And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank
Feb. 5, 6, 7 – 7:30 pm, McVey Theatre, St. Catherine’s School

A multimedia play that weaves videotaped interviews of Holocaust survivors, Eva Schloss and Ed Silverberg, with live actors, recreating scenes from World War II. Part oral history, part action, part direct address, part remembrance, this play has been acclaimed by audiences and critics in productions worldwide.

Performances are February 4,5,6,7 at 7:30 p.m. On the night of performance reservations will not be taken after 5:30 p.m. and tickets will not be held after 7:20 p.m. The cost is $4.00 reserved and $5.00 at the door.

Reserve your seats now: Online Reservation Form

A new expansion on an old arts contest means that children and adults with disablilties  will have a chance to enter and win in the National Arts Program® at Richmond. VSA arts of Virginia, with financial support from CVS/Caremark All Kids Can!^TM, and the city of Richmond Parks and Recreation department  will provide funding for new awards this year to recognize the talents of artists with disabilities in both the adult and youth divisions.

For a registration brochure , call 646-3674, or download one here.

            Anyone age 5 or older can submit artwork in The National Arts Program® at Richmond for a chance at winning cash prizes. Advance registration by June 4 is required, but there are no fees to participate and more than $3,000 in prize money will be awarded.

The exhibits will be open June 23 through July 18, and a reception, followed by an awards ceremony, and reception, featuring  entertainment provided by a band featuring musicians with disabilities, to be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, at Science Museum of Virginia.  

SHOW DATES: APRIL 11th- MAY 23rd                                                                                           
OPENING FRIDAY, APRIL 11th

Gallery 5800 located at Grove and Libbie above Suitable for Framing will feature a solo exhibition of oil paintings from Roanoke artist Greg Osterhaus. Osterhaus’s 25-year career has established him as a well recognized painter in the Eastern United States and beyond. His vibrant oil paintings are rich in their depiction of rural settings including Cow Portraitures, Southern Landscapes, and Blue Crabs of the Chesapeake.

Join us on Friday, April 11th 5:30-8:00PM for the artist reception where we will be holding a drawing at 7:00PM for a free Cow Portrait.

Contact: Robin Grabinska
285-0774

GALLERY 5800 AT SUITABLE FOR FRAMING
5800 GROVE AVE
RICHMOND, VA 23226
804-285-0774

Printmaking Open House

In conjunction with the exhibition “Virgil Marti: Ah! Sunflower,” the Visual Arts Center of Richmond will host a printmaking open house 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, March 29, featuring demonstrations of screen and relief printing techniques as well as activities visitors can take part in.
Faculty and student work will be on display inside and outside the printmaking studio.
At 4 p.m. Artist Virgil Marti will present a Gallery Talk.
All events are free and open to the public.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Darrell Olgers
(804) 943-2283 or (804) 355-2100

RICHMOND, VA – Those wondering what lies inside of one of Richmond’s most stately mansions can now not only stop wondering, but also can own some of the contents themselves. An impressive collection of antique and reproduction furniture and fine art amassed over the years by the Brown family of Windemere Mansion on Cary Street Road will be auctioned by Motley’s Auction & Realty Group on April 2, 2008.

Built in the 1860s, the three-story mansion nestled on 3.1 acres was renovated and enlarged in 1907 to 11,000 square feet. The seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom house was highly praised for its interior décor and collection of fine art and furniture. Many of those items, ranging from an enviable collection of American and French antique furniture, fine art, sterling silver, Oriental rugs from small to palace size, and china and porcelain, are now being de-accessioned by the Brown family and will go home with the highest bidder on April 2.

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Thanks to Tyler Snidow, the amazingly positive genius behind the Lost Art Sale, there is clearance sale for art collectors.

Lost Art will feature older pieces of art that might just need a new home, due to redecorating and contemporary pieces from local artists who have priced their works to sell.

There are over 1000 pieces of art work on display in 2 model homes off of Patterson Avenue in the West End. With the housing market slowing for high end homes such as these, it is a great way to get traffic into the new Westhampton Glen neighborhood and for people to see the new homes while they are looking at the art.

Great local, regional and national artist’s paintings, prints and photography will be sold at discounted prices. Of special interest are local artists John M. Holland and Leah Bradley, and Urbanna artist David Zuck. FULL DISCLOSURE: The talented John M. Holland is my husband.

The Times Dispatch also wrote about Lost Art in today’s real estate section.

When: Wednesday, January 30 – Sunday, February 3
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily
Where: Westhampton Glen Neighborhood (the new neighborhood located off of Patterson just 1 block West of Gaskins)
Pssst: Extra Lost Art Savings: artists offering below gallery prices, extra YELLOW STICKER discounts on many pieces on Super Sale Sunday – Sunday, Feb. 3.

The 1708 Gallery, downtown, is holding an art opening this Friday, January 4th at 7 p.m., as part of First Fridays, including art from Kai Richter, Kathy Snow Stratton, Merrill Shatzman. The show, Constructing Form, runs through January 26th.
German artist, Kai Richter, is a family friend with ties to the Near West End and Northside. His mother, Florrie Richter, went to St. Catherine’s and his Grandmother, Mrs. Wimble, is at Westminister Canterbury in Richmond’s Northside. Richter’s art typically is construction inspired installation, it will be intersting to see how he adapts his work to the 1708 Gallery and his American audience. He is interested in exploring the relationship between weight and foundation with raw construction materials. Sort of a deconstructed building meets pick-up sticks.

This came across my inbox this week and it looks interesting so I though I’d help get the the word out. If you are a filmmaker, like to party, or don’t have to be at work at noon tomorrow, then this is for you!

Current.com and Lucas Krost of The Branching Film are co-hosting Current’s Inaugural Video Scavenger Hunt!!
Wednesday, December 12th at 12pm, Schafer Court
No Experience Necessary! Current.com will lend a Flip Cam to to the first 20 individuals or teams who both RSVP to RVAscavenger@current.com and show up at 12pm @ Schafer Court. Teams will then have the afternoon to engage in hilarity, storytelling, and adventure by completing video scavenger hunt tasks. RSVP: RVAscavenger@current.com

Are you a filmmaker/Producer? Join us for a meet and greet and learn about how you can work with Current.
Thursday, Dec. 13th, 5pm-6:30pm Gallery 5, 200 West Marshall Street
Our staff will be in Richmond on December 13th and we’d like to invite you to a Q&A and informal pitch session for independent filmmakers. We’ll meet one on one with filmmakers to discuss pitches and answer questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about Current and network with the Richmond film community. RSVP to KASIA: kcieplak@current.com

Then Join Us For A Party!
Thursday, December 13th, 6pm-9pm at Gallery 5
Eat! Drink! Be Richmond! (But Don’t Be Naked)
Complementary Refreshments, Current Gear, Food, Music!
See the best of Richmond and add your own voice during our interactive multi-media party and viewing of the Video Scavenger Hunt! Current Producers JT and Tom will be there filming their series, “Show Me Your Richmond”
Don’t worry about RSVPing— just come on down!