tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48389567124937083372024-03-13T04:12:50.060-07:00ArtDivaDeidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-64313173387904989912012-09-24T08:07:00.003-07:002012-09-26T12:35:34.283-07:00Under 40: Music Marathon!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Pink Jams! Hard Rock Cafe DC & PINKTOBER Present <br />
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UNDER: 40 Music Marathon</div>
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From 7:00 PM on September 28th and running through 12:00 PM on September 30th, a wide variety of local, regional, and national musicians will play back to back continuously for 39 hours and 59 minutes.</div>
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Over 150 local artists (50+ bands total), along with an "American Idol" winner and finalist, will combine their talents to draw attention to the importance of breast cancer awareness for women and for men – particularly those under the age of 40. "American Idol" Season 11 winner, Phillip Phillips, whose recent song "Home" went platinum, and Season 10 finalist, Haley Reinhart, whose debut album Listen Up! is in stores now, kick off the weekend of music.</div>
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Musician Lineup- Check out the full lineup of musicians playing the Under:40 Music Marathon.</div>
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<u>American Idol Kickoff Show - Friday, September 28</u></div>
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Haley Reinhart, American Idol Friday 7:00pm </div>
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Phillip Phillips, American Idol Friday 7:30pm </div>
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<u>Friday, September 28</u></div>
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Driven to Clarity Friday 8:00pm <br />
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Gallons to Ounces Friday 8:30pm <br />
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Becca Levy Friday 9:00pm <br />
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Mike Corrado Friday 9:30pm <br />
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HeLO Friday 10:00pm <br />
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Brian Franke Friday 10:30pm <br />
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Black Dog Prowl Friday 11:00pm <br />
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Practically Einstein Friday 11:30pm <br />
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<u>Saturday, September 29</u></div>
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Color School Saturday 12:15am - midnight <br />
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The Dirty Jacks Saturday 12:45am <br />
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Harris Face Saturday 1:15am <br />
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Photo Radio Saturday 2:00am <br />
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Future Band Saturday 3:00am <br />
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ACES and 8s Saturday 4:00am <br />
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Johari Saturday 5:00am <br />
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Derek Evry Saturday 6:00am <br />
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CoolFire featuring B. Blunt Saturday 7:00am <br />
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Tanya Dallas-Lewis Saturday 8:00am <br />
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Phil Rossi Saturday 8:30am <br />
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The Great Unknowns Saturday 9:00am <br />
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Grace Bernicker Saturday 9:30am <br />
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Phillip Noss Saturday 10:00am <br />
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Memphis 59 Saturday 10:45am <br />
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Olivia Mancini Saturday 11:30m <br />
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MELODIME Saturday 12:00pm - Noon <br />
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The Vagabond Union Saturday 1:00pm <br />
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Moch Pryderi Saturday 2:00pm <br />
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Bravenoise Saturday 2:45pm <br />
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Sara Davenport Saturday 3:30pm <br />
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Laura Finley<br />
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with Jackson & Jesse Smith Saturday 4:00pm <br />
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Rene Moffatt Saturday 5:00pm <br />
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Benny Saturday 5:30pm <br />
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Dreamscapes Project Saturday 6:00pm <br />
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Matt Tarka Saturday 7:00pm <br />
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Andrew Tufano Saturday 7:30pm <br />
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Rites of Ash Saturday 8:00pm </div>
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The Stolen Camaros Saturday 9:00pm </div>
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The Crimestoppers Saturday 10:00pm </div>
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the Very Small Saturday 11:00pm </div>
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Noise in the Basement Sunday 12am - midnight <br />
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Septimius Sunday 1:00am <br />
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Burntsystems Sunday 2:00am <br />
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Breeze Sunday 3:00am <br />
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Chris Aaron Sunday 4:00am <br />
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Brittany Jean Sunday 5:00am <br />
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Laura Peterson Sunday 6:00am <br />
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Rachel Levitin Sunday 7:00am <br />
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Harriet Vanderpool Sunday 7:30am <br />
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Javier Starks Sunday 8:00am <br />
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CD Porter Sunday 9:00am <br />
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James Britton Sunday 10:00am </div>
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Say Chance Sunday 11:00am </div>
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Final Raffle Drawing and </div>
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Hard Rock Check Presentation </div>
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The Art Crimes exhibit entitled "Femme Embers", featuring women artists of the DC area, opens September 12th at The Dunes. <br />
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What: A collection of new and recent works by Eve Hennessa, Nicole Bourgea, Yanina Angelini-Young, and Deidree Bennett.<br />
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When: Wednesday, September 12th, 2012. 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Exhibition runs through September 30th. <br />
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Where: The Dunes. 1402 Meridian Place, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20010. <br />
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Eve Hennessa: Presenting sculptures, paintings, and works on paper, this show is a bit of a retrospective for Eve. If you’re lucky, you might see her perform a dance. http://www.evehennessa.com/<br />
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Nicole Bourgea: Three of Nicole’s large scale “As-Is” portraits will remain on display through September, before being given away to random folks on the street. Details on ArtBeat: http://wamu.org/programs/art_beat/12/08/31/art_beat_with_sean_rameswaram_aug_31 <br />
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Deidree Bennett: Simply filling space with a couple of smoldering multi-media works. <br />
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Yanina Angelini-Young: Somaphony collaborator Yanina brings pieces so fresh, they might still be wet.<br />
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Besides the standard Open Bars, silent auction and VIP swag bags, guests will enjoy an exciting presentation incorporating many more innovations than a traditional runway show, followed by an hour long exhibition where guests can get up close to the pieces and meet designers. </div>
