From the ArtFile


Tomomi Nitta, Infinite Set 2_1, 2009
oil, crystal powder on canvas
58" x 44"

WPA News

**NOTICE: The WPA E-Newsletter will change to a bi-weekly format. Stay tuned for the new and improved newsletter on June 17, 2010!

The announcement submission deadline will continue to be the Tuesday before the release of the newsletter (Tuesday the 15th).

EVENT THIS WEEKEND
WPArade! an Art Parade at the Capitol Riverfront
Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 12:00pm


Above from top left: Charger by Rob Lindsay, Screaming at the
Economy by Floating Lab Collective, Batala Washington DC

at Half Street and M Street, SE DC
(Navy Yard Metro, Green Line)
afterparty at the Bullpen until 3pm

Washington Project for the Arts presents the WPArade, an extravaganza of artists connecting with community to create a moving visual spectacle of art and culture. Artists, performers, musicians, and visual arts organizations will come together in Washington’s first Art Parade to display moving art, floats, placards, portable sculpture and street performance along Half Street SE.

Starting at M Street SE, participants will traverse the stretch of Half Street SE to N Street SE, stopping midway along the route for performances. The WPArade will culminate in a celebration at The Bullpen at the corner of Half Street SE and N Street SE.

(the parade and afterparty are both free and open to the public)

Come see parade entries by:

John James Anderson
Art-O-Matic
Jessica Jones and Batala Washington and the Riverside Community Center
Nadine Bloch and the Washington Peace Center
Leah Curran
Floating Lab Collective
Give Me A Vote!/Albus Cavus
Glade Dance Collective
Irvine Contemporary Art
Rob Lindsay
Adrienne Mills/Body Art by Figure Photos

and more!!!

It's not too late to enter the parade as an artist/performer. Contact Kristina at 202-234-7103 x 2 or kbilonick@wpadc.org to find out how to participate.

EXHIBITION
Permanent Impermanence
a Coup d'Espace exhibition curated by Larissa Leclair
June 11 - July 9, 2010 at WPA HQ
Featuring photographs by Christopher Colville, Todd Hido, Kate MacDonnell, David Maisel, Curtis Mann, and Doug + Mike Starn.

David Maisel, History's Shadow GM16, 2010, archival pigment print
17" x 22", courtesy of the artist/Von Lintel Gallery NY/Haines Gallery SF

Opening Reception: Friday, June 11, 2010 6-8pm
Exhibition Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-5pm

""Permanent Impermanence explores fundamentals of the photographic medium, through artistic expression in both subject and process. On view are photographs by Christopher Colville from his "Emanations" series; Todd Hido from "A Road Divided"; Kate MacDonnell from "100 Ways"; Curtis Mann from "Modifications"; David Maisel from "History's Shadow"; and Doug + Mike Starn from "alleverythingthatisyou." -Larissa Leclair, exhibition curator

EXHIBITION
Coup d’Espace 2010:
Oneness, Shock and Return
An exhibition of works by WPA member artist Chajana denHarder

Sitting Area, Chajana denHarder, 2010, photographic sculpture, 16 x 20 in.

Exhibition Dates: May 7 – June 4, 2010
Exhibition Location: WPA Headquarters, 2023 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Hours: Monday - Friday, 11am - 5pm

WPA Member artist, Chajana denHarder presents, Oneness, Shock, and Return. The exhibition launches the 2010 season of WPA’s Coup d'Espace series that invites WPA member artists to stage their own exhibitions and programming in our Dupont Circle office space.

Oneness, Shock and Return documents a month long performance in which the artist spent time in the WPA office, uniting her body with the space. After photographing her performance, the images were digitally manipulated to create “photographic sculptures” that will be reinserted into the setting in which they were created. During the May 7th opening, the artist will complete her piece by inviting the audience to eat a life-sized bread sculpture of her body.

Click here to see Chajana denHarder's Artftile Online Profile>>

CALL FOR ENTRY

OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES
Experimental Media Series 2011

Juror: Paul D. Miller aka Dj Spooky, Composer, Multimedia Artist, Writer
Deadline: through September 13, 2010 , 5pm (received deadline)

Screening Dates and Locations:
January 13 and 20, 2011 @ The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC
January 27 and 28, 2011 @ The Mansion at Strathmore, Rockville, MD
February 2, 2011 @ Falvey Hall, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
February 10, 2011 @ St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Washington DC
Other venues to be announced

Calling all video and sound artists…
WPA is pleased to present the sixth Experimental Media Series, a screening series of innovative video and sound works. The Experimental Media Series was created to showcase the new media work of exceptional and under-recognized talent and provide a venue for experimental media in the Washington, DC area. Since 2006, EMS has presented the work of over 150 artists, including Julia Oldham, Stefanie Barber, Stan Brakhage, Paul Chan, Herman Asselberghs, Miranda July, Jose Ruiz, and Champ Taylor.

