Raku-fired mini bunny ceramic sculpture by Lisa Schumaier , Studio 16.
Visit an annual rabbit habitat and heart some art at BunnyFest, the bash ‘bout bunnies! Tour bunderful artwork in progress, visit with long-eared lapins and embrace creative hip-hop activities.
Make BunnyFest buttons, create BunnyCrafts, don bunny ears and huddle with those who give a whisker about stuff with fluff at the iconic Torpedo Factory Art Center on the Old Town Alexandria waterfront. Mug with Bugs and visit with adoptable rabbits at The Art League Gallery compliments of the Friends of Rabbit Rescue and Sanctuary of the Washington D.C./Baltimore area.
‘‘Bunny Wonder’ embroidered fabric collage by Barbara Dove and rabbit felt brooch by Joanne Bast , Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery-Studio 29.
More than a dozen artists will hoppily herald in springy hares, show and sell cuddle-centric creations. Hands-on free activities include printing, buttonmaking, fabric painting, origami and a rabid rabbit ‘Goodnight Moon’ selfie station!
BunnyFest is from Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, April 6. The Torpedo Factory Art Center is located at 105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA. 22314. Metered street parking is free.
From left: “Bunny Yoga” linocut postcard print by Samantha Shelton, Studio 333; Glass bunny magnet by Sandi Martina, Fire On Gallery-Studio 22; ‘Bulu’ digital art print on canvas by Sierra Barnes, Studio 331; ‘Rabbit Ears Motel’ oil painting by Tara Barr, Studio 8; Bunny maple blossom brush painted stoneware snack plate by Tracie Griffith Tso, Fire On-Studio 22 and Scope Gallery.
