Dancer, Choreographer & Fine Arts Painter Lee Harper Hosts Open House at her Atlanta Arts Studio Dec. 6, 2525

ATLANTA – In what has become a tradition for Atlanta artists and local arts supporters, Lee Harper, founding director of Atlanta’s Lee Harper & Dancers and fine arts painter, will host a Holiday Open House/Art Show at her south Buckhead dance studio on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Guests are invited to drop in during the Open House hours to enjoy seasonal refreshments, lively conversation, and beautiful guitar music provided by Harper’s son, Fin Vason. Harper’s studio walls will showcase a number of Harper’s colorful paintings, most of which feature dancers, landscapes and still lifes. The studio is located at Tula Arts Center, 75 Bennett Street, Atlanta, 30309, # E-2 and all are welcome. www.leeharperfineart.com

“It’s such a pleasure to welcome old and new friends to my Holiday Open House every year,” said Harper. “I especially enjoy watching my guests interact since this event includes fellow artists, neighbors, extended family, friends of friends and more. Each year, this event is the catalyst for new connections, renewed friendships and even new collaborative artistic endeavors. Art of any kind can be a solitary pursuit, so I am committed to creating opportunities for artists and friends to gather in person. You never know what ideas may be sparked by an engaging conversation! Some of my paintings will be available for purchase, but the focus of the afternoon is fun and fellowship. Besides, what’s more festive than a holiday party?”

About Lee Harper

Atlanta resident Lee Harper, founding director of Atlanta’s Lee Harper & Dancers, is one of the Southeast’s most influential and inspirational arts leaders. She attended the Juilliard School of Music and graduated from the North Carolina School of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance. She performed professionally with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, the Pearl Lang Dance Theater, the All Nations Dance Company and the Atlanta Contemporary Dance Company. For over four decades, Harper has taught thousands of children, choreographed productions for some of the region’s premier arts organizations, directed her talented group of professional dancers and dazzled audiences with her one-woman shows. In addition to her remarkable dance career, Harper is also a fine arts painter, presenting art shows and serving as artist-in-residence at art centers in Blowing Rock, Atlanta and Madison, Ga. In acknowledgement of her tremendous body of work and influence, Harper received the Georgia Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities in 2016. She is married to attorney Wayne Vason, and they have two grown children, Katie (husband Greg Devaney) and Fin. www.leeharperfineart.com