All video and sound artists are invited to submit one recent work that is no longer than 5 minutes, exploring any subject matter of their choice. From the received submissions, juror Paul D. Miller will create a selection of video and sound works to be presented in a series of public screenings. Artists whose work has been selected for the screening programs will be notified during the first week of November. Additionally, two artists submitting the most compelling entries, based on overall quality and originality as determined by the juror, will be awarded the Kraft Prize for New Media of $750 and the WPA Experimental Media Prize of $750 on January 20. Please note that the WPA Prize will go to an artist living and working in the Mid-Atlantic region.

click here to download the full call for artists and entry form>>

Paul D. Miller aka DJ SPOOKY is a composer, multimedia artist and writer. His written work has appeared in The Village Voice, The Source, Artforum and The Wire amongst other publications. Miller's work as a media artist has appeared in a wide variety of contexts such as the Whitney Biennial; The Venice Biennial for Architecture (2000); the Ludwig Museum in Cologne, Germany; Kunsthalle, Vienna; The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh and many other museums and galleries. Miller's first collection of essays, entitled Rhythm Science came out on MIT Press 2004. His book Sound Unbound, an anthology of writings on electronic music and digital media, was recently released by MIT Press. Miller's latest collaborative release, Drums of Death, features Dave Lombardo of Slayer and Chuck D of Public Enemy among others. He also produced material on Yoko Ono's recent album Yes, I'm a Witch. Paul D. Miller is represented by Irvine Contemporary in Washington DC.

CALL FOR ENTRY
Meet the Artists at Nationals Park
offered to WPA members by Akridge/Halfstreet
DEADLINE: Ongoing (throughout the season)

Akridge/Halfstreet is seeking artists to create work on a ‘Meet our local artists’ wall at The Nationals Stadium before the crowds arrive at home games. Artists will have the opportunity to display their work in a high visibility location with direct contact with ballgame attendees. Small stipend is available. Please download the entry form and return with 3 samples of your work to the email listed on the form.
Download entry form

Hard copies may also be sent to:
HALFSTREET
C/O AKRIDGE
601 13th Street NW, Ste 300 N
Washington, DC 20005

ONGOING CALL FOR ENTRIES
Office Hours
What’s on your mind?

Do you need studio space? Do you have a creative idea you need to share with the world? A suggestion for a new project or program?

We want to hear about it! WPA has OFFICE HOURS.

Every other Friday between the hours of 3:00 and 5:00 pm, WPA Executive Director Lisa Gold will take ½ hour appointments to hear what WPA member artists have to say.

Is WPA serving your needs as an artist? What can we do better? What creative action do you want to see happening here in the city? What’s your big idea? Your small idea? Can we help you make it happen?

Whether you want to get more involved or just share your two cents, bring it on!

To set up an appointment, please email your name, phone number, preferred time and date to lgold@wpadc.org. If the slot is free, we will email you back and set it up. Be sure to put OFFICE HOURS in the subject line of your email.

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The Directory showcases the work of 400 artists on beautiful semi-gloss pages in full color. Contact information on each artist is included for art professionals and art lovers to utilize in building their roster of artists or private art collection. This Directory is a great addition to any art library and a great gift!

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Announcements This Week

EXHIBITION
Present Water
Rosemary Cooley and Tjelda Vander Meijden
June 1 - June 27, 2010

Opening Reception: Saturday, June 5, 2pm
Artist Talk: Thursday June 3, noon
Washington Printmakers Gallery
@Pyramid Atlantic, 8230 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD

EXHIBITION
Pretty Little Things
Sherill Anne Gross
June 7 - July 17, 2010

Artist Reception: Saturday, June 19, 5-8pm
Brentwood Arts Exchange @ Gateway Art Center
3201 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood, MD 20722

EXHIBITION
Mary Early: Sculpture
June 10, 2010 through August 7, 2010

Opening:Thursday, June 10, 2010
An exhibition of recent sculpture.
HEMPHILL
1515 14th Street NW See Map
Info: 202-234-5601 / gallery@hemphillfinearts.com

EXHIBITION
BRAIN DRAIN
Featuring Drew Beckmeyer, John Bohl, Amir H. Fallah, Jason Redwood
June 11 - July 2

