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2026 Shows

October 1, 2025 - January 11, 2026, Where We Live, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Virginia Beach.
January 10 - February 7, D'Art Center, National Juried Show, Merged, Norfolk, VA.
April 3 - April 26, Virginia Beach Art Center, The Four Seasons, Virginia Beach, VA.
April 17 - April 19, Hampton Roads Academy Inaugural Art Show, Newport News, VA.
April 25 - May 25, ArtSpeaks Juried Exhibition, Bay School Community Arts Center, Mathews, VA.
April 15 - May 26, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Camera to Brush exhibit., Williamsburg, VA.
May 1 - May 31, Gloucester Arts on Main, The Sky's the Limit, Gloucester, VA.
July & August, Williamsburg Artists Group pop-up show, Pie and Dine, Williamsburg.
July - ongoing, Gloucester Arts on Main, Gallery Artist, Gloucester, VA.
July 29 - September 11, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Annual Member's show, Williamsburg, VA.
August 7 - August 30, Virginia Beach Art Center, Illuminations, Virginia Beach, VA.
August 7 - September 16, Williamsburg Artists Group members show at the Stryker Center, Williamsburg, VA.
September 10 - October 18, 2026 Mid-Atlantic New Painting Biennial, University Mary Washington Galleries, Fredericksburg, Virginia.
September 25 - November 10, Williamsburg Arts Council show at the Stryker Center, Williamsburg, VA.
October 3, An Evening in Paris Gala, fundraiser for Alzheimer's, Brookdale Chambrel, Williamsburg, VA.
October 3 & 4, An Occasion for the Arts, Front Porch, Colonial Williamsburg, VA.
November 7, Williamsburg Artists Group Fire Sale, King of Glory Church, Longhill Road, Williamsburg, VA.

2025 Shows

January 5 - March 20, Featured local artist, Frothy Moon Brewhouse, Williamsburg.
January 23 - February 27, Williamsburg Players Theater
February 14 - April 14, Featured local artist, Spoke & Art, Williamsburg
February 19 - April 4, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Fireside Gallery- The Color Green.
February 24 - April 10, Featured artist, Aromas Coffeehouse, Williamsburg
March 13 - 17, Williamsburg Artists Group at the St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Castle O'Sullivan at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg.
March 22, Wine & Art Exhibition, Williamsburg Winery
April 17 - May 28, Stryker Center exhibit, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center
April 26 - May 26, ArtSpeaks Juried Exhibition, Bay School Community Arts Center, Mathews, VA.
June 4 - July 25, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Members Show
July 30 - September 12, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Camera to Brush and Fireside Gallery- Trees.
August 9 - September 6, D'Art Center, Norfolk, VA, National Juried Show, Flowing & Flying.
August 27 - October 12, Williamsburg Artists Group members show at the Stryker Center.
September 9 - November 9, The Gallery at Williamsburg Landing, Senior Care Community.
October 1- January 11, 2026, Where We Live, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Virginia Beach.
October 18, Artful Blooms Gala for Alzheimer's, Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg.
October 21 - November 3, Sentara Hospital Gallery, to benefit United Way.
October 24 - December 4, Dada! Suffolk Art League's Annual Juried Show, Suffolk, Virginia.
November 9, 12-5, Williamsburg Winery Pop-Up show

2024 Shows

2024 Calendar, image for month of November, Williamsburg Arts Council. Proceeds support art scholarships.
January 1- February 29, Spoke & Art, Williamsburg
December 1, 2023 - February 25, 2024, "Celebrations," Williamsburg Winery
January 19 - February 19, Williamsburg Players Theater
February 17, 6 pm - 9 pm, The Art of Wine & Jazz with Silent Art Auction, Williamsburg Winery. Benefitting Vet First, Inc.
February 21 - April 5, Tuesday Painters Group Co-Op show, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center.
February 21 - April 5, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Fireside Gallery- Movement show.
March 1- May 27, "Journey Through the Seasons," Williamsburg Winery
April 1- May 31, Spoke & Art, Williamsburg
March 14, Pop-up Market & reception, Williamsburg Winery
April 17 - May 31, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Members Show.
April 19 & April 20, Williamsburg Artists Group at Bruton Parish House, Colonial Williamsburg.
May 1 - July 1, Williamsburg Players Theater
June 3- July 31, Spoke & Art, Williamsburg
June 5- July 19, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Fireside Gallery- Myths & Legends show.
July 23- Sept 14, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Fireside Gallery- Camera to Brush show.
September 1 - November 1, Spoke & Art, Williamsburg
September 18 - November 1, Regional Juried Show, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center.
October 11 & 12, Williamsburg Artists Group at Bruton Parish House, Colonial Williamsburg.
October 19, Artful Blooms Gala for Alzheimer's, Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg.
November 6 - December 20, Small Works Holiday Show, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center.
November 8, Three Jolly Coachmen, Lewis Hall, Colonial Williamsburg.

