August 23 – September 22, 2013 Art Works is hosting a very special art show and fundraiser to benefit a local Richmond City school’s art program. On August 23, 2013 the featured art show will be a retrospective on childhood entitled: “When I Was A Child – Toys and Playtime”. Tanja Softic, Professor of Art and Chair of the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Richmond will juror this all-media show. Artwork in this exhibit will be for sale and gallery proceeds go to providing art supplies for Blackwell Elementary School’s art program.
What a way to start back to school, with a closet full of art supplies!
We’ve planned a truly fun, family event, including refreshments we loved from childhood, a hula-hoop contest, spin-and-win game for kids and adults and live performances to entertain young and old. Camisha Jones who moved us with her
Poetry at June’s reception will be back to perform her poetry focusing on childhood. Music will be provided by Dave Brown.
Guests can bid on auction items that include reclaimed and refurbished classic toys and art donated by Richmond artists. On opening night, guests can bring some art supplies to donate or buy a raffle ticket for the door prize. The event is free and open to the public.
Other Exhibits opening include:
Celebrating Over 100 Years in Flight by Emma Lou Martin
A master at painting and collage, Emma Lou Martin provides an artful history of flight. The exhibit will be in the Centre Gallery, East
A Journey Home – An artist’s tribute to Virginia’s Eastern Shore by Nancy Wickstead
A native of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Nancy Wickstead’s panoramic oil paintings depict beach scenes, salt marshes, seaside sunrises and bayside sunsets from the southern tip of the Peninsula to Virginia’s northern beaches of Assateague concentrating on the depiction of light and atmosphere. The exhibit will be in the Centre Gallery, West
Eco-Urban Art II by Jamie Phillips
Phillips combines computer parts, widgets and gadgets with his paintings to create urban landscapes, sculptures and jewelry. The exhibit will be in the Corner Gallery.
Art Works Gallery Members’ Annual Exhibit
Art Works’ resident artists and gallery members put on this exhibit each year. In addition to juror’s choices the public is asked to vote for their favorite pieces – “The People’s Choice Awards”. The exhibit will be in the All Media Gallery.
For more information on these exhibits see our website: http://www.artworksrichmond.com/Show2013-08.htm
The exhibits continue through September 22, 2013 and are free and open to the public. Free parking on August 23rd in the 4th Street parking lot, compliments of Art Works and the galleries at Plant Zero.
ABOUT US
ART WORKS is a full service art center where the public can see and buy art 6 days a week, rent space for special events and see artists at work.
ART WORKS opened its doors in 2003 – 10 years ago. The art center is located in historic Manchester -a once forgotten area of Richmond, just ½ mile from downtown across the 14th Street Bridge. Now Manchester is thriving with condos, apartments, cafes, retail stores, a newly expanded and renovated courthouse and green space.
We represent over 100 Virginia artists and present national and international artists in monthly shows. There are 75 studios and 5 galleries at ART WORKS. Many artists work in their studios; some use their studios as mini-galleries. The public is welcome to spend an afternoon viewing art, visiting with artists and can even see art being made. The public is invited to our monthly all-media, juried art shows, the 4th Friday of each month and are encouraged to participate in our programs, shows and events.
ART WORKS provides a youth art program. This program, Children’s Art in the Neighborhood (CAN) is open to children ages 6 – 13. See our website for registration information. Classes are held 2 Saturday mornings each month. Scholarships are available. We also hold a Summer Art Camp.
We lease the galleries to individuals and groups to hold their special events, meetings and seminars. We also offer Fun Days and creative activity for businesses, government and organizations. Murals designed by Art Works’ Glenda Kotchish, painted by Fun Day participants hang in the Richmond Federal Reserve, VCU MCV and the Virginia State Capitol.
ART WORKS is involved in community programs and partners with Easter Seals UCP, the Richmond SPCA and with the RVA Earth Day Festival in Manchester Festival and other non-profit organizations. We hold an annual fund-raiser where the proceeds go to a local community organization such as Blackwell Elementary School arts program.
On New Years Eve we host a party and fundraiser; Drop the Ball @ Art Works – a New Years Eve party for the art. Funds raised from this event go to continuing the effort to maintain a place for artists and their artwork in Manchester.
Mission:
Our mission is to provide artists with a full service art center where art can be created, displayed and promoted. It is also our goal to bring art, music, events, and programs that enrich the city and the people who live in and visit our community.
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday noon – 6 p.m. Closed Mondays
Handicap Accessible, Free Admission, Family Friendly, Pet Friendly
Contact:
Art Works, Inc.
Glenda Kotchish, Paula Demmert, Jessie Boyland
320 Hull Street Richmond, VA 23224.
804-291-1400
Email: glenda@artworksrichmond.com
