Please join us for a very special, joyful event celebrating the remarkable creativity of artists from The Arc Studio at the Arc of the Piedmont, a nonprofit visual arts program for adults with developmental disabilities. These talented artists, each with their own unique perspective and style, have poured their hearts and souls into creating the stunning works that will be on display at our upcoming exhibition.

In addition to a large display of fine art, we will be unveiling five beautiful quilts created by the First Pres Quilt Sowers group, each quilt inspired by pieces from The Arc Studio artists. This creative partnership represents the spirit of collaboration, inclusion, and community that lies at the heart of our church.

The exhibition is more than just a display of art—it is a celebration of the incredible abilities, vision, and joy that each of these artists brings to their work. By attending, you’ll have the opportunity to meet these artists and purchase their artwork. 50% of each sale goes directly to the artist and 50% is reinvested into purchasing art supplies that allow them to continue creating beautiful work. Your purchase helps sustain their creative process and fosters further growth in their artistic journeys.

Light refreshments will be served, and this event is free and open to art lovers of all ages. There will also be an all-ages art-making station, where attendees can unleash their own creativity and make something special to take home. We encourage you to bring your friends and family to join us for this unique and meaningful celebration of art and community!

Accessibility Information:
The entrance to the upper parking lot is off Park Street and is reserved for individuals who are walking impaired or have mobility issues. The North Entrance to the church, located off the upper parking lot, is wheelchair accessible. The entrance to the large lower parking lot is off 7th Street NE. The office entrance to the church from the lower parking lot is also wheelchair accessible, with an elevator inside the church providing access to the upper floor. A map of the parking lots and entrances will be posted below.

We look forward to seeing you there for this wonderful event!

October 19
2:00pm - 4:00pm
First Presbyterian Church
500 Park Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902