Opening Reception: Friday, June 11, 7 - 10 pm
Responding to a lifelong bombardment of over-stimulation, “Brain Drain” picks up right where you stop trying to make sense of the wreckage and start building it into a terrifying altar. Primarily working with paint, Drew Beckmeyer, John Bohl, Amir H. Fallah, and Jason Redwood share an unrestrained use of imagery and color, constantly ricocheting concept off the automatic and following that path down until the Unknown inches further into the light.
Nudashank Gallery
405 W. Franklin Street, 3rd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201

EXHIBITION
The Us and The They
Kay Chernush
June 18, 2010 through August 21, 2010

Opening :Friday, June 18, 2010, 6-9pm
"The Us and The They: Prejudice and Empathy in America's Smallest County" explores individual and group identity among a diverse group of Arlingtonians. Gallery visitors will be invited to write their own impressions on the walls surrounding the images. This work is supported by the Arlington Commission for the Arts.
Arlington Arts Center
3550 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 See Map
Info: 7032486800 / kcphoto@kaychernush.com

EXHIBITION
BIG BIRDS    Chicken Portraits
Andrea Luria
May 21, 2010 through June 17th, 2010

Large Paintings of Water Birds and intimate portraits of Chickens
mackenzie gallery
1054 31st St NW Canal Square 1054 31st St NW Washington, DC 20007> Info: 2023337970 / becca@crossmackenzie.com

EXHIBITION
Inside Outside: Artists' Self-Portraits
June 3-26, 2010
 Opening Reception: Friday, June 4  6-8 PM
 Gallery 10
 1519  Connecticut  Ave.  N.W., Washington DC 20036     
 info@gallery10dc.com /  202-232-3326

EXHIBITION
Baghdad Revisited
Ahmad Alkarkhi
June 2, 2010 through June 19, 2010|

Opening:Friday Jun 4, 6 to 9pm

Foudry Gallery opens with "Baghdad Revisited" recent paintings by Iraqi artist Ahmad Alkarkhi who was recently granted political assylum in the US.

Foundry Gallery, 1314 18th St, NW, Wash, DC 2009 See Map Info: 463-0203 / foundrygallery@verizon.net /

EXHIBITION
Abstractions
Carlos Muñoz-Jimenez
June 4, 2010 through June 29, 2010

Opening:Friday, June 4, 2010, 6-8 PM

This exhibit represents the imagination at its most creative and abstract form, inviting the viewer to an in depth conversation. The absence of a literal image absorbs the observer into a world of amalgamations that cross-over the real and the abstract. In this mutation, the sumi ink and gouache renderings take on a deeper meaning, creating a new world. The artist will be present for engaging and thoughtful conversation.

"Q" Street Gallery
2015 Q Street, Suite 2, Washington, DC 20009
Info: 257-5752 / malujiji@hotmail.com / www.carloscreatesart.com

EXHIBITION
Abstract Realities
Curated by Trudi Van Dyke with apprectice curator Pam Rogers
Allen Levy, Ann Elizabeth Gedicks, Zoé Hathaway, Cherie M. Redlinger, Felisa Federman and Damian Yanessa
May 14 - June 13, 2010

Artists Talk: June 13, 5pm

Abstract Realities brings together 6 contemporary artists, working in a variety of media who explore reality with abstract presentations. It is the first exhibition of DCAC's 2010 Curatorial Initiative.

DC Arts Center
2438 18th St. NW Washington, DC 20009

EXHIBITION
Nature Transforms
Wess Brown, Jessica van Brakle, Alex Zealand
June 5, 2010 through July 24, 2010

Opening:Saturday, June 5, 2010, 4-8pm
With a nod to print and television media (Life After People, The World Without Us), Nature Transforms will examine the unique ways in which three DC-based artists explore the oppositional forces of the natural world and manmade architecture.   

Evolve Urban Arts Project
1375 Maryland Ave., NE See Map <> Info: 489-8160 / eric@evolvedc.com

EXHIBITION
Out at Night
Gayle Krughoff
June 5 - 26, 2010

Opening Reception: Saturday June 5, 2010 from 6PM to 9PM

City Gallery 804 H ST NE Second Floor Washington DC 20002 | 202.468.5277

EXHIBITION
Karen Hubacher and Tory Cowles
May 19, 2010 through June 20, 2010

Gallery Talk: Sunday, June 13, 2010

Hubacher and Cowles both create abstract works using widely varying textures and vivid colors, but their approaches to the surfaces are almost opposite. Hubacher’s works are carefully orchestrated and constructed while Cowles are organic and spontaneous.

