First Friday Community Night

FREE and Open to All | No RSVP Required Second Street Gallery is excited to launch First Friday Community Night, a new event designed to bring artists, art lovers, and the Charlottesville community together for an evening of creativity, conversation, and connection! Beginning this November, we're expanding our First Friday programming to offer more opportunities for visitors to engage with contemporary art in a welcoming, informal, and interactive environment. Each Community Night will feature a changing lineup of activities inspired by our current exhibitions, including artist conversations, hands-on artmaking, and other special experiences. Join us on Friday, November 6, for our inaugural First Friday Community Night! Evening Activities 🎥 Meet the Filmmakers | 5:30–6:00 PM Join artists Jolinna Yuan Li and Reese E. Robers for a conversation about their work in en route, currently on view in SSG's Main Gallery. Moderated by acclaimed filmmaker and artist Kevin Jerome Everson, this informal discussion offers an opportunity to hear directly from the artists about their creative practices, filmmaking processes, and the ideas behind their work. 📖 DIY Zine-Making with Emma Terry | 6:00–7:00 PM Get creative with artist Emma Terry, whose exhibition Strange Kin is currently on view in our Dové Gallery! Drop in for a hands-on zine-making activity inspired by her exhibition. We'll also have coloring pages featuring imagery based on works from Strange Kin, offering another fun and accessible way for visitors of all ages to engage with Emma's art. No previous art experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided. 🍷 Informal Wine Tasting with Knight's Gambit Vineyard | 5:00–7:00 PM Enjoy an informal wine tasting with Knight's Gambit Vineyard, a local winery, while exploring the exhibitions, meeting fellow art enthusiasts, and enjoying an evening at the Gallery. Everyone Is Welcome! Whether you're a longtime SSG supporter, a practicing artist, or someone who has never visited the Gallery before, First Friday Community Night is an opportunity to experience contemporary art in a relaxed and engaging setting. All activities are FREE and open to the public. No RSVP is required. Stop by for one activity or stay for the entire evening! We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting new addition to our public programming!