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Welcome to Soulstrong Arts Blog
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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Category Archives: Justin Fair Visual & Performing Artwork
What’s Justin up to this September?
What’s Justin up to this September? Today is the Jewish Holiday of Rosh Hashanah, celebrating the New Year on the Hebrew Calendar. It’s a high holy day that marks a time of reflection, resolutions, and rest. Starting a countdown to … Continue reading
Happy Independence Day!!!
Happy Independence Day!!! Just want to thank you for your support of my work! As we enjoy the fireworks tonight, a reminder to take the time to honor our servicemen and women 🙂 I plan on finishing my series of pastel-charcoal drawings … Continue reading
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
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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Resonance: Reflections on "Conduit" and Residency at #GatewayArts Center
In reflecting upon my residency at Gateway Arts Center, I am deeply honored and thankful to have received such constructive feedback. Open feedback is a gift given my work’s focus on dark themes, to receive positive and negative responses. Simone … Continue reading
What Justin's up to this March (Next Thurs 3/8's RAW:DC STIMULUS at 8pm!)
March News A big THANK YOU to everyone who attended my Artist’s Talk at Gateway Arts Center as exiting Artist In Residence last Saturday. Thanks to all who sent break-a-leg wishes; I’ll try to avoid the stairs again this Thursday, … Continue reading
Introducing: Artwork Store at http://justinfair.com/shop Keyword VALENTINE
I am proud to launch my new artwork store at http://justinfair.com/shop. Now visitors can purchase artwork for sale online via Paypal. Use the keyword VALENTINE at checkout to get 50% off!!
This Sat 2/25 @ 1pm: My Artist's Talk at Gateway Arts Center, plus Invitation to @RAWartistswdc STIMULUS on 3/8
Artist’s Talk… As my Artist In Residency at Gateway Arts Center ends I invite you to attend my final Artist’s Talk this Saturday, February 25th at 1pm Location: 3901 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood, MD 20722 (2nd fl, entrance on 39th Street) … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Justin Fair Visual & Performing Artwork
Tagged Justin's Performances, Newsletter
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Take Crucial Steps this Valentine's Day! Give Art at 50% off, until 3/1!
Jump for Joy this Valentine’s Day! I’ll be selling paintings, drawings, and prints half-priced for Valentine’s Day! Now thru March 1st! The sale prices start at $25! Catharsis and Crucial Steps drawings are now $50 each, prints begin at $25, and earlier … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Justin Fair Visual & Performing Artwork
Tagged Catharsis, Crucial Steps, Holidays, Prints
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What Justin's up to this February! (Mark your Calendar: Sat Feb 25 1pm! New time, 1 pm!)
February News “Become transformed and become free” is the message behind Conduit, one of the pieces I’ll be performing at my Artist-In-Residency Closing Artist’s Talk, Saturday, February 25th, at 1pm at Gateway Arts Center. The new time is 1 PM. This … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Justin Fair Visual & Performing Artwork
Tagged Justin's Exhibitions, Newsletter
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