This event has been rescheduled from January 28 to February 4.
Come read with us! We’re trying something new—a book club! For the 2026-27 exhibition season, we’re asking each exhibiting artist for a book recommendation. We’ll discuss, eat yummy snacks, and consider the book in relation to the art. Facilitated by local arts educator Emily Hagan Lazaro, New City Reads (aka book club with art) will be time to look, listen, and extend our thinking together. All are welcome.
This month, we’re reading:Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarisa Pinkola Estés, recommended by January/February exhibiting artist, Karina A. Monroy.
Join us on Wednesday, February 2* from 5:30-7PM at Welcome Gallery (114 3rd St. NE) for discussion and snacks.
*This event was rescheduled from January 28.
Can’t make it in January, but interested in joining for a future New City Reads discussion? Let us know you’d like to receive an email with future New City Reads book selections and event dates.
*Featured books will be available at New Dominion Bookshop for a 10% discount when you mention New City Reads. Additional copies will be available at Central Library.
Questions? Send us an email!
About the Facilitator
Emily Hagan Lazaro is a local art educator. She worked for many years at the Fralin Museum of Art at UVA, where, on occasion, she still teaches. She’s worked at art museums on both coasts, and got her start as a kindergarten teacher. These days, she’s often walking her dogs, Matthew and Marilla, and trying to keep pace with her growing TBR pile.