NEW in 2016! Virtual Reality Lab
Saturday, November 5–Sunday, November 6, 2016
Noon–5:00 PM
Located in Second Street Gallery’s Dové Gallery, the Virtual Reality (VR) Lab gives visitors an interactive experience with the newest technology in virtual reality filmmaking. Guests will have the opportunity to choose from a selection of short VR film experiences to view using head-mounted, wearable displays. The Lab is outfitted with OSVR, an open-source software platform that drives innovation and diversity by allowing different brands of VR hardware to connect with each other. The VR Lab is free and open to the public.
Special Events
First Friday Opening Reception
Friday, November 4, 2016
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
During Downtown Charlottesville’s monthly celebration of art, First Fridays is your chance to celebrate the opening of the Digital Media Gallery, showcasing U.Va. and Light House Studio filmmakers.
Event Partner: Harvest Moon Catering and Bold Rock Hard Cider
Closing Reception – Filmmakers Gathering
Thursday, November 17, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us for an informal festive gathering on the Third Thursday of the month. Come to meet and mingle with the students and artists featured in the Digital Media Gallery.
Contact outreach@secondstreetgallery.org for more information about these events
Featured Artists
UVA Professor Kevin Everson, UVA Associate Chair and Professor of Photography William Wylie, UVA Faculty Studio Art George Andrews
UVA Cinematographers: Mariel Andersen, Corey Cronin, Deirdre Davie, Jack Doerner, Peter Hazel, Sarah Hilado, Mimi Koszeghy, Gillian Lee, Isabela Medina, Michelle Miles, Caitlin Muir, Pooja Ranganathan, Anthony Restivo, Paige Taul, Dante Venafro, Micah Watson, Sandy Williams IV
Light House Studio Filmmakers (mentored by Amanda Patterson): Ryan Beard, Jakob Groner, Karson Monger, Nathan Ridings, Lewis Summers