[Archived] First Friday: “Family Art Night”, October 2

For Immediate Release: September 26, 2015

Are you looking for a memorable and inspiring evening with your family? Plan to attend the “Family Art Night” sponsored by the Office of the Arts on Friday, October 2, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron St. A “meet and greet” begins at 6 p.m. Pizza, soda and water will be on hand, complements of the Office of the Arts. Art activities begin at 6:30 p.m. Advance per person reservations: $5 residents; $10 nonresidents, and at the door: $10 residents; $15 nonresidents. No experience is necessary. Children must be accompanied by one adult.

Reservation includes one (1) art experience, art supplies, pizza and soda. You have three art experiences to choose from:

Paint with Teresa Brunson - Ages 4 and up with Adult. Produce your very own masterpiece that you can hang in your home. Limit: 60 people (255201.01);

Create Mosaics with Patrick Kirwin - Ages 6 and up with Adult. Design a mosaic trivet that you can give as a gift, or use in the kitchen. Limit: 20 people (255201.02); or

Dance with Choreographers Collaboration Project - Ages 7 and up with Adult. Learn several dance steps, create your own family dance map, and share your dance in a performance at the conclusion of the evening. Be prepared to move in tennis shoes or bare feet. Limit: 20 people (255201.03)

To pay online, visit www.alexandriava.gov/webtrac

The “Family Art Night” is part of the “First Fridays” Series. The Series is a project of the Office of the Arts, a division of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities.

To obtain further information, please contact Cheryl Anne Colton at 703.746.5565, cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov, or visit the Office of the Arts web site at www.alexandriava.gov/Arts.