On Columbus Day

Regardless which side of the Columbus issue you find yourself in, here's my advice to both the pro and con side: read Charles Mann's two books (1491 and 1493) and just like it happened to me, prepare not only to be educated, but also to be astonished at what you don't know, and how many of the "facts" that you think you do know, are inaccurate...

Wanna go to an opening this Wednesday?

Do not miss the spectacular painting by the vastly talented Judith Peck!

Melissa Ichiuji's Guise and Dolls workshop

The inaugural Guise and Dolls figurative sculpture exhibition is fast approaching!!

Melissa Ichiuji's last Guise and Dolls workshop was so successful, she's decided to have another 2 day class before showtime! (new students are welcome!)

This intensive two-day figurative sculpture workshop will focus on preparation for the first Guise and Dolls Figurative Sculpture exhibition titled PROGENY, opening November 3rd, 2017 at Artists and Makers Studios in Rockville, MD. 

Previous participants will have an opportunity to:

* complete works in progress

* practice presentation skills

* have their work photographed

 New students will learn basic techniques for joining soft materials and meaningful artifacts to create a uniquely charged avatar doll aligned with their innermost fantasies. This is a beautiful way to release negativity, nurture self-compassion and dial in points of power and attraction.

2 Day Workshop: October 28 & 29, 2017
Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 4pm

Location: Town of Somerset Town Hall
4510 Cumberland Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Cost: $250
Materials/Lunch provided.

All levels welcome. 
No prior experience necessary. 
Registration required.

Space is limited. Early registration strongly encouraged.

REGISTER HERE:  https://www.melissaichiuji.com/news/progeny-20-2-day-workshop

More information @www.melissaichiuji.com

A little art fair video...

Artists, do you need a press list? Tips on how to promote yourself?

Press Outreach Toolkit

Hyattsville CDC + Gateway CDC with the support of the Maryland State Arts Council have developed a Press Outreach Toolkit that offers Gateway Arts District stakeholders the ability to access an online, nationwide press/media contact database called Cision.

RSVP to attend and to learn more: 

Press Outreach Toolkit
Sat, Nov. 4th at 2pm
Free, RSVP to reserve a seatBrentwood Arts Exchange



Part of BAE's ongoing "Making It As An Artist" Professional Development Workshop Series.  

Art Scam Alert!

Beware of this art scammer trying to rip off artists:

From: Monalisa Buckwell 

Subject: Art Order

Date: September 28, 2017 at 3:22:30 PM EDT

Reply-To: m77bu@outlook.com

Hello,
I am Interested in purchasing artwork from your gallery inventory
therefore i will like to know if you are able to ship international
and also if you accept Visa Card/Master Card or Paypal for payment?
You can get back to me with your response along with your recently
updated web page.
Regards
Monalisa

Petty died yesterday

I remember when I first heard Petty singing that he wouldn't back down and he'd stand his ground... and that there was no easy way out... it kinda influenced me in college... fair winds and following seas in the afterlife..


 #tompetty

We're going to SA!

We're doing our first international art fair!


Cape Town, South Africa - here we come!

We'll be featuring and showcasing a solo booth for the amazing work of Amy Lin!

Frida Smoking

Just finished this piece... heading to Chicago where it will be in SOFA.

"Frida Smoking"

Charcoal and Conte with Embedded Electronics

24x36 inches

"Frida Smoking"

Charcoal and Conte with Embedded Electronics

24x36 inches

"Frida Smoking"

Charcoal and Conte with Embedded Electronics

24x36 inches

Postcards from the Edge

Call to Participate: Postcards from the Edge 2018

Host Gallery & Dates to be Announced Soon!  Postmark Deadline for Artwork: December 4, 2017

 2018 will mark the 20th anniversary of Visual AIDS' benefit art sale and we hope that you will participate.

All of us at Visual AIDS realize how lucky we are to be surrounded by a community of caring and committed artists and activists, and it is clear that our social justice mission has become even more important over the past year. It is also clear that the support of artists like you will be even more vital to the success of our work.

With this in mind, we want to express our gratitude to those who have participated in Postcards from the Edge, and we hope you will wish to participate again this year. We also would like to express a warm welcome to those who will participate for the first time this year.

The 2018 venue and dates will be announced soon, along with exciting special events and partnerships for the 20th anniversary. To ensure that artists have enough time to create original work, we are sharing the guidelines for submission now so that you can get started. 

GUIDELINES:
Create or attach an original artwork on any 4"x6” heavy weight paper. Drawings, photographs, paintings, printmaking, and mixed media are welcome. ONE ENTRY per artist. If you are in NYC and would like a blank postcard, stop by our office to pick one up.

For complete guidelines, information on mailing artwork, and to download the submission form, visit the Visual AIDS website.

PFTE is one of our most important fundraisers of the year, and its success will allow us to produce important art activism projects in 2018. By participating, artists support our mission, enabling us to produce AIDS-focused contemporary art programs and provide supplies and assistance to artists living with HIV/AIDS, many of whom are unable to continue producing work without such support.

Seated Nude in Satin

Check out this cool vintage drawing which just showed up for sale in the secondary market:

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=1425013