McGuffey Arts Center
The McGuffey Arts Center is a converted elementary school that houses visual and performing artists of diverse media and disciplines. In exchange for this publicly subsidized space, artists are expected to be available to the community. This transparency brings a "performing" element to all of the arts: the artist's process becomes something that people can witness. This openness continues to inspire the work of the Zen Monkey Project.

Charlottesville
The McGuffey Arts Center is located one block from Charlottesville downtown pedestrian mall. The "Mall" is a vibrant cross-section of populations and personalities who become quite lively in the summer. A "cafe" ambiance and an incredibly warm community make hanging out not only a pleasure but a fascinating show. Charlottesville itself is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 20 minutes from the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway/Skyline Drive and home to the University of Virginia and other historical sites.