Gallery planB
1530 14th Street NW, Washington DC 20005
Info: 2022342711 / info@galleryplanb.com

EXHIBITION
IN THE CLEAR: New Glass by Kari Minnick
Wednesday, June 16th through Saturday, July 12th

Opening:Saturday, June 19th, 2010, 5:30-7:30pm

This exhibit of new works - over a year in the making- includes wall and floor installations, pedestal and wall sculpture. A master of the medium, these works incorporate many of Kari's signature elements: artistic use of line, language, and mark making, and a fascination for graphic design. An award winning artist and collected internationally, Kari's works are in private, corporate and embassy collections.

BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Drive Germantown, MD 20874 See Map Info: 2406788649 / kari@kariminnick.com

EXHIBITION
Seize the Moment
Kat Kronick
May 26 - June 19, 2010

First Friday Reception (as part of the Dupont Circle Galleries openings): June 4, 6 - 8 pm
Artist's Reception: Saturday, June 5, 3 - 5 pm

Studio Gallery
2108 R Street NW

EXHIBITION
Objectified
Colleen Heineman, Jeanne Jo, Robert Longyear and Andrea Miller
June 4, 2010 through July 23, 2010

Opening:June 4, 2010 6:30-8:30pm

A four person sculptural exhibition exploring industrial and non tradition materials. This show is curated by Islay Taylor, a Rhode Island based a contempary art jeweler, Art Director and professor at RISD. Objectified includes works by Colleen Heineman, Jeanne Jo, Robert Longyear and Andrea Miller.

Honfleur Gallery
1241 Good Hope Road SE  See Map
Info: 202-365-83 / bferraro@archdc.org

EXHIBITION
GEORGE TKABLADZE sculpture
RICHARD SUIB digital
June 12, 2010 through July 17, 2010

Opening Reception and Artist Talk: June, 12, 2010, 5:00 - 7:00pm

Watergate Gallery  Frame Design
2552 Virginia Avenue, NW Washington , DC 20037 See Map
Info: 2023384488 / watergategalleryframedesign@verizon.net

EXHIBITION
Songs of the Earth-contemporary views
Michael Rawson
June 18, 2010 through July 1, 2010

Opening:Friday, June 18, 2010 6-8:00pm

Dupont Circle artist Michael Rawson is in a group show, Songs of the Earth - contemporary views, featuring botanical subjects with a contemporary edge.  Keeping with the show's theme, Rawson has rendered in oil the long lasting flower that sits on many a coffee table, the orchid. Rawson shows locally with the botanical group, Studio 155. These botanical artists are expanding the boundaries of the centuries-old discipline known as botanical art.

Orchard Gallery
7917 Norfolk Ave., Bethesda, Md, 20814 See Map Info: 2404971911 / inf@orchardartgallery.com /

EXHIBITION
Resident Visual Artists Exhibit 2010
James Adkins, Joan Bevelaqua, Carolyn Cates, Art Landerman, Diana Marta, Heidi Praff, Jereme Scott, Leora Lee Smith, Thomasine Spore, Andrei Trach, Jamie Travers, Mary Jo Tydlacka, XiaoXia Zhang, David Zuccarini
May 7 - June 19, 2010

Opening Reception: June 17, 2010, 6-8pm
Howard County Arts Council
8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21043

EXHIBITION
Look In/Look Out, Portraits in Progress
An Exhibit of Studio Downstairs/Create Arts Center
June 4 through July 9, 2010

 
 Opening Reception : Friday, June 4 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Studio Downstairs, a therapeutically informed and progressive art studio program for adults living with post-traumatic stress syndrome and mental illness, will be presenting an exhibit in the Atrium Gallery at the Takoma Park Community Center featuring original artwork by its members.

Atrium Gallery
Takoma Park Community Center
7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park

 Unique Perspectives: The Healing Power of Making Art in the Context of Therapy and Community
Community and Professional Symposium - 4.0 CEU approved for Social workers etc.
 Friday, June 4 - 1 to 5 p.m.

Symposium featuring guest speaker, Matt Sesow, self-taught artist and author of “Matt Sesow: One Man’s Journey through Art and Healing,” followed by a panel discussion on the personal and societal context of art making as a healing process. CEUs are pending for social workers, art therapists, and counselors.  Open to the public. Pre-registration encouraged.

