We are sad to report that the 26th annual Taste of Bethesda, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, has been cancelled due to the inclement weather predicted for the weekend.
Friday, October 02, 2015
Thursday, October 01, 2015
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
In Texas y'all
We are at the Texas Contemporary art fair, which opens tomorrow at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston's Downtown district. Sixty galleries from around the world will come together to present the best in modern and contemporary art to a city known for its history of artistic patronage.
Texas Contemporary's fifth edition will include an unparalleled line-up of outstanding programming, offering exclusive access to Houston's top museums and private collections and a weekend of performances, talks, tours, panels, and parties.
Texas Contemporary's fifth edition will include an unparalleled line-up of outstanding programming, offering exclusive access to Houston's top museums and private collections and a weekend of performances, talks, tours, panels, and parties.
Come visit us in booth 614! Work by Georgia Nassikas, Jody Walsh and yours truly!
2015 Exhibitors
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Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Under $100: Affordable Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
Opening Reception: Friday, November 6 from 7-9pm
Show Dates: November 6–29, 2015
Have you ever walked into a gallery and admired a piece of beautiful art but couldn’t afford it? Just in time for holiday gift shopping, Del Ray Artisans (DRA) artists are making an offer you can’t refuse: artistic masterpieces for $100 and under!
Curator Stacy Rausch tasked Del Ray Artisans member artists to create their best, but affordable artwork for the Under $100: Affordable Masterpieces exhibit. This is an opportunity for art patrons to collect and own a precious piece of art at a pocketbook-friendly price and take it with them at time of purchase. The exhibit opens on Friday, November 6 and runs through November 29, 2015. Please join us for a fun and affordable opening reception on Friday, November 6 from 7-9pm. This is a great opportunity to get the first peek at all available artwork.
The gallery will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26), but will be open the remainder of this final weekend of the exhibit. Please also join them for a special Black Friday shopping reception from 6-9pm on Friday, November 27 (the day after Thanksgiving). They will have light refreshments for art appreciators to do final weekend shopping to close out the show.
The exhibit and receptions are at Del Ray Artisans Gallery in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Regular gallery hours are: Thursdays 12–6pm; Fridays and Saturdays 12–9pm; and Sundays 12–6pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and handicap accessible. For more information, visit: www.TheDelRayArtisans.org
Monday, September 28, 2015
Residency in Mexico
Artist and Writer's Residency Program is located in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico. National and International visual artists, photographers, dancers, writers, new media makers and musicians over the age of 23 are encouraged to apply for one-month residencies. Two-person collaborative teams are also encouraged to apply.
There is an application fee.
Details: http://www.deborahkruger.com/1/art-residency.html
There is an application fee.
Details: http://www.deborahkruger.com/1/art-residency.html
Sunday, September 27, 2015
How to price artwork
From Saatchi:
When pricing your art, it is important to adopt a consistent fact-based price structure. As an artist, you should be prepared to explain how and why you set your price. Prices need to be based on recent sales, the cost of labor and material, and comparisons with similar works. The price of your artwork should also include any packaging costs you might incur if the work sells (you don't need to factor in shipping costs as those will be paid for by the person who buys your work). Compare your art to what sells, not what does not sell. It's a good idea to have artworks in a range of prices in your portfolio, as this will widen the net of people who may be interested in your work.See their FAQs here.
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Friday, September 25, 2015
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Artomatic Returns!
Artomatic returns for its signature free art event to be
held this year in Hyattsville, Maryland. Artomatic draws over 1000 artists and
performers throughout the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area to showcase their
talents for a six weeks long free exhibition that routinely attracts more than
75,000 visitors.
Visitors will enjoy easy access to Artomatic with the New Carrolton METRO Station, as well as plenty of parking and bus stops nearby.
This year, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning
Commission (M-NCPPC) Department of Parks and Recreation welcomes Artomatic to
Prince George’s County in a 90,000 square foot space, located at 8100 Corporate
Drive in Hyattsville with a Halloween themed opening weekend celebration.
Artomatic is well-known for transforming empty spaces into
vibrant arts communities that create unique and exciting events for tens of
thousands of visitors - all free to visit. Anyone can show art at Artomatic -
it is non-juried and art is selected on a first-come, first serve basis - so
it’s a great way to discover new art. In addition to creative art, Artomatic also features a
plethora of performing art forms throughout the exhibition – live music, dance,
spoken word, comedy as well as professional development series and special
events showcases. Every night of the
event, thousands of people visit Artomatic to discover new art, grab a drink,
listen to music, go on dates, and mingle with the creative community. No matter
what kind of creative events you like, you’ll find something to like at
Artomatic.
