Artspace will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Artspace Summer Arts Program on Thursday evening, April 2, from 7 pm-10 pm. Give & Take is a casual spring fundraiser featuring 50 works of art for $50 each to support Artspace’s goal of providing 50 scholarships to the Artspace Summer Arts Program. Guests will enjoy music by DJ Madcow, hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Green Planet Catering, wine, and beer.
 
Noted local and national artists have created 50 original 12” x 12” works of art in honor of the event. Each piece will be for sale at a price of $50. Come discover a new emerging artist’s work or purchase a special piece from one of your favorites. Online preview of pieces will post on Friday, March 20.
 
Through the Artspace Summer Arts Program a variety of classes are available, including acrylic painting, collage, stained glass, and paper-making. Classes are available for children (rising 3rd through 10th grade), college prep courses for youth (rising 9th through 12th grade), and several workshops for adults (ages 16 and up). You can find this year’s course catalogs at artspacenc.org.
 
Each year Artspace provides 50 scholarships to deserving youth to attend the Artspace Summer Arts Program. Scholarship selections are based on nominations from area art teachers and in order to qualify students must participate in the free/reduced lunch program.
 
Help Artspace inspire creative energy in the next generation by attending Give & Take on April 2nd! Tickets are available online at artspacenc.org or at the door for $10 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available; please call 919-821-2787 for more information.

About Artspace
Artspace inspires individual creativity by engaging the community in the process of the visual arts. A non-profit visual art center, Artspace is dedicated to providing inspiring and engaging arts education and community outreach programs, creating a dynamic studio environment of over 30 professional artists, and presenting nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Artspace is open to the public Tues.-Sat., from 10 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and on the first Friday of each month for the First Friday Gallery Walk until 10:00 p.m. Admission is free; donations appreciated. Guided tours are available. Artspace is located in Historic City Market in Raleigh at the corner of Blount and Davie Streets.
 
Artspace is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, the Raleigh Arts Commission, individuals, corporations, and private foundations.
 
Cost: $10 per person