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<strong><u>2012 Fashion Fights Poverty Dress Responsibly Gala Designers :</u></strong></div>
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~Project Runway Season 7 winner, Seth Aaron Henderson! </div>
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~Renewable fabric apparel designer, Earthtec </div>
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~EcoArtFashion founder, Luis Valenzuela!<br />
~ 2011 Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Designers Award recipient, Tara St. James (Study NY)</div>
~ Local DC metro area designers, Laura Williams and Ginger Root!<br />
~ NY-based sustainable fabric lingerie designer, Daisy & Elizabeth<br />
~ LA-based eco-friendly designer, LAVUK<br />
~ Swimwear and NY-based apparel designer, Ashley Zaba<br />
~ Vegan shoes and bag designer Cri-de-Ceour<br />
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Featuring animal activist and creator of the "12 in 12 for 12" campaign, Gabby Wild. </div>
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Location: Artisphere- 1101 Wilson Blvd Arlington VA 22209</div>
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Neighborhood: Rosslyn</div>
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Passed hors d'oeuvres provided by Olazzo</div>
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Exclusive access to after-party at Mio Restaurant (1110 Vermont Ave NW Washington DC) </div>
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<u><strong>General Ticket: $75 includes:</strong></u></div>
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The Fashion Fights Poverty annual gala is high profile Washington, DC event. This fashion and arts showcase features premier fashion houses as well as local & international artisans and designers, that have demonstrated how fashion, textiles and designs can and will continue to alleviate poverty, empower communities and contribute in helping the environment. </div>
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</div>Deidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-5729313169589079382012-01-31T06:24:00.000-08:002012-01-31T06:24:09.720-08:00Art Crimes – RAS. The Eclectic Work of Rodger Schultz<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Exhibition runs 2/2/12-2/28/12 at <a href="http://www.thedunesdc.com/">The Dunes</a> in NW Washington.<br />
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RAS. adds portraiture to his impressive resume, which includes his famous JPOP (Jackson Pollock on Prozac) series. Continually reinventing himself, Schultz excels in every genre he attempts. We at The Dunes are honored to have such a prestigious artist in our gallery, showing Rosa Parks and MLK in a light many do not recall, where the harsh realities of peaceful protest are exposed. <br />
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Benefitting GrassrootSoccer!<br />
GRS Mobilizes the global soccer community in the fight against HIV/AIDS.<br />
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About GrassrootSoccer: Grassroot Soccer uses the power of soccer to educate, inspire, and mobilize communities to stop the spread of HIV. “To achieve our mission, we continuously improve our innovative HIV prevention and life-skills curriculum, share our program and concept effectively, and utilize the popularity of soccer to increase our impact.<br />
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RAS. ARTIST BIO 214/ Rodger Schultz / Born: 1970 Washington DC/ Education: B.A. Graphic Design Program UMBC, University of Maryland Baltimore County 1988-92 / Apprenticeship: Sculpture, Ed Breathitt, John Soderberg, 1994-5 / Rodger Schultz is one of the few visionaries available today who can perpetually expand and contract his work while and maintaining an ever-strengthening elasticity. A Fine Art Painter turned Sculptor turned Sign Maker turned Graphic Designer turned Corporate Illustrator turned Interface Designer turned Self, RAS. is probably the most diversely fluent creative mind we’ve met. He’s knocked for not being predictable, and the heads like predictabe…but his rabid fans and collectors submit that his freshness is what sets him apart. We agree. We like not being able to figure him out. And it wouldn’t be proper to define RAS. as just a painter, or artist even. He is a True Creative, and his work is wholly intended and of the highest order.<br />
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RAS. ARTIST STATEMENT 187/ Rodger Schultz / “When I approach a canvas, I empty myself of all goals, notions, aims, ideals, preconceived yearning and prior learnings. Grand works should always start with infinite possibility, because they surely cannot end with it. If one approaches his canvas with nothing, he is assured that only his true self will remain to slather on the board. For me, I hope what remains is beautiful, and if I have any purpose or desire as a creative, it is to manifest beauty, out of myself.”<br />
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The Dunes presents Dystopia, featuring new works by Washington, D.C. based artists Dana Ellyn & Matt Sesow, Opening December 16th.<br />
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CLOSING- Dystopia- Future Shock- Tails & Tunes<br />
Tuesday, Jan 31st. 7-11pm<br />
Sesow projections. Drinks by Jon Harris & Frankie Jones. Rock & soul focused on dystopian themes. <curtis, black="" bowie,="" floyd="" pink="" sabbath,="">Dystopian book swap. Don’t miss it!<br />
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Opening Reception Friday, December 16th, 2011.<br />
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"Dystopia" is a two-person exhibition featuring recent paintings by DC artist couple Dana Ellyn and Matt Sesow. For "Dystopia" Ellyn and Sesow selected and created new works inspired by classic Dystopian novels, movies, and themes. Additionally, the couple has pulled from news and commentary sources such as Democracy Now, Russia Television, Al Jazeera, Alex Jones, and CSPAN.<br />
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The New York City based punk band "Drunken Sufis" will be performing during the opening reception of "Dystopia". The "Drunken Sufis" mix raw edge sound with politically charged thoughtful lyrics... taking no prisoners while dissecting the actions and influence of American policy. <br />
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Meet Ferama during the Opening Reception, which features live french music by Rachel Sberro, complementary hor d’oeuvres, and spectacular art. French wines and more at the cash/credit bar. Free and open to the public. <br /><br />Exhibition runs <strong>November 14th - December 7th, 2011 </strong><br />Opening Reception: <strong>Monday, November 14th, 7:30 - 11:30 p.m.</strong><br />The Dunes Gallery<br />1402 Meridian Place, N.W.<br />Washington, D.C. 20010. <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5xn0JH9Agqc/TrV3v4OpTEI/AAAAAAAAAPw/bCtyugZwrkI/s1600/Eagle_Ferama_web.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 182px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5xn0JH9Agqc/TrV3v4OpTEI/AAAAAAAAAPw/bCtyugZwrkI/s400/Eagle_Ferama_web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671570970174377026" /></a><br /><br /><br />About Ferama Wobken: <br />Ferama's artistic direction experienced a decisive turn while she was in West-Africa where she learned the lost wax method, a bronze founding technique. Working in her own studio later in Bamako, Mali gave an African and earthy influence to her work which is seen in her current sculptures. The sculptures talk about the simplicity of mankind arising from the essence of being. With their attributes of strength, beauty, peace, freedom, sensuality and devotion the longings of much of the world are shown.<br /><a href="http://www.ferama.com">www.ferama.com</a><br /><br /><br />About Antoine Josse: About Antoine:<br />Influenced by the sculptures of Alberto Giacometti, Antoine Josse creates interplay between figures in his textural paintings that not only tell poignant stories, but reach to the depths of human emotions. "Art is for me a prolongation of life; artists are the witnesses of their time which they translate through their sensibility and practice." -A. Josse. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/antoinejosse">http://www.myspace.com/antoinejosse</a><br /><br /><br />About Art Crimes: Presented by The Dunes, Art Crimes is a series of monthly exhibitions which is currently presented in their gorgeous new multi-use gallery space in N.W. Featured artists, who are often D.C. based, are meticulously chosen both for their phenomenal talent and projected investment value. Genres range from painting and photography to sculpture and mixed media.