VSA Arts Winter Exhibition Opening
Friday, January 9, 2009, 6:30-8:00pm
Piedmont Council of the Arts and Charlottesville/Albemarle District of VSA arts of Virginia invite the community to the Opening Celebration of the 9th Annual VSA Arts Winter Exhibition on Friday, January 9, 2009 from 6:30-8:00pm in the lobby of the Martin Luther King Jr. Performing Arts Center, Charlottesville High School.
The works of art created by over 85 artists with a variety of disabilities demonstrate how successfully these artists have developed their special abilities in order to achieve their artistic vision. They illustrate the strength of Charlottesville/Albemarle District of VSA arts of Virginia’s mission “Promoting the creative power of people with disabilities!”
Artists will be present at the Opening Reception and look forward to discussing their work with the audience: Chris Wharam, Pat Malone, Romney Brand, Rosemary Ballister, John Trippel, Margaret Lee, McKenzie Taylor, Elizabeth L. Ryan, David Raines, Daniel Eubanks, Anne Denit, Martin Powell, and others. Music throughout the evening will be provided by Blue O’Connell, guitar, Margaret Lee, harp, and piano students from the Ivy Creek School. Regional schools, organizations, and group projects will also be represented. Cash or check purchases of artwork may be made at the show.
The Charlottesville/Albemarle District of VSA Arts works closely with VSA Arts of Virginia that is an affiliate of the national VSA Arts, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
