Join us for an exhibition opening on April 7, 2023 from 5:00-7:30PM for Essing, Fawning, Gawping, Hocking, Isling, Jostling, Keening, Legging, Moping, Nodding, Ooling, Putzing, Querling, an installation by Conrad Cheung. An artist talk and guest performance by friend of the artist, Retta, will be held at 6PM. Retta, who is nine years old, will give tours of the exhibition between 5-7PM.
Images courtesy of the artist
This opening is part of Charlottesville’s First Friday Art Walk. The event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. This exhibition includes sculpture with forms derived from children’s toys and books that invite play and participatory performance. All ages are welcome.
COVID-19 Visitor Policy: Please do not come to Welcome Gallery if you have been exposed to COVID-19, are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or have been advised to isolate or quarantine.
Exhibition Information: For gallery hours, exhibition dates, artist statement, and artist bio, visit the exhibition page here.
This exhibition is made possible with support from the Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation and The FUNd at CACF.
Located at 114 3rd St. NE, Welcome Gallery is downtown, storefront art space in Charlottesville, VA, run by New City Arts Initiative, a non-profit community arts organization. This same location houses NCAI staff offices and a studio space.