Open Studio
Nov
12
to Dec 24

Open Studio

I held an open studio on Nov 12th and I’m happy to make appointments for you to see remaining works up as the holidays come upon us. To schedule an appointment, please contact me: christenbyates@gmail.com or by phone: 434 964 7933.

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The Haven & New City Arts Initiative Annual Auction
Oct
1
7:00 PM19:00

The Haven & New City Arts Initiative Annual Auction

Join the Haven & NCAI for the 12th annual New City Arts & The Haven Art Auction.

All proceeds will benefit Housing2Home, a collaborative program between New City Arts and The Haven. Attend the silent & live auction at the IX Artpark for an evening of food, fun, and friends while supporting housing stability in Charlottesville.

Featured: ‘even though’ 36 x 24 in, oil on canvas.

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Makers' Markets & Open Studio
Dec
5
12:00 PM12:00

Makers' Markets & Open Studio

I’ll have small works on canvas and paper available at the All Souls Makers’ Market at Venable Elementary School on Sun, Dec 5th and Sun, Dec. 12th after the service, roughly 12-1pm. I’ll also be hosting an open studio at my home on Sat, Dec 10th, 5-7pm before a house concert with Durham, NC based folk-indie band The Pinkerton Raid. Contact me for more details.

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New City Arts and the Haven Art Auction 2021
Sep
11
7:30 PM19:30

New City Arts and the Haven Art Auction 2021

Join New City Arts and The Haven on Saturday, September 11 for the 11th annual New City Arts & The Haven Art Auction. I will have a piece available in the silent auction.

A live auction will be held at Common House from 6:30-8:30PM and a silent auction will be held at Old Metropolitan Hall from 7:30-10:00PM.

Attendees will have the chance to bid on art from generous local, regional, and national artists.  Proceeds create Housing2Home household stipends for formerly homeless neighbors to furnish and decorate their new homes. Artists featured in the auction receive up to 50% of proceeds from the sale of their work at this event.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, capacity is limited at the live and silent art auctions. Tickets are on sale; purchase tickets HERE.

  • $75 for one, or $125 for two, ticket(s) to both the live and silent auctions

  • $20 for one advance ticket to silent auction only, $25 at door

Preview Artwork:

  • Online preview will be available for all work the week of September 6.

  • In-person preview of live auction artwork will be held at New City Arts Welcome Gallery on Friday, September 3 from 5-7:30PM during Charlottesville's First Friday Art Walk. This preview is free and open to the public.

Quirk Hotel Raffle:

Sponsored by Quirk Hotel, this year’s Art Auction raffle prize features a one-night stay at Quirk's Richmond Hotel and $50 gift card to Quirk's Lobby Bar.

Raffle tickets are $10 each and will go on sale in September. You can purchase as many as you want online or at the event, and you do not have to attend the Art Auction to enter the raffle.

For more information about the event, sponsorship opportunities, or Housing2Home, Contact us.

The New City Arts & The Haven Art Auction is presented by Common House and sponsored by Quirk HotelHyphenMarket Street WineVeritasChris and Dianna PoeBeneficial TechnologyTing CharlottesvilleSarah Cramer Shields, and Worth Higgins & Associates.

Buck’s Elbow at Dusk, 24 x 18 in. framed. Suggested retail $900.

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Teeny Tiny Trifecta 4 at Second Street Gallery
Sep
2
to Sep 30

Teeny Tiny Trifecta 4 at Second Street Gallery

Early Access Presale: Teeny Tiny Trifecta 4

  • Thursday, September 2, 2021

  • 11:00 AM 5:00 PM

The fourth annual Teeny Tiny Trifecta exhibition will be opening SOON! The exhibition will open for a ticketed Early Access Presale day on Thursday, September 2, 2021 and to the public on Friday, September 3, 2021.

Preview the works from the exhibition HERE. Purchase a ticket to the Early Access Presale HERE. I will have 3 pieces, a cloud triptych, available. All works in the show priced at $100.

Interested attendees will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for 1-hour time slots throughout the Early Access Presale day. The earlier the time slot you secure, the better the chance you have of purchasing the artwork you want! Please check back on Friday, August 20th at 9AM when the ticket link goes live.

Tickets are now on sale at $50. Discounted add-on tickets for a limited number of guests will be available.

This exhibition is generously sponsored by Gardy Bloemers & Nick Duke Sr.

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Fralin Art Museum Little Free Library Show
Aug
27
to Sep 25

Fralin Art Museum Little Free Library Show

Final Friday is returning to The Fralin!

Join the Fralin on Friday August 27 outside on our plaza for The Little Museum of Art’s new exhibition and view all the brand-new exhibitions inside!

I have one tiny marsh painting that will be available for free art swaps beginning Sat, Aug 28th.

Tunes will be played by Devyn DJ’double U Wildy, and pizza will be available from Slice Versa food truck.

THE FIRST 200 GUESTS TO CHECK IN WILL RECEIVE A VOUCHER FOR A SLICE/DRINK COMBO FROM SLICE VERSA!

We can’t wait to see you back at The Fralin!
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Pop up show with Art for the Home
Nov
5
to Nov 7

Pop up show with Art for the Home

Pop up show in collaboration with Dana McKenna Designs (DMD) at 5812 Grove Ave. Richmond, VA with an array of national artists.

Visits will be in accordance with Covid regulations. Online sales will begin on Friday for those who aren’t able to attend in person.

  • Thursday, November 5th from 12-6pm – in person only

  • Friday, November 6th from 10am-6pm – in person and online at www.artforthehome.co

  • Saturday, November 7th from 10am-2pm – in person and online at www.artforthehome.co

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