December 11th Sculpture Market

WASHINGTON GLASS SCHOOL
December Sculpture Market & Holiday Open House
Date: Saturday, December 11, 2010

Time: 2:00 til 6:00 pm

Location: Washington Glass School

3700 Otis Street

Mount Rainier, MD 20712

Admission: Free

202.744.8222

The adjacent Flux Studios will also be open, featuring JRA Members Novie Trump, Jessica Beals and
Laurel Lukaszewski - make it a day of art!

(e)merge art fair in dc

Looks like theres another chance for a major art fair in DC.
Kriston Capps over at the Washington City Paper has the story on (e)merge a large art fair to be held at the Capitol Skyline Hotel in September of 2011.

Certainly good news for DC.

Any gallery owners out there want to represent me so I can participate?

Ways to get art this month

want to further you art collection? want to buy art for someone else? come to these three events this month:


1. The Bloomingdale Holiday Art Market
Art, Craft, and other stuff from DC area artisans. and one jeweler from Asheville.
Sunday December 5th 
4-9 PM
Big Bear Cafe
1700 First St NW
More Information here




2. ArtDC Gallery Fundraiser Auction
Come bid on available works form DC area artists.
Saturday December 4th
5-9PM
Art DC Gallery
5710 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville, MD
More Infomation here


3. Washington Glass Studio Open House
A Joint Open Studio Between The Washington Glass School and Flux Studios
Rania Hassan, Novie Trump, Laural Lukaszewski, Tim Tate, Michael Janis, Erwin Timmers, Robert Kincheloe, Jessica Beels, Nancy Donnelly, Sean Hennessey, and many more will have their work on display. Open Studios are the best way to build your collection of works.
December 11th
2-6 PM
700 Otis Street Mount Rainier, MD 20712 
(202) 744-8222
Washington Glass School
Flux Studios


Also!


4. Online Gallery
Use the Coupon Code WHERESMYCOFFEE to get a 10% discount on any sculpture in my online shop

ouch

In an article about why artists are leaving new york, a cute little jab at washington, dc:


NOT MADE HERE

Industry experts worry that New York will become a place where art is presented but not made, turning the city into an institutionalized sort of Disney Land. One arts executive says it could become “a Washington, D.C.,” a sterile, planned city with a number of cultural institutions but few artists—certainly not a place known as a birthplace for new cultural ideas and trends.

full article here.

Bloomingdale Holiday Art Market 2010

Get your Art! Drink your Rum and Cider!
Buy your Christmas Trees!
The Bloomingdale Holiday Art Market Returns!

On Sunday December 5th, from 4-9pm, the Bloomingdale Holiday Art Market returns to the Big Bear Cafe in Washington, DC.

A small sampling of Artists and Artisans selected from the Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts Fair will be setting up their work to sell. Big Bear Cafe will be open, Special Holiday Drink will be served, and fresh cut Christmas Trees will be available.

Vendors Include:

Goshdarnknit:

Ghost writers, imaginary friends, runaways, unite! Goshdarnknit is illustrated notebooks for your pockets and knit paintings for your walls, all by DC artist Rania. She knits, paints, embroiders, and gocco prints every surface imaginable with swirly tales of cherry swallowing, bunny spinning, arm doodling fun.

Sean Hennessey:

Sean Hennessey creates beautiful wall sculptures from upcylced glass combined with concrete and steel. Using common and slightly nostalgic imagery, he presents work as archeological remnants of our present world and ways of thinking, with hopes to inspire and make your life better.

60bugs:

"60 bugs" is a punk rock song written by a 5 year old. 60bugs is the line of awesome hand-embroidered and gocco-printed stuff inspired by it. Sometimes funny, sometimes absurd, mostly always cute, Debbie Lee of 60bugs makes fun items for all ages like tee shirts, pins, greeting cards and reusable coffee sleeves.