<br /><br />Pictured: Antoine Josse,“ L’air de jeux “ Acrylic, sand plaster & wood, 30x70 cm. <br />Ferama Wobken “ Eagle “ Bronze, 49 x 5 cm.<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />Deidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-30838077212496886182011-09-05T11:31:00.001-07:002011-09-23T11:18:52.954-07:00Mark Eisendrath's FLUX - FLOW<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gpqMO2DNjZs/TmUVmN4w1PI/AAAAAAAAAO0/4_Zry7sYlJE/s1600/eisendrath.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 322px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gpqMO2DNjZs/TmUVmN4w1PI/AAAAAAAAAO0/4_Zry7sYlJE/s400/eisendrath.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648945053913109746" /></a><br /><br />CLOSING RECEPTION<br />Tuesday September 27th<br />Meet the Artist<br />6:00-10:00P.M.<br />Breakout Panel Discussion for Apartment Therapy from 7-9.<br /><br />The work speaks for itself in Mark Eisendrath's FLUX - FLOW exhibition. Inspired by leaves, branches, embers and sky, Eisendrath utilizes natural materials such as birch and oak, then welds colorful pigments for truly stunning results. Equally fitting in both home and corporate settings, the pieces connect with the viewer on an intimate level. Eisendrath is in interior designer's dream. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xWurICWVjlc/TmoTwyF_tsI/AAAAAAAAAO8/EIvk7ZSh89g/s1600/devil.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xWurICWVjlc/TmoTwyF_tsI/AAAAAAAAAO8/EIvk7ZSh89g/s400/devil.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650350411291276994" /></a><br /><br />The Dunes presents the latest exhibition by artist Mark Eisendrath. Eisendrath experiments with emulsion to create an element of deception in his sculpture: wooden pieces appearing as metal. <br /><br />When & Where:<br />The Dunes Gallery, 1402 Meridian Place, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20010.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nIJ66cQDn3o/TmoT5FpJEjI/AAAAAAAAAPE/nUK9HWExrtM/s1600/main%2Bwall.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nIJ66cQDn3o/TmoT5FpJEjI/AAAAAAAAAPE/nUK9HWExrtM/s400/main%2Bwall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650350553977918002" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Exhibition runs through Sept 30th, 2011.</strong> Available for private viewings (contact deidree {at}dunesllc{dot}com<br />Or during events at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thedunes?sk=wall">The Dunes</a><br />Opening Reception Wednesday, September 7th 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y81KgfcBeyY/TmoUGKMIO5I/AAAAAAAAAPM/cN-dGMfLajc/s1600/sculptural%2Bmaturity.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y81KgfcBeyY/TmoUGKMIO5I/AAAAAAAAAPM/cN-dGMfLajc/s400/sculptural%2Bmaturity.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650350778536704914" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />About the artist:<br />Mark Eisendrath started his career in 1996, after graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design. Starting in large, abstract paintings while completing residencies in Rhode Island and Paris, Eisendrath later shifted into sculptural works. Using wooden objects and paper, Eisendrath uses the process of emulsion and charring, turning objects into metallic optical illusions. <br /><br /><br />Eisendrath has been awarded the Jury Prize by the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts and Jury Prize in Sculpture from the Towson Arts Collective, presented by the Baltimore Museum of Art. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IPD-u1KHTb8/TmoUS4g0ivI/AAAAAAAAAPU/XQvfCrTkWus/s1600/monster.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IPD-u1KHTb8/TmoUS4g0ivI/AAAAAAAAAPU/XQvfCrTkWus/s400/monster.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650350997129956082" /></a><br /><br />He has created original installations for properties in Baltimore and Virginia and is the founder of Mark Art LLC, the holding company for a Baltimore combined living and studio space for urban artists. He was recently profiled in Baltimore STYLE magazine.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V7fEckbHZPY/TmoUg2WPQGI/AAAAAAAAAPc/fxA5A5yEPrA/s1600/baby.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V7fEckbHZPY/TmoUg2WPQGI/AAAAAAAAAPc/fxA5A5yEPrA/s400/baby.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650351237066866786" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://markeisendrath.com/">markeisendrath.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ora777/sets/72157627625551668/">See more images from the show HERE</a>Deidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-20486470778970917192011-08-16T12:42:00.000-07:002011-08-17T09:26:22.320-07:00Girl Power ROCKS!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JLjrf_aMBrg/TkrNKtSjWRI/AAAAAAAAANc/pP4hVZXHOhE/s1600/group"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641547067074763026" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JLjrf_aMBrg/TkrNKtSjWRI/AAAAAAAAANc/pP4hVZXHOhE/s400/group" /></a>
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<br />Imagine walking onstage in front of a packed house of hundreds of people at DC’s 9:30 club, after you’ve only had your hands on an instrument for 5 days.
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<br />What instills that level of confidence so quickly is something way beyond music camp. Co-Founder of Girls Rock DC, Jenn Fox-Thomas likes to call GRDC “Empowerment camp, CLEVERLY disguised as a rock camp”.
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<br />How the organizers do it is through a lot of hard work. GRDC camp starts with a rousing morning assembly in the Hall of Sisterhood (aka the lunch room at Mary McLeod Bethune Public Charter School, which generously donated the space). Girls gather by instrument group first and break up into bands in the afternoon. 3 new workshops are held each day, split into age groups when appropriate.
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<br />Imani H., vocalist for Lightning Diamonds, was nervous when she first came to camp because she didn’t know anyone. Since it’s not often you are allowed to yell during a morning assembly and not get in trouble, that quickly became her favorite part. It helped her overcome her shyness. Here she is on stage: <em>(Photo by Audrey Meshulam)</em>
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<br />In the “Patti Smith” room, 6 of the tiniest guitarists you've ever seen create beautiful cacophony running through their riffs. Four bassists are engaging in similar exercises in another room. 12 year old Columbia Heights resident Ella Moore enlivens the group with her supportive banter and advice. She's inclusive of everyone in the room. With only 3 days on a bass, she’s playing like a pro. “I’ve played guitar for 4 years” she confided to me later. “I taught myself”. No surprise her band song, which she co-wrote with Kennedy D., is titled “You Can’t Stop Us Now!”.
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<br /></em>For Gigi S।, the 10 year old guitarist in The Uncontrollables who loves to rap in her free time, the hardest part for her is getting to and from camp to her home in the Palisades, "but it's worth it!" she said with a huge smile.
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<br />What happened at the showcase was pure magic. A few mistakes were made, but given the time frame, it was one phenomenal feat. These girls know how to tell the world about their greatness.
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<br /><em>* 9:30 Club stage photos by Audrey Meshulam
<br />** All other camp photos by <a href="http://www.dominiquefierro.com/">Dominique Fierro</a> </em>
<br />More here: <a href="http://dominiquefierro.smugmug.com/Other/Girls-Rock-DC/18569112_3fBL3q#1434110084_jbqpnMh">http://dominiquefierro.smugmug.com</a>
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<br /></em><a href="http://dcist.com/2011/08/the_future_of_rock_is_in_good_hands.php"><em>Additional coverage and photos of the Camper Showcase at DCist</em></a><em>
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<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=181494278581564">Girls Rock! DC Camper Showcase
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<br />Doors open at 10:30 a.m.
