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Patri-ART-ic Celebration July 7 at the Workhouse Arts Center
Join the Workhouse community for a FREE patriotic celebration all day on July 7, 2012.
Join the Workhouse community for a free patriotic celebration all day on July 7, 2012. The fun-filled afternoon will feature pony rides, a visit by Fairfax County Fire Station #441 and a performance by local band State of Mind.
The festivities start with our 4th Annual Ice Cream Social from 12 - 4 p.m. Purchase a handmade bowl created by one of our ceramics artists for $15 and enjoy free ice cream! Proceeds from the sale of bowls benefit the Workhouse Ceramics Program.
Later in the day, Art Out Loud 2012 will feature an all-star cast of artists and musicians celebrating the impact of art on our daily lives. From 4 - 9 p.m., dozens of artists will be on hand to present and discuss their latest artistic creations.
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The Art Monkeys -- Workhouse artists Mary Gallagher Stout and John Gascot -- provide live painting demonstrations during the event. Live music will be provided by an eclectic musical roundup including:
- Thrive
- Starryville
- Big Green Cherry
- Shade Parade
Food and beverages including soft drinks, beer and wine will be available for sale. Suggested donation for this event is $5.
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At 7 p.m. Mount Vernon Nights features the a cappella group Cartoon Johnny.
All day long, wander through the Workhouse studios and galleries to meet over 70 of the region’s finest artists, see them work, ask what inspires them and buy some fantastic pieces. We are also pleased to present one of our finest new exhibitions Painting at the Workhouse in the McGuireWoods Gallery.
THIS WEEK AT THE WORKHOUSE
- Painting at the Workhouse exhibition in the McGuireWoods Gallery, June 29 – July 22.
- Workhouse Prison Museum in Building W-9.
- July exhibitions in all seven studio buildings and the Vulcan Gallery.
- Workhouse Farmers Market Thursday 3:30–7pm on the Workhouse Quad.
- 4th Annual Ice Cream Social Saturday 12-4pm on the Workhouse Quad.
- Art Out Loud 2012 Saturday 4-9pm on the Workhouse Quad.
- Mount Vernon Nights at the Workhouse features Cartoon Johnny (A Cappella) Saturday at 7pm.
Stop by and visit us!
The Workhouse is open Wednesday – Saturday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sundays from 12 – 5 p.m.
The Workhouse Prison Museum is open Wednesday – Friday from 12 – 3 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday from 12 – 4 p.m.
Visit www.WorkhouseArts.org for more information, to purchase tickets or to register for classes.
Camela Speer
Director of Marketing
Workhouse Arts Center . . . Escape to Arts & Entertainment!
camelaspeer@lortonarts.org
www.facebook.com/WorkhouseArts
