Let's help Hizzoner
A few days ago I noted that Tony Gittens, the executive director of the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, announced a couple of days ago that he is leaving that post after 11 years.
Mayor Fenty will now appoint a new EA for the DCCAH and we're all hoping that it's not a typical politico nepotista appointment for the $110,000 a year job.
We're all hoping for someone who is qualified for this important job and who also cares deeply about the capital arts presence and its artists.
I have nominated George Koch, but I am curious to learn about other potential nominees out there, so feel free to post some comments with names of those who you think may be candidates.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Go hang your own artwork
"Wallmountables" is DCAC's Annual Open Exhibit - This year it will be from July 18 - August 31, with installation on July 16 3-8pm, July 17 3-8pm, July 18 3-6pm.
They divide the gallery into 2' x 2' squares and you take care of the rest.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Congrats!
To my good bud Jeffry Cudlin, who won First Place in the 13th annual AltWeekly Awards for his art criticism!
Now if Jeffry would only get back to writing a little...
Congrats!
To former Manassas, Virginia artist (now in Brooklyn) artist Allison Smith, who was recently awarded a Foundation for Contemporary Arts grant.
Wanna go to a DC opening?
On June 20, from 6-8PM, Georgetown's Cross MacKenzie Ceramic Arts has an opening for the always fascinating theme of trompe l'oeil work, in this case by various artists.
Also take a look at the really good article in the current issue of American Craft magazine about Rebecca Cross MacKenzie and her DC gallery. Read it here.
Meet the dealers
I don't know who the dealers or curators lined up to do this are, but Baltimore's Creative Alliance, on June 22 is offering an opportunity for one-on-one interviews with curators and art dealers representing for-and-non-profit spaces in the region.
Learn what venues are looking for, get feedback on how your work is seen, and hone your presentation skills. Bring what you need to discuss your work (portfolio, artist statement, resume, etc.). Interviews are 15 min each, limited to 4 per artist, and scheduled on a first-come basis. Plan to wait for/between interviews. 2-6pm. $15, $10 mbrs.
Creative Alliance at The Patterson
3134 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
Email: staff@creativealliance.org
Phone: 410-276-1651
Website: www.creativealliance.org
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