As the world awakens from its winter slumber, there’s no denying the magic in the air. Spring has officially sprung! With every gentle breeze and petal in bloom, Mother Nature takes center stage, painting the world with vibrant colors, soft textures, and a sense of renewal. And what better way to honor this annual rebirth than through art?
At Tamarack Marketplace, we’re welcoming the season with our newest gallery exhibition: “Impressions of Spring.” As nature unfurls her delicate petals and sunlight begins to linger, we invite you to immerse yourself in a visual celebration of springtime’s splendor. Inspired by the timeless beauty of spring and the artistic legacy of the Impressionist movement, “Impressions of Spring” invites visitors to experience the season through the eyes of today’s artists. Just as the Impressionists once found inspiration in blooming gardens, dappled sunlight, and fresh landscapes, this exhibition captures the essence of the season in all its delicate glory.
From pastel palettes to bold brushstrokes, each piece in this show is a tribute to spring’s subtle power, the way it breathes life into the land, ignites the senses, and stirs the soul. You’ll find blooming florals, sweeping skies, and tranquil scenes that evoke a sense of both peace and possibility.
We have invited Tamarack Marketplace Juried Artists of all styles and mediums to bring their interpretation of Earth’s most poetic season to life. Whether they have captured the first bloom, the golden hour of a spring day, or the quiet beauty of nature’s renewal, the work in this exhibition honors the original masterpiece: the natural world.
If you’re an admirer of fine art or simply in search of a moment of beauty, this exhibition promises to awaken your senses and stir your soul. Let your creativity blossom and explore the gentle, joyous energy that only spring can bring. Let the season’s colors, textures, and light lead you into a world of renewal and artistic wonder.
“Impressions of Spring” will be on display at Tamarack Marketplace’s David L. Dickirson Fine Arts Gallery from April 18th – May 24th. We invite you to join us for the opening reception on April 19th, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet the artists behind the work and immerse yourself in the season!
If you are unable to visit the show, keep an eye out for our virtual gallery. It will be live next week.
Artists featured in Impressions of Spring:
Jane Adkinson of Raleigh County, Shannon Arbogast of Monogalia County, Kim Ayers of Raleigh County, Lee Ann Billups Blevins of Wayne County, Sarah Bostic of Greenbrier County, Ray Bozic of Greenbrier County, Tina Brannon of Calhoun County, Nancy Brumley of Kanawha County, Andrea Brunais of Mercer County, Jane Cardi of Monogalia County, Stephen Carroll of Raleigh County, Pat Cross of Putnam County, Deirdre Duncan of Marion County, Robert Fisher of Kanawha County, Judy Foxx of Boone County, Timothy Gump of Marion County, Liz Haley of Kanawha County, Sharon Harms of Kanawha County, Lisa Harrison of Putnam County, Melvin Hartley of Fayette County, Carol Hilleary of Kanawha County, Carol Jackson of Summers County, Deborah Lester of Raleigh County, Kembelene McGinnis of Ritchie County, Rita Montrosse of Mercer County, Jill Moles Mullins of Kanawha County, Laura Moul of Cabell County, Melanie Myhre of Cabell County, Tom Ogle of Kanawha County, Shelby Oreolt of Raleigh County, Thomas Ott of Brooke County, Robbie Parsons of Putnam County, Lynn Payne of Kanawha County, Gloria Jean Pennington of Kanawha County, Nan Perry of Kanawha County, Lynn Quillen of Greenbrier County, Ed Rehbein of Raleigh County, Cheryl Robertson of Wayne County, Savannah Schroll Guz of Hancock County, Randy Selbe of Putnam County, Shannon Shank of Kanawha County, Debbie Sisson of Jackson County, Stephen Sisson of Jackson County, Promise Sloan of Mercer County, Lesa Smith of Kanawha County, Maggie Starcher of Braxton County, Patty Stewart of Putnam County, Linda Stonestreet of Putnam County, Susan Stover of Fayette County, Larry Sumpter of Cabell County, Julia Thomson of Summers County, Lauren Thomas of Gilmer County, Mike Williamson of Raleigh County, Jimmy Woods of Berkeley County