Tiger Flight:

I have a compulsion to make stuff. Lately (at least for the past 2 years) I have been really taken with making stuff out of other stuff. I use recycled materials in the creation of my animals which forces me to incorporate the patterns and shapes inherent in the found materials and work within the limited size and availability of the materials. Each piece I make is unique and done mostly without pattern which helps to reinforce the idea of originality inherent within each creature.

Eve VanDalsen:

Since taking summer classes at Parsons many years ago and apprenticing for a leather smith, I have slowly developed my own business of designing, making, and selling handbags, wallets and dog collars. I use material from deconstructed old leather bags and clothing as well as odd lot remnants and past season skins. Very rarely are two pieces the same. Every single piece is made by me from start to finish in my Capitol Hill basement and dining room table.

Figs & Ginger:

Figs & Ginger makes recycled Sterling Jewelry for all stages of life. Pieces are inspired by Forests and designed to grow with you. A new line of charms & family critter necklaces has been added to the Figs family. Pieces start at $10 and none go above $80. We're affordable, well made, and oh so cute!

Other Special Events!


Book Signing by Rosemarie Onwukwe

New from local author Rosemarie Onwukwe is Bloomingdale, the latest title in Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America Series. In over 200 vintage photographs, Rosemarie shares the history of this historic neighborhood. The book was released on June 14, 2010.

Caroling by Capitol Blend

Capital Blend is a Washington DC based all-female a cappella group.  The group formed in the spring of 2008 when several coworkers at Discovery Communications learned they shared a common interest in singing.  Capitol Blend will be bringing lyric sheets so others may join in.






Buy Holiday Portraits at the Photo Booth
There will be a photo booth with a Christmas themed background. Bloomingdale photographer Tony Rich will be snapping your photos and printing them on the spot.

Christmas Tree Sales from Painted Hand Farm

Painted Hand Farm is a sustainable diversified farm located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. In addition to Christmas Trees, Painted Hand Farm is a regular vendor at the Bloomingdale Farmers Market.









What: Bloomingdale Holiday Art Market
When: Sunday, December 5, 2010
Time: 4-9pm
Where: Big Bear Cafe: 1700 1st Street NW, DC [First and R NW]

(this was cross posted on my personal blog  )

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Artist's Talk this Friday @TubmanMahanArt

As Part of the Re:Create exhibition at The Tubman Mahan Gallery in the Center for Green Urbanism, there will be an Artist's Talk on Friday November 5th, from 6-8 PM. 


The Artists that will be on-site to talk about their work are:

Sandra Davis

Rania Hassan

Sean Hennessey

Roxanne Jarrett  
Ja’Ski Watkins

Sherry Ways 


Please join us.




The Center for Green Urbanism is located at 3938 Benning Road, NE
One block form the Minnesota Avenue Metro Station on the Orange Line.


More Information about the Exhibit

The View From the Penland School of Craft.

penland
Originally uploaded by Scenic Artisan

I was fortunate enough to be a visiting instructor at Penland this past week. i just got back and have a lot to digest. that place is truly amazing.

