ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION
Free discussion series with exhibiting artists at Second Street Gallery
Artists in Conversation: Artists from Out of Context + Kristen Chiacchia
Saturday, November 2 from 10:30AM-12:00PM
Moderated by curator and participating artist Paul Brainard and SSG Executive Director & Chief Curator Kristen Chiacchia, the pair spoke with 4 other artists on view in Out of Context: Miriam Carothers, Jean-Pierre Roy, Michael Ryan and Amber Stanton. The conversation invited dialogue regarding the artists’ unique approach to figural imagery and their intentions for personal, independent interpretations by viewers without any preconceived context. The rich influences of these artist’s proximity to New York combined with each artist’s career path and creative style also provided valuable insight into how this exhibition came together.
Watch the conversation HERE.
Out of Context was generously sponsored by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Artists in Conversation: The Artists of Paper Room
Wednesday, June 19 from 5:30-6:30PM
Exhibiting artists Jess Walters, Stephen Haske, and Sarah Lawson chatted about Paper Room, the trio’s immersive installation on view in the Dové Gallery, June 7 - July 19, 2024. Guests learned how this interactive display came to be and the significance it holds for the collaborators.
Watch the conversation HERE.
Paper Room was a Season 50 Call for Submissions pick and is generously sponsored by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts with additional support from The UVA Center for Health Humanities and Ethics, UVA Health Office of Diversity and Community Engagement, and Virginia Humanities.
Artists in Conversation: Panel from The Art of Collage + Kristen Chiacchia
Saturday, June 8 from 11AM - 12PM
Second Street Gallery’s Executive Director & Chief Curator, Kristen Chiacchia, conversed with eight artists exhibiting in The Art of Collage, on view in the Main Gallery, June 7 - July 19, 2024. Participating artists include: Corinne Diop, Hank Ehrenfried, Cassie Guy, Zofie King, Sri Kodakalla, Mary Lamb, Jonathan Lee, and Lisa Macchi.
Watch the conversation HERE.
The Art of Collage was generously sponsored by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Artists in Conversation: Lou Haney + Kristen Chiacchia
Thursday, April 18 from 5:30-7PM
Second Street Gallery’s Executive Director & Chief Curator, Kristen Chiacchia, sat down with artist Lou Haney to discuss her exhibition, Leisure Suit, on view in the Dové Gallery, April 5 - May 24, 2024.
Leisure Suit was a Season 50 Call for Submissions pick and is generously sponsored by The Galdencio-Pontillo Family, Pond Life, the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
First Nation Australia: Gallery Talk with Henry Skerritt
Saturday, March 9 from 10:30-11:30AM
Watch the gallery talk with special guest Henry Skerritt, Assistant Professor in the Department of Art and Curator of Indigenous Arts of Australia at the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia. Skerritt discussed works on view in First Nation Australia: Contemporary Artists from Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala, the exhibiting artists, and Yolngu culture.
Watch the artist talk HERE.
Artists in Conversation: Laura Josephine Snyder + Kristen Finn
Thursday, February 29 from 5:30PM-6:30PM
Watch the conversation between exhibiting artist Laura Josephine Snyder and photographer Kristen Finn. The two friends and collaborators discussed Tending, Snyder’s exhibition on view in the Dové Gallery February 2 - March 22, 2024.
Watch the artist talk HERE.
Artists in Conversation: Akemi Ohira + Megan Marlatt
Thursday, January 11 from 5:30PM-6:30PM
Watch the conversation between exhibiting artist Akemi Ohira and fellow artist and UVa colleague Megan Marlatt. The pair discussed Ohira’s solo exhibition, Under The Skin, on view in the Dové Gallery December 1, 2023 - January 19, 2024.
Watch the artist talk HERE.
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Artists in Conversation: Clay Witt + Kristen Chiacchia
Saturday, December 16 from 11:00AM-12:00PM
Watch the conversation between exhibiting artist Clay Witt and Second Street Gallery’s Executive Director & Chief Curator, Kristen Chiacchia. The pair discussed Witt’s solo exhibition, THE LABYRINTH, on view in the Main Gallery December 1, 2023 - January 19, 2024.