EXHIBITION
Original Position
Judith Peck
June 4 - June 26, 2010

Opening Reception: Friday, June 4, 6-9pm
Artist's Talk: Saturday, June 5, 2010, 5-7pm

Hillyer Art Space
9 Hillyer Court NW, Washington, DC

CALL FOR ENTRY
Some Like It Hot
July 1 though July 31

As the title implies, this exhibition of Metro DC artists is an exploration of the notion of “hot,” in all media and styles. We won’t be frying eggs on the sidewalk, but besides offering art that is not to be missed–hot, about hot and red hot–we will be offering a movie night with a film featuring Marilyn Monroe. Exhibition organizers: Artists C.C. Vess and M.B. Colburn.
ELIGIBILITY: Artists over 18 working in DC, MD, and VA. GUIDELINES: All original works, all media. Ready for install.
DEADLINE: On or before Sat., June 19th 5 pm
ENTRY FEE: 10.00
JURORS: CC Vess and MB Colburn
DETAILS: Write ATTN C. Vess, or M. colburn for complete Prospectus to: gallery10wash@aol.com
Info: 2022323326 / gallery10wash@aol.com / look for us on FACEBOOK

CALL FOR ENTRY
Baby Canvases II: The Brats are Back!
June 26th-July 30th

All artwork must be 2 INCHES x 3 INCHES.  If an artist chooses to use a different surface (other than a prepared canvas) for their work, the material must measure 2 inches by 3 inches.  There is no requirement for medium or subject, and this show is unjuried.  All pieces must be received ready to hang.
ELIGIBILITY: Unjuried.
GUIDELINES: https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/soundry.net/view
DEADLINE: June 16th, 2010
ENTRY FEE: $25
JURORS: none
DETAILS: The Soundry 316 Dominion Rd. NE Vienna, VA 22180 Commit to Submit here>>
Info: 703-698-0088  / jennifer@soundry.net / http://www.soundry.net

CALL FOR ENTRY
Artist Housing @ Loree Grand
May 17th - June 21

Artist Housing at Loree Grand is open to artists, arts educators and arts administrators. Applicants must qualify financially and artistically.

Fee/Admission: $30 application fee.
MORE INFO: Applications should be mailed or hand-delivered to 916 G Street NW. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis beginning 8 am May 17th. Info: 2023151324 / housing@culturaldc.org

CALL FOR ENTRY
Public Arts Trust
Montgomery County, MD
Location: Evans Parkway Neighborhood Park, Wheaton, MD
Design Budget: $6,000
Purchase and Installation of Artwork: $60,000
The Public Arts Trust (PAT) of Montgomery County, MD, administered by the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) and the Montgomery County Department of Parks of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) seeks Statements of Qualifications from artists qualified to design, fabricate and install public art within Evans Parkway Neighborhood Park. Generally, Evans Parkway Neighborhood Park will serve as an open space for community gatherings and outdoor events, as well as for casual recreation use.
See details and Download the full RFQ>>

CALL FOR ENTRY
Artisphere Exhibitions
Deadline: June 15, 2010
Jurors: Jayme McLellan, Civilian Art Projects and Al Miner, Curatorial Assistant, Hirshhorn Museum and Jefferson Pinder, artist.
Proposals will be accepted for The Mezz Gallery at Artisphere from individual artists, arts groups,
organizations, and curators who live, work, study or maintain a studio in Arlington County.
click here for details and full call for entries>>

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Ongoing Exhibitions

EXHIBITION
SuperFacial
Ryan Hill
May 21 - June 19, 2010


Civilian Art Projects is pleased to present the second solo exhibition of artist Ryan Hill. In "SuperFacial," Hill continues his process of exploring the contemporary cultural imagination through found images and word associations. In addition to works on paper, he further indulges his curiosity and welcomes the viewer into his imagination by exhibiting a related wall collage of ephemera, photographs, drawings and textworks, and a video collaboration with DC area experimental filmmaker Rob Parrish.

Civilian Art Projects
1019 7th Street NW, Washington DC 20004 (202) 607-3804

EXHIBITION
Joan Belmar, Cameron Petke, Marie Ringwald
May 14 - June 5, 2010

Artist's Talk: Saturday, May 29, 2pm

Gallery Neptune
5001 Wilson Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814

EXHIBITION
The Feeling Of What Happens
Kathryn Cornelius
May 14- June 26, 2010

Opening Reception: Friday, May 14, 2010, 6 - 8 pm

curator's office
1515 14th Street NW, Ste 201, Washington, DC 20005

EXHIBITION
The Finer Things
Christian Herr & John Garrett Slaby
May 14 - June 4, 2010

Opening Reception: May 14, 7 - 10pm
A two-man painting show of hair, bikes, skateboards, beards, general mischief and Pennsylvania pride.

