Monday, December 25, 2017
Sunday, December 24, 2017
A big thank you!
Doing an art fair is exhilarating and a MUST for 21st century artists and gallerists - it is also brutal work and we could not have accomplished an especially complicated Context Art Miami 2017 during the most recent Art Basel week without the hard work of Laura Beth Konopinski (or LBK as I call her) and Audrey Wilson!
That's the very talented Tim Vermeulen's work in the background...
@contextartmiami #contextartmiami #contextartfair #artbaselweek #miamiartfairs
That's the very talented Tim Vermeulen's work in the background...
Laura Beth Konopinski and Audrey Wilson at Context Art Miami 2017 |
@contextartmiami #contextartmiami #contextartfair #artbaselweek #miamiartfairs
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Tim Tate
Even though one of those pics was taken on a bad hair day, I just have to share this post from a very good friend and perhaps the DMV's best known artist:
Friday, December 22, 2017
Cool end of year email from Touchstone Gallery
Very cool and comprehensive email from Touchstone Gallery:
Dear all,
We are going to be closed between December 24 - 31 for the Holidays.
As we say goodbye to 2017, here is Touchstone Gallery's 2017 year in numbers:Many reasons to stop by to say "hi" in the New Year, follow us @touchstonewdc on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and visit our website at www.touchstonegallery.com
- 2 years in a row named BEST OF D.C. by The Washington Post poll (2016, 2017).
- 4 cups of coffee consumed by each staff member on average per day.
- 7 member artists taught art classes at New Community ArtSpace, as part of community engagement, supported by Touchstone Foundation for the Arts (501c3) and a DCCAH grant.
- 8 months out of 12 reviewed by The Washington Post.
- 25 gallons of Benjamin Moore white paint used to touch up our walls.
- 41 years since being established in 1976.
- 50 member artists represented in downtown D.C.
- 65 spotlights on our ceiling to highlight artists artworks on the walls.
- 216 artworks sold.
- 220+ artists in The One House Project installation in November 2017, conceived by ArtWatch DC and supported by Touchstone Foundation for the Arts.
- 612 bottles of wine drunk during 2017 opening receptions.
- 750 artworks reviewed by juror Jack Rasmussen, Katzen Arts Center, for the Art of Engagement, a National Juried Show in August 2017.
- 68,754 website visits.
Happy Holidays and Happy New 2018 Year!
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Bethesda Painting Awards
Deadline to Apply: Feb. 23, 2018
Best in Show will be awarded $10,000 and featured at Gallery B in June 2018
The Bethesda Painting Awards is downtown Bethesda's annual juried art competition that exclusively honors painters from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. $14,000 in prize monies are awarded to the top four painters annually.
The 2018 competition will be juried by Sally Bowring, Laura Roulet and Bill Schmidt.
Artists must be 18 years of age or older and permanent, full-time residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. The selected artwork will be on exhibit in June 2017 at Gallery B in downtown Bethesda, MD.
To apply, please visit http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/painting-application
Best in Show will be awarded $10,000 and featured at Gallery B in June 2018
The Bethesda Painting Awards is downtown Bethesda's annual juried art competition that exclusively honors painters from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. $14,000 in prize monies are awarded to the top four painters annually.
The 2018 competition will be juried by Sally Bowring, Laura Roulet and Bill Schmidt.
Artists must be 18 years of age or older and permanent, full-time residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. The selected artwork will be on exhibit in June 2017 at Gallery B in downtown Bethesda, MD.
To apply, please visit http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/painting-application
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Bad videos
Interesting call - Deadline is December 31st!
We are looking for videos which are at the intersection of bad art, bad painting and bad cinema. We propose to study extreme forms of video art and single out certain video art works as bad videos or “B-videos”. Join us if you are interested in the issues of quality and boundaries of art, or just love video art.
No Entry Fee.
