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.
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.
