Building an enthusiastic creative community in DC

November 2008 Blog Posts (9)

Call for Art: When Harlem Came to Paris Juried Silent Art Auction

LiL SoSo Productions in cooperation with Authentic Contemporary Art and several co-sponsors will be partnering with the Alliance Française de Washington to celebrate the influence of African Americans in France with the multi-media arts event: When Harlem Came to Paris, Saturday, February 28, 2009 in Washington,… Continue

Added by Sharon Burton on November 30, 2008 at 9:57am — No Comments

Space 88: A place for creative, social and environmental businesses

Hi All,
I don't think I've taken the time to let folks here know about Space 88 in Silver Spring. It's a flex office space for creative, social and environmental businesses. If you know anyone in need of space, let me know.

Visit here for more details: www.space-88.com

All the best,
David

Added by David Fogel on November 25, 2008 at 4:36pm — No Comments

lange launches “art in the valley” program to promote eisenhower valley art communities

Shauna Lee Lange Arts Advisory has created a new program called "Art in the Valley" as part of the business development efforts of the Eisenhower Valley district of Alexandria, Virginia. Art in the Valley consists of displays of local artists' original artwork in lobbies of office buildings, theatres, law firms, universities, hotels, cafes, large corporations, and small businesses.

The artwork is rotated on an eight week basis and is… Continue

Added by shauna lee lange on November 21, 2008 at 10:53am — No Comments

What's DC's equivalent of David Byrne's artful bike racks in NYC?

When artist and avid cyclist David Byrne, former lead singer for the band Talking Heads, was asked by the New York City Department of Transportation (no surprise) to help judge a bike rack design contest for New York City, he was so enthusiastic about the opportunity that he submitted his own designs.

With his design prowess and public exposure* however, NYC DOT felt it… Continue

Added by Neil Takemoto on November 19, 2008 at 11:23pm — No Comments

New Street Art Exhibit in Columbia Heights

On Sunday, November 9 2008, artists from the DC area and the East Coast created a public art installation that seeks to lift up the Columbia Heights community spirit by improving aesthetic enjoyment. Tim CON (DC), Decoy (DC), Billy Mode (MD), VJ (DC), Owel (DC), Gaia (MD), Leon Rainbow (NJ), Will Kasso (NJ), Demer (NJ), Peter Krsko (DC) worked live demonstrating impact of art on street environment. The artists covered an 80-foot fence of a… Continue

Added by Peter Krsko on November 12, 2008 at 11:31am — 1 Comment

Local fashion meets neighborhood pride

Local fashion meets neighborhood pride

No one in their creative right mind (no pun intended) would wear a DC tourist souvenir t-shirt, but what if you really did want to display your love for your own unique, authentic neighborhood? If you live in Queens, New York, the answer for many is to buy a shirt from local artist Ciara Elend's Queensbound collection. Think of it as when you wear your… Continue

Added by Neil Takemoto on November 10, 2008 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

You'd think the Berlin Wall had just fallen

This site is by no means a political platform, so understanding that, one had to be there in the streets of DC after the final voting results to understand that this was more than just another election. The joyous dancing, the spirited cheering and chanting, the intense hugging, the emotional laugher and endless tears, a lot of love in the air... you'd think you were either in Berlin when the Wall had just fallen.

Why are these people so infused with enthusiasm and… Continue

Added by Neil Takemoto on November 5, 2008 at 11:41am — No Comments

Bring your art voice out on Thursday!

The District is studying the feasibility of an inter-jurisdictional arts district straddling Eastern Avenue (with Mount Rainier) and is looking for your input. They are also looking to create an integrated role for artists in this revitalization effort and need to hear from you this Thursday.

Community Meeting

Thursday, November 6

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Washington Center for Aging Services

2601 18th Street NE

(at Montana Avenue)

Washington, DC… Continue

Added by Sharon Burton on November 3, 2008 at 4:56pm — No Comments

SOON!! Upcoming shows!!

Hello there!

Just wanted to let you know that I'll still be participating in 2 group art events this week. Please feel free to pass on to anyone who would be interested in seeing some art while sipping some wine and mingling with lots of creative and interesting people. Hope you can make it to one or both of the following RECEPTIONS:

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008: 7PM - 8:30PM

wine and hors dourvres

A HEALTHY DOSE OF ART AT THE RESULTS GYM, CAPITOL HILL

This… Continue

Added by Marielle Mariano on November 2, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments