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2nd Saturday Art Walk

The 2nd Saturday Art Walk at the Workhouse showcases the diverse work of more than 150 visual artists in a unique historic venue, creating an atmosphere that encourages visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of this creative community.

Guests can tour seven unique studio buildings, mix and mingle with artists, buy original works of art, experience ever-changing exhibitions and meet featured artists, all while enjoying light refreshment and music. The social atmosphere of the monthly art walk makes it the perfect destination for a date night or girl's night out, as well as for art collectors and art appreciation groups alike. These monthly events are also perfect for family art outings.

Gallery W-16 Features:

1st Floor, Associates Gallery-Enjoy the exhibition reception introducing the new work of the Workhouse Associate Artists and that of featured artist Jackie France. Associate Artists Julie Hart and Jackie France will present an artist talk.

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The Workhouse Photographic Group exhibition gallery can be found at the back of Gallery W-16, 1st Floor. View the work of the Photographic Group's featured artist, Larry Rood.

2nd Floor- In conjunction with the Urban Decay II exhibition, the Workhouse Film Institute is showcasing films the entire month of June as part of the Workhouse Urban Art Film Series.

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The Workhouse will present a Special 2nd Saturday presentation of the film "Guerilla ART" on Saturday, June 11 at 5:00pm. Filmed in New York, London, Paris, Sao Paulo and Tokyo, the documentary introduces the graffiti-inspired street art pioneers Futura, Rammellzee and Blek Le Rat. Art patron Agnés B and art curator Jerome Sans comment on the early days of Keith Haring and Jean Michel Basquiat, when graffiti changed the streets of New York and the urban landscapes of the rest of the world.

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