ART 180 Open Studio Series: Jan. 14-16, 2014
Spotlighting the Spectacular Young Talent of Richmond
Richmond, Virginia – Celebrate the artists from ART 180’s fall 2013 programs as they work to create change in our community. The three intimate gatherings of the annual Open Studio Series are held at various Richmond locations. Each event highlights different visual art projects and performances by young people from our partner locations, and offers the chance to listen closely to their voices. Join us to support these young people and be inspired!
The creative projects to be featured at each Open Studio event are:
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 6 p.m.
Unity of Richmond, 800 Blanton Ave. * 278-6489 (at French, across from Byrd Park)
Hip-Hop by Franklin Military Academy
Dance by Oak Grove Elementary School/Communities In Schools of Richmond(CIS)
Performance art by Henderson Middle School/CIS
Wednesday, January 15 at 6 p.m.
Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St. * 644-0005 (in Jackson Ward between Madison and Brook)
Mixed media collage by St. Andrew’s School
Wishing banners by Thompson Middle School/CIS
Community tree sculptures by The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club
Thursday, January 16 at 6 p.m.
Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St. * 644-0005
Sculpture by E.D. Redd Elementary School/CIS
Self-portrait collage by Binford Middle School/CIS
Video games by Elkhardt Middle School/CIS
Zines by Charterhouse School
Each open studio is free and open to the public. Children are welcomed! Please join us and bring a friend or neighbor. Refreshments are provided.
ABOUT ART 180
ART 180 gives young people in challenging circumstances the chance to express themselves through art, and to share their stories with others. Since 1998, the nonprofit organization has worked with youth in the Richmond area to create art that explains and illustrates their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Partnering with other organizations that serve young people, ART 180 designs projects that allow for self-expression, and creates venues for this expression in the community. The name reflects their vision of turning lives and communities around 180 degrees. ART 180 also operates Atlas, an art center for teens and gallery space for young people in Jackson Ward.
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114 W. Marshall St · Richmond, VA 23220 · 804/233-4180 · www.art180.org
