Biannual Open Studios Weekend – May 18 + 19

Charlotte Street Foundation’s Urban Culture Project Biannual Open Studios Weekend, showcases the work of artists in its Studio Residency Program for visual and performing artists. The 2-day event, May 18 + 19, 2012 will include live music, dance, comedy improv, and cross-disciplinary performances, special sales, temporary installations, workshops, participatory activities, artist talks, and more, highlighting the work of 30 visual artists and 6 performing artists/ensembles awarded free studios for year-long terms through Charlotte Street’s competitive Urban Culture Project Studio Residency Program. This is the culminated event for the 2011-2012 Studio Residents! All events are free and open to the public.

Dates: Friday, May 18, 5:30 PM-9 PM
Saturday, May 19, 11 AM-3 PM

Studio Residency Venues:
Partnership Place/ 906 Grand, 13th Floor
City Center Square/ 1100 Main, 5th Floor
Town Pavilion/ 1100 Walnut, 6th Floor

Parking:
There is a lot going on Downtown this weekend. Please be advised that surrounding the Power & Light District, Walnut will be closed from Truman to 12th, and 14th will be closed from Friday morning to Sunday. The H&R Block parking garage will be closed. Park is available in the Cosentino, Town Pavilion, and City Center Square garages.

Visit the Open Studios page for more information and a downloadable Open Studios program, including a map, brief descriptions of each artists’ studio, and a complete schedule of events and activities, and kid-friendly info!