February 26, 2017, 4:00pm The Athenaeum 201 Prince Alexandria VA A two-decade retrospective of nationally and internationally acclaimed screen prints showcasing the collaborative works of master printmaker Dennis O'Neil and noted artists from around the US and the world are showcased in the Athenaeum Gallery from February 23 through April 2, 2017. The exhibition features 36 prints representing the working partnerships between Dennis O'Neil and 21 artists, including Bill Christenberry, Vitaly Komar and Aleksandr Melamid, as well as Renee Stout, Robert Cushner, and David Chung. The works were created in the studio O'Neil founded in Alexandria in 1984: The Handprint Workshop International.
The 5th Alchemical Vessels exhibition and benefit. This year's concept for A-V-5 is The Night's Journey: 125 artists, chosen by 20 curators, have been asked to create or choose a vessel to tell their story about the cyclical passage from pain to healing - a journey that resonates with all of us. Once again the gallery is offering the opportunity to take home one of these unique artworks and this year they have added an additional ticket option. Each ticket sold directly supports the mission as Washington DC's only independent integrative cancer support organization. ALCHEMICAL VESSELS March 17 – May 5, 2017 Opening Reception, Friday, March 17, 7:00-9:00 pm Benefit Reception, Friday, April 28
Us + Them = U.S. @ Healing Arts Gallery A candid, introspective discussion with Curators Dierdre Darden, Philippa PB Hughes and several participating artists who will be speaking about their approach to this exhibition on February 11 Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery Us + Them = U.S. Finding Common Ground in a Divided Nation Curated by: Philippa B. Hughes and Deirdre Darden Saturday, February 11, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. PARTICIPATING ARTISTS Kate DeCiccio, Michael Fischerkeller, Otessa Ghadar, Aziza Claudia Gibson Hunter, Akemi Maegawa, Carolina Mayorga, Tsedaye Makonnen, Stan Squirewell Lisa Marie Thalhammer, T. Thompson, WorkingmanCollective (w/Colby Caldwell), and Helen Zughaib
What is the Patrons' Show Fundraiser? The Art League's Patrons’ Show Fundraiser is an experience that's part fundraiser, part block party, and totally fun. It's The Art League’s biggest fundraising event of the year, and it provides seasoned art collectors and newcomers alike with the great opportunity to acquire high quality, original fine art at a bargain price while supporting a great non-profit organization and community of artists. For each ticket drawn, ticket-holders go home with a work of art valued anywhere from $225 to upwards of thousands of dollars. How Does it Work? This annual event features 600+ works of original fine art donated by Art League and Torpedo Factory artists, and
This exhibition will be on display from February 1st – February 24th, 2017 at the ArtReach Gallery at THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020. The closing reception for this exhibition will take place on Thursday February 23rd, 2017 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The creative direction for this exhibition was inspired by a combination of two ideas: situations always seem to be at their lowest or darkest point right before circumstances improve, and society primarily uses dark colors to describe the most seemingly negative aspects of life including loneliness, uncertainty, and even death. With this context in mind, the objective of this exhibition is to create a space that encompasses