Re:Create at the Center for Green Urbanism

Join Us for ReCREATE "The Art of the Recycled" Opening October 15th! Join 20 of the area's top visual artists for the opening reception of ReCREATE "The Art of the Recycled" from 6 to 8 p.m. October 15 at the grand opening of the Center for Green Urbanism, DC's new art-infused green business incubator. The Center provides office and event space to small businesses and start-up companies. During the grand opening reception, the in-house Tubman-Mahan Art Gallery, will debut original works created from recyclable and "eco-friendly" material. The center is located at 3938 Benning Road NE, Washington, DC. Invited guests include Mayor Adrian Fenty; DC Council Chair Vince Gray; Ward 7 Councilmember Yvette Alexander; Gloria A. Nauden, Executive Director, DC Commission on Arts and Humanities, and Marvin Bowser, Commissioner (Ward 7), DC Commission on Arts and Humanities. "ReCREATE is an opportunity to view how 20 local and national artists use everyday items we take for granted or discard to create stunning works of art! Keeping in line with the Center's "green" theme, the Tubman-Mahan Art Gallery will focus on work created with an environmental eye," said Curator Sharon Burton, president of Authentic Contemporary Art. "Join us for what will be an evening of art, music and a true fusion of eco-creativity. Live music by Jazz Flutist Arch Thompson, will provide the ideal entertainment to accompany the amazing work on display." ReCREATE will be on display through November 13. Artists, include: Chuck Baxter Sandra Davis Jim Duckworth Chava Evans Erica Fallin Magaly Gaza Christopher Golden Gints Grinbergs Rania Hassan Sean Hennessey Roxanne Jarrett Guru Sangat Khalsa Gloria Kirk Marla Mclean Rose Mosner Jordan Quintero Wendy Rabinowitz Kathy Turner Ja'Ski Watkins Sherry Ways The ReCREATE opening reception will culminate a day-long grand opening celebration for the new Center for Green Urbanism, which begins at 2 pm with a ribbon cutting and press conference and continues with center tours, eco-interior design discussions by Certified Interior Environment Coach Sherry Burton-Ways, Design Principal of Design Scheme Interiors, LLC.    About the Center for Green Urbanism The Center for Green Urbanism was co-founded by DC-based environmental advocates, Zandra and Dennis Chestnut in the Spring of 2010. The mission of the Center for Green Urbanism is to create a business-friendly environment that provides startups with affordable office space and business services in a sustainable and energy-efficent green demonstration facility.  The Center is located in downtown Ward 7, Washington, DC.  Meeting spaces are available and Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the facility. The is a design model for a "living green business" in an urban setting, by decreasing carbon footprint - promoting home gardening, using energy efficient lighting and appliances, solar shade window treatments, a purified drinking water system, water saving devices and the recycling of trash and waste.  Learn more athttp://www.centerforgreenurbanism.org.

About Authentic Contemporary Art    Authentic Contemporary Art (formally Authentic Art Consulting) was founded in 2005 and now serves as an alternative source for emerging and contemporary art. Based in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area, Authentic Contemporary Art (ACA) creates opportunities for art collectors and emerging contemporary artists to connect through exhibitions and through a juried online art gallery. We also work with a variety of design and art professionals to find the right artwork to fit the right space. ACA also provides opportunities for individuals who are interested in visual art to learn more about collecting and conserving art through workshops, gallery visits and special events. ACA partners with a variety of art and interior design professionals and organizations to present contemporary art that is accessible and affordable to the novice collector and attractive to established art connoisseurs. Visit us online at www.authenticartonline.com

Crafty Bastards is this Saturday!!!!

Please come.

Blue Lock :: Cast Glass, Steel :: 6"x9"

My focus has been a bit different in the last few months. In the past i had been mixing a lot of concrete castings into my exhibitions, but lately it's all been glass. and i've been attempting to make steel frames for all my pieces. and i've been abandoning my very small formats that have been what i mainly exhibited at fairs and festivals. this crafty bastards will showcase the last pieces of my smaller series and i'll be bringing a few slightly larger pieces. if you have been interested in purchasing small works of mine ( less that 12 inches x 12 inches) this may be one of your last chances.

 i will have my remaining concrete doors as well. I've got about 15 left and i don't foresee making more.

Concrete Door :: 6"x3"

I've been doing fewer and fewer street festivals and not sure how i'll approach this next year, but i have been focusing on larger works and commissioned pieces.

We Share What We Have :: Glass, Concrete, Steel :: 24x12

So, come, and get some of my work!

Crafty Bastards
Saturday October 2, 2010
10-5
Marie Reed Learning Center
18th street in Adams Morgan
thats basically 2150 18th street nw washington dc for you out of towners.

Specifically, Rania and I will be set up here:






Online Store (will be restocked next week)
Portfolio
i may have some special offers available to my twitter followers too

Images from a new series.

