Schools
EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS
SSG cares deeply about working with local and regional educators to supplement art education in the schools.
Since 2000, SSG has co-hosted Educator Workshops with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Statewide Partnership Program. These workshops are structured around Virginia state curriculum requirements. Since 2005, SSG has worked with the Piedmont Council of the Arts so that the workshops can be free and more accessible to teachers.
IN-SCHOOL ART WORKSHOPS
In-School Art Workshops seek to reach a wide variety of children and educators in varying environments, from elementary to high school students, in both public and private institutions.
SSG sponsors ten in-school workshops throughout the year, led by visiting exhibiting artists. These workshops are held at schools in Charlottesville city and surrounding counties and offer students an opportunity to participate in creative, artmaking activities. These workshops are tailored to complement and supplement students' art education in the classroom.
Stacey Evans Photography & Collage - Albemarle High School - Spring 2016
Amie Oliver Origami - Jack Jouette Middle School
In Creative Unity Graffiti Lettering at Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention
José Bedia at Charlottesville High School
Painting and Pottery Workshops with Red Hill Elementary
Reflections Regional Governor’s School at SSG - Skype with artist Avery Lawrence
Stacey Evans photography workshop - Albemarle High School - Fall 2014
Reflections Governor’s School 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!
