Enjoy a Review of "Zenith Comes of Age" Exhibition

A wonderful review by Mark Jenkins in the Washington Post on the “Zenith Comes of Age” exhibit at 1111 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The exhibit closes in two weeks! 
Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/1111zcoareview 

Anne Marchand, "Saying," acrylic and mixed media on canvas, 36 x 36 inches,

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Show Dates: May 1 - August 25, 2018

Where: 1111 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC, 20004

Inquiries: Margery Goldberg, 202-783-2963
1111 Sculpture Space Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am - 7pm, Saturday 8am - 4pm
* On Saturday Enter on 12th Street ~ Knock and the guard will let you in *

Celebrating 40 years in the nation's capital, Zenith is recognized for its unique mix of contemporary art in a wide variety of media, style and subject.  The gallery provides high-quality acquisition, art consulting, commissioning, appraisal and framing services, through its gallery/salon/sculpture garden off 16th Street at 1429 Iris St NW, WDC 20012.  Zenith also curates rotating exhibits at the Eleven Sculpture Space at 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, WDC 20004. ZENITH GALLERY Celebrating 40 Years in the Nation's Capital 202-783-2963  art@zenithgallery.com  www.zenithgallery.com DOWNTOWN LOCATION 1111 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC 20004 GALLERY HOURS: Mon-Fri  8 am-7 pm, Sat  8 am-4 pm

Gateway Arts District Open Studios – Dec. 10 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

 

The artists of the Gateway Arts District host a December 10 Open Studio Tour with over sixteen participating locations including the Washington Glass School, Otis Street Art Projects, Brentwood Arts Exchange, EZ Storage Studios, DC Glassworks and more! For details including a map and list of participants. http://www.eastcityart.com/openings-and-events/december-gateway-open-studios/

December Gateway Open Studios - East City Art

The open studios are scheduled for Saturday, December 10 from 12pm to 5pm.

EASTCITYART.COM

Athenaeum Invitational Opening

OPENING RECEPTION: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 4 - 6 pm  

 37 Local Artists Chosen

 $2500 in Prize Money

September 22 - November 6 

Artists from across the region were asked to interpret the theme, "Oh! The joy!"  The selected entries represent the breadth and wealth of excellent art being created in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.  Not only displaying a variety of styles and media, the show is a fascinating exploration of the creative process.

At the opening reception on Sunday, September 25 from 4 to 6, Megan Beyer, Executive Director for the President's Council on the Arts and Humanities will award cash prizes of $1500 and $1000.  The prize money is furnished by TTR | Sotheby's International Realty, sponsor of the event.

The exhibition includes the work of seven invited artists who have previously exhibited in the gallery and thirty artists selected from responses to an open call.  The invited artists are:

David Carlson

Mimi Frank

Sheep Jones

Hannale Lahti

Anne Marchand

Carol Reed

Suzanne Stryk

The winning responses to the open call will be revealed when the show opens.

Theme: Oh! The joy!
The theme asked artists to reflect on a moment of pure joy. It was inspired by  Lewis and Clark's expedition across the unchartered North American continent to reach the Pacific Ocean. After an arduous, two-year trek, William Lewis crested a hill, saw the vast body of water and cried, "The Ocean in view. Oh! The joy!" It was suggested that artists might explore that singular burst of relief and satisfaction after enduring a difficult task, the magic of being struck by something unexpected and delightful, or the sudden transformation that is experienced in sheer ebullience. 

In fact, at the moment those words were uttered by Lewis, the expedition was actually facing an estuary of the Columbia River, not the open ocean. This presented another aspect of the theme for artists to consider: whether a moment of joy is 'valid' when it is later learned that the reason or impetus for the emotion was wrong or undeserved.
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Athenaeum Gallery  | 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, Va 22314  |  703.548.0035 / nvfaa.org

The Athenaeum Gallery is open Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 12 to 4 pm, and Saturdays from 1 to 4 pm.  It is closed on holidays. Admission is free.

The NVFAA is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in all forms of art, and to establishing programs that will enrich the cultural life of Northern Virginia and the surrounding metropolitan area. The Athenaeum Gallery exhibits work created solely by artists living or working in the region and strives to present visitors with a wide variety of excellent art and unique experiences. 

