For Immediate Release: June 20, 2016
The City of Alexandria's Office of the Arts is pleased to announce
the inaugural season of Alexandria's Community Supported Art (CSA).
What is Community Supported Art? Over the last 20 years, Community Supported
Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy seasonal food
directly from local farms. With the same buy-local spirit in mind, Community
Supported Art is a similar endeavor to support local art, artists and collectors.
It has been replicated in over 100 cities in North America over the past
several years. Interested consumers/collectors can purchase a "share"
consisting of six pieces of locally produced artwork (one from each artist).
Shares will include photography, glass, pastels, watercolors and ceramics.
Only 50 shares will be available and are expected to sell
out fast. Shares cost $250 each and will be distributed at our Pick-Up Party on
Wednesday, September 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Durant Arts Center, 1605
Cameron St. You will have a chance to mingle with fellow shareholders as well
as the artists that designed your artwork, all while enjoying live music and
delicious food and beverages provided by Bittersweet Catering. Each shareholder
may bring one guest to the Pick-Up Party (tickets required).
The following artists will be producing their artwork for
this program:
To purchase a share, please the Community Supported Art website.
The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, contact Sandy Depew at 703.746.5566 (Virginia Relay 711) or sandra.depew@alexandriava.gov.
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