In conjunction with the second annual Festival of the Photograph, Second Street Gallery presents Joel-Peter Witkin: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. The exhibition, featuring over twenty photographs and collages by this nationally-acclaimed artist, seeks to draw an arc across 20 years of Witkin’s art production. Also on display is Witkin’s signature figure tableaux, The […]

This spring’s Boys & Girls Club workshops were led by local artists Rose Hill and Susan Patrick. On March 20, Hill taught students about ceramic painting, and made colorful tiles that were then glazed and fired. On April 23, Patrick conducted a weaving activity and introduced participants to the intricate process of creating small tapestries. […]

February’s in-school workshop featured exhibiting artist Rob Tarbell working with students at Burley Middle School on animal creations inspired by Tarbell’s own Struggles series at SSG. Our gratitude to Tarbell, Burley Middle School students, and teacher Jenni Dean for their enthusiastic participation!
Three cheers for May exhibiting artist Rosemarie Fiore, who led numerous workshops during her […]

Has spring cleaning left you with art materials to spare? Donate all things art—from frames, canvas, and paint to photographs, jewelry, and objets d’art—to SSG’s annual Y’ART sale in August. Donations will be accepted the week of August 11. And keep an eye out for our announcement of the Y’Art Sale Members Preview!

Many thanks to Greenwood Gourmet Grocery and Siips Wine and Champagne Bar for their delicious treats for the February exhibition openings. Our gratitude also to Betty Black and Jack Waters and Michael Tolliver Catering, who supported the March exhibition openings with their deluxe spreads. First Fridays in May were supported by Jon Eddowes and Everyday […]

What would we do without our loyal volunteers, old and new, who welcomed visitors the gallery on Saturdays this spring and provided invaluable Auction assistance! A million thanks to: Lisa Banyai, Emma Batson, Rachel Boate, Electra Bolatas, Katie Clarke, Erin Crowe, Anna Duensing, Lauren Dyer, Eula Jackson, Katherine Killeffer, Elizabeth Knight, Caroline Luce, Taylor McCall, […]

SSG’s spring 2008 season, especially the New Art Benefit Auction, could not have been a success without the help of our three great UVa interns: Lauren Dyer, Katherine Killeffer, and Caroline Luce. They were terrific members of the SSG team, and best of luck to graduating fourth-years Lauren and Caroline!

For Immediate Release
Second Street Gallery’s Board of Directors has accepted Leah Stoddard’s resignation as Executive Director. “We will miss Leah’s passion and commitment to Second Street and wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors,” said Steve Delgado, President of Second Street’s Board of Directors. “This will be an exciting time for the […]

A warm thanks to this year’s Artist Review Panel, a team of community artists, art historians, and educators who serve as curatorial advisers for the 2008-09 exhibition season. This year’s panel members are: Susan Bacik, Elizabeth Birdsall, Robin Braun, Will May, Judy McLeod, Lydia Moyer, Rebecca Schoenthal, Howard Singerman, Beryl Solla, and Jennifer Van Winkle.

February ongoing
Hands-on artwork on view at Virginia National Bank on the Downtown Mall