Watch the artist talk HERE.
Artists in Conversation: Sahara Clemons + Makshya Tolbert
Thursday, July 13 from 5:30PM-6:30PM
Watch the conversation between exhibiting artist Sahara Clemons and poet, cook, and artist, Makshya Tolbert. The pair discussed Clemons’ exhibition, Echoes in the Deep Blue, on view in the Dové Gallery June 2 - July 21, 2023.
Watch the artist talk HERE.
Artists in Conversation: Tobiah Mundt + Sarah Boyts Yoder
Thursday, June 8 from 5:30PM-6:30PM
Watch the conversation between exhibiting artists Tobiah Mundt and Sarah Boyts Yoder. The artists discuss their exhibition, Ditto, on view in the Main Gallery June 2 - July 21, 2023.
Watch the artist talk HERE.
Artists in Conversation: Lara Call Gastinger + Giselle Gautreau + Elizabeth Perdue
Saturday, May 6 from 11AM-12PM
Watch the conversation between exhibiting artists Lara Call Gastinger, Giselle Gautreau, and Elizabeth Perdue. The artists discuss their group exhibition, Mirabilia naturae (Wonders of Nature), on view in the Main Gallery April 7 - May 19, 2023.
Watch the artist talk HERE.
Artists in Conversation: Ramona Martinez + Sri Kodakalla
Saturday, December 10 from 11AM-12PM
Watch the conversation between exhibiting artist, Ramona Martinez, and fellow artist and friend, Sri Kodakalla. The pair discusses Matinez’s solo exhibition, Visions of Mary, on view in the Dové Gallery December 2, 2022 - January 21, 2023.
Watch the artist talk HERE.
Artists in Conversation: Deirdre Sullivan-Beeman + Marina Press Granger
Wednesday, November 16 from 6-7PM on Zoom.
Watch the artist talk with exhibiting artist Deirdre Sullivan-Beeman and Marina Press Granger of The Artist Advisory. The pair discussed Sullivan-Beeman’s solo exhibition, Ceremony of Innocence on view in the Dové Gallery October 7- November 18, 2022.
Watch the artist talk HERE.
Artists in Conversation: Megan Marlatt + Akemi Ohira
Saturday, November 5 from 11AM-12PM in the Main Gallery
Watch the in-person artist talk with exhibiting artist Megan Marlatt and fellow artist and friend, Akemi Ohira. The pair discussed Marlatt’s solo exhibition, Mummers, on view in the Main Gallery from October 7 - November 18, 2022. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the event.
Watch the artist talk on IGTV HERE.
Artists in Conversation: Aaron Eichorst + Kristen Chiacchia
Saturday, June 18 from 11AM-12PM in the Dové Gallery
Watch the in-person artist talk with exhibiting artist Aaron Eichorst and SSG's Executive Director & Chief Curator Kristen Chiacchia. The pair discussed Eichorst’s solo exhibition, Summer’s Cauldron, on view in the Dové Gallery from June 3 - July 23, 2022.
Watch the artist talk on IGTV HERE.
Artists in Conversation: Christina Flowers + Kristen Chiacchia
Thursday, May 12 from 6-7PM in the Dové Gallery
Watch the in-person artist talk with exhibiting artist Christina Flowers and SSG's Executive Director & Chief Curator Kristen Chiacchia. Flowers and Chiacchia discussed Flowers’ solo exhibition, Community Lost & Found, on view in the Main Gallery from May 6 - May 27, 2022.
Watch the artist talk on IGTV HERE.
Artists in Conversation: Meesha Goldberg + Seo Choi
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 6-7PM EST
Watch the virtual artist talk with exhibiting artist Meesha Goldberg and close friend Seo Choi, as they discuss Goldberg’s solo exhibition, Daughterland, on view in the Dové Gallery from April 1 - 29, 2022.
