Erika Cash will Create and Sparkle on First Friday

by Charles Hendricks | Nov 27, 2024 | First Friday

Our December First Friday Holiday party is a special time. We always look forward to our artists that are here for one night only. This month, we are really excited about the creations that Erika Cash will bring for you to enjoy.

Royal Knotz was created by Erika at the beginning of 2024 as a branch off of her crochet business that she has with her mother, Wistful Willows. Royal Knotz focuses on crochet patterns that Erika develops herself.

Erika Cash is a wife and mother of 3. She has been crocheting for 26 years. Erika can bring many things to life with just a ball of yarn and a hook and has been commissioned to make many one-of-a-kind items. She loves creating crochet patterns and watching others bring the patterns to life. Erika sees crochet as a way to express herself and relieve stress.

Santa is coming to the Depot!

by Charles Hendricks | Nov 26, 2024 | First Friday

Here comes Santa Clause to the Depot. It is by far my favorite time of year and my favorite First Friday at the Depot. Santa will be in the building!!!

We are excited to partner with our Depot neighbors, R.S. Monger and Sons and Herr and Company to host an extra special holiday party and First Friday event! Mark your calendars and plan to stop by the Depot on Friday, December 6th between 5-7 pm to partake in the festivities.

The holiday spirit will be celebrated and shared as we listen to live music performed by Red Wing Academy, share our wish lists with Santa himself, and enjoy local artist creations. The festivities are numerous and will be held on both the second and first floors of the Depot. Santa will be on the first floor and available for you to take your own photos with. We will also have Red Wing Academy playing for your enjoyment. Artists for December will include Justin Poole and Erika Cash!

As always, this event is free and open to everyone! Food and refreshments will be provided. Visit the event page and RSVP here.

Did you know that Santa can be traced back to the 4^th-century Christian Saint, Saint Nicholas. Born in modern-day Turkey, St. Nicholas was known for his generosity and kindness, often secretly giving gifts to the poor and needy.

Over time, stories about St. Nicholas’s generosity spread throughout Europe. In the Netherlands, he became known as Sinterklaas, a figure who brought gifts to children on December 6th. When Dutch settlers brought their traditions to New York, Sinterklaas evolved into Santa Claus.

The modern image of Santa Claus, with his red suit and sleigh pulled by reindeer, was popularized in the 19th century. Clement Clarke Moore’s poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (more commonly known as “Twas the Night Before Christmas”) and Thomas Nast’s illustrations in Harper’s Weekly helped to solidify this image.

While the exact origins of Santa Claus are shrouded in legend, his enduring popularity is a testament to the power of kindness, generosity, and the magic of Christmas.

Vistas by Justin Poole – First Friday at the Depot

by Charles Hendricks | Nov 25, 2024 | First Friday

Each month at the Depot we feature new artwork (except for January and February) for First Friday Harrisonburg. This outreach with our community artists is to give them a platform to feature their work, but it is more than that for us. We invest in our community in a variety of ways and supporting local artists is one of the primary methods that we use to build a stronger and more vibrant community. These monthly events are just as much about the artists sharing their creations as it is the community coming out to see it, talk to each other, and to get to know each other. Our community is stronger and more resilient if we know our neighbors and celebrate beautiful creations together. So I hope you will come for a visit on December 6, 2024 from 5pm – 7pm to see what Justin has created.

Justin Poole is our featured artist for December First Friday. His show entitled “Vistas,” represents a new phase in his development as an artist. The oil pastels are an attempt to foster a looser approach in his artwork, while the new oil paintings are an attempt to lean further into the fantastical, dreamlike, and sublime. More works of both types are being dreamed up and created as this new show launches, and Justin looks forward to where these new styles will lead.

Justin Poole is Associate Professor of Theatre and the Theatre Program Director at Eastern Mennonite University, where he has also taught classes on art history. He and his wife Amanda lead semester-long performance and visual art-themed study abroad programs to Europe and Morocco. Traveling is the greatest source of inspiration for Justin’s own performance and visual art. Largely self-taught, Justin hones his drawing and painting skills while observing and sketching the works of the masters at some of his favorite Europe art museums, especially Vienna, Austria’s Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Tate Britain in London. He is also the Artist-In-Residence at Asbury United Methodist Church, where he manages the gallery space and seeks to integrate art and faith.

If you would like to purchase his painting(s) you may contact him via email or phone. You can also visit his website to see more paintings. He also gladly accepts commissions!

Email: wanderlusttheatre@gmail.com

Phone: 610-585-1663

Website: justinpooleart.com

Red Wing Academy plays First Friday

by Charles Hendricks | Nov 23, 2024 | First Friday

Our annual Holiday Party is coming up on FIRST FRIDAY, December 6, 2024, and Red Wing Academy is back!!! We absolutely love supporting and partnering with Red Wing Academy each year, and it is such a pleasure to host a small group of these talented students each year for our holiday celebrations.

Red Wing Academy is a music camp hosted by Eric Brubaker of The Steel Wheels. It’s a four-day intensive camp held annually at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, VA. This camp is designed to nurture young musicians, providing them with the skills, talents, and community to go beyond classical training into the world of improvisational performance and group play. The culmination of the academy is a performance on-stage with the Steel Wheels at Red Wing Roots Music Festival. It’s open to non-beginner violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, mandolin and banjo students ages 5 – 19. Students receive individual and group instruction from highly trained music teachers and are coached by members of The Steel Wheels throughout the week. It’s an incredible opportunity to play with and learn from music experts.

