ASHBURN, VA—Going Green is an exhibit of paintings, mixed media, and sculpture that honors the green movement.

The exhibit focuses on creative recycling—art created from found objects, materials, or items originally designed for another purpose but fashioned into works of art. The green materials serve either as the main focus or as an embellishing feature that is visually present in the work.

An artist reception is scheduled on Thursday, July 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The reception will take place in the Building 2 first floor area and is free and open to the community. Building 2 is located at 44983 Knoll Square, Ashburn, VA 20147 in the University Center. Please RSVP to Corporate and Community Relations by July 20, reservations@va.gwu.edu or call 703-726-3650.

This exhibit showcases works of art in nontraditional mediums by seven Loudoun artists: Michael Beckner, Acrylic Paintings; Mary Champion, Computer Parts and Mixed Media; Carmen Barros Howell, Machine Parts and Scrap Metal; Cynthia Lowther, Mixed Media; Elissa Farrow-Savos, Found Objects and Polymer Clay; Manon Roderick, Photography and Mixed Media; Tom Zuk, Reclaimed Wood and Wood Scraps.

Art Exhibit and Reception Location:
The George Washington University Virginia Campus
44983 Knoll Square, Ashburn, VA 20147
First Floor Gallery, Building 2

On exhibit June 23 – Sept. 7, 2009.

The exhibit is organized through a partnership between The George Washington University Virginia Campus and Gallery 222/Loudoun Academy of the Arts Foundation.  

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