CERAMICS: ART & CRAFT
FUNCTIONAL AND SCULPTURAL CERAMICS
STEVEN LAPIN
Opening Reception Dec. 5th
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Exhibition Dec. 5th – Jan 3, 20092108 R St. NW 2nd fl.,Washington D.C. 20008Hours: Wednesday – Fri. 1– 7, Sat. 1- 6pm202-588-1701 and by appt.
Steve Lapin is showing a selection of his ceramic wall sculptures and his functional ceramics including bowls, platters, lamps and cups for this Holiday exhibit.
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The Wall Street Journal is advocating Rachel Teichman’s tips for unearthing online shopping deals by buying low-cost art supplies. Read the article here.
To commemorate World Aids Day, I thought I’d introduce you to an organization that acts as a central resource for culture and AIDS, containing art created by artists living with HIV or lost to AIDS. Artists with AIDS has a mission to provide practical estate planning advice to all artists, especially those living with HIV/AIDS. As their website says:
In spite of recent advances in AIDS treatments, the work of the Estate Project is not over. As AIDS becomes less visible as an issue in American life, our mission in fact becomes more urgent as we combat historical amnesia and cultural complacency. The future year promises heightened activity as we:
A little about the image above: On World AIDS Day, December 1, 2001, Recovering the Positive: Originals opened at the Parsons School of Design. Organized by the Estate Project and guest curated by Chris Packard, the exhibition consisted of work by artists represented in the Virtual Collection. From the powerful visual statements of early AIDS activism to contemporary public service announcements aimed at a new generation at risk of infection, the work in Recovering the Positive: Originals tends to quiver at the border of art and politics
that precarious position where art becomes something else and where the immeasurable (the loss and tragedy of AIDS) begins to find representation. Click here for a slideshow of selected work from the exhibition and the catalog essay.
So I was walking into Starbucks this morning, trying to stay true to my oath to never drink Starbucks coffee again, and thereby having to choose between the regular hot chocolate or the “signature” hot chocolate, when there it was.
The secret to all those great chalkboard art displays. Menus, Exterior Signage, Promotion Sales, Light Boards, Schedules, Directional Signs and Messaging on Glass – the secret IS OUT!!! Arts & Crafts, Graffiti Art, Auto Industry, Teachers – your wishes have been answered! What a great product!! And who can beat their slogan – use more board and less paper.
Bridgette Mayer Gallery
 Our December group show will feature new work from the following artists: Neil Anderson, Allen Bentley, Mark Brosseau, Charles Burwell, Kate Davis Caldwell, Tim McFarlane, Deirdre Murphy, Paul Oberst, Rebecca Rutstein and Clint Takeda.
Image: Rebecca Rutstein, when the sun goes supernova,2008, Acrylic on wood, 36 x 36″
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December 10, 2008 – January 3, 2009“Small Works: Small Prices” Touchstone Members Group Exhibition
All artwork under $500 Opening Reception: Touchstone Gallery is continuing with its December tradition of offering small, affordable artwork. This member’s show fits the season (portion of the proceeds will go to“Bread for the City” http://www.breadforthecity.org), and the economy. This exhibition will include works up to 24 square inches, and priced at $500 or less. The artwork will be hugely varied, including pottery, photography, prints, paintings, and sculpture. With approximately 150 pieces of art, the exhibition will certainly cater to a variety of tastes.
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| Artists participating: Steve Alderton, Mari DeMaris, Betsy Forster, Marcia Coppel, Michele Cormier, Leslie A. Johnston, Carolyn Johnson, Peter Karp, Harvey Kupferberg, Michael Lang, Paula Lantz, Lauren Shea Little, Rosemary Luckett, Teresa Roberts Logan, Newton S. More, Aina Nergaard Nammack, Nancy Novick, Mary D. Ott, Charles St. Charles, Michelle Rogers, Rima Schulkind, Mary Trent Scott, Janathel Shaw, Dina Volkova, Janet Wheeler, Harriet Rosenbaum, Jonathan Wassom, Melissa Widerkehr, Cynthia Young. For more information please contact Ksenia Grishkova at touchstonegallery@verizon.net
Images: Artwork by Peter Karp, Leslie Johnston, Aina Nergaard, Michele Cormier, Rosemary Luckett, Mary D. Ott and Paula Lantz.
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Ksenia Grishkova
Director
TOUCHSTONE GALLERY
406 7th St NW 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20004
Tel: 202-347-2787
Fax: 202-347-3339
www.touchstonegallery.com
Gallery Hours: Wed-Fri 11-5 Sat-Sun 12-5
E-mail: info@touchstonegallery.com
or touchstonegallery@verizon.net
| Host: | Sharon Burton |
| Location: | Space 7:10 @ Kefa Cafe 963 Bonifant Street, Silver Spring, MD US |
| When: | Friday, December 5, 6:30PM to 8:30PM |
| Phone: | 301.589.9337 |
| You are invited to the Art Reception featuring the art of twin sisters Sharon J. Burton and Sherry Burton-Ways in honor of their exhibition entitled “Double Visions.” The reception is being held at Space 7:10 at Kefa Cafe in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland on Friday, December 5, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. The exhibition is being shown through January 3, 2009.The sister’s artwork is a series of mixed media, including dolls and collages that provide a snapshot of inner thoughts and celebrates women of all cultures and backgrounds. Sharon describes her artwork in this exhibition as: “a series of images and words which invites the viewer to take time to escape the everyday to visualize inner hopes and dreams.” Sherry says that her artwork concentrates on “the artistic and stylish side of women and the everyday quirky yet fashionable sides of life.”
During the reception the artists will talk about their work and renown Def Jam Poet, Bassey Ikpi, will perform. Light refreshments, compliments of Kefa Cafe will be served. In addition to the artwork shown, smaller art pieces including mixed media cards, dolls and other items made by the twins will be available for sale. To view Sharon and Sherry’s artwork, please visit the following links: (Sherry Burton-Ways)
To learn more about Bassey Ikpi, please visit her website atwww.basseyworld.com. You can also get a taste for her spoken word performance by clicking this link. |
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