Solo Exhibition by Karlisima

"Lord, The Garden of Eden,"
A Solo Art Show by Karlisima.

September 15th to October 4th, 2015.
Opening Reception:  Friday September 18th, 2015, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

At LIFE ASSET  Small Business Incubator Center in Adams Morgan
2448-A 18th Street NW, Washington D.C. 20009
(By Columbia Rd. NW across from Tryst Cafe)

The Salvadoran-American award-winning artist, Karlisima, is having a solo art exhibition, entitled, "Lord, the Garden of Eden."  Her paintings capture her Mayan Heritage, as they are reminiscent of her childhood, spent in the luscious natural paradise of "Sonsonate," (which in the Mayan, Nahuatl, and native language means "400 rivers of water.") This is a rural town in El Salvador, where she spent unforgettable summers swimming at the river "Pescadito de Oro" ("The Little Golden Fish.")  Her paintings depict the symbolic meaning of angels, shamans, and elements of Mother Nature, bringing her Catholic upbringing together with her Mayan beliefs. Trees are symbols of our connection with Mother Earth /Mother Nature and with the Land, as she gives us an ecological alert to "take care of Mother Nature." "We are one with the Land, and, thus, we must protect it, plant trees and recycle in order to save ourselves from self-destruction."
 
Additional hours for opening reception:
Saturday, September 19th from 2-5pm
Sunday, September 20th from 3:30- 6pm

Closing Reception: Friday October 2nd from 6-9pm
Additional Hours for closing reception
Saturday October 3rd from 2-5pm
Sunday October 4th from 3:30-6pm
 
On view during the week:
Monday to Friday from 11am to 3pm
September 15th to October 4th, 2015

NB: Part of the proceeds of the show will benefit Life Asset’s Programs

To see more paintings, please visit www.karlisima.com
                                           
Life Asset is a nonprofit organization that provides training and microloans to help launch and grow successful small businesses. We are pleased that our strategically located office in Adams Morgan can showcase products from some of our entrepreneurs. Our mission is to empower people through affordable financial products, services, and education, thereby promoting self-help and self-respect for lower-income residents in Washington, DC metropolitan area. We are also in the process of starting a credit union. For more information, please contact us at contactus@lifeasse.org, or by phone 202-709-0652, or visit us at www.lifeasset.org, or at 2448A 18th Street NW, Washington DC 20009.

Dream Home @ The Washington Design Center

The Washington Design Center, Dream Home 2011 is featured on NBC Washington. Check out the Dream Home video and a glimpse of my painting, Swirl selected for Interior Designer Andy Staszak's family room, courtesy of the Art Registry.   
See the work and family room 4:41 minutes into VIDEO.

Design Gem
The Washington Design Center partnered interior designers with local jewelers for this year's Dream Home exhibit. Each room's design is inspired by a unique gem.
See Design Gem: NBC Washington Video.

-Anne Marchand
www.annemarchand.com

Artists Studio Spaces in the Greater DMV region

Reprint from earlier post. Please post DMV studio updates in comment section for inclusion.

Washington, DC,  July 20, 2010. Update

DC doesn't have big warehouses like NY and Baltimore and artists have studios in all kinds of spaces, from home studios to art organizations. An artist recently emailed me about where to find available artist space in the greater Washington DC area. I've started a list of organizations and groups who have artist studios to rent or to share. I've decided to post this for my readers as an expandable resource. You'll need to check with each location about guidelines for their studio spaces.

Let me know of other artist studio spaces you'd like to add to the list, please leave the information and corrections in the comments below and will review for inclusion. I will expand the list as time goes on. Here's the beginning and I hope it helps some of you find a great place to work.

Some Artist Studio Spaces in the Greater DC Area:

52 O Street NW

Arlington Art Center

The Jackson Art Center

DC Art Studios/ A. Salon, Ltd

DC Glass Works

Gateway Arts District includes Mt. Rainier Studios
http://www.mountrainiermd.org/arts_district.html

Off The Beaten Track Warehouse

Pyramid Atlantic Art Center

Torpedo Factory Art Center

STABLE

VisArts’

Washington Studio School

Work House Art Center Lorton

Map of artists & studios by artdc.org
http://www.communitywalk.com/map/42043 

20,000,000 Breaststrokes to Earth

"20,000,000 Breaststrokes to Earth"

Don't miss the theatrical debut of The Pink Line Project's Chief Creative Contrarian Philippa P.B. Hughes when she makes a guest trampolinist appearance (two lines!) in this drag outer space romp!

