It was a great experience to be part of the second #WeTweetArt opening/tweet-up, where I showcased Ripe in the artdc Gallery. Discovering a range of local artists like @alexandrachio, @dearsuburbia and others that are passionate about creating and connecting is very cool indeed. The following list of participating artist represents something for everyone:

http://artdc.com/2014/03/13/wetweetartv2/

Visit the exhibit through 4/6/14 at the artdc gallery: 5710 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville, MD 20781

Jewel Box Pop-Up Gallery

This month my work was selected for the Jewel Box show, part of the Art Lives Here initiative in Hyattsville, MD. For the show, a 2,300 sq. ft. commercial space turned pop-up gallery will be open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday of September for public viewing. There will be an opening reception Thursday from 7-9PM. Emerging and established artists applied for an opportunity to participate in this group exhibition, which is curated by John Paradiso and Tim McLorraine. The show features three of my paintings: Continue reading →

I usually work on a larger scale, but switched things up for DC Arts Center’s Wall Mountables 2013, creating a small scale, 16×20″ painting. DCAC is a community resource that supports some of the area’s most interesting emerging visual artists as well as theater initiatives. Their annual open Wall Mountables show attracts a wide range of participants and is a great opportunity to find smaller and more affordable works for sale, connect with creative folks of all stripes in DC, and enjoy art.  The opening reception is a great party, and will be held this Friday at DCAC’s Adams Morgan space: Continue reading →

Five paintings will be featured in the inaugural show of FLEX, a series of temporary exhibitions, which will occur for one night on Saturday April 27th from 7-10pm:

Saturday April 27th, 7-10pm
Flats at Atlas |  1600 Maryland Ave, NE Washington, DC 20002
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The Del Ray Artisans, a community arts organization in Alexandria, VA, describe their March juried show, Power Art:

“Power Art makes viewers see familiar things in new ways; evokes emotions, and makes an impact. It may be big, bold, and graphic, or minimalist in its approach. Philosophical or even satirical, Power Art may address civil liberties, human rights, or environmental issues. It makes the viewer stop and think about a viewpoint. Area artists were encouraged to be experimental, with no restrictions on materials. Some of the juried artworks depict emotional, physical, natural and spiritual power; others represent the power of craftsmanship, fabric, and recycled materials.” Continue reading →

Santa has dark surprises in his bag of tricks this December. The Center for Visual Artists upcoming show, the Land of Misfits, features designer toys and lowbrow art. “Ripe” will be on display starting December 7th through the end of the month at the CVA Gallery. The opening reception will be held:

When: 6-9PM on Friday, December 7th
Where: 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro, NC 27410

For more information, visit the CVA Gallery website.

The Del Ray Artisans, a community arts organization in Alexandria, VA, issued the following intriguing prompt for their upcoming show, Sweet and Salty :

Sweet: pleasing to the taste, mind, feelings, eye or ear
Salty: seasoned with or containing salt, related to the sea, racy

Ripe is both a bit sweet and salty, and will be on display at the gallery through October 28 during gallery hours at the Del Ray Artisans gallery at the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are: Thursdays, 12 noon to 6 pm; Fridays, 12 noon to 9 pm; Saturdays, 10 am to 9 pm; and Sundays, 12 noon to 6 pm. Please join me at the Opening Reception on Friday, October 5 from 7pm-10pm to check out Ripe and enjoy sweet and salty refreshments. For more about the show and the Del Ray Artisans, visit their website.

Starting Saturday, September 15 and continuing through October 10, Emerge will be on display at the Arlington Arts Gallery. 20 works from area artist were juried into the show, titled Art Extravaganza, which received more than 80 entries. To check out the piece, visit 5179 #B Lee Hwy, West Arlington, Virginia 22027, Tuesday-Saturday 11 AM-7 PM or check out the opening reception on September 15 from 5-8PM.

For more information, visit the Arlington Arts Gallery website: http://www.arlingtonartsgallery.com/wordpress/2012/09/04/art-extravaganza-show/

My work was featured this week on Beautiful/Decay. Beautiful/Decay is a printed book series and daily art blog with a focus on experimental, grotesque, and groundbreaking art, and is a favorite source of inspiration of mine. Check out the article here: http://beautifuldecay.com/2012/08/20/emily-hoxworths-narrative-worlds/