[Archived] City of Alexandria's Community Supported Art (CSA) - Shares on Sale Now

For Immediate Release: September 7, 2016

The City of Alexandria's Office of the Arts is pleased to announce the inaugural season of Alexandria's Community Supported Art (CSA).

1 share = 6 pieces of artwork = $250

Support local artists by purchasing shares redeemable for six pieces of original artwork created specifically for CSA Alexandria, including photography, glass, pastels, watercolors and ceramics. 

What is Community Supported Art?  Based on the Community Supported Agriculture model providing seasonal produce directly from local farmers, Community Supported Art (CSA) provides a fun and unique way to acquire original art from regional artists while supporting local art.  CSA shares contain one piece of artwork from each of the following artists: 

• Kelsey Finnie  http://www.kelseyfinnie.com/
  
• Benson Sculpture LLC  http://www.zacbenson.com/
  
• Laura Fall  www.utility-ware.com
  
• Francine B. Livaditis  http://livaditisarts.com
  
• Bryan Jernigan  http://www.bryanjernigan.com/
  
• Lilibet Wenge  http://lilibetwenge.tumblr.com/

To purchase a share, please visit 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.