2023 Shows

2023 Calendar, image for month of June, Williamsburg Arts Council.
- Calendar available at Illy's Coffee Shop, Blink, Williamsburg Floral, Retros, and Kingsmill Jewelers. Proceeds support art scholarships.
November 2 - February 15, 2023, Spoke & Art, Williamsburg
December 1, 2022 - March 27, 2023, "Winter Romance," Williamsburg Winery
February 24 - April 24 Williamsburg Players Theater
February 15 - March 31, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Fireside Gallery- Horizons show.
March 1 - May 31, Tuesday Painters show at Spoke & Art, Williamsburg
March 31 - June 11 , "Spring Reflections," Williamsburg Winery
April 5 - May 19, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Fireside Gallery- All About Color show.
April 5 - May 19, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Jewelry Extravaganza.
April 14 - May 31, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Members Show at the Stryker Center.
April 15 & 16, Williamsburg Artists Group at Bruton Parish House, Colonial Williamsburg
May 1- July 31, “Views of Virginia,” at the Muse Writing Center in Norfolk
May 31 - July 21, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Members Show
June 16 - September 10, "Enjoy Life," Williamsburg Winery
July 26 - September 8, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Fireside Gallery- Camera to Brush show.
October 14 - Artful Blooms Gala for Alzheimer's, Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg.
October 27 & 28- Williamsburg Artists Group at Bruton Parish House, Colonial Williamsburg
November 6- December 31- Tuesday Painters Showcase, Williamsburg Regional Library Theater Gallery
November 8 - December 22, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Small Works Holiday Show.
December 1 - February 25, 2024, "What We Love," Williamsburg Winery
2024 Calendar, image for month of November, Williamsburg Arts Council.

2022 Shows

January 19 - March 31,Williamsburg Players Theater
February 20 - April 18, Spoke & Art
April - August, "New Beginnings," Williamsburg Winery
May 20 & 21, Williamsburg Artists Group at Bruton Parish House, Colonial Williamsburg
September - November, "Bountiful Harvest," Williamsburg Winery
September 19 - October 28, Williamsburg Artists Group Members Show, Stryker Center
September 28 – Nov 11, Regional Juried Show, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center
October 14 - November 30, Williamsburg Players Theater
October 28 & 29, Williamsburg Arts Group at Bruton Parish House, Colonial Williamsburg
November 2 - January 15, 2023, Spoke & Art, Williamsburg
November 26, Holiday Bazaar, First Colony Clubhouse.
December 3, First Colony Art Crawl, 11 am - 4 pm.
December 1 - 31, Holiday Small Works, Williamsburg Winery
December 1, 2022 - March 27, 2023, "Winter Romance," Williamsburg Winery
2023 Calendar, image for month of June, Williamsburg Arts Council. Calendar available at Illy's Coffee Shop, Blink, Williamsburg Floral, Retros, and Kingsmill Jewelers. Proceeds support art scholarships.

October 18, Artful Blooms Gala for Alzheimer's, Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg.

Monica Wittig Schauffler

[email protected]
757-561-0759
Williamsburg, Virginia

I’ve enjoyed dabbling with imagery and color for as long as I can remember. After college, I became a documentary film editor, working in New York, Baltimore, DC and San Francisco. Later, in Virginia, I worked as a technology librarian, teaching young adults about filmmaking, podcasting, and virtual reality. After retiring in 2021, I became a full-time painter, using oils as my primary medium and exploring the possibilities of watercolor and mixed media. I enjoy painting with other artists in a group setting where we share ideas, techniques and critiques.

Most of my paintings are based on places I’ve visited or people I’ve known, heavily influenced by memories, emotions, and dreams. I never really know where a painting will end up, but it usually starts from a scene that piques my interest. Inspiration can come while I’m walking down the street, sitting in a café, climbing a mountain, or even from the treasure trove of photos I've saved over the years. I’ll make a quick plein aire painting if possible, and take multiple reference photos. In my studio, I’ll immerse myself in the images, much like I did as a film editor, and think of the story I'd like to tell. Using Photoshop, I experiment with composition, value, and color until I find a satisfying approach, and will transfer this design to the canvas.

I like expanding my boundaries, trying new techniques, styles, and approaches. When I’m painting, I feel like I am journeying into a timeless zone where the images and colors begin pushing and pulling until they resolve into the image I’m envisioning. Each painting is an emotional journey, changing over time until it combines visuals and memories in a way that seems true to me. My work can be found in regional galleries and in private collections throughout the US and in the UK.

Member, Williamsburg Artists Group
Member, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center
Gallery Artist, Gloucester Arts on Main

Featured in Williamsburg's Next Door Neighbors magazine in April 2024.
www.williamsburgneighbors.com/issues/april-2024

Contact Monica Wittig Schauffler if you are interested in purchasing a painting.

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