Happy, Shiny Things With Bob Benson at the Smith Center

Unleash your inner visionary and share your "uncooked reality" in 2 special workshops led by one of the current Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery's featured artists.


Join Bob Benson, the creator of the Blinged-Out Universal Tree of Life at the American Visionary Arts Museum in Baltimore, for a morning or afternoon workshop where you will learn to make your own FLASHIES: dynamic, sparkling decorations made from mirrors, marbles, etc. Each participant will leave with 2 finished FLASHIES to keep, to dangle or to adorn your house or garden. No artistic talent or experience required. All materials included. 
This program is open to everyone. Registration is required.  


This event will take place on July 14th with two available time slots:


10am-1pm or 2-5pm.


10am class $35 
2pm class $35


For more information and to registration click here.

Art Soiree at Georgetown,DC L2 Lounge | 10.22.2O1O

Experience the Opening Night Of CHALLENGE, INSPIRATION AND EXPERIENCE by Wendy Wang - Aleksandra Katargina - Emma O'Rourke . This event will take place in DC’s most upscale evening establishment – L2 Lounge – as we combine an electric mix of female artists from various genres of art at our first Art Soiree exhibit of the season. The night will feature artwork by three local female painters, live music and performances. The exhibit is also devoted to support and promotion of breast cancer awareness: 10% OF PROCEEDS FROM ART SALES WILL BENEFIT SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR CURE

Coming from different artistic backgrounds, with different visions these female artists are challenged to interpret life, to share their experience and to inspire conversation through their art.

Emma O’Rourke began drawing and painting before she could talk. Born in London in 1970, she was barely three years old when she had her first works exhibited at the Ben Uri Gallery. However, forced to choose a more commercial form of art, O’Rourke studied fashion at St. Martins. She practiced a freelance career in creative direction, painting, photography, styling and logo design for music bands such as 'Two Unlimited', 'Incognito', 'Acid Jazz Records', Metamorphosis, Melanie Blatt for 'All Saints'. In 1993 she 'got a real job' as an Art Director in advertising, working with blue chip clients including Coca-Cola, Bacardi, Martini, Perrier and
Fosters. Around 2000, O’Rourke chose to realize her dream to paint, and gave up working in Advertising full time, when she moved to the US. O'Rourke's paintings synthesize the urban with the natural, ephemeral, ethereal and transcendental. Painting flowers and shells to symbolize harmony in our chaotic world, O’Rourke sees how heavenly serendipity weaves karmically throughout life.

She has shown her work internationally and currently paints at her studio at the Jackson Art Center in DC. O'Rourke is represented by the Modern Artists Gallery and the Catto Gallery in Great Britain, and the Ralls Collection in Washington DC.

Aleksandra Katargina was born in Russia. She enjoyed drawing since a very young age. During her early years she was exposed to many of the great Russian realism masters of 19th century. Through these cultural treasures of Russian art she developed a strong appreciation for tradition and technique. She moved to United States in 2001. In 2008, she received her BFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and is currently pursuing her MFA at Towson University. Her paintings are narratives that entice the viewer, while still leaving room for interpretation. She often uses classical literature and folklore as the basis for her work. Behind this she conceals her response to contemporary social issues. Her urge to hide behind an imaginative world often reflects her distress with reality. The human form inside of an imaginary landscape is a reoccurring theme in her work. Aleksandra believes that the human form is a universal language with the ability to express the emotional content that everyone can relate to. While realistic manner of style brings a sense of vitality and life to her art.

Wendy Wang is an up-and-coming young local artist. Primarily self-taught, Wang had a love for realism from an early age, and displayed a talent that drew her admirers from all over the nation. Even as she pursued a career on Capitol Hill, Wendy never stopped painting. Painting a variety of different subject matters, Wang finds her great joy in portraiture, as it gives her an ability to preserve each subject's unique personality for posterity. She takes her art to a different level through constantly challenging herself to keep the tradition of portraiture with addition of modern interpretations. Her paintings inspire stories and her carefully chosen subjects arise conversation. She has displayed at various Washington metropolitan area galleries and is a member of the Art League of Alexandria; National Oil & Acrylic Painter's Society and the Portrait Society of America.

