Learn About The Ix Art Park in Charlottesville, Virginia
Published April 30th, 2024
As part of a week-long road trip through Virginia, we made an artsy stop in downtown Charlottesville.
If you’re looking for the best things to do in Charlottesville, The Ix Art Park has a goal of empowering community through creativity and should be on your itinerary!
Within Ix is The Looking Glass, a delightful, creative space with an interactive component and Virginia's first immersive art space. It’s ideal for all ages with interactive aspects, plenty of stunning visuals and the creativity on display here is evident throughout.
There’s more to see and experience in the park, from cool displays and installations, to massive murals and more, all in the heart of the vibrant city of Charlottesville, Virginia.
Their website says "The Foundation manages a year-round free mural and sculpture outdoor art park, Virginia’s first permanent immersive art experience, as well as several community-driven series including weekly markets supporting women and minority entrepreneurs, arts education programs for underserved youth, and creative empowerment programs for the whole community."
In this exclusive interview, we speak with Ewa Herr, Executive Director as she shares more about this wonderful destination in the heart of Charlottesville.