[Archived] First Friday: Family Art Night on June 1

For Immediate Release: May 20, 2018

It is that time of year again, there will be another memorable and inspiring evening for your family and you. Plan to attend the First Friday: “Family Art Night” sponsored by the Office of the Arts on Friday, June 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 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 available, complements of the Office of the Arts. Art activities begin at 6:30 p.m. No experience necessary.  Reservations are $9 per person. Children under 5 years old are free. Children must be accompanied by one adult.

Reservation includes ONE art experience, art supplies, pizza and soda. You have two art experiences to choose from: 

• Paint with Patrick Kirwin - Ages 5 and up with adult.
  Do you love to paint? No experience necessary - Patrick will guide you through painting your very own masterpiece. Take your masterpiece home at the end of the evening.
  Limit: 50 people (Activity # 455204.03); or
  
• Create a clay sculpture with Teresa Brunson - Ages 5 and up with adult.
  New at the Family Art Night is an opportunity to create a clay sculpture.  Teresa will guide you through creating a 3-D multi-color fantasy dragon. The dragon sculpture can be given as a gift, or you can showcase it in your house.
   Limit: 20 people (Activity # 355202.05).

Create Mosaics with Maria Illingworth – Ages 6 and up with adult. Design a mosaic trivet that you can give as a gift or use in the kitchen.

To pay online, visit www.alexandriava.gov/webtrac and select the activity number.

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.

For additional further information, please contact Cheryl Anne Colton at 703.746.5565 or email cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov or visit www.alexandriava.gov/Arts.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. To request a reasonable accommodation, email cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5565 Virginia Relay 711.