Details: http://www.badvideoart.com OR badvideoart@gmail.com
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Frida & the Day of the Dead
Artists & Makers Studios Presents Frida & the Day of the Dead
with David Amoroso, Marily Mojica, and Sergio and Claudia Olivos
Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn in Rockville is proud to present one three gallery exhibit for the month of January along with artists’ open studios. “Frida & the Day of the Dead” celebrates the inextricable link in modern culture between the iconic artist Frida Kahlo and Día de Muertos (the Day of the Dead). David Amoroso and Marily Mojica bring together their explorations of the many faces of Frida, and Sergio and Claudia Olivos’ work shares the beautiful Day of the Dead tradition. Words out Loud in the Compass Atelier, from 7-8pm with Philip Wexler, Henry Crawford and Luther Jett will be followed by an open mic. Resident artists’ open studios will round out the evening for visitors at Parklawn.
Frida & the Day of the Dead Opening Reception
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Friday, January 5th, 2018
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Dr., Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852
Additionally A&M is proud to present four exhibits at Artists & Makers Studios 2 at 12276 Wilkins Avenue in Rockville, just 9/10’s of a mile from the flagship location. “The Figure as Still Life” in the main gallery with Pooja Campbell, “Intuitive Painting” with Christina Hibbard, and “Genres” with Anthony R. Williams of the Montgomery County Camera Club will fill the galleries, as Arthur Harrison adds acoustic ambience with theremin music. Enjoy a FireClay Pop-Up Gallery and Holiday Market Sale on the third floor with metro-area ceramists, an exhibit in Gallery 209, and resident artists’ open studios to round out the evening.
These exhibits at both locations open Friday, January 5th, and continue through Wednesday, January 24th, 2018. Viewing hours are 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturdays, and Sundays/Mondays by chance or appointment.
Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville is a 13,000 sq. ft. facility with 65 resident artists. Artists & Makers Studios 2 on Wilkins Avenue in Rockville is a 23,000 sq. ft. facility with 79 resident artists. A&M Studios is dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant environment for artists to realize their creative goals - through studio practice, collaboration, education, opportunities, networking and connecting with the community beyond our doors.
Monday, December 18, 2017
An anthology of East City Art's most compelling writing of 2017
An anthology of East City Art's most compelling writing of 2017
Anticipated Publication Date: February 5, 2018
150+ pages
Including full color images
ISBN 978-0-9861529-4-8
Over 20 Articles including reviews, features and artist interviews
Founder's Wall
We are asking our readership to help us launch the first edition of Confluence. A $50 donation makes you a Founder! Your name will be listed in the anthology's "Founder's Wall" page and on East City Art's Confluence page online. (Contributions are 100% tax-deductible.)
Addison/Ripley Fine Art has generously pledged $2,000 towards publishing Confluence and your contribution as a Founder will help the East City Art Foundation reach its goal!
Payment by Check: If you would prefer to pay by check, please make the check out to: East City Art Foundation Inc. and send to 922 G Street SE, Washington, DC 20003.
General Contributions
If you would prefer not to have your name published or would prefer giving an amount other than $50 in support of the East City Art Foundation for Critical Writing and Research, you may do so by clicking the "General Donation" button below. All contributions are 100% tax-deductible.
Payment by Check: If you would prefer to make a general contribution by check, please make the check out to: East City Art Foundation Inc. and send to 922 G Street SE, Washington, DC 20003.
Sunday, December 17, 2017
It's all good!
Gee folks! I posted Invictus a few days ago and all of a sudden people are emailing me asking if I'm OK - it's all good, and no worries.
I learned that poem some time in my teens... around age 13 I was hit by a speeding car crossing Atlantic Avenue and Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. It made me sail from Atlantic to the middle of Eastern Parkway and it broke my left femur on impact with the ground, and my hip.
The car kept on going - hit and run.
I spent several months in a body cast at Brooklyn Hospital - not fun.
Incredibly enough, considering my Fridamania, I had never noted this parallel with Kahlo until someone recently mentioned it to me.
Anyway, someone read that poem to me while I was in the hospital all those months (my father and mother came every single night, and my mother brought me dinner every single night, as I hated hospital food, while my father scarfed up the hospital food).
I now equate Invictus with hospital stays.
No worries.
I learned that poem some time in my teens... around age 13 I was hit by a speeding car crossing Atlantic Avenue and Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. It made me sail from Atlantic to the middle of Eastern Parkway and it broke my left femur on impact with the ground, and my hip.
The car kept on going - hit and run.
I spent several months in a body cast at Brooklyn Hospital - not fun.
