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Elementals: Earth, Wind & Fire

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Boogie down to a wonderland of elemental surprises as artists embrace gratitude to clay, glass and show smooth moves in a creative groove. Pictured right: Dynamite vases with splashy abstract detailing and texturizing by Brian Grow of Alexandria, Va.

Spring Revelry

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Spring energy is rampant as winter wanes, so come out, and find some gaiety at the gallery with local artisan gifts in glass, clay, original prints and more. Come for the bunnies, stay for the birds and encounter Earth like never before. Pictured left: "Sun Salutations" signed artist limited-edition print of ink and natural colored pigments on mulberry paper.

Being Green

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Artists celebrate celadon and embrace kelly as originals skew olive and makers savor minty fresh. Lime is sublime and teal appeals whether in pottery, botanical prints, wall tiles or fine glass at Fire On Gallery. Pictured right, 'Limey Climber' artist-signed, limited-edition print of brushpainted praying mantis and maple on buff rice paper.

Lil’ Lovin’

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Explore a fine bit of art with miniatures and small-format original work in clay, glass and wall-hung creations at Fire On. Select your loved one a unique gift as a big heArt can come in petite packages! PIctured right: Brianna Camp of Fairfax, Va. foxy pocket-sized original pen and ink composition.

Winter Meditations

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Mindfully feed the soul with intensely tactile art energy, cultivating a healthy inner peace to welcome the new year. Find personal talismans, sensory stones, sipping cups and spirit animals. Pictured, right: Claymade marbleized stones are fashioned out of a selection of natural clays and serve as a surprise rattle by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington, Va.

Shareables

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Gallery welcomes guests with gracious creations from local artists in clay, glass

Scary Good

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Ghostly glass, frankenstein forms and witchy pictures haunt the haul at Fire On, so don't miss this seasonal treat, where artists dabble in the dark side, reveling in drama and embracing the unearthly.

Harvest Gold, Burnt Orange, Avocado Green

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Retro is rampant as FIre On artists celebrate the Torpedo Factory Art Center's 50th Anniversary in pottery, glass and more! Warm woodfired shino-glazed statement vases by Brian Grow of Falls Church, Va.

Too Hot to Handle

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Original artisan toasty works add to a sizzlin' summer of love as artistic inspiration is aglow in pottery, glass and more! Featuring new work by Alexandria potter Amanda Traub. PIctured: Blueblood, 2024 painting of tempera and ink on metallic board by Tracie Griffith Tso of Reston, Va.

My Sunshine

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Fire On artists explore light, optimism and human joy as they play with glass, glaze and 3-D creations. Our ceramic and glass artists offer prints and wall art and handcrafted original cards. Shop some sunshine for Mom, Dad, weddings, engagements and glorious occasions.

Art in Bloom

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Alexandria, VA 22314
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