Not only is the Northern Shenandoah Valley rich in scenic beauty, there's plenty of other beauty to behold -- and sometimes buy -- in art galleries throughout the region.

Frederick County/Winchester:

• Applegate Art Gallery, 100 Creekside Lane, Winchester, features local and nationally known artists. The gallery is open Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. . 667-8996


• Art Gallery, 1850 Apple Blossom Drive, Winchester. 535-1160


• Gallery One Picture Framing Studio & Art Gallery, at the Stone Cottage at Millwood Crossing, 385 Millwood Ave., Winchester, features oil and watercolor paintings, as well as pottery by regional artists. Hours are Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 662-0233


• King James Galleries, 161 Prosperity Drive, Suite 104, Winchester, has more than 2,500-square-feet of gallery space featuring works by nationally known Civil War artists Mort Kunstler, John Paul Strain, Rod Chase and Ron Lesser. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 678-9105


• Old Warsaw Galleries, 131 N. Loudoun St., Winchester, features a comprehensive collection of fine original arts and crafts, art sculpture and garden sculpture from outstanding artists and craftsman from Poland. The gallery is open Thursday to Saturday noon-6 p.m. and by appointment. 837-1811


• Shenandoah Arts Council, 811 S. Loudoun St., Winchester, features rotating exhibits of works by regional artists from Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday 1-5 p.m. 667-5166. www.shenarts.org

• Bygones, 133 E. King St., Strasburg, features works by local artists such as Patricia Windrow, Ann Harrison and Ren. Hours are Friday, Saturday and Monday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday noon-5 p.m. 465-2123


• Harrison House Art Gallery, 5928 Main St., Mt. Jackson. 477-3010


• TAGG -- The Art Group Gallery, 5906 Main St., Mt. Jackson, nonprofit cooperative of local artists. Hours are Monday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday to Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday noon-5 p.m. 477-4131


• Tracy's Studio in the Woods Gallery, 9395 S. Congress St., New Market, features Native American watercolor artwork by Tracy Rose Moyers. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 740-2623


• Woodstock Gallery & Frame Shop, 114 N. Main St., Woodstock, features local artwork, Civil War art and art supplies, and will take special orders for artwork. The gallery is open Tuesday to Friday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and the first and second Saturday of the month 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 459-5366

Warren County:

• The Blue Ridge Arts Council, 305 E. Main St., Front Royal, brings visual and performing arts to the area. It sponsors year-round gallery exhibits, entertainment and art classes. The council presents a summer outdoor concert series called "Gazebo Gatherings" through a partnership with the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Town of Front Royal and Warren County on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. at the gazebo at Main and Chester streets. 635-9909. www.blueridgearts.org


• Delilah's Gifts for All Seasons, 105 E. Main St., Front Royal, features works by owner Kelly Walker and other area artists. Hours are Wednesday to Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m. 683-9688


• Listhus Gallery, 216 E. Main St., Front Royal, features fine artwork, prints and gifts. Hours are Wednesday to Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Each third Thursday of the month, the gallery participates in a Front Royal art walk from 5-8 p.m. (703) 477-7265