“Kinship,” All-Media Show, Opens at Falls Church Arts on November 22; Exhibit Celebrates Creativity and Connection
“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 from7:00–9:00 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.