“We’re excited to be working with the M-NCPPC, Department of
Parks and Recreation who, like Artomatic, understand the importance of art to
help foster community,” said George Koch, Founder and Chair Emeritus. “Our
diversity of artwork is unmatched because both emerging and established artists
present their work side by side, which helps attract the broadest range of
visitors.”
“It is our pleasure to host such a renowned art experience
in Prince George’s County which complements the numerous arts offerings of the
County and the Department of Parks and Recreation,” says Ronnie Gathers,
Director of the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation. “Artomatic will
also help provide visibility for the thriving artists and art districts in the
community, like the Hyattsville Arts District.”Visitors will enjoy easy access to Artomatic with the New Carrolton METRO Station, as well as plenty of parking and bus stops nearby.
For the latest information about the event, how to
participate, and when to visit, please subscribe to Artomatic by email or
Facebook, or visit our website at www.artomatic.org.
What: Artomatic 2015
When: October 30th –
December 12th
Where: 8100 Corporate
Drive, Hyattsville, Maryland
Metro: New
Carrollton, Orange line
Who: Artists, and
everyone. This event is free.
Event Registration:
Registration details on how to exhibit work, perform, or volunteer at
Artomatic will be available soon. Please subscribe to Artomatic by email or
Facebook, and check the Artomatic website for updates.
Website: Artomatic.org.
Social Media: Facebook:
Facebook.com/Artomatic Twitter: @ARTOMATICWednesday, September 23, 2015
Application Deadlines
Two Important Application Deadlines Approaching - Artist Fellowship in Sculpture, and Teaching Artist Roster
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Artist Fellowship in SCULPTURE - Applications must be received by the Commission on or before 5:00 pm, October 1, 2015
Eligibility
More Information & Application, here: http://www.arts.virginia.gov/grants_fellowship.html
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Teaching Artist Roster- Completed applications including support documentation are due to the Commission office no later than 5:00 pm on either October 1, 2015
Eligibility
A Teaching Artist applicant must be:
FULL-TIME STUDENTS ARE INELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THE TEACHING ARTIST ROSTER.
More Information & Application, here: http://www.arts.virginia.gov/roster_howto.html |
Monday, September 21, 2015
Foundry Gallery has moved
The Foundry has moved to a cool new space at 2118 - 8th Street, NW.
Now in a modern, ground-floor gallery around the corner from the 9:30 Club and the new Landmark Theater, it will continue to exhibit some of the best new art in Washington.
Now in a modern, ground-floor gallery around the corner from the 9:30 Club and the new Landmark Theater, it will continue to exhibit some of the best new art in Washington.
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Charity art auction
On Thursday September 24, 2015 Washington ArtWorks
Andrea Burchette, Barbara Collins, Dee Daly, Steven Dobbin, Mary Elcano, David Heatwole, Jay Hendricks, Liz Holm, Teresa Camacho Hull, Sarah Irvin, Nancy Jacobs, Rebecca Jackson, Nathan Loda, Jeanean Songco Martin, Sheryl Massaro, Caroline Mayer, Ceci Cole McInturff, Jim Mitchell, Joanna Morrison, Sue Moses, Doug Moulden, Natalya Parris, Joan Plato, Lisa K Rosenstein, Richard Schellenberg, Phyllis Jacobs Stripling, Ratha Soumphntphakdy, Eleanor Wang, and Craig Witt.
WHEN: Thursday, September 24, 2015
6:30–9:30 pm
WHERE: Washington ArtWorks
12276 Wilkins Avenue
Rockville, MD 20852
RSVP: Contact Theresa Rhodes by Sept. 22
at theresa.rhodes@m2m.org or
call 202-467-1746
will be hosting a Silent Auction to benefit a non-profit organization called Mothers 2 Mothers.
AN ONLINE AUCTION IS OPEN NOW!
click here for the online auction
AN ONLINE AUCTION IS OPEN NOW!
click here for the online auction
The participating artists are:
Andrea Burchette, Barbara Collins, Dee Daly, Steven Dobbin, Mary Elcano, David Heatwole, Jay Hendricks, Liz Holm, Teresa Camacho Hull, Sarah Irvin, Nancy Jacobs, Rebecca Jackson, Nathan Loda, Jeanean Songco Martin, Sheryl Massaro, Caroline Mayer, Ceci Cole McInturff, Jim Mitchell, Joanna Morrison, Sue Moses, Doug Moulden, Natalya Parris, Joan Plato, Lisa K Rosenstein, Richard Schellenberg, Phyllis Jacobs Stripling, Ratha Soumphntphakdy, Eleanor Wang, and Craig Witt.
mothers2mothers (m2m) is an African-based non-profit organization working to eliminate pediatric AIDS and improve the health of mothers and their families. We train, employ, and empower HIV-positive women to work as Mentor Mothers in understaffed health centers and communities. Through this simple and effective model, m2m has reached more than 1.3 million HIV-positive women in nine African countries.
