| Fredericksburg Arts Commission |
Coming September 24-26, 2010 The Fredericksburg Arts Commission announces the first annual Fredericksburg Via Colori. Via Colori is the modern day version of a centuries-old tradition in which dozens of volunteer artists create large scale pastel artworks directly on the pavement of our city's streets. Each square is sponsored by a business, organization or other entity, and proceeds after expenses will be used towards arts based education programs in our community. Performing artists will be featured as guest entertainment with plenty of opportunity for market areas for all arts as well. For more information: Visit Via Colori Fredericksburg or contact suehenderson@earthlink.net |
| The mission of the Fredericksburg Arts Commission (Arts Commission) is to enrich lives of the Fredericksburg area residents by promoting, expanding, and supporting the Arts and arts organizations. |
| The Arts Commission meets the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM in the second floor conference room at City Hall.* All of the Arts Commission meetings are open to the public. *Subject to change. Please check the calendar on the City's Web site for any updates. |
| Announcing Fredericksburg’s first Public Art Project “Beautify the Burg” Call for Entries Open to all artists, working in acrylic, oil or mixed media. The Fredericksburg Arts Commission, in conjunction with the Department of Economic Development, has initiated a Public Art Program. Grants are offered through JumpstArt. Funds provided by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) will help underwrite art projects that can be enjoyed by the public in the City of Fredericksburg . The first grant under this program has been awarded to the Downtown Retail Marketing (DRMI) for a painted fence project. The fence, located on the 800 block of Caroline Street between Bangkok Cafe’ and Wally’s Ice Cream Shop, is owned by James Nikitakis. This project seeks to showcase the fine art of Fredericksburg . Six artists will be selected to paint the fence panels. A $1000 honorarium will be paid to each artist chosen. The application deadline is May 10, 2010 Completion deadline is June 21, 2010 Applications and prospectus may be found: www.OldTownFredericksburgVA.com/beautify The Richard Johnston Inn 711 Caroline Street Fredericksburg , VA 22401 Art First Gallery 824 Caroline Street Fredericksburg , VA 22401 Contact person: Pat Thalman (540)710-0161 pthalman@aol.com |