Here are the Sculptures I created for my recent show Intersect: Glass Meets Art.

Dennis and Phillip Ratner Museum

10001 Old Georgetown Road

Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Phone: 301.897.1518

  www.ratnermuseum.com

September 7-18, 2010

upcoming art events that you should attend.

Here are a few places you can purchase my work in the coming month:

Intersect: Glass Meets Art
This is a group exhibit of Washington DC area glass artists. I created 8 new glass panels for this show.
When: This Sunday 1:30-3:30
Where: Dennis and Phillip Ratner Museum

10001 Old Georgetown Road

Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Phone: 301.897.1518

  www.ratnermuseum.com

Arts on Foot
I'll be in the Washington Glass School tent at this yearly downtown event.

When: This Wednesday- Saturday
Where: Outside the Portrait Gallery 8th and F NW in Penn Quarter DC.


Adams Morgan Day

Another big yearly event. the artists will be set up along Belmont. I'll be in the Washington Glass School tent

When This Sunday
Where 18th and Belmont NW in Adams Morgan DC



Crafty Bastards
Huge Awesome indie craft festival. not to be missed.
When: Saturday October 2nd
Where: Marie Reed Learning Center. 18th St NW in Adams Morgan DC.


thanks.

Friday Gallery Openings in Penn Quarter

REYES + DAVIS Gallery sent out this nice reminder of gallery openings in Penn Quarter

the "c" word

see CraftScotland

PBR sign at solly's tavern on u street

Pbr sign at solly's
Originally uploaded by Scenic Artisan

PBR is sponsoring a PBRbeque at Sollys Tavern this sunday and hired me to paint an old sign by the stairway.

http://pabstblueribbon.wordpress.com/2010/09/02/sollys-kickass-pbrbq/

Intersect: Glass Meets Art

I will be participating in a glass exhibition with a few other washington dc based glass artists at the Ratner Museum in Bethesda , MD.

Intersect: Glass Meets Art

In-ter-sect:  (in-ter-sekt) To cut across or overlap each other, to have one or more points in common.

The eight artists in this exhibit have each been on an artistic journey and perhaps, still are. Their travels have taken them to different places and each unique journey distinguishes each artist from the other. Most of them have crossed paths at some point. In this exhibit, the artists, all independently chosen, converge for INTERSECT: Glass Meets Art. Glass and art are the points they have in common.

Sean Hennessey, a sculptor and painter, currently works in glass and concrete, creating narrative works inspired by artifacts, mythology, and common everyday objects. Jill Tanenbaum combines her graphic art background with glass to create her unique designs. Jill is the president of Jill Tanenbaum Graphic Design and Advertising, Inc..  In her dynamic glass and mixed media creations, in which depth and contrast are dominant, Anne Elise Pemberton explores the relationship between plant, human, and atomic structures. Robert Weiner’s Colorbar Murrine Series, affords him the opportunity to experiment with color, fusing temperatures, and to express a personal style that reflects simplicity with a close attention to detail. Creating with confidence and passion, Judith Busby uses the copper-foil technique in stained glass.  Her drawing and painting background has evolved over time into original designs for both glass works and fiber art quilts.  Nancy Weisser is an award winning multimedia artist with a focus on glass since 1980. As owner of Weisser Glass Studio, one of the original teaching studios in the area Nancy has made a substantial contribution to the dynamic growth of the Washington glass community. Kari Minnick holds a degree in studio art from the University of California and has been an exhibiting artist and educator for over twenty-five years. Collected internationally, Kari's works are in private, corporate and embassy collections. Benjamin Bornstein brings his personal point of view and approach to glass art to this diverse group.

