FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Artspace Gallery Announces Opening of “Stories”
Thursday, May 22 – Saturday, June 29, 2025
“First Friday” Artist Reception: Friday, June 6, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Artspace Gallery, 221 Center Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 is pleased to announce the opening of their latest exhibition, “Stories”, showcasing works by Dave Stabley, Deb Stabley and Artspace guest artist Roza Breneisen.
Dave Stabley has been a professional artist for over 40 years, having shown and sold his work in gallery settings, as well as in juried shows in that time period. Dave taught ceramics and wood sculpture, as well, for 11 years at Penn College and continues on there as an adjunct teaching wood sculpture. His large mosaic installations can be found on the campus of Penn College as well as in downtown Williamsport, Berwick and Bloomsburg. Dave will be highlighting carved ceramic vases and wall tiles with a story all of their own, as well as carved wooden mask forms for this show at Artspace.
Deb Stabley has worked professionally showing and selling her work in galleries and in juried shows for over 40 years, as well. She taught ceramics and drawing part time at Penn College for 10 years and ran a community clay studio in Williamsport for a number of years. Deb helped create outdoor mosaics for Bloomsburg and Berwick. In addition to being a member of Artspace Gallery, she is a member of Artists & Artisans, another co-op gallery in Lewisburg. Her work for this Artspace show will include ceramics, as well as 2-d and 3-d mixed media works revolving around the loss of a sibling and the impacts of incarceration as part of that narrative.
Roza Breneisen, is a Bulgarian visual artist and graphic designer who once taught drawing and color theory as an adjunct at Penn College. She will be showing two hand crafted books, as well as individual prints that explore the complexities of memory, time and place whose practice investigates the tangibility of memory and the complexities of time, place, mortality, and transcendence.
A public reception is scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM to coincide with Downtown Bloomsburg Inc.’s “First Friday” event happening throughout the town. Dave and Deb will be available to discuss their work that evening. The gallery’s reception will feature sample tastings from the folks at Revivalist Spirits. Other light refreshments and food will be served as well.
Artspace Gallery is one of the region’s oldest established fine art and craft galleries. For over 20 years the gallery has been open to the public and has exhibited and sold original pieces by local artists. As a cooperative, the member artists share in the tasks of running and maintaining the gallery year-round. Together, they keep Artspace a thriving business that has turned into the destination for art-lovers who seek beautiful, locally made art. The works exhibited include ceramics, drawings, encaustics, fiber art, glass, jewelry, paintings, photography, prints, and woodwork.
Every 6-8 weeks the gallery features a new exhibit by members, regional guest artists, or arts organizations. Throughout the year the ever-changing gallery brings a new and creative vibe to the downtown. Special events, demonstrations, and exhibit openings are always a “Can’t-Miss”.
Artspace Gallery is open Thursdays – Saturdays from 12:00 – 6:00 PM and Sundays from 12:00 – 5:00 PM or by appointment. For more information about this and additional exhibitions or the gallery’s complete listing of member artists, visit www.artspacebloomsburg.com. The gallery may also be reached by email at artspacebloomsburg@gmail.com or by phone at 570-764-0737.