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The story behind the “Fair Ride” paintings

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”

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

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

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

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

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…


Summer Art Market

FIRST ANNUAL QUIRK SUMMER ART MARKET FEATURING LOCAL ARTISTS CAROL BARBERCHRISTINA FLOWERSKELLY SEEBER FRIDAY | JUNE 2ND11 AM – 4 PM Kick off your June First Friday by visiting our lovely local artists at Quirk’s First Annual Summer Art Market. Find us Read more…


Painting on Transparent Surfaces

Three decades ago I began my professional career as a digital artist. While working on the computer, I strived to make art as natural as possible by incorporating transparent layers of photographed texture and scanned marks. When I went to Read more…


September 2022 Art Happenings

This Fall feels like a reopening of the art world for me! It started with the annual fundraiser for Second Street Gallery on Sept. 2. Three of my small works sold quickly which made me happy! Not only to support Read more…


Day Glow Collection

I curated from my flat file and added a few new paintings to make a collection of original art available with bright optimistic colors to bring happiness to your day! I believe these pieces would coordinate well together in a Read more…