Lee Harper to Host Holiday Open House at her Atlanta Art Studio 12/14

ATLANTA – 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 studio on Saturday, Dec. 14 from noon – 4 p.m. At the event, Harper will welcome old friends and new, and showcase a number of her paintings, most of which feature dancers, landscapes and still lifes. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and live music provided by Harper’s son, Fin Vason, from 2-4 p.m. The studio is located at Tula Arts Center, 75 Bennett Street, Atlanta, 30309, # E-2 and all are welcome. www.leeharperfineart.com

“Over the years, my Holiday Open House has become a traditional gathering place for friends across all walks of life – fellow artists, neighbors, extended family, friends of friends and more,” said Harper. “Each year, this event is the catalyst for new connections, renewed friendships and even new artistic endeavors. Art of any kind can be a solitary pursuit, so it’s vital that artists and art supporters have opportunities to gather in person. 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 and Fin. www.leeharperfineart.com