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Call for Entries: Giving Voice If you could give voice to anything what would it be? Now accepting 2D and 3D visual art, video and short films, poetry and short stories.
Opening Reception: Friday, June 1st 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the Gallery
Call for Entries Form
Word Incarnate, Extended through May 19th Anita Breitenberg Naylor March 5 - May 19th, 2012 Artist's Reception Saturday, May 19th. 5:00 - 7:00 pm In the Gallery at Convergence More about the exhibit and the Gallery at Convergence
July Convergence Creativity Camps for Kids Come enjoy the serious art of play! This summer at the Lab at Convergence, children are invited to explore the arts in a playful, low pressure setting. Emphasizing the importance of pf play in the creative process, children will attend rotation exploring visual art, writing and drama, music and movement. At the end of camp, children will share their work in an exhibition of their own design. Find out more.
Thank you to the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Commission for the Arts for their generous support! Convergence Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and by appointment.
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