Dennis and Phillip Ratner Museum

10001 Old Georgetown Road

Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Phone: 301.897.1518

  www.ratnermuseum.com

September 7-28, 2010

Reception: Sunday September 12 from 1:30-3:30 pm

More information about each artists:
Kari Minnick
Nancy Weisser
Judith Busby
Ann Pemberton
Jill Tanenbaum
Robert Weiner
Sean Hennessey
Ben Bornstein

DCCAH Fellowship Applicants Exhibit

When:  Opening Night, Friday, August 13, 2010 at 6:00pm

                Gallery Hours: Wed. – Friday 11am-5pm, Sat. 11am-3pm

                Exhibition Closes, Wednesday, August 25th, 2010, 5pm

Where:  The Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery at Smith Farm Center

                 1632 U St NW, Washington DC, 20009

Artwalk in Bloomingdale

This Saturday August 7th is the second annual Bloomingdale Artwalk in the fabulous Bloomingdale Neighborhood of Washington, DC. Selected artists will be exhibiting art in front yards and stoops along First Street NW, between Florida Avenue NW and Rhode Island Avenue NW. I'll have a sculpture on display. Other activities include:

1. An Exhibit at 87 Florida

2. An Artists Market, featuring smaller works by local artists. My neighbor Brendan Smith, included!

3. Facepainting, ballon art and other things. you know, for the kids.

4. An open house preview for what will soon be Bloomingdale's first Tavern, Rustik

5. Live Music!

6. Treasure Hunt

Date: Saturday, August 7, 2010

Time: 12 to 4 PM

Where:Bloomingdale neighborhood

Along 1st Street, NW, between Florida Ave. and Rhode Island Ave.

How: Pick up a map at Big Bear Café or Windows Café.

More Information HERE


More information about the neighborhood.
and some photos.

things to do in dc.

Things I want to do in DC that I haven't done, or haven't done in a while, or just don't do often enough.

1. Canoe the canal
2. Visit Frederick Douglass House
3. Walk the C&O Canal
4. Visit the Aquatic Gardens
5. Vist the National Cathedral
6. Visit the National Shrine
7. Visit Franciscan Monastery
8  Visit Kingman Island
9.  Go to the Kreeger Museum
10. Gallery Hop in Anacostia
11. Zoo
12. Embassy Tours
13. Boat on the Anacostia
14. Go up the Washington Monument
15. Tour the LOC
16. Go to the top of the Old Post Office Pavillion
17. Air and Space Museum
18. Holocaust Museum
19. Visit the Design Center
20. Stage a remote control helicopter battle in the Kogod Courtyard



what else should i have on my list?

New Glass Sculpture.

I've been creating a series of smaller steel framed glass pieces to sell online and at art festivals. Here is one of the pieces:

Keepsake
Glass, Concrete, Steel
18"x8"x2"
2010
It weighs 8 lbs

This piece is a kiln form slumped glass panel, covered in concrete and framed in welded steel. The glass is recycled float glass.

To purchase this piece and to see others that i have listed in my online store, GO HERE
I also have larger panels that are available in my portfolio HERE. Please shoot me an email Art@wheresmycoffee.com for information and pricing.

Call to Arts Vendors

ARTS ON N STREET!
Call to Arts Vendors –

An exciting new outdoor arts market brought to you by the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

We are looking for DC artists to help activate the Shaw neighborhood for two weekends in August (7th & 8th  and 14th & 15th).  We are looking for artists and crafters based in DC to sell their works and wares!

We're looking for 22 vendors for each day (it is not required to do all four days. We are happy to let people chose their level of participation). Space is FREE.

In addition to the craft fair, there will be an affordable art fair called Paper Pushers where we are looking for artists to sell original works on paper (size restrictions do apply- no bigger than 20" in any one dimension and nothing priced above $200) where people can buy the artwork right there and go. Artists will recieve full sale price of artwork less any processing fees that may occur.

We are also looking for people who would be interested in leading workshops with kids- live painting, decorating your own skate deck, bike repair, juggling, dj-ing…this would also be a paid position.

Other ideas are forming and our ears are open! If you have something you're itching to try out, don't hold back- let me know! If you have an idea or would like to apply, please contact Beth Baldwin at gobethgo@gmail.com to participate