WHEN: Friday, October 22nd 7pm-10pm ($10 cover)
WHERE: L2 Lounge,
3315 Cady’s Alley NW,
Washington DC 20007 (33rd & M Street)

The Corcoran Gallery of Art’s 1869 Society presents ARTINI

The Corcoran Gallery of Art’s 1869 Society presents ARTINI

The 1869 Society invites you to attend the culminating event where you may sample all of the “artinis,” enjoy a cocktail
buffet, dance to music provided by DJ Heather Femia, participate in our ARTINI Raffle, and tour the exhibition Maya Lin:

Systematic Landscapes. Your votes for the winning “artini” will be revealed during the event.
1869 Society Members $80
Corcoran Members $90
Non-Members $100
VIP $125

VIP Admission Includes five raffle tickets and an invitation to the VIP post-reception at Urbana Restaurant and Wine Bar. Tickets are available for purchase online and at the door. Winners will be announced at the ARTINI Party.

ARTINI Raffle
tickets are $5 for 1, $15 for 5, or $25 for 10. To purchase, click here.
Attendance at the ARTINI Party is not required to claim prizes.
Prizes:
Two round-trip tickets from Southwest Airlines
One week stay at a Hatteras Island Beach House donated by William Burlew
Shop and Stay Package at Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets with $100 shopping spree plus VIP discounts, 2 night accommodations at the brand new aloft Dulles North Hotel, wine tasting at Tarara Winery and dinner for two at Bonefish GrillGift basket and a Master Class, courtesy of CHANEL at Saks Fifth Avenue
Limited Edition Shepard Fairey Rose Girl print courtesy of Irvine Contemporary Gallery
Two financial planning sessions and completed plan from the DC Financial Group
One-night weekend stay with deluxe accommodations at Helix Hotel from Kimpton Hotels Champagne dinner for six at Napoleon Bistro and Lounge
Dinner for four by the Club’s award-winning Executive Chef Reid Badger at the The City Club of Washington
Opening day tickets to the Orioles v. Yankees at Oriole Stadium by Team Brunette
Kai Medium Tripod Lamp from Muléh
Pair of custom designed shoes from BEA lovehershoes.com
90-minute life coaching session with two autographed books from Margie Warrell International
$300 bottle service at one VIP table for six guests on a Friday night at MIDTOWN Lounge from Michael Romeo Group c/o Jamie Hess
One pair of Dior sunglasses from My Eye Doctor Five signed/remarked posters by Official 2008 Beijing Olympic artist Mark T. Smith
$200 dinner for two at Adour from The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
Dinner for two at Bourbon Steak Restaurant from Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C.
$200 driving credit certificate from Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC
$200 driving credit certificate from Zipcar
$200 package of movie tickets, dinner certificates and more from Washington City Paper
Two tickets to Turandot from the Washington National Opera
$150 dinner for two at The Palm Restaurant
$100 dinner for two at Urbana Restaurant and Wine Bar
$100 Gift Card towards “true food & drink” at Founding Farmers
$100 gift certificate for the funniest t-shirts on the planet from Crooked Monkey
$100 dinner for two featuring the cuisine of Chef Ryan Arnold courtesy of Hudson Restaurant & Lounge
$100 gift card for any On the Fly Smartkafé from On the Fly
$100 gift card from Veritas Wine Bar
Four tickets to the May 6 beerandballet studio rehearsal for Septime Webre’s rocketman from The Washington Ballet
Two tickets to See What I Wanna Seeat Signature Theatre
Two Vineyard Vines ties and a classic tote from Vineyard Vines
$50 Appreciation Card from Banana Republic
50-minute private home Pilates lesson by Alexis Pokorny
Eight hand painted martini glasses by A. Chandler Ramelli

[Via- DC THIS WEEK]

The 4th Installation of ART BUZZ DC

DC Collective Presents: The 4th Installation of ART BUZZ
Thursday, November 20, 2008

Please join us for the 4th Installation of Art Buzz presented by Senate Realty, DC This Week, White Rocket Wines, benefiting the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative.

We invite you to a night of fine wines provided by White Rocket Wines, a music soundscape provided by Garcia Ade and the chance to preview and buy the newest works of five of DC's most dedicated artist.

