Happy New Year / Enjoy your Big Plate

Grande Assiette, Available in Gicleé Edition of 26, 18" x24" Anne Marchand

Speaking of food, I was paired with Vegetate Restaurant for the ZCAF Food Calendar 2009. This gicleé image is published as the March page for the 2009 calendar. The image sums up my year in 2008. My sister modeled for the figure in the plate or fishbowl, however you see it. The fish remind me of youthful adventures near the Gulf Coast waters, and my dad's love of tropical fish or any fish for that matter, even those pesky sharks! There's even a big fish tale in our family, where dad caught a shark with his bare hands! but that's another story. This dreamy image, Grande Assiette, reminds me that life can be fluid, magical, transformative. My big plate is filled with observation as well as wonder and delight. I hope what's on your plate is too.

Anne Marchand
"Grand Assiette" (In French, the words grande assiette translate literally into "large plate")
gicleé on paper, edition of 26
18" x 24" unframed
24" x 30" framed

Available at Zenith Gallery
413 7th Street NW
Washington, DC
202-783-2963

New Year's Eve Shoutouts: Ring in 2009 in Shaw at VEGETATE!

Looking for a place to celebrate the New Year? Among other restaurants in Shaw, Vegetate, who recently participated in the ZCAF Food Calendar Fundraiser is offering two special New Year's Eve seatings. Read here...New Year's Eve Shoutouts: Ring in 2009 in Shaw.

Vegetate Restaurant & Lounge
1414 9th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-232-4585

Calendars: You can purchase a 2009 calendar at Zenith Gallery, 202-783-2963, Food Calendar 2009
Available at Zenith Gallery, the Capital Area Food Bank, Periwinkle, Politics and Prose, Bridge Street Books and other locations for a minimum donation of $15.

Changing Courses

Morning Treats by Siobhan Gavagan

Zenith Community Arts Foundation Presents Launch for "Food Glorious Food" Show, Changing Courses
October 23 through November 9, 2008.

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 23, 6-10pm
Silent Auction and Delectable Tastings by Top Area Chefs
$50 Per Person / Proceeds Benefit the Capital Area Food Bank

Renee DuRocher
Sofia Gawer-Fische
Siobhan Gavagan
Cassandra Gillens
Brenda Gordon
Stephen Hansen
Philip Hazard
Christopher Malone
Michela Mansuino
Anne Marchand
Carol Newmyer
John Pack
Jane Pettit
Ron Schwerin
Alyson Weege

Now in its fourth year, the Food Glorious Food Show serves up an eclectic menu of paintings, sculpture and photographs depicting food in all its fabulous forms. Cooked up by the Zenith Community Arts Foundation (ZCAF), the show's mix of food, art and charity is a recipe that pleases the palates of art patrons and food aficionados, while raising money for the Capital Area Food Bank through a fundraising event, the sale of original art, a calendar showcasing pieces from the show and Giclée prints of select art from the calendar.

Zenith Gallery
413 Seventh Street NW.

For tickets and information, call 202.783.0085.