So many events hosting local artists, so little time… The Alternative Gift Fair http://www.theparamount.net/2013/alternative-gift-fair/ From the Paramount website: This year, instead of getting caught up in the usual holiday madness, why not think about giving in a whole new way, at the Paramount’s Alternative Gift Fair? The idea behind the Alternative Gift Fair is that you do your Black Friday shopping with us at The Paramount’s own...
Art Drinks — Wednesday, November 13, 5:30-7:30pm at Commonwealth Restaurant & Skybar Join Piedmont Council for the Arts at our new locale for Art Drinks on October 9, November 6, and December 11: theCommonwealth Restaurant & Skybar! Art Drinks is a monthly casual networking event from 5:30-7:30pm on the second Wednesday of the month. It’s your chance to mingle with other creatives and arts enthusiasts in Charlottesville. The next Art...
Come out to see art and design at Monticello High School! http://makerfairecville.com/
Volunteers are needed to help construct Stickwork, a sculptural installation by renowned artist Patrick Dougherty, from September 30 – October 18. Sign up here: http://www.virginia.edu/artmuseum/edu/volunteer
A First Fridays opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Friday, August 2 from 5:30-7:00pm. The reception is FREE and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. More Info at Piedmont Council For the Arts. http://storylinecville.com/ This year’s theme was “Transit,” utilizing rivers, bikes, and buses. Storyline Project partners with Charlottesville Parks and Recreation’s Summer Camp each year to create this public art...
“Timeless design is not a cliché” - Philippe Starck French designer Philippe Starck argues that consumers should be buying products that will last for generations rather than following passing trends, in this movie filmed by Dezeen in New York. “Timeless seems like a cliché,” says Starck, who was speaking at the launch of his new Organic tap for Axor. “It’s not.” “If I take the example of fashion,...
http://richmond.aiga.org/event/head-heart-hand-aiga-design-conference/ This AIGA Design Conference will explore the dimensions of strategy, social impact and craft in modern design practice. – See more at: http://richmond.aiga.org/event/head-heart-hand-aiga-design-conference/#sthash.zs7f2XeP.dpuf Thursday, October 10, 2013 – Saturday, October 12, 2013 Minneapolis Convention Center 1301 2nd Avenue South Minneapolis,...