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<br />Why? Because <a href="http://www.girlsrockdc.org/">GIRLS ROCK DC!</a> Forget about kiddie talent shows, you won't find that here. They'll be Blowing the roof Off! Wear dancing gear- Bring your hydropack & lunch money, cuz you will work up a serious appetite jumping around with these Awesome Girls!
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<br />Fourth-annual All-Girl Music Camp Raises Self-Esteem and
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<br />WASHINGTON , D.C. — Girls Rock! DC, a local non-profit aimed at establishing a supportive and
<br />creative space for girls to develop their self-confidence, is hosting their fourth week-long girls music
<br />camp this month. The camp will run daily from Monday, August 8 through Friday, August 12 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and will be held at the Mary McLeod Bethune Public Charter School in Northeast
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<br />organizers, provide campers with instruction on electric guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, vocals,
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<br />After a week of camp, the girls will showcase their new musical skills by presenting their original works at DC’s 9:30 Club on Saturday, August 13 at 11:00 am. The showcase is open to the public. Tickets are $10 and are available at the 9:30 Club box office and at the door. Free admission for youth 8 and under.
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<br />media as a vehicle for their voices." - <a href="http://www.girlsrockdc.org">http://www.girlsrockdc.org</a>
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<br />Deidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-48258898904928845412011-07-22T07:06:00.000-07:002011-07-22T09:39:35.535-07:00Collector's Dream ~ Thomas Pradzynski<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZF8FiFtUOeY/TimGehravHI/AAAAAAAAAM0/Joyb7jOanRw/s1600/Thomas_Pradzynski_La_Grande_Arche.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZF8FiFtUOeY/TimGehravHI/AAAAAAAAAM0/Joyb7jOanRw/s400/Thomas_Pradzynski_La_Grande_Arche.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632180667998190706" /></a><br /><br />RARE Works by Thomas Pradzynski, released from private collection and available to the public. <br /><br />On Exhibit:<br />FRAMED, SIGNED, & NUMBERED, LIMITED EDITION SERIGRAPHS, & ONE ORIGINAL.<br /><br />OPENING RECEPTION:<br />Friday, July 22nd. 7pm - 1:30am<br />The Dunes<br />1402 Meridian Pl. NW. <br />DC. 20010<br /><br />Free admission. <br />Cash & credit bar. <br />~ DJ SoulCall Paul ~ <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-halaAgfvv6k/TimG19gOHgI/AAAAAAAAANE/eB4kPLzaxPE/s1600/Thomas_Pradzynski_Une_Bicyclotte_A_Florence.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 287px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-halaAgfvv6k/TimG19gOHgI/AAAAAAAAANE/eB4kPLzaxPE/s400/Thomas_Pradzynski_Une_Bicyclotte_A_Florence.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632181070604410370" /></a><br /><br />Highly collectable, famed Artist Thomas Pradzynski was a modern realist painter born in Lodz, Poland, on November 29, 1951. His detail, mood, and method are highly evocative, stunning representations. An exile living with his wife in Paris, Pradzynski met a tragic end in 2007, and his loss in the art world has been felt ever since. <br /><br /><br />Collectors, view catalog here: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/Pradzynski-Dunes">http://tinyurl.com/Pradzynski-Dunes</a> or Preview it here: <br /><a href="http://preview.tinyurl.com/Pradzynski-Dunes">http://preview.tinyurl.com/Pradzynski-Dunes</a><br /><br />“When describing my art it is important to stress I do not try to either imitate hyper-realism or tromp l’oeil (deceive the eye). I attempt to romanticize the empty streets and the traces of the past and preserve places that are slowly disappearing. I am interested in detail and try to create an anecdote. I use light by manipulating reflections that come and go, and animating the beauty of a deserted street. I am fascinated with big cities like Paris and New York, and from their streets I try to find new visual realities for others to enjoy and discover. I love the past and present in every-day life and I hope to create that feeling in my art. At times I create a painting from a composition of several elements existing in different places, thus creating an ideal image to me. A lot of people see nostalgia in my paintings. It is a feeling I look for in places where life has stopped or is changing. <br />~ Thomas Pradzynski<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RhDDYumJ1zw/TimGrx5vwyI/AAAAAAAAAM8/sQmOqTGYxNQ/s1600/Thomas_Pradzynski_La_Miniature_Suite_Atelier_de_Gravure.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 324px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RhDDYumJ1zw/TimGrx5vwyI/AAAAAAAAAM8/sQmOqTGYxNQ/s400/Thomas_Pradzynski_La_Miniature_Suite_Atelier_de_Gravure.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632180895691555618" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />What is a Serigraph?<br /><br />"Serigraphy is the name commonly used for fine art prints created using the silk-screen technique, the word coming from the Greek roots of seri (silk) and graph (write or draw). <br /><br />As a screen image is printed, the layers of stencil tend to erode due to the friction caused by the squeegee used to press the ink through the screen. Thus the serigraphic process inherently can create only limited edition prints.<br /><br />Fine artists create limited edition silk-screens by applying layer upon layer of pigment to the print surface by pressing it through a mesh screen containing a stencil. The process commonly uses inks for pigment and stencils made of a variety of materials. Paper and plastic cutouts can be used as stencils, but using stencil fluid, which is applied like paint to the screen using a brush, stylus, or palette knife, creates a more “painterly” look. When the liquid stencil dries, it prevents the transfer of ink through the screen at that location, creating a "negative space" on the print. The artist has to think backward from the normal process of adding pigment to a surface to remain visible (defined as an additive process). In serigraphy, the pigment is added to the print surface to cover much of the previous layers, with the stencil allowing only the desired pigments to remain untouched and visible in the final print. For this reason, serigraphy is called a reductive process. <br /> <br />Additionally, variables in the process of hand-pulling serigraphs mean that each individual print is slightly different from each other print in the edition. Minor deviations in color registration, ink distribution, and even intentional variations injected by the artist yield individual prints that are truly "one-of-a-kind." For this reason, collectors as legitimate, collectible fine art investments consider serigraphs." - Knottywood TreasuresDeidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-89058379956725884622011-07-06T12:42:00.000-07:002011-07-06T13:02:09.548-07:00Pink Rocks the Runway!Christian Siriano headlines the October 21st fashion show at the International Trade Center in DC!