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capitol hill art league – all media show

In Uncategorized on January 13, 2009 at 5:37 pm

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL), a program of the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW), will open its fourth show of the 2008-09 season, on Saturday, February 14, 2009, 5-7 PM at CHAW, 545 7th Street SE with a reception for the public.  The all media show of original art work continues through March 6th.  The juror for the show is Gwendolyn C. Bragg, a signature member of the National Watercolor Society.  Bragg is an artist and art instructor; she holds a BS in art eduction and MFA in Drawing and Painting from James Madison University.  Her work has been exhibited in numerous international, national, and regional shows.  Admission to the opening is free.

Following the opening at 7 PM, Tommy Parlon Dance Projects will present a rare glimpse of works in progress.  The hour will also feature improvisation and a set of guitar music with Mike Smith.  Parlon’s choreography has been commissioned by Incidents Physical Theater of New York City, NEW ARTiculations in Tucson, Arizona, Lansing Chamber Dance in Michigan, and numerous colleges throughout the United States.  Mike Smith is an accomplished guitarist whose repertoire includes folk, rock, jazz, the unusual and the eclectic.  Admission to the dance hour is $10, payable at the door.  
 
For more information about the opening, Tommy Parlon Dance Projects, and other events, visit www.chaw.org or call:  202-547-6839.  

CHAL is a visual arts program of the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) which presents seven juried shows of members’ work annually in all media as well as a special sale of smaller works in December.  CHAL provides artists with opportunities to exhibit and sell their work; supports artists’ growth; provides opportunities for artists to meet other artists and arts professionals, offers venues for artists to interact with the community at-large, showcases and promotes the work of area artists; educates the public about the value of the arts and artists to the Capitol Hill community and beyond.  CHAW is a non-profit multi-disciplinary arts education facility, located on the corner of 7th and G Streets, SE (just two blocks south of Eastern Market). For more information about its varied classes, performances, exhibitions, and programs for children, youth and adults, visit www.chaw.org.  CHAW offers a tuition assistance program.  CHAW’s mission is building community through the arts.  CHAW was recognized as a featured charity in the 2006-2007 Catalogue for Philanthropy. 

Image Credit:  Paper Mache by Debee Thibault with Earth Angels.

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art whino's inaugural appreciation

In Uncategorized on January 13, 2009 at 5:00 pm

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Sun Jan 18 4pm-10pm

On Tuesday, January 20th 2009, Washington DC (WDC) will welcome millions of spectators to celebrate the Nation’s presidential inauguration of Mr. President Elect Barack Obama. In honor of this historic occasion, we plan to host a series of distinctive, strategic events to commemorate change in America and abroad; to memorialize history. Our main objective is to provide and produce special, unique influencer/tastemaker driven affairs that are, in some cases, invite only and/or free and open to the public bringing true brand awareness to the multitude of individuals during the week long period. The opportunity for an Inaugural Experience with Art Whino x the Sneaker Suite x Judah is here.

This exclusive Inaugural Appreciation production will give back to the community that embraces it the most. We plan on hosting numerous special guest attendees at this affair and will welcome them with special incentives courtesy of all brands represented; who are these special guests attendees? You, you, him AND her; we are ALL VIP’s!!