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Category Archives: Happenings: Happening Now
What's Justin up to this June?
Hello everyone! Wonderful news! What’s Justin up to this June? I am now working as the Economic Development Coordinator with the Hyattsville Community Development Corporation (Hyattsville CDC). This full-time opportunity will allow me to learn the ways of applying sound … Continue reading
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
"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
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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
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Tagged Exhibitions, National Zoo, Woodley Park
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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
Happening Now: "Open Invitation for Open Meetings" Opening Reception at 39th St Gallery in the #GatewayArts Center
I’ll let the photos speak for themselves… Forced perspective! Pin hole! Real life! View more about this exhibition on the Upcoming Event blog post. [portfolio_slideshow]
Jenny Sidhu Mullins Creates Work for the Art on the Art Bus @Artisphere
On route to Artisphere to see the Frida Kahlo Photographs exhibition, I discovered the intriguing work of Jenny Sidhu Mullins, the Artist In Residence for the Art Bus Project. The second Art Bus artist I’ve met (Victor Epkuk months ago), … Continue reading
Happening Now: "Converging Cultural Tapestries" Closing Reception at Zimstone Gallery #gatewayarts
This article is part of MyGatewayArts.org’s “Gateway on Foot” series, for more information, see below. I love visiting Zimstone Gallery and need to make the time more often! Today is the Closing Reception for Converging Cultural Tapestries at Zimstone … Continue reading
Happening Now: "Hand Picked" Opening Reception @artdc Gallery, 7-10 #gatewayarts
Talk about a packed house! This exhibition’s opening reception is crowded, with live music and a great spread. If you can make it down to artdc Gallery before the night ends, this exhibition features various media that was made to … Continue reading
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Tagged artdc Gallery, Gateway Arts District
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