Manassas artist Sobia Sami has opened her second solo exhibition at Central Library, 8601 Mathis Ave. The free show runs through December 12 during library hours and features her acrylic and oil paintings of whirling dervishes, galloping horses, and calligraphy, plus her newest work, “The Last Dance.”
Sami, who paints as Art by Sobia, draws on her Pakistani heritage and Sufi imagery. She was selected as a 2026 artist by The People’s Artist and lives and paints in Manassas. Visitors can follow the exhibition on Instagram at @artby_sobia.
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Manassas-based artist Sobia Sami, who paints as Art by Sobia, has opened her second solo exhibition at Central Library, 8601 Mathis Ave, Manassas. The exhibition runs from November 9 through December 12, 2026, and is free and open to the public during library hours.
The show brings together Sami’s acrylic and oil paintings — whirling dervishes, galloping horses, and calligraphy pieces — alongside her newest work, “The Last Dance” (2026), a matador-and-bull painting about a moment of courage and passion, and how beautiful and fragile life can be.
Sami’s work draws on her Pakistani heritage, Sufi imagery, and a love of movement and spirit. She was selected as a 2026 artist by The People’s Artist. She lives and paints in Manassas.
Visitors can follow the exhibition and contact the artist on Instagram at @artby_sobia.