Nudashank Gallery
405 W. Franklin Street, 3rd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201

EXHIBITION
The Trees of Life II
John Aaron, Suzanne Alessi, Natalie Blak,e Rick D'Alessandro, Rosetta DeBerardinis, Sofia Gawer-Fisch,e Julie & Ken Girardini, David Glick, Margery E. Goldberg, Brenda Gordon, Stephen Hansen, Philip Hazard, Frank Holmes, David Hubbard, Marcie Wolf Hubbard, jod,i Joan Konke,l Jill Mackie, Michela Mansuino, Michele Marcello, Donna M. McCullough, Bill Mead, Davis Morton, Ron Nessen, Reuben Neugass, Carol Newmyer, Jane Pettit, Amanda Richardson, ic Simmons, Ellen Sinel, Karen Starika, Bradley Stevens, Candice Watkins, Eric Westbrook, Paul Martin Wolff, Michael Young, Joyce Zipperer
April 29 - July 31, 2010

10% of sales will go to American Forests' Global ReLeaf Campaign to plant 100 million trees by 2020 "to cool the earth."
Zenith Gallery
Chevy Chase Pavilion, 5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Chevy Chase, DC 20015

EXHIBITION
From a Global Window: The Caribbean by Denee Barr
Denee Barr
through May 28, 2010

Opening Reception on Friday, May 21, 2010 from 5-7:30 pm

Special Note* 25% donation to Haiti Relief on works sold in this exhibition

The Columbia Foundation
10227 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, Maryland 21044 See Map
Info: 4107307840 / bfrancis@columbiafoundation.org

EXHIBITION
Things Uncertain: Recent Works on Paper
Ellen Verdon Winkler
May 04, 2010 through May 30, 2010

Opening: Friday, May 7, 5:30-8:00 pm
Gallery Talk: Saturday, May 15, 2-4pm

Things Uncertain explores the many different sources she claims in her work, and the directions these sources guide her. According to the artist, "some of these directions seem familiar and clear to me; but some of this work comes from impulses that seem starling, unsettling, yet true. This work reflects the uncertainty of our world and of these difficult times."

Washington Printmakers Gallery Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, 8230 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910 See Map Info: 3012733660 / info@washingtonprintmakers.com / www.washingtonprintmakers.com

EXHIBITION
Watercolor Expressions
An Exhibit of the Takoma Watercolor Group
May 4 - 30, 2010

Takoma Park Community Center
7500 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD

EXHIBITION
IC15 Juried Opening Reception
Illustrators Club of Washington DC, MD, VA
through June 26th

Opening Reception: May 13, 2010, 6-8:30pm

Edison Place Gallery
702 8th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

EXHIBITION
Piece by Piece: Figurative Collage
Megan Coyle
May 14th, 2010 through June 13th, 2010

Opening Reception: May 22nd, 2010 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Gallery Talk: May 22nd, 4:00 p.m.

The exhibition includes several 18”x24” collage works on paper. Each piece is made entirely from recycled magazines and depicts different figures interacting with the environment around them.

Hillyer Art Space
9 Hillyer Ct. NW, Washington DC, 20008

EXHIBITION
Rob Tarbell
May / June 2010


Opening Reception: Saturday, May 8, 7-9pm
The Art Registry Gallery at Todd Christofaro
3146 Dumbarton St., NW, Washington, DC 20007

EXHIBITION
Exhibition: Greenspiration
May 12 - June 13, 2010

Opening Reception: 5/12/2010
On exhibit May 12 - June 13 in Gallery W-16, 2nd Floor, the Workhouse presents Greenspiration.  Artists residing in Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, Pennsylvania and West Virginia were challenged to define, defy or deny GREEN in an all media, juried exhibition that interprets the theme of green in the most creative ways.  This exhibition is an attempt to provide artists with a provocative theme that will encourage creative response outside the color wheel.  

Workhouse Arts Center
9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA 22079
Info: 701-584-29 / Marketing@lortonarts.org

EXHIBITION
ComplexUs: The Nexus of Science and Art
Sara Clark, Susan Van der Eb Greene Chuck Henry Dan Pearce Tarynn Madysyn Witten
May 13, 2010 through September 10, 2010

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)presents the paintings and sculptures of five artists from the Richmond, Virginia area.

The AAAS Gallery
12th  H Streets NW, Washington DC 20005
Info:   sclark234@yahoo.com

EXHIBITION
Janett Biggs / Mary Coble
May 15 - July 3, 2010


Conner Contemporary Art is pleased to announce two concurrent solo exhibitions featuring new video and photographs by Janet Biggs (New York, NY) and performance and video by Mary Coble (Washington, DC). Nobody Rides for Free is Biggs' first solo exhibition with the gallery; Source marks Mary Coble's third exhibition with the gallery.

