May 14th Artists’ Reception
May 10, 2022 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Alexandria Searls
You are invited to an artists’ reception at the Exploratory Center on May 14th from 2 to 4:30 PM! We will be showcasing the plein air paintings from our Paint Me a River event, and we will be offering light refreshments courtesy of painter Karyn Gunther Smith. Many of the paintings will be for sale, with sales partially benefiting our children’s nature exploration programs.
The event is free but to help us know how many people are coming, we suggest that you sign up on eventbrite.com We look forward to seeing you there!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plein-air-painting-reception-tickets-335368414957
Arts Festival at Center
April 21, 2022 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Alexandria Searls
On May 1st, the Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center is hosting Flowralia, this year’s spring celebration of FLOW, the Rivanna River Arts Festival! Events are free and take place from 11 AM to 3:30 PM. For more information, see our eventbrite page https://flowraliarivannariverartsfestival.eventbrite.com
Painters are invited to bring paint and canvases for our plein air event. There will also be a plein air children’s table so kids can participate. Dancers, sculptors, and sound and installation artists will have works to explore along the trails. The art allows us to experience nature in new ways. Please join us to see and make art!
Fall Events
September 7, 2021 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Alexandria Searls
We’re continuing our reservations-only programs for the fall! People have been happy to have private tours for their group only, and they’ve also enjoyed the small group outdoor exploration workshops with drawing, journaling, photography, and video. Check out our current offerings on our eventbrite platform page: lewisandclarkexploratorycenter.eventbrite.com Anything you see there can be reserved for other days, so don’t let our choice of dates deter you!
Exploration Camp
July 7, 2021 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Alexandria Searls
There are still a few spots left in our morning summer camp for 8 to 11 year olds! Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exploration-camp-tickets-159597469327 to find out more!
City of Charlottesville RFI
February 10, 2021 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Alexandria Searls
People have been calling and emailing us about the City’s RFI about the Lewis, Clark, and Sacajawea statue. Though we were not alerted in advance about this RFI, we have been working on this issue for a long time with many partners, including the City. We have been writing grants and examining avenues and projects, in particular projects that would offer indigenous leadership while keeping the statue within Charlottesville, examining its place within history and art history, and informing each visitor so that they can discover their own viewpoint. We will be in touch again as this community process proceeds. Feel free to write us with your interest at lewisandclark@lewisandclarkexploratorycenter.org Depending on the number of emails, we may not be able to write you individually, but we will respond to the issues raised. Thank you for your interest!
Here is the link to the RFI
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#inbox/KtbxLvhGHpjQxghdJcBHTSKlZqvBvqgFDB