Some of the DC theatre community's top professionals are joining together to give back to the community at large by producing Hope Operas, five serialized shows that will run for six weeks. Each week each show will present a 15-minute episode ending in a cliffhanger and each show is raising money for a local charity. The audience will vote for their favorite serial and moneys will be distributed according to popularity with the most popular serial getting the most money for their charity etc.

Monday, October 5, 8PM

@ Miss Pixie's

1626 14th Street, NW

WAshington, DC

Think Small. Artists Creating Mini Paintings To Survive During The Recession | BlogHer

Elana Centor over at Blog Her has a post up about acquiring small art works during the recession. She included one of my pieces, Stellar II and a history of artists selling small works.

And come by on Friday, May 15, 2009, 6-8 pm at Upstairs on 7th to (one night only) purchase small art and feed your soul. Owner Ricki Peltzman has invited Lisa Montag Brotman, Julia Cates, Mila Kagan, Joan Konkel, Jodi, Laurel Lukaszewski, Teresa Roberts Logan, Anne Marchand (myself), Judit Varga, and Ellyn Weiss to exhibit small pieces for sale to benefit THE BLACK WOMEN’S AGENDA, INC. Come visit us and take home a piece of art.

Read Elana Centor's article below:
Think Small. Artists Creating Mini Paintings To Survive During The Recession | BlogHer: by Elana Centor

"Anne Marchand who blogs at Painterly Visions is having a Small Piece Art Show (one night only) in Washington , D.C.to benefit The Black Women's Agenda, Inc."

Stellar II, Anne Marchand, 5"x5"

Her pieces in the show are all 5"x5" or 5"x7".

"The idea of small paintings began before the economy crashed. In 2004, Duane Keiser started the Painting A Day genre. At the time, he would create his painting -- about the size of a postcard and then post it on his blog and eBay. Starting bid was always $100. Today the starting bid for one of his small pieces......"

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I hope you will all be able to come this Friday night from 6-8 (if you come at 5:30 that is fine) as there are going to be some amazing pieces of art. The artists have made new pieces just for this show and it would be great to support them and also The Black Women's Agenda, Inc. too. Remember to bring checks and/or cash as the money goes directly to the artist and also you can get a deduction for the non profit. If some of your friends have not been to the new store this is a great time to bring someone for a glass of champagne. If you have any connections to Links, or any other group that you think might want to support this organization, PLEASE send this invitation out. Or, if you are best friends with Michelle Obama you can send it to her also. It is getting very hard for these nonprofits out there in this economy. Thank you sooo much! See you Friday. And yes, there will be some new jewelry here then too. - Ricki

Ricki Peltzman, Owner
Upstairs on 7th
555 12th Street NW Lobby
Washington, DC 20004
Tel: 301-351-8308
Fax: 202-347-3344

upstairson7th[at]aol.com
www.upstairson7th.com

SMALL ART PIECES / UPSTAIRS ON 7TH

SMALL PIECE ART SHOW

to benefit
THE BLACK WOMEN’S AGENDA, INC

Please join us on
Friday, May 15, 2009, 6-8 pm
(one night only)

Anne Marchand, Stellar #1, 5" x 5" x 1 1/4" acrylic on canvas paintings, www.annemarchand.com

Ten percent of sales will be donated.

Payment by check and/or cash directly to the artist

"In this economy take a chance and buy a small piece of original art from some of DC's most important artists" - Ricki Peltzman, Owner, Upstairs on 7th


Artists:

Lisa Montag Brotman,

Julia Cates,

Mila Kagan,

Joan Konkel,

Jodi,

Laurel Lukaszewski,

Teresa Roberts Logan,

Anne Marchand,

Judit Varga,

Ellyn Weiss


RSVP: Upstairson7th[at]aol.com
301-351-8308

UPSTAIRS ON 7TH
555 12th Street NW (lobby)
Washington, DC 20004

www.upstairson7th.com