<br /><br />Organized by Christa Floresca, founder of PINK JAMS!, the high end fashion show offers a New York Fashion Week experience without leaving town. Siriano is bringing his entire NYFW Spring 2012 Couture Collection, something DC has never witnessed. <br /><br />PINK JAMS is providing a special grant that evening to the Capital Breast Care Center, which provides mammograms and health screenings to women in DC, regardless of their ability to pay. <br /><br />DETAILS:<br /><br />October 21st, 2011<br /><br />International Trade Center – Atrium<br />1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW<br />Washington, DC<br /><br />6:00pm –Invitation only reception<br /><br />7:00pm –VIP and General Receptions begin<br /><br />8:00pm – Runway show begins<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Survivors will walk the runway as well, modeling for designers Walish Gooshe, Tsyndyma, Tashia Senn, Punk Rock Bride, Natalie Sanz, KAS Collection, Estella Couture, Elizabeth St. John, Dominique Auxilly, Dennya, Chez Kevito, Booshie Designs, & Aidah. <br /><br />One of the most exciting aspects to this event is the fact that the survivor models walk to live music, performed by Charm City Devils. <br /><br />If you want to meet Siriano, contact Christa Floresca to purchase the coveted, high end front row seats that include a meet and greet with the famed designer.<br /><br />Tiered pricing is available for other tickets and range from $90-$250. <br /><a href="https://www.pinkrockstherunway.com/buy-your-tickets/">https://www.pinkrockstherunway.com/buy-your-tickets/</a><br /><br />Sponsorship opportunities are still available! <br /><br /><a href="https://www.pinkrockstherunway.com/">pinkrockstherunway.com</a>Deidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-55503915906075973832011-06-24T17:47:00.000-07:002011-06-24T19:23:07.742-07:00~SWIRL~ Columbia Pike Artist StudiosSaturday, June 25 · 4:00pm - 7:00pm <br />Twisted Vines in Arlington<br /> <br />Taste the newest wines from famed local winemaker Jordan Harris of Tarara winery, and check out what is happening in the South Arlington art scene at the opening reception for the Columbia Pike Artist Studios group show THIS SATURDAY at Twisted Vines. Mingle with the artists and winemaker while enjoying local wine and a champagne toast to the artists. <br /><br />Works by:<br /><br />Helen Ginberg<br /><br />Barry Lindley<br /><br />Nan Morrison<br /><br />Kimberley Murphy-Lyons<br /><br />Daniel Wise<br /><br />Barbara Wolcott<br /><br /><br /><br />Show runs through July 30th. <br /><br />Twisted Vines Bistro and Wine Bar<br />2803 Columbia Pike<br />Arlington, VA. <br /><br /><br /><br />Sponsored by:<br /><br />http://twisted-vines.com/<br /><br />Columbia Pike Artist Studios, an artists' cooperative<br />http://www.columbiapikeartiststudios.org/ <br /><br />http://artdc.com/art-spaceDeidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-86150843913841734522011-06-01T09:14:00.000-07:002011-06-01T09:34:20.752-07:00Art Park at Columbia Festival of the ArtsA great way to spend a day, with or without the kids! ART. MUSIC. FOOD. WINE. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--fnTnIhGBmE/TeZoMJiIfbI/AAAAAAAAAMo/yLrSwR0ktbw/s1600/header.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 93px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--fnTnIhGBmE/TeZoMJiIfbI/AAAAAAAAAMo/yLrSwR0ktbw/s400/header.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613288543490702770" /></a><br /><br />This juried, invitational art show and sale showcases more than 65 artisans displaying and selling their one-of-a-kind artwork. With many returning favorites, plus 40 new artists this year, you’ll find a variety of media including functional and wearable art and a wide range of prices. <br /><br />Be sure to experience Maryland wine from Berrywine Plantations, Boordy Vineyards, Cygnus Wine Cellars, and Linganore Winecellars.<br /><br />Food specialties from Creperie Breihz, Hugs N Cookies, Pecan Yummies, and The Gypsy Queen Cafe at this year's Indoor ArtPark. <br />It's the one show you won't want to miss this summer.<br /><br />Admission is Free<br /><br />Outdoor ArtPark <br />located along LakeFest grounds Friday, June 10: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.<br />Saturday, June 11: Noon - 9 p.m.<br />Sunday, June 12: Noon - 7 p.m. <br />________________________________________<br />Indoor ArtPark <br />located in covered garage at <br />10200 Wincopin Circle<br />Saturday, June 11: Noon - 7 p.m.<br />Sunday, June 12: Noon - 7 p.m<br />LakeFest, a three-day celebration of the arts at the Columbia lakefront, is FREE to the public and kicks off the 2011 Columbia Festival of the Arts, June 10 through 25. <br /><br />More information: <br /><a href="http://www.columbiafestival.com">www.columbiafestival.com</a><br />Directions<br />NORTH<br />I-95 S. Exit onto Rt. 175 W. toward Columbia, follow Rt. 175 crossing over Rt. 29 (Rt. 175 becomes Little Patuxent Parkway). LakeFest is on left across from The Mall in Columbia.<br /><br />SOUTH<br />495 to I-95 N. Exit 38-B to Rt. 32 W. Exit 8B toward Columbia. Exit 16-A onto Rt. 29 N., Exit 20B Columbia Town Center, onto Little Patuxent Parkway. LakeFest is on left across from The Mall in Columbia.<br /><br />Ceramics | Clay<br />Karen Russell<br />NAR Creations <br />Pet Tag Creations <br />Sara Knox Originals <br />Sonya Meeker*<br /><br />Drawing | Painting<br />ART by LIZ <br />J.K. Heiser <br />Jay Durrah <br />K. Michael Crawford <br />Larry Stevens* <br />Livne Fine Art Studio* <br />Michele V. Foster-Lucas <br />Ric Conn <br />T.H. Gomillion <br />Trish Doty: brush, <br /> water & color <br />Water Colors by <br /> Drew Gutow<br /><br />Glass<br />Jinx Garza<br />Melissa Spaid-Decker*<br />Passionate About <br /> Glass Studio<br /><br />Jewelry<br />Bunny Made<br />Isabella's World*<br />Janice Fowler*<br />Jewelry by Aliza*<br />Judy Bliss<br />Just My Imagination*<br />Kimmings Jewelry*<br />Linda Wagner Designs<br />Mishi Recycled Jewelry<br />never ever boutique*<br />Originals by Zaida*<br />Sandy Parlett Jewels<br />Wagman Designs*<br /><br />Metal<br />Devin Mack*<br />Gary Pearson<br /> Metal Sculptures<br />GraceWeights Mixed Media<br />B-Muses<br />Chris Bruno*<br />Designs from <br /> the Edge*<br />greenstarstudio<br />Karen Buster*<br />Keylime Designs <br /> by Mollie*<br />Laura Moore Designs*<br />Liliane Blom<br />Natural Feelings<br />On the Road <br /> to Marrakech*<br />Rae Cumbie: <br /> Artful Wearables*<br />Ric Fine Arts*<br />Sandra Street<br />Tara Useller<br />Thomas K. Bauley*<br />Treś Jolie <br /> Designs by Sue <br /><br />Photography | Digital<br />Chris Bren Schmidt <br /> Photography<br />Dennis M. Gilbert, <br /> Photographer<br />Ginny Kuhn <br /> Photography<br />Holistic Emporium 02<br />Kutchi Studios<br />Monique Simone: <br /> artandgarden<br />Norm Dubin*<br />Pixel Perfect Pics, LLC<br />Sam Pathi <br /> Photography*<br />Stephanie Grutzmacher <br /> Photography <br /><br />Wood<br />Big Stick Canes<br />Castle Chessboards<br />Ron Brown:<br /> Tree Turnings<br /><br />* Denotes Outdoor<br /> ArtPark ArtistsDeidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-30357252162013395152011-05-26T06:47:00.000-07:002011-05-26T06:58:12.672-07:00Relapsing into Art Crimes<br><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MTX2BGBsy8o/Td5aFjZrUII/AAAAAAAAAMg/bR2iMA10_30/s1600/violetta_statement.