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Venus for Sale

In the spirit of Duane Kaiser, and of J.T. Kirkland, and of Bailey, and of Alexandra Silverthorne, and after a few readers suggested it, I've decided to start posting some original artwork here for sale.

As there's no way I can do one of these a day (I applaud Duane Kaiser's incredible art work ethic!), it will probably be once a week or so.

The first piece being offered is an orginal charcoal drawing, circa 2004, titled "Venus Standing at the Edge of the World." The piece is approximately 5 inches high by 4 inches wide and it is matted and framed to 14x11 inches in a black, matte wood frame under glass. Signed, titled and dated on the front in pencil recto on lower margin, and also on verso. Starting bid is $99. Bid on this drawing here.

Starting bid is $99. Bid on this drawing here.

Artwork stolen

When anything and everything is art, things like this happen!

Gallery Openings and Talks

Friday, July 29, 7-9PM. DCAC has Wall Mountables, one of the best open shows on the planet! (Disclaimer: I've been part of it in the past, and will probably be part of it in the future). The entire DCAC upstairs space will be covered by original artwork from DC area artists. Details here.

Friday, July 29, 6-8PM. The Kathleen Ewing Gallery is having an exhibit of creative three-dimensional birdhouses to benefit the cats at the Washington Animal Rescue League. Exhibition runs through Sept. 3, 2005.

Friday, July 29, 6-9PM. Bringing It All Together: The Art of Joyce Lomax. Join Ramee Art Gallery as they host their last show on 14th Street. They are featuring the art of Atlanta-based artist Joyce Lomax. Ramee Art Gallery will relocate to 606C Rhode Island Avenue, NE on August 20, 2005 after 13+ years on 14th street.

Sunday, July 31, 1-7PM. The Dupont Society will host its first community-wide art exhibition on July 31st, 2005! The opening will be held from 1pm - 7pm at 2105 S Street, NW.

Sunday, July 31, 3-5PM. Images of Life, an exhibition featuring the works of Afrika Midnight Asha Abney at Phish Tea, 1335 H St NE Washington, DC from July 31, 2005 - September 3, 2005. An artist's talk will take place on August 13, 2005 from 5-9pm.

Sunday, July 31, starting at 2PM. I'll be giving a Curator's Talk discussing Seven currently on exhibit at the great Warehouse complex on 7th Street. Come and say hello.

Blee on Seven

There's a major review of Seven in the Georgetowner today written by their art critic John Blee.

I'll have a link up as soon as Georgetowner puts it online.

Update: The review is online; it's page 30 here.

The Power of the Web

So there's a heavy metal punk rock band from Illinois called Beneath the Hollow, who apparently read DC Art News and found Bailey's photography as a result.

And now those righteous young boys have approached Bailey and asked him about permission that would grant them a limited license to use one of his images from the "Cemetery Saviour" series for band promotional materials: T-shirts, etc.

And they've struck a deal! Bailey has more details and the whole story here.

Openings

There are a lot of openings this coming Friday... come back later for a list, and also a review of a couple of the shows currently on exhibit at the new Arlington Arts Center.