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Mill Room Gallery
As part of our commitment to supporting all varieties of art, The Mill Room functions as an art gallery. Each MainStage show features a new artist or group of artists. Work is hung through the dining room and hall. While not all pieces are for sale, any art sold benefits the Mill and supports a local artist.
Current Show
January 21 - February 24, 2025
Holly Markhoff
Dancing Tulips by Holly Markhoff
Artist Statement
My artistic goal is to create works that are soothing and sophisticated yet express an inspiring playfulness and joy. Paintings are often large, colorful and glossy incorporating sculptural elements and mixed media. A heating element may be used to seal and texturize. Paintings can be spontaneous and simply directed by the materials used. More often pieces continue the process of completing the expression of a recurrent sketch or theme.
As a side note, Holly was involved in theater as a teenager and child, including productions at the Little Theatre of Alexandria, and as a member of a touring pantomime group, which put on over 40 shows in one summer! Holly is honored to have her work shown in the renowned Swift Creek Mill Theatre, coinciding with the Theatre's production of The Diary of Anne Frank!
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Click Here to find out more about this exceptional artist online.
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During the run of The Diary of Anne Frank production, the Swift Creek Theatre will receive 40% from the proceeds of any art purchases.
About the Exhibition
Swift Creek Mill Theatre is pleased to announce Holly Markhoff as the Featured Artist during the production run of The Diary of Anne Frank, is a contemporary mixed media artist known for her figurative and expressive paintings. Influenced by the elongated figures of Modigliani, and the gilding of Klimt, her work has evolved to incorporate sculptural elements as paints are built up between layers of glaze, creating a glass-like translucence.
Born in New York City, Holly grew up outside of Washington DC, in Alexandria, Virginia. She currently lives in Richmond, Virginia and has as a studio in her home, and in the city’s Museum District. Holly’s works can be found in gallery representations, private, corporate, nonprofit and museum collections as well as staged in the 2021 Hulu Mini Series, Dopesick.
The fine art will hang on the walls of the Historic Mill Room through February 24, 2025.
Holly Markhoff, Artist
Curtain Call by Holly Markhoff
Previous Artists
2023-2024 Season
Emily Turner
James River Artist Association
Kieran Segaloff
Kyle Epps
Petersburg Area Art League
Terrie Powers
Chester Artists Association
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2021-2022 Season
Baxter Perkinson
Jane Zander
Swimming In Paint
BAAAR
James River Art League
2018-2019 Season
Deanna Williford
Thomas Bradshaw
Three Friends
All Star Show
Paul Penrod
2016-2017 Season
Ed Hatch
Henry Kidd
Eleanor Cox
Paul Penrod
Donald Hardy
Sharon Denmark
2022-2023 Season
Chester Artists Association
Muzi Branch
Katherine Thompson
Art for the Journey
Abraham Sprinkle
2019-2020 Season
Central Virginia Art League
Henry Kidd
David Hoque & Ally Hill
2017-2018 Season
Mike Haubenstock
Kathy Rivera
Virginia Hickey
Jane Zander
Craig Martin
2015-2016 Season
Ivan and Baxter Perkinson
Holly Markhoff
Brenda Duckwall
Terry Lacy
Do you want to be a Featured Artist?
Apply to become one of our Featured Artists! We are always seeking new artists to celebrate at SCMT. Download the PDF below to learn about our requirements and how to apply.