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MTX2BGBsy8o/Td5aFjZrUII/AAAAAAAAAMg/bR2iMA10_30/s400/violetta_statement.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611021237198999682" /></a><br /><br />Art Crimes | Recidivism | The Return<br /><br />Violetta Markelou exhibits large scale, subtly sexy fashion photography. Throwback to the glam 40's in her teaser piece, with elegant lingerie, exquisitely waved hair and filtered light.<br /> <br />The Dunes<br />1402 Meridian Place, NW (Meridian Place entrance) Gallery on Upper level<br />Washington, DCDeidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-65716301193369618242011-05-13T09:45:00.000-07:002011-05-13T10:21:00.977-07:00Youth Award WINNER!The family of Ted Kliman is excited to announce the winner of the first annual Ted Kliman Memorial Award for Young Artists- meant to honor the legacy of the acclaimed Washington, D.C. artist who passed away in 2009. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xjDfNCk3BGw/Tc1hMqBiDHI/AAAAAAAAAMY/DFhntIlP9L0/s1600/skulls_web.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xjDfNCk3BGw/Tc1hMqBiDHI/AAAAAAAAAMY/DFhntIlP9L0/s400/skulls_web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606243981213174898" /></a><br /><br><br /><br />This year’s award goes to 14 year old Romare Marshall, a freshman at Landon School in Bethesda who lives in Hyattsville, MD. Romare’s talent is quite remarkable, and he plans to become an art historian. He is using his $500 award to take painting and drawing classes over the summer. His work will be on display, and available for purchase, at The Daily Dish as part of a group show through mid June. Pictured above: A Trio of Skulls by Romare Marshall. <br /><br />CELEBRATE with us Tuesday, May 17th! <br />Gather at The Daily Dish restaurant and bar in Silver Spring from 6:00-9:00pm for the award and silent auction benefitting TKMAYA. Guests of the event will enjoy complimentary hor d’oeuvres and 10% off food. Additionally, Tuesdays are half price bottle of wine at dinner! <br /><br />AUCTION ITEMS include:<br /><br />• Fine Art print by Ted Kliman<br />• Be a food critic for a night! Dinner with a Food and Wine Editor and Restaurant Critic<br />• Artwork from Eileen Cave<br />• Recycled Sterling Silver earrings from MiSHi Artisan Jewelry<br />• $50 Gift Certificate to KBQ Barbecue<br />• Voice lesson from Ellen Kliman<br />• Signed copy of The Wild Vine by Todd Kliman<br />• Calligraphed framed print of the poem Desiderata<br />• Foodie gift basket<br />• Gorgeous cookbooks, and more! <br /><br /><br />The Daily Dish<br />8301A Grubb Rd. <br />Silver Spring, MD. 20910 <br />(301) 588-6300<br /><a href="www.thedailydishrestaurant.com">www.thedailydishrestaurant.com</a><br />Get there early for happy hour! 3:30-6pm: <br />$5 Martinis, Tap Beers, & Rail drinks<br />$4 House wine & select beers<br />$5 Select Appetizers!!!!Deidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-79504166631892263942011-04-06T07:21:00.000-07:002011-04-06T09:33:27.873-07:00Art Crimes: Danny Harris / Curated and Committed by The Dunes<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cHUBjp5epOs/TZx4KaxJtRI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/oGcXdf8zfLs/s1600/Danny_harris_femmekites.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 288px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592476957666817298" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cHUBjp5epOs/TZx4KaxJtRI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/oGcXdf8zfLs/s400/Danny_harris_femmekites.jpg" /></a> <br />Danny Harris calls Burning Man "Home" for one week every August. See the festival through the eye of this incredible photographer, and save yourself the trip to high desert extremes.<br /><br />Wed. 4/6 6:30-midnight. No cover. DJ SoulCall Paul<br />The Gibson <br />2009 14th St NW <br />Washington, DC<br /><br />Danny Harris "At Home on the Playa" exhibits for one month.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lgHegR4Llfs/TZx3wK7n2TI/AAAAAAAAAMI/pTk_DgxaYN8/s1600/Danny_harris.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592476506739169586" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lgHegR4Llfs/TZx3wK7n2TI/AAAAAAAAAMI/pTk_DgxaYN8/s400/Danny_harris.jpg" /></a><br />"Each “At Home on the Playa” photo takes from that concept and shares a private moment with a subject. From a lonely phone booth to a pair of exhausted, roller-skating brothers, these images welcome us into an intimate, solitary space. At "home", the endless desert landscape becomes the walls and the subjects, the furniture and warmth within." -D.H. <br /><br />~The Dunes will donate 33% of the gross of all art sold at Art Crimes throughout 2011 to Japan earthquake relief.~ <br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=134884126584175&closeTheater=1">Facebook Invite</a>Deidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-70478290414160304472011-04-04T11:55:00.001-07:002011-04-04T12:58:37.497-07:00BEAUTY NIGHT OUTThis event takes place at Long View Gallery. I'm looking forward to enjoying a girls night out in this awesome space, sipping cocktails, being pampered, and even swapping my handbags for new ones!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8YUXMEEPJH2KE">Get your tickets ahead of time here, as it's cheaper and guarantees a swag bag! Paypal.com<br /><br />* A portion of all ticket sales benefits Fashion Fights Poverty's Woodrow Wilson High School Program Field Trip! <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iaZ4KDQ1A7k/TZoUOW7VKKI/AAAAAAAAAL4/-T_QEO2hESI/s1600/4.20.11.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 222px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iaZ4KDQ1A7k/TZoUOW7VKKI/AAAAAAAAAL4/-T_QEO2hESI/s400/4.20.11.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591804124239046818" /></a></a><br /><br />Bonus! On view at Long View during the event: Revive by Michelle Peterson-Albandoz!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QZsTrt4e_i4/TZoiIPrKqpI/AAAAAAAAAMA/DOYUSAJLlTQ/s1600/revive.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 389px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QZsTrt4e_i4/TZoiIPrKqpI/AAAAAAAAAMA/DOYUSAJLlTQ/s400/revive.