Colette Barnett Studios

06/08/2024

Before time runs out! Finally visited the exhibit at Washington County Museum of Fine Art. Honored to have this little gem selected for the Cumberland Valley Art show. “Gathering of the Day” shows well and I enjoy the reflection seen on the granite countertop even still. The show runs thru the last weekend of August. Stop in to enjoy great art! Oh- if I look a bit frazzled…you’re not wrong! Selling our home, moving my studio and our world, setting up a solo show and submitting to this show- definitely takes its toll!!

28/07/2024

Long overdue! July 12 was a lovely opportunity to open my first ever art show. It was/is taking place at 42West Art co op and gallery in Waynesboro Pa. Everyone was so gracious and kind, it was an honor to be welcomed there.

My exhibit will be up through the month of August so I encourage you to visit this gem of a gallery and take a look!!

04/07/2024

Happy to announce a special opportunity at 42West art co-op! Next Friday 5-8 pm a show of my artwork will open with a reception , refreshments and live music on Main Street Waynesboro, PA. Hope to see lots of familiar faces, come join the fun!

25/06/2024

Lovely feature of my show piece. My name has been spelled many ways but it never bothers me. Just honored to have been included in this juried show!

Colette Barnett of Hagerstown' s oil painting "Gathering of the Day" is included among 65 pieces of art by 62 artists in this year’s "Cumberland Valley Artists" Exhibition. The juried exhibition continues through Aug. 25, 2024.

03/05/2024

Taking just a brief moment for myself after the morning barn/garden tasks. Why do I feel this photo defines the odd combination of my joys?🤣workbooks and tea cups -what a weird character I am 🥾 ☕️ 🌸 🐴 🐓 Have a beautiful Day!

29/08/2023

Savoring the late summer colors as I gear up for a busy painting season. Don’t forget to slow down to take in the beauty around you today!

16/04/2023

Honored to be accepted and honored to be selected for this award! The show only runs through next week so go for a stroll through the museum if you would like a first hand view of “Room with a View”😁

Colette Barnett of Hagerstown received the Valley Art Association Award for her painting, “Room with a View.” Her artwork was selected as a winner of the Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition. The Valley Art Association Award is given in honor of present and previous members whose love of art and whose contributions to the Association have enriched the organization and the community: Virginia Hair and Carol B. Lovell.

Come in and see this in person! Cumberland Valley Artists and Photographers Exhibitions continue through April 23. For a full list of award winners and artists and photographers accepted into the juried exhibition, go to https://wcmfa.org/cumberland-valley-artists-and-photographers-exhibition/

12/02/2023

Honored to have two paintings hanging in the 2023 Cumberland Valley Artist exhibit at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown Maryland.
“A Turn in the Light”, 24”x36” Oil on canvas depicts my daughter astride an off track rescue thoroughbred as they took a turn under the skylights of the indoor arena.

“Room with a View”, 18”x 24” Oil on canvas depicts a spoiled heifer peeking out her barn window. Photographer credit for the reference image goes to Megan Martin of JEM farms.

*This painting was awarded the Cumberland Valley Art Association award. So honored and thankful for this recognition!

Exhibition open and free to the public until April 23, 2023.