Kevin MacDonald (1946-2006)

Several of you have sent me emails to let me know that Washington area artist Kevin MacDonald passed away at 7:07 last night at Casey House Hospice in Derwood. He had been battling cancer for the last two years.

This is a significant loss to our area's art community of a very talented and respected artist and an exceptionally wonderful and decent human being.

Tate in the WaPo

While I was gone (I'm still gone actually... but heading back) to Colgate, the WaPo's Rachel Beckman had this piece on Tim Tate and the 48 Hour Film Project.

WaPo's Weekend Staff Online

I'm on the road... but keep the pressure up and ask good, intelligent questions!

The WaPo's Weekend staffers are online at 11AM today answering questions about Weekend and its coverage.

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More arts coverage!

On the road...

Heading out later today to Colgate for a college reunion... more later.

1st Fridays

Tomorrow is the first Friday of June and thus usually time for the openings and extended hours of the Dupont Circle area galleries. Openings are generally from 6-8PM, but make sure to check their websites for the correct times.

Also on Friday, Irvine Contemporary and Warehouse Gallery have Charbel Ackermann's "The New Geometry" and "Monument2", a Special Installation at The Warehouse Gallery, opening with a reception for the artist on Friday June 2, 5:00-7:00 at The Gallery at The Warehouse. There's also an artist's talk and afternoon reception on Saturday, June 3rd, 2:00-4:00 pm, also at The Gallery at the Warehouse.

Wanna go to an opening tonite?

"Dogs and Cats Living Together," a solo show by John Aaron at The Clarendon Grill consisting of large watercolor and oil paintings of uncommon household pets has an opening reception for the artist tonight from 6-9PM. The exhibition runs through July 22, 2006.

The Clarendon Grill
1101 N. Highland St.
Arlington, VA 22201
703.524.7455

Opportunities for Photographers

Deadline: June 12, 2006

New Image Gallery at James Madison University is reviewing photography and new media with mathematical themes and inspirations for an exhibition in Fall 2006. This includes all traditional and digital photography processes, photography-related mixed media, video, installations, interactive stations, and performance- based work. Artists, mathematicians, and others may apply.

Curated by James Madison University professors Dr. Elizabeth Brown (Math), Corinne Diop (Art), Rebecca Silberman (Art, New Image Gallery Director). There is no application fee. This exhibition is co-sponsored by James Madison University 's School of Art & Art History and the Institute for Visual Studies. New Image Gallery is James Madison University's contemporary photography gallery, now in a new gallery space. For more details, please contact Corinne Diop, School of Art & Art History, MSC - diopcj@jmu.edu - (540) 568-6485.

Send appropriate documentation on slides, CD, web site links, dvd, or video; an image list; a statement outlining the mathematical implication of your work; a resume; any other support material; complete and accurate contact information; a SASE for return of your materials to:

James Madison University
800 S. Main St
Harrisonburg, VA 22807

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Deadline: August 04, 2006

The 12 12 Gallery in nearby Richmond, Virginia has a call to photographers for its "National Juried Photography Exhibition," September 22 - October 22, 2006. 2-D or 3-D work completed in past 3 years using any photographic processes by artists 18+ years of age.

$1000 in awards. Juror: Stephen Perloff. $30 for up to 5 slides or digital images. The prospectus is available online here or artists may send a SASE to:

12 12 Gallery
12 E. 12th Street
Richmond, VA 23224

Questions? Contact Martin McFadden, Director at martin.mcfadden@cavtel.net or 804-233-9957.