The Art of Legacy Pop-Up Closing Reception June 29, 6-8pm

The Art of Legacy Pop-Up is in it's final week this month. Stop by to see the work!

Image: Anne Marchand, Argestes, 2017. Enamel, Acrylic, Ink on Canvas. 36" x 36" Closed Monday Productions LLC presents the Art of Legacy exhibition at the newly renovated Old Georgetown Theater, a former silent movie house from the 1900s.  The exhibition features 10 Washington DC area artists, Painters; Anne Marchand, Ana Rendich, Rosetta DeBerardinis, John Blee, Laura Patten and Fabiano Amin; and Sculptors; Robert Haft and John Safer with photographers: Marisa S. White & Matt Leedham. The Pop up exhibition will be on view from June 15th through June 29, 2017. A final reception to meet the artists will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 6-8 pm at the space located at 1351 Wisconsin Avenue NW in Washington DC, Georgetown.  Please RSVP at closedmondayproductions@gmail.com. Artists will be present. “The Art of Legacy exhibition has successfully enhanced this exquisite newly renovated space featuring natural light and views of the unique outside garden.  Curating the current show has reminded me of the importance of art in the community and why it matters. I’m delighted to welcome these ten DC artists, in this fantastic space!” says Marsha Ralls. The curator and CEO of Closed Monday Productions, Ralls is truly honored to have long time sculptor John Safer in the exhibition. Safer, 94 has mentor sculptor Robert Haft also exhibiting in the show “Art of Legacy”.  Closed Monday Productions LLC was established in 2014 as a private art dealership. CEO Marsha Ralls was the former owner of the Ralls Collection Inc. an art advisory group that expanded in 1991 with the opening of a gallery bearing the same name. The gallery specialized in contemporary painting, photography, prints, and sculpture. The gallery hours will be 12 PM until 5 PM during this final week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday or by appointment. For information call (202) 450-7825 or email closedmondayproductions@gmail.com

Helen Frederick Work featured @ Reyes + Davis

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Public Memorial Service for Mark Planisek

Mark Planisek, WPA member and friend, passed away last weekend from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mark could always be spotted at art events around town, and had a massive network of friends and colleagues who will miss him dearly. A public memorial is being held at the National Portrait Gallery where Mark was an art handler for Saturday, July 11 at 9am.

Mark will be remembered as a committed friend, talented artist and a tireless and enthusiastic supporter of the visual arts in DC. DC Arts Center extends sincere condolences to Mark's family and his many friends. Read more about Mark, his life, work and valued contribution to the arts locally, nationally and internationally at the DC Arts Center website, the National Portrait Gallery Blog and the blog Art and Art Handling.

Every cloud has a silver lining

I've been working on new paintings that touch on the poetry of our the times, infused with contradictions and holding the opposites.

Silver Lining, © 2009 Anne Marchand, 40" x 40" acrylic and mixed media


What's the perspective in these times, the silver lining or the big black cloud.

"Every cloud has a silver lining" proverb refers to storm clouds having a silver gleam of sunlight along one edge. The proverb refers to a negative situation that produces something that is very positive. The positive thing or situation is the "silver lining".


I also completed a new piece called Waterfall.

Waterfall, © 2009 Anne Marchand, 60" x 40" acrylic and mixed media


Here' a glimpse of several works in the studio.

Waterfall and work in progress, Anne Marchand 2009 Washington, DC Studio


See more paintings at www.annemarchand.com

Mural Volunteers

Washington, DC artist Karlisima is interviewing for mural volunteers for a large project in Adams Morgan.

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"Forward Elements," Ellyn Weiss

The art that I most admire speaks directly to the heart without mediation or explanation, like music. That is the goal that I reach for. Ellyn Weiss