Tag Archives: Charlottesville

The AFP brings it home!

AFP Exhibit from American Festivals Project on Vimeo.
Last weekend we were able to celebrate the end of our project by hosting an exhibit and party in our hometown of Charlottesville, VA.  Our friends over at The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative opened up their gallery and created the place to be on First Fridays.  It was [...]

US Pole Dancing East Coast Regional Championships

Quickly, and almost imperceptibly to most of the town of Charlottesville, it came and went.  There were a few flyers here and there and it was announced on the Paramount marquee, but on each it said USPDF.  And what common pedestrian is expected to know what USPDF stands for?  Would you have guessed US Pole [...]

The American Fetivals Project presents at LOOK3 / Festival of the Photograph

Andrew and I had an amazing night presenting under Charlottesville’s pavilion at LOOK3 / Festival of the Photograph.  We were first in the line up.  It was so wonderful to be joined by many great friends, cheering us on before the start of the show.  Many thanks to Wheeler Gum, who served as our camera [...]

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the FoxField Races

Few things are more beautiful than a sunny day in Charlottesville in the spring time.  The temperature is just warm enough for you to feel the heat but the notorious summer humidity is still a few months away.  The dogwoods are in their majestic pink and white blooms.  The daffodils couldn’t be a more perfect [...]

AFP + LOOK3 = LUV

We are very excited and honored to announce that The American Festivals Project will be presenting a slide show at LOOK3-Festival of the Photograph on June 12th.  If you are a photography fan, and don’t know about LOOK3, check out their website and read about this amazing three day festival of Peace, Love, and Photography.  [...]