Artists in Conversation: Francisco Donoso + Kristen Chiacchia
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 6-7PM in the Main Gallery
Watch the in-person artist talk with visiting exhibiting artist Francisco Donoso and SSG's Executive Director & Chief Curator Kristen Chiacchia. Donoso and Chiacchia discussed Donoso’s solo exhibition, Pathways, on view in the Main Gallery from April 1 - May 27, 2022.
Watch the artist talk on IGTV HERE.
Artists in Conversation: Stuart Robertson + Luke Williams
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 6-7PM EST
Watch the virtual artist talk with artists and long-time friends Stuart Robertson and Luke Williams. The artists discussed Robertson’s solo exhibition, A Suh Wi Dweet, on view in the Main Gallery from February 4 - March 25, 2022.
Artists in Conversation: The Third Mind
Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 6-7:30PM EST
Watch the virtual artist panel discussion with Erika Chu & Andrea Ruedy Trimble, Kweisi Morris & Andrew Sherogan, Laura Josephine Snyder & Kathryn Wingate, and Benford D. Stellmacher & Derrick J. Waller, where the artist pairs discussed their recent collaboration for our The Third Mind exhibition. Hear how each artist pair tackled creating a collaborative painting for the exhibition and the challenges they faced along the way.
Artists in Conversation: Meesha Goldberg + Kori Price
Thursday, December 9 at 6-7PM EST
Watch the virtual artist talk with exhibiting artists Meesha Goldberg and Kori Price. The artists discussed their collaboration for the exhibition, Inside the Artist's Studio, on view in SSG's Main Gallery space from December 3, 2021 - January 21, 2022.
Artists in Conversation: Dance Doyle + Caitlin McCormack
Wednesday, November 3 at 6-7PM EST
Watch the virtual artist discussion between SSG’s Executive Director & Chief Curator Kristen Chiacchia with exhibiting artists Dance Doyle and Caitlin McCormack, on their recent two-person exhibition in the Dové Gallery, Dirty Mirror.
Artists in Conversation on LaRissa Rogers’ On Belonging: The Space In Between
Tuesday, September 21 at 6-7PM EST
Watch the virtual artist panel discussion with Jackie Amézquita, John Hee Taek Chae, LaRissa Rogers, and Luis Vasquez La Roche, on LaRissa Rogers' recent solo exhibition in the Dové Gallery, On Belonging: The Space In Between.
Artists in Conversation: Madeleine Rhondeau-Rhodes + Paul Brainard
Wednesday, June 9 at 6-7PM EST
Watch the virtual conversation between artists Madeleine Rhondeau-Rhodes and Paul Brainard on Rhondeau-Rhodes' artistic practice and the challenges she faced creating an all red painting for inclusion in the exhibition ROYGBIV at Second Street Gallery.
Artists in Conversation: Andy Mister + Edward Holland
Tuesday, May 4 at 6-7PM EST
Watch the virtual conversation between longtime friends and artists Andy Mister and Edward Holland about Andy’s solo exhibition at Second Street Gallery, Drawn Out.
Artists in Conversation: Sri Kodakalla + Brielle DuFlon
Thursday, March 18 at 6-7PM EST
Watch the virtual conversation between longtime friends and artists Sri Kodakalla and Brielle DuFlon about Sri's solo exhibition at Second Street Gallery, If we allow ourselves to wander...
Artists in Conversation: Leigh Suggs + Hillary Waters Fayle
Thursday, March 4 at 6-7PM EST
Watch the virtual conversation between longtime friends and artists Leigh Suggs and Hillary Waters Fayle about Leigh's solo exhibition at Second Street Gallery, Hurry Slowly.
Artists in Conversation: Frank Webster + Warren Craghead
Thursday, January 21 at 12-1PM EST
Watch this virtual conversation between longtime friends and artists Frank Webster and Warren Craghead about Webster's solo exhibition at Second Street Gallery, Katabasis.