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MWC grad creates a vocation and sense of community with gallery in Tappahannock Date published: 8/7/2007 By Rob Hedelt TAPPAHANNOCK--When Worth Haile first shared her idea of opening a new gallery in Tappahannock, there was no shortage of pessimists. Having married a longtime resident of the Middle Peninsula town along the Rappahannock River, the former Fredericksburg-area resident and Mary Washington College grad was trying to carve out a vocation for herself. After working for newspapers in Warsaw and Montross, Haile--the daughter of Fredericksburg artist Ellen Worthy Stokes--came up with the notion of combining her love and skills in photography with her appreciation of art. "I had this notion that I'd operate a photography studio during the week and then showcase artists and their work on weekends," said the 26-year-old Haile. As her idea moved from concept to reality, she was struck by the number of people who said that Tappahannock wasn't ready for "I'm the kind of person who's motivated by that," she said. "The more people tell me I can't do something, the harder I'll work And happen it has. Since last fall, Haile's Studio 9 has been a busy place, with the photography business slowly taking a back seat to showcasing artwork and providing events aimed at creating a sense of community in the building that was once a gas station. One week, there's the opening of an exhibit showcasing artwork inspired by the nearby Mattaponi River. Another, there's a feng shui workshop, a reading by Virginia's poet laureate or an evening of Sufi dance. And then there are evening meditation classes and more. A new exhibit kicks off this weekend, "Coming Home: Intimate Moments in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed." It's a selection of images from wildlife photographer and Chesapeake Bay Foundation Senior Educator Bill Portlock. It begins with a reception from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the gallery at 221-A Church Lane. It will be the first time many of the images have been shown since Portlock's recent collaboration with National Geographic on the book, "Chesapeake, Exploring the Water Trail of Captain John Smith." There's a suggested donation of $5 per person, a portion of which will be contributed to the foundation.
Date published: 8/7/2007
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