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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2012-08-02 Peter Max exhibit Town of Leesburg News Release For Immediate Release Leesburg Arts & Cultural District Presents “The Art of Peter Max” Leesburg, VA (August 2, 2012) – On Friday, August 3rd, as part of the monthly Leesburg First Friday arts celebration, the Leesburg Arts & Cultural District will present a special exhibit featuring rare original artwork by Peter Max. The exhibit will be located at 2B Loudoun Street SW and will be open from 6pm to 9pm on Friday, August 3, 2012 and from 11am to 5pm on Saturday, August 4, 2012. One of the most famous living artists, Peter Max is a pop culture icon whose works span several decades and important moments in our nation’s history. His bold colors, uplifting images and an uncommon artistic diversity have touched almost every phase of American culture and have inspired many generations. This special exhibit will feature art from a private collection, including a number of rare Peter Max originals that have not been displayed publicly in many years. The exhibit will also feature the works of Leesburg artists Lisa Strout and Doris Kidder. Lisa Strout is a sculptor whose work is influenced by her keen sense of humor and a fascination for patterns and movement. Lisa’s work has been in numerous juried exhibits, invitationals, galleries, and is in private collections throughout the United States. Doris Kidder has been drawing all her life. In this exhibit she will show samples of her work from art school in New York in the 1940’s to Mexico in the 1950’s to Northern Virginia and now. Her images capture a moment with splashes of color and quick bold strokes. At the exhibit during the First Friday celebration, Hidden Brook Winery will offer wine tastings and the Vale of the Blue Ridge Maple Farm will offer samples of their fresh, local maple syrup. (more) TOL PR 2012-08-02 Peter Max exhibit Page 2 About the Leesburg Arts & Cultural District: The Leesburg Arts & Cultural District was established in 2011 to provide certain incentives to artists and arts organizations looking to make Leesburg their home. Incentives such as business and professional occupation license tax rebates, real estate tax rebates and zoning permit exemptions are offered. Additionally, through the growth, expansion and concentration of arts uses, all businesses, residents and visitors will benefit from the overall vitality of the district over time through various events and programming. The Leesburg Arts & Cultural District logo was designed by N2 Designs, through a design competition. For more information, please visit www.leesburgva.gov/index.aspx?page=1558. Contact: Debi Parry Business Retention Coordinator dparry@leesburgva.gov 703-737-7023 # # #