Outreach
Educational initiatives have always been an integral part of SSG programming. SSG is committed to providing the Charlottesville region access to art by connecting artists and their work with the local community.
SSG offers over a dozen outreach programs, ranging from in-school art workshops to group art making activities through Family Art Day or the Public Art project. Each program is designed to deepen the public's enjoyment and understanding of exhibitions and to make the best of contemporary art more accessible to the community.
Second Street Gallery's outreach initiatives are supported by the following:
LEAW Family Foundation
The Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band in the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF)
MOSAIC WORKSHOP WITH NINNI BAECKSTROM AT THE COMMUNITY HOUSING PARTNER’S COMMUNITY CENTER
Clark Art Club: Sarah Boyts Yoder Banner Collage
Clark Art Club: Laura Josephine Snyder Oil Pastel and India Ink
Clark Art Club: Mary Pearl Monnes book-making
Clark Art Club: Mary Pearl Monnes - Andy Goldsworthy inspired nature sculptures
Kite Making Workshop with the Community Housing Partners
Clark Art Club: Phuong Nguyen printmaking
Family Art Day
Clark Art Club: Zoe Cohen Claymaking
Collage workshop with Andy Faith at Community Housing Partners Greenstone on 5th
Clark Art Club: Visit Second Street Gallery
RECENT POSTS
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Posted by Second Street Gallery
Mon, Feb 18
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Sharon Shapiro Each week we will be bringing you a closer look at the artists in our Inside the Artist’s Studio exhibition. This week we spoke with Sharon Shapiro about her creative process, her experience with preparing for the exhibition, and of course, her studio. What was the biggest challenge in having someone document your creative process? “When someone photographs you in your studio it can feel staged. Art is such a solo activity for me that it can feel strange to let someone into that space without feeling like you’re acting. Stacey Evans took another approach in which I became part of the art- she focused more on the elements in my studio rather than trying to take a traditional portrait of me, which is what makes her photographs so strong. 2. In a few words, how would you describe your studio space? “Historic, unique, comfortable- my studio used to be an old post office-it hasn’t been used that way since 1908” We will be posting more of Russ’s responses throughout the week, so stay tuned for more! Photograph by Stacey Evans
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Posted by Second Street Gallery
Sat, Feb 16
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Russ Warren Each week we will be bringing you a closer look at the artists in our Inside the Artist’s Studio exhibition, asking them all about their creative process, their experience with preparing for the exhibition, and of course, their studio. In our final installment, we asked Russ how his work changes from the studio to the gallery space. “It’s night and day- seeing my pieces leave the studio where I understand them to a world where most people don’t”. Russ described the experience of seeing a room full of strangers staring at and analyzing his work is often an uncomfortable one. Thank you Russ Warren for sharing your insight with us. Keep updated to hear more from our other Inside the Artist’s Studio artists!
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Posted by Second Street Gallery
Sat, Feb 16
Bring some light into this rainy Saturday morning by seeing an artist at work! Jessica Burnam will be in the studio today from 11-4pm. Photo courtesy of Stacey Evans
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Posted by Second Street Gallery
Fri, Feb 15
Jessica Burnam will be in the studio today! She will be working from 12-4:30, so come visit us to see our wonderful artist-in-residence at work! If you can’t make it today, her regular hours are Wednesday and Fridays from 12-4:30, and Saturdays 11-4. Photo courtesy of Stacey Evans
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Posted by Second Street Gallery
Thu, Feb 14
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Russ Warren Each week we will be bringing you a closer look at the artists in our Inside the Artist’s Studio exhibition, asking them all about their creative process, their experience with preparing for the exhibition, and of course, their studio. How would you describe your creative process? “I have been an artist since I left home at a very young age- extremely young. Creativity is one of life’s constants”. He went on to describe how everything he does is tied to his creative process, although, he adds that sometimes he wishes there was some separation. What is your most important tool/something you could not live without in your studio? “Artificial light” Russ says. “All that nonsense about “natural light” is a hoax. All it makes for a is shorter work day”. Plus, Russ adds, the sometimes deficient light forces him to work a little harder to get the colors right, or in his words, “being hooked on perfect pays off.” Part 3 of our interview with Russ will be posted later on his week, so stay tuned!