Incredibly enough, considering my Fridamania, I had never noted this parallel with Kahlo until someone recently mentioned it to me.
Anyway, someone read that poem to me while I was in the hospital all those months (my father and mother came every single night, and my mother brought me dinner every single night, as I hated hospital food, while my father scarfed up the hospital food).
I now equate Invictus with hospital stays.
No worries.
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Friday, December 15, 2017
Invictus
Spent all this week in the hospital - not a happy experience, but certainly an eye-opening one, where I re-learned the power of words (in a sense) - what happened did not happen, but had to be accepted as happening... Invictus is the only thing that comes to mind as I rest in an empty room.
And no worries, all is good - final Miami art fairs report coming soon!
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.
And no worries, all is good - final Miami art fairs report coming soon!
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Art Scam Alert!!!
Beware of this scammer:
From: Roger Cox rogercox407@gmail.comMy name is John muller from Washington DC was looking for some artwork online and i found your contact while searching.I will like to purchase some of your work for my wife as a surprise gift for our 20th anniversary.Please kindly send pics and prices of some of your art which are ready for immediate sale within price range $500- $5000I hope to hear a lot more about any available piece in your inventory ready for immediate sale.Thanks and best regards,John!!
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Art Scam Alert!
And yet another asswipe trying to rip off artists:
From: David Morton samdavid.morton01@gmail.comSubject: Interested in your Artworks.My name is David Morton from Brownsville TX was looking for some artwork online and i found your contact while searching. I will like to purchase some of your work for my wife as a surprise gift for our 20th anniversary. Please kindly send pics and prices of some of your art which are ready for immediate sale within price range $500- $5000 I hope to hear a lot more about any available piece in your inventory ready for immediate sale.Best regards!
Monday, December 11, 2017
Holiday Starkillers Strike Back
Holiday Starkillers Strike Back continues to pay reverence at market penetration, thematic parallels, and early conceptualizations with a new exhibit of futuristic grandeur. Holiday Starkillers Strike Back celebrates the cultural phenomena of George Lucas' space saga. Featuring works by Andrew Wodzianski, Scott G. Brooks, Gregory Ferrand Artist, Chris Bishop, Jared Davis, J.D. Deardourff, and Steve Strawn.
During his studio negotiations for the writing and directing fees of a particular science fiction film, George Lucas agreed to a lower price in lieu of licensing and merchandising rights. Those rights were exploited wisely, and Lucas has inundated our culture with licensed toys, games, accessories, and collectibles for the past forty winter holidays.
Exhibition on view December 8, 2017 - January 20, 2018.
Anacostia Arts Center
Curated by Andrew Wodzianski
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Saturday, December 09, 2017
Friday, December 08, 2017
ABMB Week: Thursday - Chuck Close!
Two Washington Huskies smiling for the camera as I got to meet the great Chuck Close at Context Art Miami! We both went to the same great art school at the University of Washington in Seattle...
He asked me when I attended, and when I told him, he laughed and said that he graduated 20 years before I did....
He asked me when I attended, and when I told him, he laughed and said that he graduated 20 years before I did....
Chuck Close and Lenny Campello at Context Art Miami 2017 |
Thursday, December 07, 2017
Art Scam Alert!!!!
Beware of this mutant trying to rip off artists!
Subject: Form Submission - New Form - ARTWORKReply-To: patwal816@gmail.comName: Patrick WalterEmail Address: patwal816@gmail.comSubject: ARTWORKMessage: Greetings,My name is Patrick Walter from Ohio.. I actually observed my wife has been viewing your website on my laptop and i guess she likes your piece of work, I'm also impressed and amazed to have seen your various works too,You are doing a great job. I would like to receive further information about your piece of work and what inspires you.. Kindly confirm the availability for immediate sales..Thanks and best regards..
ABMB Week: Thursday report
Today was the best day so far at the Context Art Miami fair for attendance and sales (at least for us)... sales by Erwin Timmers (plus a commission), Audrey Wilson, Elissa Farrow-Savos, and me!
And the curious case of people taking selfies in front of my interactive piece "Your portrait in a gallery of portraits" continues!
And the curious case of people taking selfies in front of my interactive piece "Your portrait in a gallery of portraits" continues!
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