On Thursday, May 8, 2025, AAFSW celebrated the Arts with a private visit at Misia Broadhead's and Anthony Barham's Art Studio in The Plains, Virginia.

Over 30 AAFSW members and AAFSW associates enjoyed the spectacular art and the story behind the making of every piece in the Broadhead-Barham studio.

Misia got her start in Italy where she lived for many years. Anthony Barham, besides being a painter, also restores old master paintings and works on commission specializing on the depiction of foxes and hounds. They both have active websites selling their art online.

Misia and Anthony display their paintings and prints at The Antique Gallery in Middleburg, Virginia, where our AAFSW guests enjoyed yet another private tour before lunch at three great Middleburg restaurants: Salamandra Spa Restaurant, Red Bar Sushi Restaurant, and Best Thai Kitchen Restaurant.

Lastly, everybody concluded this wonderful day by having fun with some great shopping in the beautiful shops and galleries of Middleburg.

Joanna Athanasopoulos Owen, PhD

AAFSW Public Relations and Publicity Chair

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