. The lucky winner will receive the painting and a $50 Gift Certificate from the shop!
Permanent Exhibitors
Seamstress Kim Hedge custom designs aprons and other trendy things she sews exclusively
for the shop.
Theresa Scarbro of Wabi Sabi's Martini Bar models her adorable Kimberly Ann's apron.
Master Magnet Maker, Liz Saval, creates edgy, colorful magnets that bring life to even a dull 1970's avacado green refrigerator. At 3 for $5 who can resist buying them?
You'll love the delightful aromas from potpourri, simmering spices, lavendar and moth herbs made by Kathy Chain of The Herbs of Happy Hill. Jez Beasley handcrafts beautiful cards, available for every occassion imaginable. Kimberly Ann loves Michaelene Robinson's handmade natural herbal soaps so much that she keeps the gallery stocked full of all varieties.
Even Kimberly Ann gets crafty now and then...she makes beautiful wreaths, floral arrangements and gianganitic dragonfly sculptures.
You'll love the crowd drawing exhibits and merchandise at Kimberly Ann's!
