Week at the Workhouse, May 7, 2012

The Workhouse Arts Center is an innovative collaboration of visual and performing arts and arts education, right here in our backyard!  I will be starting this weekly blog to share information about exhibitions, events, our artists, performances and classes.  I also welcome you to ask questions and offer suggestions of/on what you would like to hear about the Workhouse. 

This week at the Workhouse we will host our 2nd Saturday Art Walk on May 12 from 6pm – 9pm.  This is one of the best times to visit the Workhouse and meet our artists!

The 2nd Saturday Art Walk at the Workhouse showcases the diverse work of more than 100 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 refreshments and music. The social atmosphere of the monthly art walk makes it the perfect destination for a date night or girls’ night out, as well as for art collectors and art appreciation groups alike. These monthly events are also perfect for family art outings.

In the Vulcan Gallery, enjoy an exhibition reception introducing the new work of the Workhouse Associate Artists, and that of the group's featured artist of the month. This month’s exhibitions in the McGuireWoods Gallery feature Creature Comforts and microWave project.  These exhibitions include a wide range of sculpture and installation art by artists from around the country.

This Saturday visitors can also attend the opening performances of Rapunzel by Studio 3 Theatre for Young Audiences at 10am and 1pm.  Studio 3 Theatre for Young Audiences is one of the only professional theatre ensembles in the metro area dedicated to producing theatre for young audiences. 

Stop by and visit us!  The Workhouse is open Wednesday – Saturday from 11am – 7pm and Sundays from 12 – 5pm.  The Workhouse Prison Museum is open Wednesday – Friday from 12 – 3pm and Saturday – Sunday from 12 – 4pm.  Visit www.WorkhouseArts.org for more information, to purchase tickets or to register for classes.

WEEK AT THE WORKHOUSE
Camela Speer
Director of Marketing
Workhouse Arts Center . . . Escape to Arts & Entertainment!
camelaspeer@lortonarts.org