Gary Gillespie Israel stopped by the Lickson residence today on his trip back to New York City after a trip that took him many days in his own quest of his famous mother’s art. The late Dorothy Gillespie was one of the outstanding female artists of hers or any era. Her son Gary has been all over the United States with his mother’s art always his central focus. On this trip, he visited many places in Virginia where Dorothy’s art may be found. He also has been to North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and California on his travels – […]
For the late Spring social for members of the Lalo Society, called the Spring Soiree, the Parish Hall of Calvary Episcopal Church in Front Royal was transformed into a true art venue on Saturday evening June 11, 2016. The hard work of many went into the successful event which was about double the size of the turn-out for the first Lalo Member event last November. Jenn Nicholson, now Vice President of Special Events, in addition to her role as Director and Acting Secretary, was the point person for last Saturday. She got all Lalo managers and directors involved and was […]
The longest running Art Show by Lalo artists is now on view at Loving Arms, an assisted living facility in Warren County, Virginia. Approximately 40 pieces of art, mostly paintings, but also a few photographs will be on view at this retirement community through the July 4th Holiday. Except for the Galleries in Front Royal at JENNerations Hair Studio and in Luray, Virginia at the Gallery at the Warehouse, the Art Show at Loving Arms is the longest running external (outside of Lalo) exhibition of Lalo Artists. A reception was held during the evening of June 15, 2016, (Family Night) […]
An art show was mounted for residents and visitors at Hidden Springs Assisted Living Center in Warren County, Virginia over the Mothers’ Day weekend. Thanks to Walter Mabe, Lalo Vice-President Operations, and his wife Taffy, a member of the Lalo Advisory Group, the art show brought great joy to all who viewed it. “We are pleased to be able to place some of our extensive collection of art for people to see,” said Walter. “We even made a sale,” he added. “But we never do it for the money.” Lalo Society Member Artists enjoy having their artwork seen. The Hidden […]
The world’s most prominent magazine devoted to architecture, design and the arts is Architectural Digest. The June, 2016 issue, now on newsstands and circulated throughout the globe, has published a letter written by Lalo President Charles “Chips” Lickson. Appearing on Page 34, the letter is repeated below in its entirety for those who don’t get the Digest in magazine or electronic format: Dear Editor: Not only is it a pleasure to see the work of interior designers and architects, in every issue of Architectural Digest but the pieces of art that appear are also a highlight Your dedication to the […]
