ART 180 Open Studio Series: Spotlighting the Spectacular Young Talent of Richmond

Celebrate the artists from ART 180’s fall 2011-12 programs as they work to create change in our community. The three intimate gatherings of the annual Open Studio Series are held at locations across Richmond. Each event highlights different visual art projects and performances, and offers the chance to listen closely to the voices of our young people. Join us to support them and be inspired!

The creative projects to be featured at each Open Studio event are:

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 6pm
The Robinson Theater, 2903 Q St. • 562-9133
(in Church Hill at N. 29th St.)
Dance by Blackwell Elementary School/Communities In Schools of Richmond (CIS)
Hip hop by Elkhardt Middle School/CIS
Drumming by Falling Creek Boys & Girls Club

Wednesday, January 25 at 6pm
Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St. • 644-0005
(in Jackson Ward between Adams & Madison)
Animation by Boushall Middle School/CIS
Creative writing by Friends Association for Children/SOHO Alumni
Poetry by Henderson Middle School/CIS
Documentary by the Artizens of ART 180

Thursday, January 26 at 6pm
Plant Zero, 0 E. 4th St. • 233-4180
(in Southside off Hull Street)
Mixed media by Broad Rock Elementary School/CIS
Posters by Capital One Boys & Girls Club
Altered books by ROSMY
Comics by The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club
Painting by William Byrd Community House
Self-portraits by the Artizens of ART 180

Each program is free and open to the public. Children are welcomed! Please join us and bring a friend or neighbor. Refreshments are provided.

ART 180 gives young people in challenging circumstances the chance to express themselves through art, and to share their stories with others. Since 1998, the nonprofit group has worked with youth in the Richmond area to create art that explains and illustrates their feelings, thoughts and experiences. Partnering with other organizations that serve children, ART 180 designs projects that allow for self-expression, and creates venues for this expression in the community. The name reflects their vision of turning lives and communities around 180 degrees.