Gaines Group Architects sponsors the academy each year to support the next generation of musicians in our community. A focus on musical instruction not only teaches kids how to play, but studies have shown that it accelerates brain development in young children, particularly in the areas of the brain that are responsible for processing sound, language development, speech perception, and reading skills.

A special Thank You to Meg with Tiller Strings for making the partnership possible!

Come celebrate with us at the Depot

by Charles Hendricks | Nov 10, 2024 | citizen architect, community, First Friday

Santa is coming!!!

At the Depot, we’re already in the holiday spirit, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! On Friday, December 6th, join us at the Depot for a special Holiday Party and First Friday event filled with artists, refreshments, community, music, an appearance by Santa himself, and more!

We are excited to join forces with our Depot neighbors, R.S. Monger and Sons Inc. and Herr & Co. to host a special Holiday Party and First Friday event! Join us to share in the Holiday celebrations as we listen to live music performed by Red Wing Academy, share your wish lists with Santa himself, and enjoy our two featured artists.

The festivities will be held on both the second and first floors of the Depot. Come visit with Santa and take your own photos, listen to the amazing performers from Red Wing Academy, and check out our artist’s creations.

Our TWO talented artists this month are Erika Cash and Justin Poole! Erika’s creations, “Royal Knotz” will be available one night only. Justin Poole will feature “Vistas,” a collection of oil pastel paintings, which will remain up for the month of December.

As always, this event is free and open to everyone, and refreshments will be provided by the Gaines Group Architects, Monger Lumber, and Herr and Company!
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Erika’s Bio and Description:

Erika Cash is a wife and mother of 3. She has been crocheting for 26 years. Erika can bring many things to life with just a ball of yarn and a hook and has been commissioned to make many one of a kind items. She loves creating crochet patterns and watching others bring the patterns to life. Erika sees crochet as a way to express herself and relieve stress.

“Royal Knotz” was created by Erika at the beginning of 2024 as a branch off of her crochet business that she has with her mother, Wistful Willows. Royal Knotz focuses on crochet patterns that Erika develops herself.
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Justin’s Bio and Description:

Justin Poole is Associate Professor of Theatre and the Theatre Program Director at EMU, where he has also taught classes on art history. He and his wife Amanda lead semester-long performance and visual art-themed study abroad programs to
Europe and Morocco. Traveling is the greatest source of inspiration for Justin’s own performance and visual art. Largely self-taught, Justin hones his drawing and painting skills while observing and sketching the works of the masters at some of his favorite European art museums, especially Vienna, Austria’s Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien and the Tate Britain in London. He is also the Artist-In-Residence at Asbury United Methodist Church, where he manages the gallery space and seeks to integrate art and faith.

This show entitled “Vistas,” represents a new phase in his development as an artist. The oil pastels are an attempt to foster a looser approach in his artwork, while the new oil paintings are an attempt to lean further into the fantastical, dreamlike, and sublime. More works of both types are being dreamed up and created as this new show launches, and he looks forward to where these new styles will lead.

First Friday Artist David Sutton

by cbhendricks | Oct 22, 2024 | artwork, First Friday

On Friday, November 1st from 5:00pm-7:00pm, we are thrilled to host a First Fridays Gallery Opening at The Depot featuring artist David Sutton! Join us to welcome David and view his wood turnings, and to enjoy refreshments and community. RSVP for this event on Facebook here and get to know him more in his biography below! Also don’t miss our other featured artist, Taylor Endres for her photography exhibition, “The World in 2-D”.

*Accessibility Note: This building was previously restored from a fire. The elevator shaft is currently not functioning and there is an absence of ramps in the space. Because the show is on the 2nd floor, this may pose an issue for those who have mobility needs. We are aware of this need and we apologize greatly if this changes your ability to attend.

Bio:

Wood Turnings
by
David L. Sutton
Port Farm, Port Republic, VA

General Information: All wood turnings are food safe and water resistant. A mixture of Tung Oil and Citrus Solvent is used to seal the pores of the wood followed by an application of a Salad Bowl Bees Wax. Periodic applications of bees wax will help maintain the luster of the wood and water resistance.

Pricing: Quotes are based on species of wood, degree of difficulty in obtaining the wood, and dimensions of turning.

Guarantee: If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, a full refund will be given.

Custom Turnings: Designs based on current inventory or other dimensions will be used to produce a turning to your specifications. No deposit is required, only a signed contract with your email and telephone number. Delivery can take up to 4 weeks or more.

My Wood Turnings are in homes and bakeries in the following states and countries: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NM, NJ, NY, LA, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, Washington, D.C., Australia, Basque Country, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, & Saudi Arabia.

Additional Information: portfarmfm@gmail.com

I learned to turn wood in High School Shop back when Montevideo was a high school. After retirement I was able to devote more time to turning. I try to source local native trees as much as possible.

Sneak Peek of David’s Work

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This event is free and open to everyone. Snacks and refreshments will be served and we look forward to seeing you there!

Each month we host a new artist in our building’s 2nd floor gallery at the Chesapeake Western Depot at 141 W. Bruce St. (second floor entrance is on Chesapeake). Artwork will remain on exhibit through the month. Come view the show anytime and get a tour the Depot! We will have food and drink available!

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