Update: "Have a Heart Project" At Lorton's Workhouse Arts Center Seeks Food Donations

artists John Gascot and Mary Gallagher Stout are looking for donated non-perishable food to fill their "empty kitchen" in building 4 by the end of the month. The donations from the "Have A Heart Project" will be sent to Food For Others, the largest distributor of food in Northern Virginia. 

"Have a Heart Project" Opening Reception

Since last month, a group of Workhouse studio artists have been gathering food donations and painting new work for the "Have a Heart Project's" opening reception, which is at building 4 on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 6-9 p.m. 

"The show runs through the month, and we would love to have a bunch of people come with food on Saturday," said Gascot. "It's so easy - everybody has a little something they can share. Every little can in there counts."

Workhouse artists Stout, Gascot, Annie Gedicks, Lynn Goldstein and Joan Yi will present their food-inspired paintings. The food at the gallery will be cooked live by Yi, who will make bibimap, a healthy mixed Korean dish. 

"The price for a lovely evening is a box of macaroni or a can of soup," said Stout. 

Visitors are encouraged to donate canned or non-perishable food items Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m.