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Give4Good
POSTED ON 5.3.2014
As one of the longest established nonprofits taking part in Give4Good on May 6, please allow us to remind you why we matter.
1. Bringing new art and artists to Central Virginia for 41 years
2. Played a leading role in the revitalization of downtown, continues to be central to Greater Charlottesville’s cultural scene
3. Always been a nonprofit – a community resource, supported by the community it serves
4. Exhibited work by over 1,500 artists – local, regional, national, and international
5. 10 – 12 exhibitions each year, with a diverse range of media and viewpoints
6. Artist led workshops in the public schools and with the Boy & Girls Clubs
7. Annual free family art day draws 200 – 300 participants
8. Artists present at First Friday openings to talk about their work and process
9. Annual visitation around 10,000 people
10. Now one of the longest enduring nonprofit art spaces in the USA
Help us keep up the good work by donating during the 24 hour Give4Good event on Tuesday, May 6th by clicking on the link below.
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Posted by Second Street Gallery
Thu, Apr 25
This Michael Fitts painting alludes to the trompe l’oeil tradition in art history, which means “trick of the eye.” SSG will be open for extended hours from 5-7pm on First Friday, May 3.
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Posted by Second Street Gallery
Wed, Apr 24
Michelle Gagliano’s work, on view now in “Murmurations”, is inspired by the natural world. Interested in the contrast of light and dark, Gagliano says her paintings “deconstruct the landscape, reflecting and refracting the prism of light and soul in a contemporary concept.” Shown here: “Huffling”, 2019, oil and mixed media on panel
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Posted by Second Street Gallery
Tue, Apr 23
Megan Read’s paintings seem hyper-realistic at first, but reveal layers of subtlety and mystery upon further reflection. Though the figures are often withdrawn, as seen here in “Fend” (2019), these are not paintings of melancholy but of meditation. “OBJECTify” with Michael Fitts and Megan Read is up until May 17 - catch these while you can. Contact the gallery for any additional info.
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Posted by Second Street Gallery
Sat, Apr 20
The gallery is closed on Saturday, April 20. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 23 at 11 am.
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Posted by Second Street Gallery
Fri, Apr 19
Figure Drawing with Megan Read was a blast! You can see more of Megan’s work in “Objectify”. The show will be up until May 17.
