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Why Artists Are Fed Up With AI Art: Beyond the Hype, a Deep Dive into the Growing Frustration
The rise of AI-generated art has been nothing short of meteoric. With advanced algorithms capable of producing stunning visuals at the...
Gallery Team
5 days ago4 min read
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What Makes a Painting Valuable? A Buyer’s Guide to Art Pricing
The value of a painting is influenced by a complex interplay of factors that art enthusiasts and prospective buyers should consider....
Gallery Team
Mar 183 min read
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How to Care for Oil Paintings: A Guide for First-Timers, Art Enthusiasts and Collectors
Last year we published a comprehensive guide to choosing the right painting for your home and hope it helped some of you make more...
Gallery Team
Mar 44 min read
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A New Voice in Ceramic Art at Formato Fine Arts Gallery: Madden Marie Pilkerton
Formato Fine Arts Gallery is delighted to announce the addition of ceramic artist Madden Marie Pilkerton to our roster of distinguished...
Lily Formato
Jan 311 min read
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An Afternoon of Opera and Art: Wytheville Opera Company’s January 5th Event
If you're looking for a way to kick off the new year with beauty, culture, and local talent, mark your calendar for Sunday, January 5th,...
Lily Formato
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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Formato Fine Arts and Wytheville Opera Company Join Forces to Bring Performing Arts to Downtown Wytheville
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between Formato Fine Arts and the Wytheville Opera Company . This collaboration...
Gallery Team
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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Lily Formato Showcases her Work at the Renowned Randolph Street Market Festival
Wytheville, VA – September 2023 – Lily Formato, owner of Formato Fine Arts, was invited to exhibit her work at Chicago's prestigious...
Gallery Team
Oct 12, 20242 min read
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Why Formato Fine Arts Won’t Feature AI-Generated Art - Reflections by Lily Formato
In the world of contemporary art, the rise of AI-generated works has sparked both fascination and controversy. As the owner of Formato...
Lily Formato
Sep 13, 20243 min read
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Meet Kay Sutherland: The Painter Bringing Virginia to Life
Introduction Meet Kay Sutherland , a seasoned artist with over 40 years in the community, who brings life to her canvases with a style...
Gallery Team
Aug 16, 20244 min read
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Choosing and Hanging Paintings in Your Home: A Complete Guide
The ultimate guide to choosing and hanging paintings in your home
Lily Formato
Aug 10, 20243 min read
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Formato Fine Arts revamps website
Formato Fine Arts is proud to announce the launch of their new website. The new site features a minimalistic look to highlight the art...
Gallery Team
Jun 1, 20241 min read
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SWVA Today reports on Lindsey Cherek Waller Show
Wytheville, VA – As reported by SWVA Today , Formato Fine Arts is proud to present "In Tension," a special art show on Saturday, July 1,...
Gallery Team
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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Formato Fine Arts to Host Weekly Improv Jams Starting June 27, 2023
Wytheville, VA – June 22, 2023 – Formato Fine Arts is excited to announce the launch of weekly improv jams, taking place every Tuesday...
Gallery Team
Jun 20, 20231 min read
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Virginia Living Magazine Features Formato Fine Arts in "A Weekend in Wytheville"
Wytheville, VA – Formato Fine Arts is thrilled to announce its feature in Virginia Living Magazine’s article, "A Weekend in Wytheville."...
Gallery Team
Oct 20, 20221 min read
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Formato Fine Arts Hosts Successful Drag Bingo Night Amid Protests
Wytheville, VA – On June 25th, 2022, Formato Fine Arts successfully hosted a highly anticipated Drag Bingo Night that drew both...
Gallery Team
Jun 26, 20221 min read
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Formato Fine Arts' Lily Formato Inspires Wake Forest University Students
Wytheville, VA – As reported by SWVA Today, Lily Formato, owner of Formato Fine Arts, recently inspired students at Wake Forest...
Gallery Team
Mar 7, 20221 min read
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Roanoke Times Features Lily Formato and Her Vision for Formato Fine Arts
Wytheville, VA – The Roanoke Times recently highlighted the inspiring story of Lily Formato, the 21-year-old owner of Formato Fine...
Gallery Team
Feb 15, 20221 min read
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Roanoke Times features 'What We've Been Through' Exhibit
Formato Fine Arts hosted its most recent exhibit, titled 'What We've Been Through', focussing on processing the COVID-19 pandemic through...
Gallery Team
Dec 3, 20211 min read
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Lily Formato featured at the 2021 Festival in the Park, Charlotte, NC
Wytheville, VA – Lily Formato, owner of Formato Fine Arts, recently exhibited her latest work at the esteemed Festival in the Park in...
Gallery Team
Sep 27, 20211 min read
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Roanoke Times Highlights Elliott Todd Solo Show at Formato Fine Arts
Wytheville, VA – The Roanoke Times recently featured an article on the highly anticipated solo show of North Carolina glass artist...
Gallery Team
Oct 1, 20191 min read
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