Conner Contemporary Art
1358 Florida Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20002

EXHIBITION
If I told you one time...
Chris Rucker
May 15 - July 3, 2010


Rucker's design ethos is rooted in the use and reuse of simple and humble material. His principal medium, oriented strand board (OSB), an engineered wood product made from fast-growing trees, is usually used for flooring, walls, ceilings and other construction purposes. OSB is a composite sheet material like plywood, but with less structural integrity. His design aesthetic weds the asceticism of Donald Judd with the rule-based principles of Sol LeWitt, to yield what Rucker calls "a rectilinear vocabulary." (Rucker also cites Louise Bourgeois, Richard Serra and Matthew Barney as influences). In 2007, he began making cushions and quilts from packing blankets.

INDUSTRY
1358 Florida Ave., NE, 2d Floor, Washington DC 20002, info@industrygallerydc.com

EXHIBITION
Juxtapositions
Ellen Cornett
May 15 - June 12, 2010

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 15, 2010, 6-9pm
Studio H
H Street NE, Second Floor, Washington, DC 20002

EXHIBITION
Behind Closed Doors
Bridget Sue Lambert
curated by Dana Sherman
May 8 - June 6, 2010

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 8, 2010, 6-9pm

American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20016

EXHIBITION

Florid Interiors Lisa McCarty May 6, 2010 - June 13, 2010 Opening Reception: Sunday, May 16, 4:00-6:00pm The Athenaeum 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314

EXHIBITION
Requesting Quiet
Dan Treado
May 1, 2010 through June 5, 2010

Addison/Ripley Fine Art is very pleased to present an uncompromising selection of new works by Washington artist, Dan Treado.  This work continues to surprise and delight with the artist's signature serial imagery; layers of color, light as air, add dreamy associations and an impossible depth to the lush surfaces. 

Addison/Ripley Fine Art
1670 Wisconsin Ave., NW See Map
Info: 2023385180 / romyaddisonrip@aol.com

EXHIBITION
1800 Tysons Exhibition
Pamela Soldwedel
April 24, 2010 through July 24, 2010

Seven of her sculptures are featured, including several of her latest works.

Sculpture Atrium
1800 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, VA See Map Info:  / PamSculpt@cs.com / www.soldwedelsculptures.co

EXHIBITION
SPRING SOLOS 2010 @ Arlington Art Center
April 16- June 5, 2010
John James Anderson, Mia Feuer, Ana B. Hernandez, Steven Pearson,
Rachel Schmidt, Gregory Thielker
Curated by Rebecca Jones of Project 4 gallery, and Henry Thaggert, collector

Opening Reception: Friday, April 16, 6 – 9 pm

Arlington Arts Center
3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington VA 22201

EXHIBITION
Isolation
Andrew Bain, Jason Falchook, Kate Hardy, Max Hirshfeld, Tanya Marcuse, Mingering Mike, Lisa Noble, Sharon Sanderson, Noelle Tan, Rob Tarbell, Paul Vinet
April 9–June 4, 2010



Carroll Square Gallery
975 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Info: 202-624-8643

EXHIBITION
Everybody Knows This is Nowhere
Jeremy Drummond
April 15, 2010 through June 5, 2010


Opening Reception:Thursday April 15, 2010, 7 -9pm
Gallery Talk: Thursday April 15, 2010, 7 - 9pm

A compilation of works by Richmond artist Jeremy Drummond exploring how communities evolve within the seemingly homogeneous landscape of Suburbia. The exhibit will feature photography, video and mixed media.

McLean Project for the Arts (Emerson Gallery) 1234 Ingleside Avenue See Map
Info: 7037901953 / info@mapart.org

EXHIBITION
Music Bo(o)x
doug beube,  inge bruggeman, jacki clipsham, ed colker/dave brubeck, cj grossman, steve prince, john risseeuw, alice simpson, lynn sures, barb tetenbaum
March 19, 2010 through June 2, 2010


National survey of artist's books and prints based on jazz and blues, opens with live music and music events continue through the show's run.

87FLORIDA
87 Florida Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20001 See Map
Info:  / eightysevenflorida@yahoo.com

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Calls for Entry

OPPORTUNITY
Photorealists in Architecture
mid-September -mid-November 2010

Do you paint like Richard Estes or Tom Blackwell? Announcing exhibition of select 6-8 artists -- Calling photorealist painters who focus on architecture (or unique architectural elements) in the city/urban setting. Artist responsible for art shipment to/from venue. Send email for more info and entry form.
ELIGIBILITY: mid-Atlantic States (DC, MD, VA, DE, PA, NJ, NY, WV)
GUIDELINES: Not to exceed 60" on either side.
DEADLINE: June 30, 2010 (not postmark) ENTRY FEE: $20/4 jpgs
JURORS: Photorealist Joey P. Manlapaz
DETAILS: Venue: McLean Project for the Arts (mpaart.org/) Send SASE, CD, check: Joey P. Manlapaz Corcoran College of Art + Design 1801 35th St NW Washington, DC 20007 Info: no calls / PhotoRealistExhibit@gmail.com / www.joeymanlapaz.com

