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Coordinates: 38°01′34″N 78°28′55″W / 38.026°N 78.482°W / 38.026; -78.482
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IX Art Park
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LocationCharlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
Coordinates38°01′34″N 78°28′55″W / 38.026°N 78.482°W / 38.026; -78.482
OperatorIx Art Park Foundation (nonprofit)
TypeArt park and cultural venue
Website
ixartpark.org

IX Art Park is a public art space and outdoor mural and sculpture park in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, operated by the nonprofit Ix Art Park Foundation.[1] The park features the immersive art museum The Looking Glass, hosts the Market Central farmers market, and presents community events including the annual Soul of Cville festival.[2][1]

History

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IX Art Park became a nonprofit organization in September 2019 and opened The Looking Glass in January 2020 as a year-round immersive art space.[3] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization adjusted operations and programming to remain viable while serving local artists and audiences.[4]

Programs and events

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Recurring programs include the Market Central farmers market and the annual Soul of Cville festival, which celebrates artisans and cultural expression in Charlottesville.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "About IX Art Park". IX Art Park. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Womack, Gabby (August 11, 2025). "The Soul of Cville returns to IX Art Park". WVIR. NBC29. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  3. ^ "Changes at IX Art Park". C-VILLE Weekly. February 7, 2024.
  4. ^ "PANG: Support IX Art Park and let us all be artists". The Cavalier Daily. October 4, 2023.
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