Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Call for Entries! 10x10x10


Second Street Gallery is currently accepting proposals
for 10/10: 10 x 10 x 10


Second Street is calling for artists and designers to address the topic of sustainability with the following challenge:
create work(s) using materials procured within a 10-mile radius, spending just $10, and taking no more than 10 days to complete the project.

  • Ideally materials will be recycled, reused, repurposed, though donations of new materials will also be accepted in the spirit of philanthropy.

  • Proposals will be accepted and SSG will provide each with $10 (receipts must be submitted along with final work).

  • Work will be on display 10/1/10-10/30/10. Designers would be asked to be present for the First Fridays opening on 10/1/10.

  • Proposals must include: Name(s) and bios or cvs of creators, 1 page typed proposal, & up to 5 sketches or other images.

  • All pertinent contact info (email, telephone, address)

  • Proposals are due on August 31, 2010. Winners will be notified by email by September 1st.


The 10x10x10 project explores the issues of sustainability while promoting creativity, collaboration and inventiveness-- taking the concept of recycling one step further into resourcefulness. 10x10x10 highlights that recycling and sustainability are not solely about functionality but can also be about aesthetics, and about enriching ones life in a fully embraceable way, not just as an adjunct to daily life. Further, that good design is not the exclusive domain of the superstar designer, or a wealthy elite. Design can be inclusive in every sense. For this project the gallery will transform into a sort of community center, a place where we can encourage constructive dialogue and skill sharing under the umbrella of conscientious living and aesthetics.

Second Street Gallery is a non-profit contemporary art space whose mission is to enliven Central Virginia and Charlottesville with access to the best in contemporary art and artists. This year marks the gallery’s 37th year of programming, making it one of the longest running non-profits in the country.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Summer Art Camp

This week, SSG had the pleasure of hosting its first Summer Art Camp.  Ten fantastic kids joined us in a week long project of making sculptural self portraits. Throughout the "mini-me" constructions, the children learned from our teacher Eliza Martin about facial proportion, mixing and making colors, and pattern making. The kids also built a rainbow with illustrations they worked on each day in different colors. Merrill Woodriff, of the upcoming Bend Yoga Studio, led energetic yoga sessions as a recess all week. Thanks to our volunteers, interns, and two great teachers for making this week such fun.

Today, July 16, we had an opening to show parents and friends all their hard and colorful work.  Enjoy the pictures and mark your calendars so your kids can join us next summer!