6:30–9:30 pm
WHERE: Washington ArtWorks
12276 Wilkins Avenue
Rockville, MD 20852
RSVP: Contact Theresa Rhodes by Sept. 22
at theresa.rhodes@m2m.org or
call 202-467-1746
Job in the Arts
| The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking an Arts Specialist who will work in Community Arts Services to develop and implement multi-disciplinary arts programs which targets a general and diverse population, as well as providing professional development and opportunities for local artists. The incumbent will oversee the programs for traditional theatre and exhibition settings and non-traditional settings, such as community centers and parks. |
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| The Arts Specialist is responsible for providing performing arts programs for a county-wide audience of all ages consistent with the objectives of the Division’s Community Arts Unit. Duties for this position include supervising summer day camps at two sites; managing teen arts events and programming at various sites; planning music, dance and theater performances and programs for indoor and outdoor facilities; being a liaison to community center staff to coordinate programs and resources as needed, collect and review program data, and other duties as assigned. This position plans and supports events, classes, festivals, and programs throughout Prince George’s County in collaboration with colleagues, artist groups, community partners, and arts organizations. Successful candidates will have experience in youth development, budget management, quality customer service, staff supervision, event planning, program management, and a background in an arts discipline: music, theater, visual arts or dance. |
MORE ABOUT THE POSITION HERE.
TO APPLY:
Click on the “Apply” link at the top of the page on the above link, or go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/1228309/arts-specialist-11579-grade-h/agency/mncppc/apply.
An online account is required to apply.
MORE ABOUT THEIR PROGRAMS:
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Art Scam Alert!
Beware of this mutant with this twist to the art scam:
Senior collins15 (seniorcollins15@gmail.com)
Greetings!My name is Senior collins from SC. I actually observed my wife has been viewing your website on my laptop and i guess she likes your piece of work, I'm also impressed and amazed to have seen your various works too, : ) You are doing a great job. I would like to receive further information about your piece of work and what inspires you. I am very much interested in the purchase of the piece (in subject field above) to surprise my wife. Kindly confirm the availability for immediate sales.Thanks and best regards,Senior.
Dulce Pinzon opens tomorrow at Goucher College
And Dulce will be there!!!!
This exhibit, which is free and open to the public, can be viewed Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. An artist’s reception will be held on Friday, September 18th, 2015 6-9pm.
Superheroes: The Real Story, a solo exhibition featuring Dulce Pinzón’s photographs,
will be presented at Goucher College’s Rosenberg Gallery in the
Kraushaar Auditorium from September 2nd through October 11th, 2015.
Please visit www.goucher.edu/rosenberg for more information.
This exhibit, which is free and open to the public, can be viewed Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. An artist’s reception will be held on Friday, September 18th, 2015 6-9pm.
Dulce Pinzón is a Mexican artist currently living in Puebla, Mexico. Her work is influenced by feelings of nostalgia, questions of identity, and political and cultural frustrations. Her Superheroes project consists of 20 color photographs of Mexican immigrants dressed in the costumes of popular American and Mexican superheroes. Each photo pictures the worker/superhero in their work environment, and is accompanied by a short text including the worker’s name, their hometown in Mexico, and the amount of money they send to Mexico each week.
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| BERNABE MENDEZ from the State of Guerrero works as a professional window cleaner in New York. He sends 500 dollars a month. |
Please visit www.goucher.edu/rosenberg for more information.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
An Insider's View into Cuban Art: A Lecture by Lenny Campello
A discussion of the realities of Cuban history, life, and culture as viewed through the artwork of Sandra Ramos, Marta Maria Perez Bravo, Cirenaica Moreira, Aimee Garcia Marrero and Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons.
Washington ArtWorks | October 9, 2015 | 6:30 pm - 9 pm
12276 Wilkins Ave, Rockville, MD 20852Monday, September 14, 2015
VA Commission for the Arts $$$$$$$$$
Applications for Fellowships in SCULPTURE must be received by the Commission on or before 5:00 pm, October 1, 2015 (not a postmark deadline).
Four artists will be considered for fellowship awards of $3,000. Artists are not required to provide matching funds. For more information and to download an application, visit: http://www.arts.virginia.gov/grants_fellowship.html
Four artists will be considered for fellowship awards of $3,000. Artists are not required to provide matching funds. For more information and to download an application, visit: http://www.arts.virginia.gov/grants_fellowship.html
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