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591819412375775890" /></a><br /><br /><br />Named Washington Post's Gallery Opening of the week by Michael O'Sullivan. "Long View Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibit by Chicago-based artist Michelle Peterson-Albandoz, titled “Revive.” An accomplished painter and mixed-media artist, Michelle Peterson-Albandoz is well known for her unique use of reclaimed wood. Using discarded wood found in and around her Chicago neighborhood, she creates both constructions on panels and sculptures."Deidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-60101878853739194172011-03-27T19:57:00.000-07:002011-03-27T20:02:49.457-07:00Looking In, Looking Through<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-95RFgTVsinE/TY_6QirfsCI/AAAAAAAAALw/UHq5hdpbZyU/s1600/artsincubator.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-95RFgTVsinE/TY_6QirfsCI/AAAAAAAAALw/UHq5hdpbZyU/s400/artsincubator.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588960824684163106" /></a><br />Photography Exhibit Opening Premieres New Show, New Gallery<br /><br />Kensington, MD – Saturday, April 2nd marks the opening of the photography exhibition “Looking In, Looking Through” at the new Howard Avenue Arts Incubator gallery. A reception to celebrate the inaugural show, open to the public, will be held from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on that date. The reception and exhibition will take place on the top floor of the Gary Rosenthal Collection studio building, in Kensington's West Howard Avenue warehouse and antique district.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Curated by noted photographer Jim Auerbach, the exhibition features 10 local photographers, each showing 10 images, from landscapes and portraits to architecture and abstracts. Unifying the show is the theme “Looking In, Looking Through”: capturing the essence of a subject by looking deeply into it and communicating the context of a subject by looking through it to the wider world. The featured photographers include George DeBuchananne, Beth Koller, Peter Manzelli, Dave Mullen, Mario Ramos, Judy Saunders, Coriolana Simon, Jerry Weinstein, and Doug Wolters, as well as curator Jim Auerbach.<br /><br /> <br /><br />The works will be on display from April 2 through April 16. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Friday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.<br /><br /> <br /><br />The Howard Ave Arts Incubator, a community service project of the Gary Rosenthal Collection, began operating in December 2010 with the mission of creating a collaborative arts community dedicated to promoting socially responsible action while nurturing the creative and professional growth of local artists. “The Washington, DC area has been home to my glass and metal sculpture studio for close to 40 years. By creating the Incubator, I am helping to encourage other local artists, as well as giving back to the community through social ventures that use art to make the world a better place,” states Rosenthal."<br /><br /> <br /><br />For more information, contact Curator Jim Auerbach at npajiim@aol.com, or 301.871.9060 and 301.807.1753; or Assistant Director Joy Parisi at joyartincubator@gmail.com, call 301.897.4152, or visit the website at www.artincubator.org<br /><br /><a href="http://www.artincubator.org"></a>Deidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-80935890791593091702011-03-24T07:53:00.001-07:002011-03-24T07:53:53.803-07:00Great Interview with my buddy FOOXhttp://artprovocateur.wordpress.com/2011/03/07/harder-than-any-real-job/Deidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-55133884463658174352011-03-11T06:27:00.000-08:002011-03-11T06:39:57.218-08:00Lamont Bishop Gallery announces “Mirror Rim” Annie Kielman Solo Exhibit.<br><br /><a href="http://lamontbishop.com/"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DguvdYsOJK8/TXoy1lWu3QI/AAAAAAAAALo/ZdkDRTfYTq0/s1600/AnnieKielmanTriangle.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 391px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DguvdYsOJK8/TXoy1lWu3QI/AAAAAAAAALo/ZdkDRTfYTq0/s400/AnnieKielmanTriangle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582830584221064450" /></a></a><br /><br><br />I'm looking forward to visiting DC's newest gallery: Lamont Bishop on 9th street. Named after an instructor at the Institute for Student Achievement, the gallery "endeavors to nurture curiosity, expand inquisitive minds and give back to the community by exposing members to new and exciting artistic opportunities." <br /><br />Annie Kielman presents "Mirror Rim"<br />March 12 – April 2, 2011<br />Opening Reception:<br />Saturday, March 12th. 7:00-11:00PM<br />1314 9th Street NW DC<br /><br />"She stresses her discovery of the ease with which something can<br />become strange: how facile exaggerations can become abnormal, or how trivial manipulations<br />or replications can evolve into something unfamiliar. She explores this theme primarily through<br />the creation of two-dimensional prints as well as sculptural works that simultaneously probe the<br />idea of delicate perversion of commonplace aesthetics."<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://lamontbishop.com/">Lamontbishop.com</a><br /><br>Deidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-10318864739471498262011-03-01T10:07:00.000-08:002011-03-01T10:09:03.263-08:00Youth Artist AwardThe family of Ted Kliman is pleased to accept applications for the first annual Ted Kliman Memorial Award for Young Artists. This $500 award is designed to encourage and support talented, career-minded youngsters working in the visual arts.<br /><br />Ted Kliman, who died in 2009, was a brilliant and prolific artist with work in over 200 public and private collections. He was exceedingly generous in giving his time to his fellow artists, and believed deeply that young talent needs to be nurtured.<br /><br /><br />Who's eligible? Students between the ages of 12-17 living in the Washington, D.C., area. Artists may work in any medium: sculpture, painting, drawing, mixed media or photography.<br /><br /><br />Requirements: a portfolio (10-15 jpegs, slides or high-quality photos of the artist's work; a 3-page essay describing the applicant's aspirations as an artist, and what the award will be used for; a 2-page analysis/appreciation of a single work of art that inspires the artist.)<br /><br /><br />Deadline: April 1st, 2011.<br /><br /><br />Send all materials to: The Ted Kliman Memorial Award Foundation<br /> c/o Todd Kliman<br /> 5006 43rd Ave.