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We cover artists, art exhibits, performances, public art, and inspiring neighborhoods across the DC area; specifically, the Gateway Arts District.
Lead by Justin Fair, with guest posts by great folks active in their local arts community: Mia, Shahla, Allita, Yolonda, Cheryl, Alona, Tom, and the list continues.
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Author Archives: JF
Discovering @CorradettiGlass Gallery in Clipper Mill, Woodberry, Baltimore
A studio and gallery with gorgeous presentation in the Historic Clipper Mill of Woodberry, Baltimore. The staff is friendly and accessible, a great find. Prices are as expected, about $250+ for most vases, but ranges $120+. There’s some experimental fun … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Features: Cool Spaces
Tagged Baltimore, Clipper Mill, Galleries, Glass, Studios
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Julie Sayo's "Asthma & Design" as part of MICA's MA in Social Design Thesis Exhibition in the Pinkard Gallery in the Bunting Center
Inspirational and informative, social media artist and graphic designer, Julie Sayo, explores a designer’s role in “improviding health communication related to asthma” in “Asthma & Design” as part of the Master of Arts in Social Design Thesis Exhibition. Her work recognizes … Continue reading
Remy Peritz's "Current Debates" as part of MICA's MA in Social Design Thesis Exhibition in the Pinkard Gallery in the Bunting Center
My favorite piece I’ve found as part of the Master of Arts in Social Design Thesis Exhibition is Remy Peritz‘s “Current Debates.” He asks various questions, looking for democratic responses studying social media’s worth…explaining a work in progress in which … Continue reading
"Off The Rails" Thesis Exhibition at MICA Brown Building Gallery
On Exhibition until April 29th, about 70 MICA students exhibit their artwork as part of their thesis on campus. During this session, at the Brown Building on campus, across two gallery spaces, two of my favorite works so far are … Continue reading
What Justin's up to this April
Hello everyone! This month is a short newsletter: What’s Justin up to this April? As many of you know, I seek to integrate arts initiatives into community revitalization. I run Soulstrong Arts Blog, I’ve held artist talks surrounding my Artist in Residence … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Justin Fair Visual & Performing Artwork
Tagged Artist Talks, Hillyer Art Space, Performance Art, RAW
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"Unwind Wednesdays" @PGAAMCC's "Gallery 110" – Tonight, 4/4 until 8pm
Every first Wednesday of the month at the Prince George’s African American Museum & Cultural Center, a happy hour is held at Gallery 110 to get folks together to showcase local culture and history. Currently on display, is the exhibition … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Happenings: Happening Now
Tagged Exhibitions, Gateway Arts Center, Gateway Arts District, Happy Hours, PGAAMCC
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"Jessie Cohen: An Eye for Animals" at the National Zoo Visitor's Center
I love finding exhibitions when I least expect them. Today I discovered the marvelous “Jessie Cohen: An Eye for Animals” at the Visitor’s Center at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. The images are plentiful and pulling, playful and patient, peculiar … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Happenings: Happening Now
Tagged Exhibitions, National Zoo, Woodley Park
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Riverdale Park Arts Council's Fifth Annual Arts Festival is on May 6th
There’s a charming town center in Riverdale Park…who would’ve known? I took some photos a few weeks ago on my way to some public art across from New Carrollton Station, and there’s a veterans memorial in Riverdale Park and some … Continue reading
Happening Now: "Copyright for Artists – Presented by Stephen Slusher" Workshop at the Brentwood Arts Exchange in the #GatewayArts Center
I’m very appreciative to attend this workshop at the Brentwood Arts Exchange, which is one of several workshops in this series. Hope to share some findings later on today! For more information, visit arts.pgparks.com. Copyright for Artists – Presented by … Continue reading
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