This year's Art on the Rocks event features chefs and mixologists from Hank's Oyster Bar, Chadwicks, Society Fair, The People's Drug, Columbia Firehouse, MIA's Italian Kitchen, and Toastique that will create eight original, art-inspired courses of cocktails and appetizers. Tickets: Eventbrite The Art League 105 North Union Street Alexandria, VA 22314 https://www.theartleague.org/
Oliver Lee Jackson: Recent Paintings April 14 – September 15, 2019 East Building, Mezzanine National Gallery of Art Washington DC American painter, printmaker, and sculptor Oliver Lee Jackson (b. 1935) has created a complex body of work which masterfully weaves together visual influences ranging from the Renaissance to modernism with principles of rhythm and improvisation drawn from his study of African cultures and American jazz. Website
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats Andrea Limauro April 22, 2019 6:00 - 7:30pm 1200 First Street NE, Washington DC Andrea will be discussing the creation of his painting "A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats" which is a commentary on climate change impacts in Washington DC. He will be joined by Maribeth DeLorenzo, Deputy Director, Urban Sustainability Administration and Dan Guilbeault, Chief, Sustainability and Equity Branch from the District Department of Energy and the Environment who will talk about the District's strategy to fight and adapt to climate change. More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/348663492444861/
Tabor Robak MENTAL April 6 - May 25, 2019 Opening reception April 6, 6-8pm 3330 Cady's Alley, Washington DC von ammon co to present MENTAL, a solo exhibition by New York based artist Tabor Robak. The show will run from 06 April - 25 May 2019. The gallery is located on Cady's Alley in Georgetown's historic district. Stephanie Williams @ The Washington Post says: "“Mental” is a future-forward exploration into technology’s positive and negative effects on the human brain, composed of cutting-edge video installations, eye-popping LED screens and more high-tech gear. Some of the far-out pieces you’ll see include “MiniJumbo,” a miniature Jumbotron that displays messages using a neural network."
Title: The Experience Auction Organization: DC Arts Center Date: Thursday, May 16, 2019 Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Location: The Kennedy-Warren Club & Ballroom 3133 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, D.C., 20008 Website: experienceauction.dcartscenter.org Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-arts-center-experience-auction-tickets-59536761055 Description: The DC Arts Center Experience Auction is a unique benefit party! Join us for a vibrant evening with live & silent auctions of unique and unusual artistic experiences, light hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, and performances by a range of musicians and performers. This is your chance to bid on one-of-a-kind happenings and adventures created for th
THE ARTS, IDENTITY AND SOCIETAL INCLUSIVITY Pop-Up Arts Exhibit and Conversations “The Arts, Identity and Societal Inclusivity” event will feature the works of NEBA and engage all in conversations with guest speakers Allison Weiss, Executive Director of Sandy Spring Museum and Cameron Okeke from the Urban Institute. WHEN: Thursday April 4th , 2019 (5:30 – 8pm) WHERE: The Fridge 516 1/2 8th Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 The event is free, however RSVPs are recommended via http://www.art4development.net/.
