Railroad Theme Art Show

Montgomery Museum hosts 20 local artists in the  Railroad Theme Art Show as a companion to the “Let’s Go to the Depot” History Exhibit and recent NRV Passenger Rail Panel

“Let’s Go to the Depot! How the Railroad Changed Montgomery County and Cambria” history exhibit opened on July 13 at the Montgomery Museum of Art and History. The railroad, completed through Montgomery County in 1854, created a social center where sweethearts ran off to get married and fresh-faced draftees set off to serve their country. It was also a point of commerce, where goods and harvests from the county were shipped and products from around the world entered into Montgomery County, VA.

In conjunction with the “Let’s Go to the Depot” history exhibit, members of the museum and other local artists have participated in a railroad-themed art show. Photographs, watercolors, oils, acrylics, pen and ink drawings, and even wood scroll-work are represented. 41 pieces by 20 artists of trains and related items will be on display from July 18 – September 8. You may view the pictures online and vote for your favorite at https://montgomerymuseum.org/exhibits/railroad-theme-show (online voting starting on July 18), but even better, come in and see for yourself. The closing reception is on September 7, 5:00 -7:00 pm at the museum. People’s Choice voting will allow only one vote per person, and voting will close at 6:00 pm the day of the reception with awards presented at 6:30 pm.

Last week, the museum hosted a very successful panel discussion on NRV passenger rail, providing a forum of updates and discussion led by experts from the New River Valley Regional Commission, Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, and the Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board. In a packed lobby, community members learned more about the history of passenger rail and the exciting new developments regarding Amtrak’s future service to Christiansburg and the New River Valley.

Artists and their specific media in the Railroad Theme Art Show include:

• Aileen Fletcher – Digital Photography

• Matt Gentry – Watercolor

• Blake Gore – Miniature Drawing

• Sue Hossack – Ink, Acrylic

• Carol Josefiak – Oil

• John Josefiak – Watercolor

• Carl Lefko – Photography

• Susan Lockwood – Photography

• Sally Mook – Watercolor/Acrylic

• Rita Mayer – Wood, Acrylic

• Pippi Miller – Photography

• Glenn McDaniel – Digital Art

• Wayne McKinney – Photography

• Betty Moore – Acrylic

• Judy Niehaus – Acrylic

• David Pearce – Painting/Photography/Drawing

• David Petersen – Photography

• Mary Ratliff – Watercolor

• John Singleton – Photography

• Charles Whitescarver  – Photography

Media Contacts: Casey Jenkins – Executive Director; director@montgomerymuseum.org; (540) 382-5644

Courtney Amos – Events and Marketing Coordinator; marketing@montgomerymuseum.org