DC Art Glass Holiday Open Studio

DC ART GLASS
HOLIDAY OPEN STUDIO

There is still time to find that perfect, unique, handmade holiday gift! Come join the fun at the DC Art Glass studio on Saturday, Dec 22 between noon and 5 pm for a special Holiday Open Studio. Here you will find original, one-of-a-kind works of art that will fit any taste and budget.

Trimming the tree or attending the Holiday office party that Saturday? Contact Robert at robert@dcartglass.com to arrange a studio visit that better suits your schedule.

WHERE: 

DC Art Glass Studio 

1322 Corcoran Street, NW

Washington, DC 20009

WHEN:

Saturday, Dec 22, noon - 5 pm

WEBSITE:
www.dcartglass.com

Free and open to the public

OTHER CURRENT EXHIBITS

Foundry Gallery

1314 18th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20036

Hours: Wed - Sun noon - 6 pm

Craft and Folk Art Museum

5814 Wilshire Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Hours: Tue - Fri 11am - 5pm; Sat & Sun 12 pm - 6 pm

For more information and images of Robert's Colorbar Murrine Series, please visit his website at www.dcartglass.com. Robert can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

Foundry Gallery Exhibit: "Room for Blue"

ROOM FOR BLUE

 NEW WORK BY DONNA K. McGEE

EXHIBIT DATES: WED, OCT 31 - SUN, DEC 02, 2012

OPENING RECEPTION: FRI, NOV 02, 2012 6:00 - 8:00 PM

LOCATION: 1314 18TH STREET, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036

REGULAR HOURS: WED - SUN NOON - 6:00 PM

"Room for Blue"

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
  

McGee’s medium and large-scale abstract works reveal an exploration in compositional qualities as well as a palpable sensitivity to palette. The intellectual yet profoundly emotive approach to painting emerges from McGee’s extensive background in early childhood education in the arts. Her paintings have won awards and are found in private collections in the US, Europe, and in numerous corporate establishments throughout Washington, DC. Donna K. McGee treats viewers to the wonder and richness of colors and uses color to create atmosphere and emphasize forms. The imagery that is present in many of the pieces is highlighted by the use of the color blue which speaks eloquently in a language all its own. There is much that is exciting in this collection, and the overall impression is one that allows the audience to feel themselves in the role of an adventurer, daring to venture further and to see more clearly. The result is sure to speak to both the head and the heart, and remain a lasting memory for those who see it. 

EXHIBITING IN GALLERY II

In addition to the main Gallery, Foundry Gallery II features member artists exhibiting work that has not been shown before at the Foundry. For an exciting array of work that changes monthly and is exhibited by a unique group of talented artists, please be sure to regularly visit the Foundry Gallery. All work is for sale. For more information about the Foundry artists, please visit www.foundrygallery.org.

VISIT THE FOUNDRY VIA OUR VIRTUAL GALLERY

The Foundry Gallery has an on-line Virtual Gallery featuring several of our member's artwork. The tour was developed to promote a new Art Lease/Purchasing Program. The program is designed to reach out to organizations or individuals who are looking to compliment their environment with artwork that expresses their personal style or image. Artwork shown on the Virtual Gallery is currently available to lease, lease to purchase, or purchase outright through the Foundry Gallery. To visit the Virtual Gallery visit our website. 

LOOK FOR US ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS!
(Visit our website for an artist application and detail membership information.)

DC Art Glass Open Studio

DC ART GLASS OPEN STUDIO

Mark your calendars! The 2012 Mid City Fall Open Studio Tour is just around the corner! On October 13 and 14, twenty-four artists from the Dupont/Logan Circle neighborhoods will open their studio doors to the general public. DC Art Glass will be open both days and will feature several new designs from artist Robert Wiener, including his new Collage Series. Don't miss this opportunity to mingle with the Mid City Artists, explore work spaces, discover the artistic process and purchase new art directly from the source! See you there!

WHERE: 

Start your tour at:

DC Art Glass Studio 

1322 Corcoran Street, NW

Washington, DC 20009

WHEN:

Saturday, Oct 13, 11 am - 5 pm

Sunday, Oct 14, noon - 5 pm

(Individual studio hours vary. For a map/brochure of the entire tour, click here.)

Free and open to the public.

