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
Tue, Apr 24
Second Street Gallery added 2 new photos.
Hi art lovers! We wanted to remind you of our current exhibition featuring Erik Benson and Melissa Cooke Benson. If you haven’t gotten a chance to see the show, we highly recommend coming out to the gallery to catch it before its gone! Both Erik and Melissa utilize unique techniques in their artistic practices. Erik pours paint onto glass sheets before cutting out shapes and reapplying them to canvas to create his compositions. In contrast, Melissa creates her hyper-realistic and softly modeled works by applying graphite with a paintbrush onto paper. Despite their differences, these two artists compliment each other in distinct ways. It is worth coming out to see- even on a rainy day like today!
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Posted by Second Street Gallery
Tue, Apr 24
Exhibitors: How to Apply at Second Street Gallery, Charlottesville VA
The final to submit for our Teeny Tiny Trifecta show is approaching sooner than you think! May 1st is the deadline to be considered for our September group show, so if you are an artist and are considering applying, we encourage you not to delay! More information on how to apply can be found on our website: http://www.secondstreetgallery.org/index.php/exhibitions/apply
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Posted by Second Street Gallery
Sun, Apr 22
What’s better than a vintage photo? Getting to watch the act itself of creating wet plate photography! Join us and Aaron Farrington on May 5 11:00 am - 5:00 pm in the gallery for our wet plate portrait event! The price is $150 for non members and $125 for members. https://www.facebook.com/events/2039784412927212/
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Posted by Second Street Gallery
Fri, Apr 20
My favorite work in Melissa Cooke Benson’s show Mom Brain is “Fringe”. I love the hyper-realist attention to detail to each strand of hair, and the fact that she does not shy away from the physical effects of motherhood that people often don’t talk about, like hair loss. I love what she says about her work, that it is about “making artwork that’s not the ideal image of parenthood but those realistic things that only your girlfriends tell you about being a mom”. We’re so lucky to have her works on view in our gallery. Stop in before May 11 to see them in person!
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Posted by Second Street Gallery
Wed, Apr 18
Have you ever wanted to support a non-profit gallery but didn’t know how? Consider volunteering for Second Street! We have many events every month and can always use extra hands. Visit our website for more details on how to help us grow, and to gain real gallery experience for your future job endeavors!