Cost: A donation of $10 is requested for the DC Collaborative.

Participating artists include:
*Chris Bishop, http://chrisbishop.com/

* E.B. Kellinger, http://www.ebkellinger.com/
* Marielle Mariano, http://www.artistmarielle.com/
* Adrian Loving, http://www.dissidentdisplay.com/
* Aidah Fontenot, http://www.aidah.net/

30% of all art sold that night by these amazing artists will go to the DC Collaborative. The installation will be housed at Source, a vibrant, multi-user performing arts space located in the heart of Washington DC’s 14th Street arts district.

Hosted by:
DC This Week Blog (http://www.dcthisweek.blogspot.com/)
White Rocket Wines (http://www.whiterocketwines.com/)
Senate Realty (http://www.senaterealty.com/) Washington’s most innovative and customer service oriented real estate company,

Art Buzz is designed to showcase the works of DC’s top artists and actively raise funds for the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative’s Arts for Every Student (AFES) program. AFES provides DC public and chartered schools with access to cultural opportunities throughout the Washington metropolitan area.

The DC Collaborative ensures that underserved DC public schools benefit from the region’s rich array of arts amenities. They provide free transportation and free tickets to storytelling presentations, music, dance, and theater experiences; plus trips to The Kennedy Center and museums. In addition the Collaborative provides teachers with professional development sessions and study materials, adding further incentive to integrate the arts into their daily lessons. In the 2006-2007 school year, more than 31,000 students and teachers visited cultural institutions through AFES.

Your support and the support of the participating artist provides DC public school students with lifelong memories and an entrance into the arts community.

Visit them at http://www.dccollaborative.org/

Cost: A donation of $10 is requested for the DC Collaborative.
* Music soundscape by Garcia Ade
* Honorary Bartender Veronica Pecnik
*Wines provided by White Rocket Wines
* Video installation by Adrian Loving of Dissident Display

ART BUZZ @ 14th and T
Thursday, November 20, 2008
6:30pm - 10:00pm

The Source Theatre
1835 14th Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20009
Email: dcthisweek@gmail.com

Hirshhorn After Hours Party! - Hirshhorn Museum

Hirshhorn After Hours Party! - Hirshhorn Museum Friday, November 7 , 2008

Don’t miss the last Hirshhorn After Hours of 2008! The
Baltimore-based musician and Wham City alum Dan Deacon brings his high-energy electro-pop show to the Hirshhorn After Hours party. Deacon mixes dance anthems, intricate instrumentals, and humorous monologues to create an all-out dance-til-you-drop experience. Spin magazine calls him a “one-man A/V club party” who makes “low-budget electronic pop that’s as bizarre as it is uproarious.”

The party will go until midnight with DJ Gavin Holland of the local dance party Nouveau Riche.

Details: http://hirshhorn.si.edu/afterhours/

Tickets: there are several options:
Online – http://hirshhorn.si.edu/afterhours/#ticketsAdditional fees, charged by the ticketing agent, of $1.50 per ticket and $2.00 per order apply for tickets ordered online.

Tickets purchased in advance online are available for pickup at Will Call on the night of the event.

By phone – Tickets may be purchased by phone by calling the Smithsonian at (202) 633-4629 or toll free at (877) 932-4629. Phone operators are available seven days a week from 10 am to 5 pm, EST. From the menu of options, press 0 to purchase tickets and notify operators that you are calling to purchase tickets for the Hirshhorn After Hours event on June 20. No surcharges or fees apply to After Hours tickets ordered by telephone. Phone tickets are available until 24 hours before the event. Tickets purchased in advance by phone are available for pickup at Will Call on the night of the event.

At the door – Tickets are $12. If you plan to buy tickets at the door, arrive early in the evening as tickets are limited and tend to sell out. VISA, Mastercard, American Express and Discover are accepted at the door. After Hours tickets are not refundable or exchangeable.

The Hirshhorn Museum
Independence Avenue and Seventh Street, SW
(Metro: L'Enfant Plaza or Smithsonian)
8pm – 12pm$10 in advance;
$12 at the door (may sell out)