Plan ahead. Browse the MCA website to see which artists are participating, what kind of art they create and who is new. Then, for a handy reference guide during the tour, download a map/brochure.

OTHER CURRENT EXHIBITS

In addition to the MCA Fall Open Studio Tour, this month Robert's art glass is on exhibit at the following locations:

Foundry Gallery

1314 18th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20036

Hours: Wed - Fri 1 pm - 7 pm; Sat & Sun noon - 6 pm

Gallery Har Shalom

11510 Falls Road

Potomac, MD 20854

Hours: Mon - Thu 9 am - 5 pm; Fri 9 am - 3 pm (excluding holidays)

Craft and Folk Art Museum

5814 Wilshire Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Hours: Tue - Fri 11am - 5pm; Sat & Sun 12 pm - 6 pm

For more information and images of Robert's Colorbar Murrine Series, please visit his website at www.dcartglass.com. Robert can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

Foundry Gallery: "New Glass, With Drawings"

NEW GLASS, WITH DRAWINGS

 NEW WORK BY NANCY DONNELLY

EXHIBIT DATES: WED, OCT 03 - SUN, OCT 28, 2012

OPENING RECEPTION: FRI, OCT 05, 2012 6:00 - 8:00 PM

LOCATION: 1314 18TH STREET, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036

REGULAR HOURS: WED - FRI 1:00 - 7:00 PM, SAT & SUN NOON - 6:00 PM

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT

Called an inheritor of the Color School (May 2012, DCArtNews, blogspot.com), Nancy Donnelly strives for something like realism, but with respect for abstraction.  Her work, both 3-D and wall-hung, reveals an amused interest in the actual world.  There's at least one joke in this show!

Trained as a painter, Donnelly discovered glass as an art medium a few years ago and realized what a gorgeous and difficult material it is.  Now, she has looked past the beauty of glass and overcome the technical difficulties to focus on the purpose, the narrative, the meaning of art work -- not the decorative qualities but the need to speak about life and the world.

These days she is consciously bringing drawing and painting back into her work, working bigger, and melding glass with other materials, as well as making more art on paper.  She describes her work as "trying and trying to say something without words."

EXHIBITING IN GALLERY II

In addition to the main Gallery, Foundry Gallery II features member artists exhibiting work that has not been shown before at the Foundry. For an exciting affay of work that changes monthly and is exhibited by a unique group of talented artists, please be sure to regularly visit the Foundry Gallery. All work is for sale. For more information oaboutr the Foundry artists, please visit www.foundrygallery.org.

VISIT THE FOUNDRY VIA OUR VIRTUAL GALLERY

The Foundry Gallery has an on-line Virtual Gallery featuring several of our member's artwork. The tour was developed to promote a new Art Lease/Purchasing Program. The program is designed to reach out to organizations or individuals who are looking to compliment their environment with artwork that expresses their personal style or image. Artwork shown on the Virtual Gallery is currently available to lease, lease to purchase, or purchase outright through the Foundry Gallery. To visit the Virtual Gallery visit our website. 

LOOK FOR US ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS!
(Visit our website for an artist application and detail membership information.)

Foundry Gallery: "A Small Hope"

IN COOPERATION WITH
THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND COMMUNITY
AT THE KURDISTAN REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE
THE FOUNDRY GALLERY PRESENTS:

A SMALL HOPE

EXHIBIT DATES: WED, AUG 01 - SUN, SEPT 02, 2012
OPENING RECEPTION: FRI, AUG 03, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: 1314 18TH STREET, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
REGULAR HOURS: WED - FRI 1:00 - 7:00 PM, SAT - SUN, NOON - 6:00 PM

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT

Lukeman Ahmad, a Kurdish, self-taught artist portrays in his works a strong sense of Kurdish spirit and identity despite his people are with "no country" and "no boarders". His vivid colors and moving shapes artistically express his profound, personal connection to the Kurdish land and its people, with a history layered with tragedy, perseverance and aspirations. Ahmad's imagination runs free as his style and paintings emphatically portray a swinging graceful dancer painted in colorful fluid shapes alongside a magical horse against a vast white background of nature. His works picture a proud cultural heritage that provides viewers a deeper understanding of the Kurdish people.

