New event coming for An Affair of the Arts at the Prizery

    Artrageous, which will take place on Sunday, April 28, at 5 pm, is known for its blend of multiple art forms into a single, interactive live concert experience for all ages.

The troupe is based out of their community studio center and production offices located between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, N.M.

Artrageous performances are high-energy and crafted to feature immersive theatre, encouraging audience participation, and typically highlighting several genres of music, dance, puppetry, storytelling and speed-painted visual art.

Their performances feature 10-12 multi-talented performers in a 90-minute, high-energy, participatory concert, and fine art event.

The various concert elements are highlighted by several recreations of iconic works of art such as Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” and Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” as well as colorful portraits of pop culture figures – Freddie Mercury, Prince, Aretha Franklin and John Lennon to name a few.

In addition, the group pays tribute to patriotic-themed folk art, including the American Eagle and the Statue of Liberty.

Each show concludes with an impromptu on-stage gallery event, where audience members are invited to view the art created during the show as well as meet and interact with the performers.

A lucky audience member will win a piece of art created during the show, and, at the end of the show, there will be a live auction for the other art pieces.

Tickets are $20 each or five for $50, so you can bring the entire family!

The week kicks off with the Opening Reception and Gala Friday, April 26.

The Rembrandt Reception will be held from 5-6 p.m., before the doors open for the Gala.

The cost to attend the Rembrandt Reception is $650, which includes two admission tickets and a $500 credit to spend on art.

You will enjoy a first look at the art, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, and an open bar. Be the first to purchase your favorite masterpieces.

The Gala will follow at 6 p.m., and is $75 per person.

Enjoy chatting with the artists, hors d’ouerves and an open bar. Purchase your favorite artwork and a personal portrait by Caricature Artist Jed.

At 9 p.m., head upstairs to dance to the sounds of 6th N Main with a cash bar available.

On Tuesday, April 30, experience Artistic Impressions with Dane Ferguson from 7-9 p.m. free of charge and open to the public.

A family friendly evening to browse the art offerings, listen to the smooth sounds of Dane’s acoustic folk-pop style and you can purchase a signed copy of Dane’s children’s book, Pierre Piano. Light refreshments will be served, and beer and wine will be on sale.

Current sponsors of An Affair of the Arts include: Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, Cameron Starke of Edward Jones, Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative, Empower Broadband, Covington Law, South Boston Insurance, Long & Foster-Team Buckley, Susan Black and Ray Weiss, and Ashley and Bailey Howerton.

Sponsorships are still available for $100 to $1000, each with different levels of benefits.

Contact Sheila Bradley at (434) 470-3985 or Ray Weiss (434) 272-9922, if you are interested in this opportunity to support the arts in our community.