HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2010-02-17 ArtSquare opening
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Marantha Edwards
Economic Development Manager
703-737-7019
Gale Waldron
Loudoun Academy of the Arts
703-777-5498
Loudoun Academy of the Arts Foundation
Opens New Arts Center on March 1, 2010
“ArtSquare” Located at 12 Cardinal Park Drive SE
Leesburg, VA (February 17, 2010) – The Loudoun Academy of the Arts Foundation
will open its new arts center at 12 Cardinal Park Drive SE in Leesburg on March 1,
2010. The new center, called ArtSquare, will combine Gallery 222, King Street Studios
and the Loudoun Academy of the Arts' fine art classes into a significantly expanded
location to better serve the area’s arts community. The new center boasts two fine art
galleries, 14 artist studios and large classroom areas for adults and children.
ArtSquare's monthly gallery openings will continue to showcase original fine art by the
area's leading artists. On Friday, March 12, 2010, ArtSquare will host its first gallery
exhibitions, featuring paintings by Waterford artist Katherine Riedel and guest artist
Patricia Uchello from Alexandria, Virginia. The gallery opening will feature live music
and refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend the opening and tour
the new facility. Both exhibits will continue through April 3, 2010.
Resident artists at ArtSquare will begin working in their new studio spaces on March 1,
2010. These studios are open to visitors during normal business hours and gallery
openings for viewing artwork and watching the creative process.
In addition to the galleries and studios, an impressive list of classes in all fine art media
will continue to be offered to adults and children. From beginning basics to advanced
classes and workshops taught by local and nationally renowned artists, ArtSquare
provides an unparalleled level of educational expertise for art students in Loudoun
County and the region.
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Normal hours of operation of ArtSquare will be Monday through Saturday from 10:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, please visit www.LoudounArtSquare.org.
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