In contrast, Lukman paints the heaviness of a grief stricken woman recently widowed. She is cloaked in black and sits in front of a yellow backdrop - reflecting on the desert sands where her loved ones have said goodbye to their cherished land. Lukman's emotional range of work provides insight into the deeper meaning of Kurdish life.

Lukman Ahmad came to the United States in 2010 as a refugee. He has coped with the difficulties of adapting, learning a new language, earning a living and finding his place in the U.S. as an artist. He is a member of the Arlington Arts Gallery.

The Foundry Gallery in Washington, DC in cooperation with the Department of Culture and Community at the Kurdistan Regional Government Office in Washington, DC will present gues artists, Lukman Ahmad's solo show: "A Small Hope" during the month of August. The opening reception will be held Friday, August 3 from 6PM to 8PM and the exhibit is open to the public from August 1, 2012 through September 2, 2012.

Press is invited to attend the public opening and opportunities for private comment with Lukman Ahmad. To request a meeting opportunity, please contact: Najat Abdullah at 202-821-1852 or email najat.abdullah@krg.org.

AUGUST ALL MEMBER EXHIBIT

In addition to the exhibit in the main Gallery, Foundry's Gallery II features member artists exhibiting work that has not been shown before at the Foundry. For an exciting array of work that changes monthly and is exhibited by a unique group of talented artists, please be sure to regularly visit the Foundry Gallery. All work is for sale. For more information about the Foundry artists, please visit www.foundrygallery.org.

VISIT THE FOUNDRY VIA OR VIRTUAL GALLERY

The Foundry Gallery has an on-line Virtual Gallery featuring several of our member's artwork. The tour was developed to promote its new Art Lease/Purchase Program. The program is designed to reach out to organizations or individuals who are looking to complement their environment with artwork that expresses their personal style or image. Artwork shown on the Virtual Gallery is currently available to lease, lease to purchase, or purchase outright through the Foundry Gallery. Detail information about each piece is available by clicking on the camera icon next to the artwork. More information on the artists may be found by clicking on the "!" next to the artwork.

To lease and/or purchase artwork, please contact the Foundry Gallery directly. Consultation services are also available where one of our representatives will work directly with you or your committee to assist in the selection process (hourly fees apply). Our contact information can be found by clicking on the contact icon in the main menu bar at the bottom of the Virtual Gallery screen.

To visit the Virtual Gallery, click on the image below, or copy the following link to your browser: http://www.panoramastreet.com/live/Demos/foundry%20gallery%204-2012/. Feel free to share our Virtual Gallery with friends, family and colleagues.

We always welcome visitors to our physical location at 1314 18th Street, NW, WDC 20036. Our website has an ongoing schedule of monthly solo shows, group exhibits and opening receptions.

Look for us on Facebook and Twitter!

Share our Virtual Gallery on your mobile device!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS!
(Visit our website for artist application and detail membership information.)

MCA Open Studio Tour - This Weekend!

It's here! The 10th Semi-Annual Mid City Artist Open Studio Tour! In celebration, this weekend the DC Art Glass studio, along with twenty-five other artists, will be open to the general public. A wide variety of artistic mediums will be well represented including art glass, painting, mixed media, photography, metal sculpture, printmaking, and found object collage.

Come join the festivities! See where the artists create their work, explore one of DC's most vibrant neighborhoods, discover new businesses, check out new restaurants and, of course, browse & purchase fresh, new artwork! 

DC ART GLASS

OPEN STUDIO

DATE: Sat & Sun, May 19 & 20

TIME: 11am - 5pm (individual studios vary)

LOCATION: 1322 Corcoran St, NW, WDC 20009

PLAN YOUR TOUR:

Browse the MCA website to see which artists are participating, what kind of art they create and who is new. Then, for a handy reference guide during the tour, download a map/brochure. 

TOUR TIP:

Plan to kick-off your tour at the DC Art Glass studio,

 open at least one hour before the other studios.

NEW WORK AT DC ART GLASS

During the tour, Robert's latest series of kilnformed vessels will be on display. These pieces were created using special reactive glass from Bullseye Glass in Portland, Oregon and they incorporate a special multi-firing technique perfected in Northern Ireland. Stop by the DC Art Glass studio to learn more!