CALL FOR ENTRIES
Call for Craft Artists - Gateway Arts Center
Ongoing

The M-NCPPC Fine Crafts store in the Gateway Arts Center is actively seeking regional craft artists to show and sell work in the center.  The center is located at 3901 Rhode Island Ave. in Brentwood, MD.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all.
DEADLINE: Ongoing
DETAILS: Please send a CD with images, a work sample list including size, media, and prices; and a resume.  Artists statements are optional.  To: Attn: Gateway Arts Center Arts  Cultural Heritage Division, M-NCPPC 7833 Walker Dr.  Suite 430 Greenbelt, MD  20770 Info: 3012772863 / phil.davis@pgparks.com / http://www.pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Arts/Gateway-Arts-Center.htm

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Space

SPACE
Studio Space
Now accepting applications to become a resident artist at VisArts at Rockville. Application on our website. 188sq feet of studio space. All media considered.

ELIGIBILITY: All media considered
GUIDELINES: Please fill out the resident artists application
DEADLINE: ongoing
ENTRY FEE: $50
JURORS: none
DETAILS: http://www.visartscenter.org/residentartists.html
Info: 3013158200 / gallery@visartscenter.org / visartscenter.org

SPACE
Artist Studios available NE DC

Now until filled Several artist studios are available in an 8 studio secure long-established artist-managed warehouse with a history of major artists working there. Walking distance to Brookland and Rhode Island Avenue metro stations. Minutes from Home Depot in NE, DC. Loading dock with fenced yard. Each studio is approximately 630 square feet, 14 foot ceilings, loft storage. Two studios at $ 600/month plus utilities. One at $ 650/month plus utilities. There is a possible additional shared studio with a current tenant who is a painter. One of the studios at $ 600 can be physically divided (at the new tenant's cost) to share. Shared utilities are additional. Contact: jeffspaulding999@aol.com * Location: Northeast DC - Catholic U area ELIGIBILITY: Open to all professional working artists.
DEADLINE: ongoing until filles
Info: 2023602575 / jeffspaulding999@aol.com

SPACE

STUDIO SUBLET


Half of a studio on the 3rd floor is available to sublet at 362.50 per month, it's spacious with great natural light. Move in immediately,6 month lease with option to renew for one more year, possibly longer. contact by email if interested: lisakrose@gmail.com

SPACE
Affordable Artist Studios in Takoma DC
From 190 SF @$236 month to 970 SF@$1154 month, utilities included ($14.25 per square foot per year)
ELIGIBILITY: open to all artists
GUIDELINES: shown Wednesdays 6-8 PM, 6925 Willow Street NW
DEADLINE: NONE
ENTRY FEE: NONE
JURORS:
DETAILS: Contact: Jamie Downs Info: 2028820740 / ASalonDC@verizon.net / www.asalondc.org

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Classes

FIGURE DRAWING
The Warehouse
1019 7th Street NW, second floor See Map
Yellow door directly across from the Washington Convention Center
Three blocks north of the Chinatown exit / Gallery Place metro stop on the red line.

Chairs are provided. Bring easels and drawing boards if you need them.
The time: 6-9 PM     $10 per session.
Deepest thanks to Molly, Cappy, and Paul Ruppert who have generously offered space for our drawing group.

FIGURE DRAWING
Open-Studio Figure Drawing Thursdays, 6 - 9 pm
Weekly open-studio figure drawing session, each Thursday from 6 - 9 pm, in the Hillyer Art Space at International Arts Artists.

Fee/Admission: $12/session
MORE INFO: For more info, contact: Paul Pietsch at pietsch_paul@yahoo.com or Chelsea Emsellem at events@artsandartists.org

Hillyer Art Space at International Arts Artists
9 Hillyer Court, NW | Washington, DC 20008
(Behind the Phillips Collection and Cosmos Club)
Info: (202) 338-0680 x206 / events@artsandartists.org / www.artsandartists.org
Open Figure Drawing
Tuesday Evenings 7-9:30 p.m.

FIGURE DRAWING
20 minute poses in the round
Fee/Admission: $7
MORE INFO: McLean Project for the Arts (inside the McLean Community Center) 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101
Info: 790-1953 / MPAart@aol.com

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