Two weeks ago, I co-lead a workshop with my colleague Robert Walz. It was sponsored by
Young Audiences of Virginia and we were charged with helping a group of teens to create something for the Roving Spectacle, a part of InLight....an art happening held for the First Friday of September art opening. Well, we had a great time with these young artists. You can see some workshop photos on
my VOX BLOG.My little cousin Ryan came with me to the workshop and created his own art pole. Quite an undertaking for him and he did this beautiful piece, which his parents managed to get into their vehicle and take home to New Jersey. Good Job RY!
The students from the YAV workshop gathered at 1708Gallery for the First Friday InLight event. It was storming outside. We had the rains from hurricane Hannah in our town, but the teens were up for a walk in the rain. They WERE the Spectacle, along with a couple art cheerleaders and a group of hardy small children from the Visual Arts Center, lead by Sarah Hand. Fearless folks who lined the street got a treat from these wonderful teens with their art poles. A really fine night and the wet streets helped with the reflections. Great work everyone! See My Vox Blog for more photos.
