“Kinship,” an all-media exhibit honoring the bonds that exist between or among communities, families, cultures, and affinity groups, will be held from November 22, 2025 to January 4, 2026 at Falls Church Arts. The exhibit will open with a meet-the-artists reception, scheduled from 7:00–9:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 22. During the evening, the recipient of the Juror’s Choice Award will be announced. The reception is free and is open to the public.
Juror Glen Kessler reflects on the exhibition:
“The current show at Falls Church Arts, entitled ‘Kinship,’ explores the many ways artists interpret the idea of connection—between individuals, between cultures, and even within themselves. This thought-provoking exhibition of more than 50 works in a range of media feels especially meaningful at a time when both our similarities and differences are so often in focus. As juror, I am deeply proud of the artists represented here. The quality of craftsmanship and richness of ideas make this an unforgettable show for all who experience it.”
Glen Kessler is an internationally collected and awarded artist as well as the founder of The Compass Atelier in Rockville, Maryland. His works have graced the cover of Professional Artist magazine and have appeared in Artists Magazine among other publications.
The Falls Church Arts gallery is at 700-B West Broad St. (Route 7), Falls Church. Admission is free, and the gallery is open with new winter hours: Tuesdays-Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Masks are optional, and guests are asked to postpone their visit if they are not well.
Artworks can be viewed online at https://www.fallschurcharts.org. All pieces can be purchased at the gallery or on the website.
Highlights of the show include the Juror’s Choice Award and the People’s Choice Award. Visitors have until December 19 to cast their ballot. The winner will be announced on December 20.
Participants include:
Haley Bannister
Blanca Belisario
Jeffrey Berg
Carolyn Berkowitz
Ginger Browning
Irene Chambers
Kathleen Conklin
Gretchen Damore
Julia Fouser
Farah Hamoon
Adi Rose Henderson
James Hengst
Susan B. Hillson
Helen Huriaux
Deborah Lash
Robin Lazarus-Berlin
Jessica Lehman
Linda Lowery
Jessica Mickey
Cynthia K Miller
Jon Milstein
David Moss
Kwaku Ofori-Yirenkyi
Barbara Osborne-Harris
Arielle Parris
Erin Peterson-Fleming
Tinu Prakash
Jose Quinonez
Laura Ramirez-Drain
Rebecca Ravenal
Elisabeth Rhyne
Elise Ritter-Clough
Carolyn Jackson Sahni
Michele Sheedy
Osvaldo Suarez
Suzie Taylor
Carina Tenaglia
Suzanne Updike
For more information, visit https://www.fallschurcharts.org or email info@fallschurcharts.org.