Latest from the Studio - Carol Barber

Curated Collection of Works on Paper

April 30, 2025

Wall of works on paper by Carol Barber available at Studio Broad in Staunton, VA

We are excited to present Carol Barber’s original works on paper at Studio Broad, available until July 17, 2025. This curated collection features 16 unique pieces, blending creativity with emotional narratives. Visit us in Staunton, Virginia to experience these artworks in person and explore our commitment to quality design and sustainability. Enhance your space with art that tells a story. #ArtCollection #StudioBroad #Sustainability #CreativeDesign #ArtExhibition #Staunton

Annual National Juried Exhibition

April 11, 2025

A layered contemporary painting of color

Honored to have this piece included in the 2025 Annual National Juried Exhibition Currently on exhibit at the Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg, VA until April 26. Juror, Jeffrey W. Allison, of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Read more…

New Large Textural Paintings

March 31, 2025

TEXTURE PAINTINGS on CANVAS I’m thrilled to introduce you to my new paintings, with the biggest being 40″ x 50″. Because they focus on texture and marks more than color layering, these new large paintings are a departure from what Read more…

Shop Made In VA coming to RVA!

October 9, 2024

Featured Artist at the new Shop Made in VA in Scott’s Addition, Richmond, VA Grand Opening – October 18, 2024, exhibiting through December. Excited for you to see and shop my new Monet’s Garden and Tie Dye Dreams collections! These Read more…

The story behind the “Fair Ride” paintings

September 8, 2024

Carol Barber in her studio with "Fair Ride" collection.

Also in the exhibit currently at Second Street Gallery until September 27, 2024 are paintings on wooden panels inspired by fair rides at night. As a youth, the annual fair coming to rural southside Virginia was a magical and exciting Read more…

The Story Behind “Watching Bubbles”

August 27, 2024

detail of paint layering on a clear substrate

Finally in a clear box again! For my graduate show and thesis, I created work that was my digital art printed on multiple transparent sheets and hung together in layers in a hand-made plexiglass box. At the time, I wanted Read more…

“Watching Bubbles”, A collection by Carol Barber September 6 – 27, 2024 in the Dové Gallery at Second Street Gallery

August 20, 2024

Abstract painting on transparent dura-lar film by Carol Barber. Prominent color is blue.

Barber will debut a collection of new paintings, “Watching Bubbles”, in September 2024 in the Dové Gallery alongside a series of works by sculptor William Bennett. Featured below is a preview of the collection – visit the gallery in person Read more…

New Work Showing in September

July 2, 2024

acrylic painting in cool colors on transparent substrate by Carol Barber

Curator’s Choice: A Dual Exhibition with Carol Barber + William Bennett,
September 6 – 27, 2024
Dové Gallery at Second Street Gallery

End of 2023 Highlights

December 2, 2023

Hello! Can not believe 2023 is coming to a close! This year seemed to go by particularly fast. So glad you are here and I am looking forward to connecting with you in person or through email: carolhbarberart@gmail.com in the Read more…

Pink Grouse Wall

July 12, 2023

Hello! At Quirk Hotel in Charlottesville a new way to purchase art and take it home immediately has debuted and I am lucky to be one of the first artists featured along with Kelly Seeber and Aimee Joyaux. This wall Read more…