Foundry Virtual Gallery

The Foundry Gallery is proud to announce the publication of our first Virtual Gallery. This on line Gallery tour was developed to promote our new Art Lease/Purchase Program. The program is designed to reach out to organizations or individuals who are looking to complement their environment with artwork that expresses their personal style or image. Artwork shown on our Virtual Gallery is currently available to lease, lease to purchase, or purchase outright through the Foundry Gallery. Detail information about each piece is available by clicking on the camera icon next to the artwork. More information on the artists may be found by clicking on the "!" next to the artwork.

To visit the Virtual Gallery, click on the image below, or copy the following link to your browser: http://www.panoramastreet.com/live/Demos/foundry%20gallery%204-2012/. We encourage sharing of our Virtual Gallery with friends, family and colleagues.

To lease and/or purchase artwork, please contact the Foundry Gallery directly. Consultation services are also available where on of our representatives will work directly with you or your committee to assist in the selection process (hourly fees apply). Our contact information can be found by clicking on the contact icon in the main menu bar at the bottom of the Virtual Gallery screen.

We always welcome visitors to our physical location at 1314 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Our website has an ongoing schedule of monthly solo, group exhibits and opening receptions.

Look for us on Facebook and Twitter!
Share our Virtual Gallery on your mobile device!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS!
(Visit our website for an artist application and detail member information.)

Foundry Gallery: "Occasional Acts of Art"

OCCASIONAL ACTS OF ART
ASSEMBLAGE BY PETER LOGE

Exhibit Dates: Wednesday, May 02 - Sunday, May 27
Opening Reception: Friday, May 04, 6-8 pm
Location: 1314 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Contact: 202.463.0203/Web: www.foundrygallery.org

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT

Peter's work is conceptual assemblage - found boxes or small painter's canvasses with tableaus of found objects and small plastic figures. Peter's pieces often feature found photographs, film negatives and lights. Peter explains, "To keep ourselves same we insists that what we do has purpose and will last and ultimately that the world makes sense. In my art I try to point to the tenuousness of that found order, and draw attention to the randomness and transient nature of our world."

For the past 20 years Peter has been advising political candidates, causes and elected officials at all levels. Over two decades he has worked for Senator Kennedy, three members of the US House and has advised organizations ranging from "America's Funniest Home Videos" to the World Life Fund. For a short time in the late 1990s, Peter exhibited work in galleries in the Washington area, abut larely he stopped producing art by 2003. Several years ago fellow part-time artist and full -time D.C. United Head Coach, Ben Olsen asked Peter to donate a few pieces to a "Ben Olsen and Friends" fundraiser for Bread for the City. The pieces sold, and Peter was back at art. This is the artist's first solo exhibit.

GALLERY II
FOUNDRY MEMBER EXHIBIT

In addition to Peter's solo show in the main Gallery, Foundry's Gallery II features member artists exhibiting work that has not been shown before at the Foundry. For an exciting array of work that changes monthly and is exhibited by a unique group of talented artists, be sure to visit the Foundry Gallery regularly. All work is for sale. For more information about the Foundry artists, please visit www.foundrygallery.org and click on "Artists".

FOUNDRY VIRTUAL GALLERY

The Foundry is proud to announce the publication of our first Virtual Gallery. This on line tour was developed to promote our new Art Lease/Purchase Program. The program is designed to reach out to organizations or individuals who are looking to complement their environment with artwork that expresses their personal style or image. Artwork shown on our Virtual Gallery is currently available to lease, lease to purchase, or purchase outright through the Foundry Gallery. Detail information about each piece is available by clicking on the camera icon next to the artwork. More information on the artist may be found by clicking on the"!" link ext to the artwork.

To lease and/or purchase artwork, please contact the Foundry Gallery directly. Consultation services are also available where one of our representatives will work directly with you or your committee to assist in the selection process (hourly fees apply). Our contact information can be found by clicking on the contact icon in the main menu bar at the bottom of the Virtual Gallery screen.

To visit the Virtual Gallery, click on the image below, or copy the following link to your browser: http://www.panoramastreet.com/live/Demos/foundry gallery 4-2012/. Feel free to share our Virtual Gallery with friends, family and colleagues.


We always welcome visitors to our physical location at 1314 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Our website has an ongoing schedule of monthly solo, group exhibits and opening receptions.

Look for us on Facebook and Twitter!
Share our Virtual Gallery on your mobile device!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS
(Visit our website for artist application and detail member information.)