The weather looks like it’s going to give us another nasty weekend, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get out and enjoy a little art. There are plenty of happenings, music, artist showcases, exhibits and other events going on at tonight’s First Fridays Artwalk.
The weather looks like it’s going to give us another nasty weekend, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get out and enjoy a little art. There are plenty of happenings, music, artist showcases, exhibits and other events going on at tonight’s First Fridays Artwalk.
Here are a few picks from this month’s roundup that we thought you should check out:
Girls Rock! RVA at Gallery5
Girls Rock! RVA, a local organization which empowers young girls, transgender and non-conforming youth through music, art and activism, will hold a fundraiser tonight at Gallery5 for their annual summer musical camp. They will release a coloring book done by local sketch artist Jennifer Kennedy of 16 drawings of local female and trans musicians. Kennedy will also be live drawing the performers at the gallery who include Lady Gody, Lobo Marino, Christi, and Avers. Check out our story on the fundraiser here.
“Inside Out” by Suzanna Fields at Quirk Gallery
Fields is a RVA-based artist whose work has ranged from large site specific installations to sculptures comprised of only paint. Her current works consist of ink and acrylic abstractions panel on panel and synthetic paper.
Scarpa at Verdalina
Verdalina, a women’s clothing store downtown, and SCARPA, a Charlottesville-based women’s clothing and shoe store are teaming up this weekend for a pop-up event you don’t want to miss. An Airstream will be parked outside the shop, and of course you’ll want to pop inside to Verdalina to see what they have that’s new and beautiful for you! From 12-8 Friday and Saturday 11-4. 325 W. Broad St.
First Fridays at Mama J’s
Mama J’s has it all for their monthly First Fridays events and should definitely be one of your stops. There will be local artwork from Jay Bordeaux, live music from DJ Ron P, happy hour drinks and free apps. 6-9pm. 1st and Clay Sts.
“little BIG” at ART 180
“little BIG,” a selection of artwork from ART 180’s “The Really Big Show” (held on May 20,) will spotlight ART 180’s most recent projects in creative expression. Selected pieces represent ART 180’s spring programs at 12 sites throughout the Richmond area, with projects that explore positive self-expression, identity, teamwork and more. ART 180 will host an opening reception for the exhibition on Friday, June 3, from 6-9 p.m. The show will be on display at Atlas, ART 180’s art center for teens, through June 24.
Visit First Fridays blog here to check out all of the events happening on and around Broad Street this weekend.
