The Staunton Augusta Art Center opens the Staunton Emerging Artist Showcase, running April 5 – May 11, featuring the work of the next generation of Staunton artists.

STAUNTON, VA— The Staunton Augusta Art Center announces the opening of the Staunton Emerging Artist Showcase, running from April 5 – May 11 in the downtown galleries. This exciting and unique showcase features the multi-media artwork of over a dozen emerging artists, a next generation of local artists at various stages in their artistic careers who redefine the cultural landscape within their community. These artists reflect remarkable backgrounds and cross-cultural roots.

An opening night reception will be held in the galleries on Friday, April 5 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.

This exhibition is proudly sponsored by the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Habitat for Humanity ReStore whose staff and volunteers support the creative work of local artists and affordable housing.

Openings are FREE and ALL are welcome.

Location: Staunton Augusta Art Center, R. R. Smith Center for History & Art,

20 S. New Street, Staunton, VA 24401

Admission: FREE and open to the public, all are welcome.

Website: https://www.saartcenter.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Angus Carter and Carolyn Maloney

(director@saartcenter.org/info@saartcenter.org), 540-885-2028

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