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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
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!