<br /> Hyattsville, Md. 20781<br /><br /><br />The selected candidate will be announced in May 2011. The foundation will work to arrange, in addition to the award, a small local exhibition of the recipient's work.Deidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-58168484862971335142011-02-11T13:38:00.000-08:002011-02-11T13:44:48.471-08:00Love Stains - Memory RemainsONE NIGHT ONLY<br /><br />18 DC based artists including Dana Ellyn, Matt Sesow, DECOY, & Peter Krsko show at CRE8 Space studio gallery from 7:00-9:00 PM. Themes on love and it's varying after effects will be explored by some of the edgiest creative minds in DC. <br /><br />1314 9th Street NW<br />Washington, DC <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0PNJJzDx5hQ/TVWtZPtcZ7I/AAAAAAAAALg/2GXKnokdIek/s1600/lovestains_card_web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0PNJJzDx5hQ/TVWtZPtcZ7I/AAAAAAAAALg/2GXKnokdIek/s400/lovestains_card_web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572550763166328754" /></a>Deidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-30325289538062078032011-02-01T11:21:00.000-08:002011-02-01T11:45:31.084-08:00An artful Saturday!So much to see this weekend! Here's where to go:<br /><br />In Arlington, grab an exquisite bite and pair it with a complimentary surprise at Twisted Vines with their kickoff opening of SWIRL~ Art and wine combine with Jackie Hoysted's encaustic exhibit, sponsored by artdc. <br />Saturday, Feb 5th<br />4-7 pm.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RCNOq7eJzrw/TUhfEXTuluI/AAAAAAAAALI/ekuesYvt_ys/s1600/Hoysted_2_11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RCNOq7eJzrw/TUhfEXTuluI/AAAAAAAAALI/ekuesYvt_ys/s400/Hoysted_2_11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568805467824494306" /></a><br /><br /><br />Experience all of "The Elements"<br />at ArtSpace Herndon <br />Sat. Feb. 5th<br />6-8pm<br />750 Center St<br />Herndon, VA <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RCNOq7eJzrw/TUhegc6A5dI/AAAAAAAAAK4/nyKNRGA-fSs/s1600/herndon-elements-logo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 108px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RCNOq7eJzrw/TUhegc6A5dI/AAAAAAAAAK4/nyKNRGA-fSs/s400/herndon-elements-logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568804850851964370" /></a><br /><br /><br><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RCNOq7eJzrw/TUhezf4cJDI/AAAAAAAAALA/WAlls_p-T-M/s1600/Zealand-web-72dpi.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RCNOq7eJzrw/TUhezf4cJDI/AAAAAAAAALA/WAlls_p-T-M/s400/Zealand-web-72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568805178068182066" /></a><br /><br />"Anchored in the classic elements of Hellenic physics - Water, Fire, Earth and Air – these artists use the elements as a part of their medium, rathe...r than as the subject of their works. Each element contains the origin of their work, is part of their work, and even transforms their work."<br /><br><br /><br />In DC:<br />The Creative DC Mom's Winter Festival is happening at Lil Omm Yoga <br /><br />Where: 4830 V St NW, Washington, DC 20007 <br />Date: February 5, 2011 <br />Time: 3:00pm–6:00pm <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RCNOq7eJzrw/TUhiA-WVewI/AAAAAAAAALQ/Nb11NwtFDrY/s1600/778936942fe56630bf6b1b9df5312ade.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RCNOq7eJzrw/TUhiA-WVewI/AAAAAAAAALQ/Nb11NwtFDrY/s400/778936942fe56630bf6b1b9df5312ade.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568808708119821058" /></a><br /><br /><br />The Winter Festival is a marketplace for unique gifts, accessories, art, food and upscale crafts. All of the exhibitors are imaginative moms, in the DC area, that celebrate their ingenuity through their creations and businesses.<br /><br />Participants include Adams Art Production, Aviva Goldfarb, Casimira, Charm Stitch, Collie Ollie's Children's Boutique, El Ceibo Chocolates, Joy of Jewelry, Linens of Provence, Marisol Cakes, MiSHi Designs, Starland by Hand, Stella & Dot, Sweet Bites Creamery, Urban Tastes, Ushie Baby and Wiggle + Scoot.<br /><br />Sponsors Urban Chic and Apple Seed Maternity & Baby Boutique are offering prizes and gift certificates that will be raffled off!<br /><br />The Happy Baby company will be giving away tons of goodies for both babies and moms!<br /><br />Come Support Our Local Moms!<br />Plenty of street parking. <br /><a href=" http://www.winterfest.vpweb.com "> http://www.winterfest.vpweb.com </a>Deidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4838956712493708337.post-56871006495125023542010-12-16T07:00:00.000-08:002011-01-14T06:48:47.205-08:00VISUAL ARTS OPPORTUNITIES @ ARTISPHERECALLS FOR ENTRIES<br /><br />Relisted from Artisphere's newsletter: <br /> <br />Artisphere, a new breed of arts center, features four performance spaces, three visual arts galleries, a 4,000 square foot ballroom space and a free Wi-Fi town square<br /><br />1101 Wilson Boulevard |Arlington Virginia 22209 703|875|1100 www.artisphere.com <br /><br />CURRENT: <br /><br />MEZZ GALLERY 2012-2013 EXHIBITION SEASON<br />DEADLINE: THURSDAY APRIL 28, 2011<br />Exhibition dates: Thursday, November 17 2011 – Sunday, January 11, 2014<br /><br />Proposals will be accepted from individual artists, arts groups, organizations, and curators who live, work, study or maintain a studio in Arlington County. <br /><a href="http://www.arlingtonarts.org/resources/call-for-entries.aspx">View the complete call for entries.</a> $500 award. $25 entry fee. <br /> Curators: <br />Donald Russell, Executive Director of Provisions Library<br />Kristina Bilonick, Artist and Program Director at Washington Project for the Arts<br /><br /> <br /><br />PHOTO 11<br />ANNUAL JURIED MID-ATLANTIC PHOTO EXHIBITION<br />DEADLINE: MONDAY MAY 9, 2011<br />Exhibition dates: Thursday July 28 – Sunday, September 4, 2010<br /><br />Photo 2011 at Artisphere is a continuation of Arlington Ellipse Arts Center’s two decade-old juried photography show and provides regional photographers the opportunity to showcase and sell their work. <br /><a href="http://www.arlingtonarts.org/resources/call-for-entries.aspx">View the complete call for entries.</a>Two (2) $500 Juror’s Choice Awards. $25 entry fee. <br />Juror: Amanda Maddox, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Associate Curator of Photography & Media Arts<br /><br />PAST:<br /> <br /><br />CONTAIN, MAINTAIN, SUSTAIN <br />DEADLINE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010, 5 pm <br />Exhibition dates: May 19 - July 17, 2011<br />A juried indoor and outdoor exhibition hosted by Artisphere, Washington Project for the Arts and the Washington Sculptors Group featuring time-based and static artworks conceived to explore sustainability as it relates to contemporary sculpture and installation practices. Selected artists will receive a stipend of $250 to assist with the execution and transportation of works. <br /><a href="http://www.arlingtonarts.org/resources/call-for-entries.aspx">View the complete call for entries</a><br />Curators: <br /><br />Welmoed Laanstra, Public Art Projects Curator for Arlington County, <br /><br />Sara Reisman, Director of Percent for Art, NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs, and <br /><br />Ernesto Santalla, architect and graphic designer whose firm, Studio Santalla, is in Washington, DCDeidree Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874413131472467486noreply@blogger.com0