The Upstairs Gallery

We are pleased to show the work of our original gallery artists. The collection shows the creativity and the variety of work by this group of local artists, that originally exhibited their paintings when the gallery opened in 1967. Sandy Rabbitt is known for the freshness of her watercolor paintings. She brings still life paintings to life and her landscapes capture the warmth and depth as if you were there. She exhibited and taught at the Upstairs Gallery, from our opening in 1967.

CLASSES UPDATE: Sam Hopkins is offering Wednesday afternoon watercolor classes during July while Margie Whittington takes a summer break during July and August. Sam's class is scheduled for July 7, 14, 21, 28 at 1:00pm. Her Tuesday class will continue as scheduled during July and August - also at 1pm. Call the gallery to check availability.

THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY is currently featuring the work of Treslyn Shipley. She named her show, CROWDED SPACES, and when you see her paintings, you will understand why. Teeming, pre-pandemic crowds moving through skillfully rendered environments overflow the edges of her larger canvases. Detailed, realistic, and humane, Shipley says these paintings “invite you to find your place in the crowd.”

In addition we are still featuring our LESS is MORE show, with works created by our gallery artists. This summer is the perfect time to enjoy the “coolness” of the gallery and the enchanting Rosie the Riveter Memorial Garden.

Gallery Memories: A nice pic of Martha Sue Meek during her cowgirl phase and a rare family pic….almost Norman Rockwell ish! But seriously, thank you for enjoying The Upstairs Gallery- we look forward to your next visit. Come see our current show, “Crowded Spaces”, featuring Treslyn Shipley.

GALLERY MEMORIES: Artist extraordinaire, Sam Hopkins and technical genius, Daryl Barnard (on the right) begin streaming Sam's watercolor classes! Daryl is a great friend of the gallery and Mac Martin. Sam's Facebook streaming started one year ago - when we reopened gallery classes. Thank you Sam - thank you Daryl!

Coming Soon!! Sam Hopkins Tuesday Watercolor class will be available online. Classes in the Gallery Studio are open with limited seating. Yesterday Sam and Technical Guru, Daryl Barnard, tested the new online system.

Arlington Gallery Night opened today featuring the work of Treslyn Shipley. She is shown here with her Grandparents, George and Sadie Alther. Today’s opening is from 12 noon-6pm.

Emerging artist Treslyn Shipley presents her works in a show at
THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY - Crowded Spaces

June 5-July 3, 2021

Reception for the Artist on
Arlington Gallery Night
June 5, 12:00-6:00 p.m.

JUNE 5 - 12-6pm
Over 20 years ago - Eleanor Grace Martin and her gallery owner friends, created Arlington Gallery Night. Now a new group of galleries, along with The Upstairs Gallery are bringing back this event. You are invited to enjoy a day of fine art in ARLINGTON - presented by the newly formed Arlington Art Dealers Association.

GALLERY NIGHT QUICK GUIDE

ARLINGTON MUSEUM OF ART
201 West Main St. (817) 275-4600
30 Americans, iconic exhibit of 68 works by 30 African American artists.

CONTEMPO ART GLASS GALLERY
1101 S. Bowen Rd. (817) 673-2949
Patty Marshall, fused glass works. Debbie Malone will be teaching a stained-glass class.

COLLEGE TOWN RENAISSANCE CENTER
1209 W. Abram St. (817) 675-3103
+20 More, works by 20 African American masters that complement the Arlington Museum of Art’s show 30 Americans.

CREATE ARLINGTON
306 W. Main St. (682) 248-8424
Father-Father, twelve artists responding to the question, How impactful is fatherhood?

KAR-LYNN ART & FRAMES
1051 Abram St. (817) 265-7392
New Works by Sarah Henry, Tiffany Spencer, Sands Weems, Russ Van Der Linden, and South African sculptor, Ken Maloney.

THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY
1038 W Abram St. (817) 277-6961
Crowded Spaces, paintings by emerging artist Treslyn Shipley.

ARLINGTON GALLERY NIGHT - JUNE 5 - 12pm-6pm

ARLINGTON GALLERY NIGHT - JUNE 5 - 12pm-6pm Arlington Art Dealers Association - Gallery Openings - June 5 Visit our website ARLINGTON GALLERY NIGHT Emerging artist Treslyn Shipley celebrates  Crowded Spaces June 5-July 3, 2021 Reception for th

ARLINGTON GALLERY NIGHT - JUNE 5 - 12pm-6pm
Treslyn Shipley celebrates "Crowded Spaces"

ARLINGTON GALLERY NIGHT - JUNE 5 - 12pm-6pm Arlington Art Dealers Association - Gallery Openings - June 5 Visit our website ARLINGTON GALLERY NIGHT Emerging artist Treslyn Shipley celebrates  Crowded Spaces June 5-July 3, 2021 Reception for th