[Archived] City of Alexandria Announces Second Annual Community Supported Art Program

For Immediate Release: June 13, 2017

Community Supported Art Box image The City of Alexandria will kickoff the second annual Community Supported Art (CSA) Program with an Opening Reception on Thursday, June 22. Through this limited opportunity, participants can beautify their spaces while supporting local art and artists.

Similar to the Community Supported Agriculture model, in which consumers buy seasonal food directly from local farms, Community Supported Art supports local art, artists and collectors. Each participant purchases an “art box,” consisting of six pieces of locally-produced artwork (one from each artist below), in media that includes photography, metal, textile, oil, gelatin silver print and ceramics. Each boxes costs $250, and can be purchased online beginning June 22. Only 50 art boxes are available, and are expected to sell out quickly.

The CSA kicks off with an Opening Reception on June 22, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Hi-Tide Lounge (101 N. Union St.). At this event, attendees can meet the artists and receive a 10% discount on CSA art box purchases. This public event is free, but registration is required and includes appetizers, door prizes, and a drink ticket.

The following artists were selected to contribute art to the CSA:

For more information, to register for the Opening Reception, or to purchase an art box, visit the Community Supported Art website.

For media inquiries, contact Melissa Riddy, Senior Communications Officer, at melissa.riddy@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3961.

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.