ART 180's Open Studios are happening this week at a variety of different locations around RVA. This is the presentation of the fruits of all of the Fall 2012 programs showing all of the kids creations over the past 12 weeks. With exhibitions from groups led by artists like Hamilton "Ham?" Glass, Mikael Broth, Richmond Comedy Coalition's Katie Holcomb and a variety of others, Open Studios is a chance for the public to see first hand what ART 180 does in joining local artists with kids in challenging circumstances. Read the full details below:
ART 180 Open Studio Series: Jan. 15-17
Spotlighting the Spectacular Young Talent of Richmond
RICHMOND, VA. Celebrate the artists from ART 180’s fall 2012 programs as they work to create change in our community. The three intimate gatherings of the annual Open Studio Series are held at locations across Richmond. Each event highlights different visual art projects and performances, and offers the chance to listen closely to the voices of our young people. Join us to support them and be inspired!
The creative projects to be featured at each Open Studio event are:
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 6pm
Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St. • 644-0005
(in Jackson Ward between Adams & Madison)
Mural by The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club
Self-portrait sculpture by Oak Grove Elementary School/Communities In Schools of Richmond (CIS)
Spirit houses by William Byrd Community House
Wednesday, January 16 at 6pm
Unity of Richmond, 800 Blanton Ave. • 278-6489
(at French across from Byrd Park)
Improv comedy by Boushall Middle School/CIS
Animated mural film by Elkhardt Middle School/CIS
Songwriting by Henderson Middle School/CIS
Theater by Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School/CIS/Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond
Thursday, January 17 at 6pm
University of Richmond Downtown. 626 E. Broad St. • 955-4180
(at 7th across from CenterStage)
Photography by Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
Comics by Thompson Middle School/CIS
Self-portrait painting by The Faces of HOPE
Each program is free and open to the public. Children are welcomed! Please join us and bring a friend or neighbor. Refreshments are provided.
