“Prophet Miles” 48 x 60” acrylic on canvas
Art of Wine Series
Join us for an unforgettable dining experience where the culinary arts meet the visual arts and storytelling.
James Alvin Harrison
An artist from the Capturing Music and originally from Portsmouth, Virginia. Learn more about our next featured artist by clicking here.
Exhibition Summary
- Alvin Harrison is a folk artist from Portsmouth that thrives on promoting positively through the visual arts and through live performances as a bass player. He won first place in the Capturing Music exhibition and numerous awards for his talented visual artwork. Alvin paints large scale acrylic paintings ranging from 48 by 60 inches to 48 by 20 inches. He loves painting crisp lines and bright contrasting colors in the scenery of everyday life and musicians in their element.
Art of Wine Opening Reception, Wednesday, September 17, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Free Attendance and hors d’oeuvres
Gallery Lounge, 1st floor
This will include free hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a chance to meet and greet the featured artist James Alvin Harrison.
Art of Wine Dinner, Friday, October 3, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Gallery Lounge, 1st floor
This will include wine parings, dinner and a wonderful discussion with the featured artist James Alvin Harrison. Art will also be on sale and a portion of the proceeds will go to support our mission of creating access to the arts. Alvin will converse with the restaurant patrons about his music and artistic career, the inspiration for his technique and an overall joyful conversation over dinner.
Dinner reservation required, $60 per person ticket, with dinner and wine pairings included. Please include dietary restrictions during dinner reservations. Gratuity not included.
For more information or help to purchase tickets, call our main number or contact the Visual Arts Manager at 757-923-0003 ext 108 or email nana.ferdnance@suffolkcenter.org.
Art of Wine Series
(rotating featured artist every 5-6 weeks)
Join us for an unforgettable dining experience where the culinary arts meet the visual arts and storytelling.
First Event – Opening Reception with free entry, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. Artwork will be available for purchase.
Second Event – Art of Wine Dinner (Food and Wine Pairing with the artwork)
This will include wine parings, dinner and a wonderful discussion with the featured artist. Artwork will be available for purchase.
$60 per person ticket, with dinner and wine pairings included. Please include dietary restrictions during dinner reservations. Gratuity not included.
For more information or help to purchase tickets, call our main number or contact the Visual Arts Manager at 757-923-0003 ext 108 or email nana.ferdnance@suffolkcenter.org.
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