Tomorrow: MPAartfest!
This Sunday is MPAarfest in McLean - I did it last year and it was amazing, so I'm back this Sunday.
Thus, on Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 MPAartfest will transform McLean Central Park into a lively landscape of mini art galleries showcasing and offering for sale the work of a diverse group of 46 juried artists, including The Lenster.
MPAartfest includes activities to captivate art-lovers of all ages. Stroll through the Children's ArtWalk, sponsored by McLean Community Foundation and coordinated by New Dominion Women's Club, to experience the work of young artists from McLean area schools. Budding artists may create their own works of art at Innovation Station sponsored by TTR/Sotheby's International Realty.
Live model drawing, courtesy of MPA's Open Studio, will give all ages a chance to draw and an "en plein air" demonstration will help round out the festival.
The Gazebo Stage will feature a variety of live performances throughout the day. Click here for the schedule
And their food vendors will offer a wonderful selection of food and beverages for your discerning palate.
See ya there!
Saturday, October 01, 2011
Opportunity for Artists
Deadline: Wednesday, November 1, 2011 at 5 PM
The Alexandria Office of the Arts and Alexandria Commission for the Arts invite artists to submit proposals for two and three dimensional, original exhibits to be shown in one of fifteen gallery spaces during 2012-2014. Individual artists or consortia of artists, who work, study or live in the City of Alexandria are eligible. There is no entry fee to apply but a 10 percent commission will apply to all artwork sold. Each of the exhibitions will run for six months.
To be considered, each proposal must consist of:
- Completed application form
- A resume
- PC-compatible CD or a DVD with a maximum of 12 number images representing the work, each labeled with artist’s name and the title of the work
- An artist’s statement of no more than one page containing a description of the artist(s), consortium, or organizations involved in the exhibition.
Proposals (solo exhibition, consortium, or organization) must be received by Wednesday, November 1, 2011 at 5 PM by the Durant Arts Center at 1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, with attention to: Call for Entries 2012-2014.
Artists selected are required to sign a Loan Agreement and will be responsible for the shipping/delivery, pick-up, preparation, and installation of works to be exhibited.
More information is available at this website or contact the Office of the Arts at (703) 746-5588 or by e-mail at aca@alexandriava.gov. In the subject line, please mention “Call for Entries 2012-2014.”
Friday, September 30, 2011
This weekend: MPAartfest!This Sunday is MPAarfest in McLean - I did it last year and it was amazing, so I'm back this Sunday.
Thus, on Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 MPAartfest will transform McLean Central Park into a lively landscape of mini art galleries showcasing and offering for sale the work of a diverse group of 46 juried artists, including The Lenster.
MPAartfest includes activities to captivate art-lovers of all ages. Stroll through the Children's ArtWalk, sponsored by McLean Community Foundation and coordinated by New Dominion Women's Club, to experience the work of young artists from McLean area schools. Budding artists may create their own works of art at Innovation Station sponsored by TTR/Sotheby's International Realty.
Live model drawing, courtesy of MPA's Open Studio, will give all ages a chance to draw and an "en plein air" demonstration will help round out the festival.
The Gazebo Stage will feature a variety of live performances throughout the day. Click here for the schedule
And their food vendors will offer a wonderful selection of food and beverages for your discerning palate.
See ya there!
Tolman creatures
I am hearing all kinds of great things about Ben Tolman's show "a few more drawings..."? at The Fridge.
Wonder how he does it? Come on Sunday, October 2nd from 2-4 and learn how to design a creature with him. All ages and skill levels welcomed. Supplies are included for a suggested $20 donationDetails here.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Tonight: Contrasts at Arlington Artisphere
Artisphere presents an exhibition of large format black and white photographs by Arlington, VA based photographer Andrew Zimmermann. 
The artist uses an 8 x 10 camera and traditional darkroom processes to reveal the changing forms of light, perception, and landscape. This series of images, made half in winter and half in summer in Colorado’s Front Range, presents a particular geographic place as a set of dynamic contrasts. The series shows the natural world is constantly in flux, rather than fixed and unchanging.
Andrew Zimmermann lives and works in Arlington, Virginia. His work has been influenced not only by photographers, but also by old masters such as Titian and Cezanne, and 17th century Chinese ink painters Dong Qichang and Bada Shanren.
Artisphere is located at 1101 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia. The general hours are 11AM – 11PM Monday – Friday, 11AM – 2AM Saturday, and 11AM – 9PM Sunday. The opening reception and artist talk are free and open to all.
Opening Reception: Thursday September 29, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Artist Talk at 5:30
Opportunity for Artists
Deadline: Friday, October 28, 2011
The gorgeous BlackRock Center For the Arts is accepting entries for their October 2012 - August 2013 exhibit season.
You can download the prospectus here.
Eligibility: Open to all artists 18 years and over residing in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC.
Special Consideration: Artists who are willing to conduct a lecture or workshop for a BlackRock standard fee will receive special consideration during the selection process.
About the Gallery: BlackRock Center for the Arts gallery is 1500 square feet of exquisite gallery space located in Germantown, Maryland. With its high neutral walls and beautiful windows strategically placed it allows in just the right amount of natural light. The windows are located above the walls which makes it an ideal space for fiber art. BlackRock Center for the Arts takes pride in the eclectic group of artists we have exhibited in the gallery since 2002.
Jurors: Jack Rasmussen: Director and Curator of the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center in Washington, DC.
Jodi Walsh: mixed medium artist, curator, national speaker, owner and Gallery Director of Gallery 555 in Washington, DC.
Carol Brown Goldberg: professional fine artist and lecturer, Carol has been exhibiting her work locally and internationally over the past 36 years.
