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2002_DC_Block_02040968AFL-CIO Headquarters -- Tom Block's art show reception
My neighbor, Tom Block, is a painter. He had an exhibition at the AFL-CIO headquarters near the White House that I went to and took some pictures from. In these pre-digital days, the photos were a crap shoot and they didn't turn out that well. Tom immediately, however, said that he was really glad I was...
2016_MD_Blind_WhinoDC_160220139DC -- Blind Whino Opening: "Destroy & Create"
Art Whino teams up with Boundless Brooklyn to present Destroy & Create, a group art show that celebrates the release of the new Boundless Halfpipe model kit. Boundless Brooklyn, which creates DIY miniature sets and has sponsored a number of art shows around the U.S., Canada and Europe, is honoring the...
2015_MD_Blind_WhinoVVG_151003133DC -- Blind Whino Opening: "Vivid Visions" (Kim Jung-Gi) -- Artist's work
Please Join us for Vivid Visions the debut Show in our new gallery space at Blind Whino!
Vivid Visions: The Art of Kim Jung Gi
Art Whino announces the opening of the new Art Whino Gallery at SW, with Vivid Visions: The Art of Kim Jung Gi, the first United States solo exhibition of the Korean...
2015_MD_Blind_WhinoVVD_151003179DC -- Blind Whino Opening: "Vivid Visions" (Kim Jung-Gi) -- Artist at work
Please Join us for Vivid Visions the debut Show in our new gallery space at Blind Whino!
Vivid Visions: The Art of Kim Jung Gi
Art Whino announces the opening of the new Art Whino Gallery at SW, with Vivid Visions: The Art of Kim Jung Gi, the first United States solo exhibition of the Korean...
2016_MD_Blind_Walls_16093011DC -- Blind Whino X Art Whino -- District Walls Wrap Up Reception
DISTRICT WALLS
Sept 19-30th

Blind Whino X Art Whino in its mission to bring all the cross sections of the Low Brow world is pleased to announce DISTRICT WALLS. With over 146 murals implemented in the last 9 years and with ongoing success of the Richmond Mural project, Art Whino will be using the...
2011_DC_Fridge_ChorO_11040929DC -- Capitol Hill -- The Fridge -- Event: Chor Boogie's "This Ain't No Place For No Hero" -- Opening
Chor Boogie Opening: This Aint No Place For No Hero
Chor Boogie has been in residency at The Freezer for three weeks preparing for his latest show at The Fridge -- This Aint No Place For No Hero!
Please join us Saturday night from 7:00 - 10:00 PM for the opening reception!
For more info on this show,...
2010_DC_Call_Mom80DC -- Capitol Hill -- The Fridge -- Event: "Call Your Mom" mural project
2017_DC_Eclectic_FusionO_17050681DC -- Eclectic Fusion opening @ NBC4's Asman Gallery
NBC4's Asman Gallery is proud to present the third two-woman show of fine artists Zenobia A. Rickford and E. L. Whitley, with guest encaustic artist Carolyn Goodridge. You are invited to attend the opening reception of this exquisite art exhibition Eclectic Fusion.
2016_DC_CarnavalT_160305145DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Artist Talk: Carnaval: Celebrations of the African Diaspora
Black Artists of DC & Art Impact USA Present the Third Annual Black History Month Juried Art Exhibition
Artists' Talk and Wine & Cheese Reception
Carnaval: Celebrations of the African Diaspora - Artist Talk
Pepco Edison Place Gallery
702 Eighth Street NW, Washington DC 20001
Curated by Carol R....
2016_DC_CarnavalT_160311150DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Closing Reception and Artist Talk: Carnaval: Celebrations of the African Diaspora
Black Artists of DC & Art Impact USA Present the Third Annual Black History Month Juried Art Exhibition
Curated by Carol R. Dyson and Carolyn Goodridge
Closing Reception: Friday, March 11, 2016, 5-8 PM
2016_DC_Art_ImpactP_160129168DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Closing: Art Impact International 2016 -- Formal Presentation
Art Impact International 2016 is having a wine and cheese closing reception and artist talk for the Millennium Art Salon members and other distinguised guests.
Program:
Welcoming remarks from:
* Gallery Director, Pepco Edison Place
* Carolyn Goodridge, Curator & President, Art Impact USA
*...
2016_DC_Art_ImpactC_16012966DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Closing: Art Impact International 2016 -- Mingling
Art Impact International 2016 is having a wine and cheese closing reception and artist talk for the Millennium Art Salon members and other distinguised guests.
2015_DC_AncestorsC_15030657DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Closing: Light of the Ancestors
Black Artists of DC presents Light of the Ancestors Exhibition at the Pepco Edison Place Gallery
February 11 – March 6, 2015
Meet the Artists Reception February 13, 2015 6 - 9 PM
Closing Reception and Artist Talk Friday, March 6, 2015, 6 - 9 PM.

The theme of Light of the Ancestors exhibition,...
2015_DC_AncestorsP_15030690DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Closing: Light of the Ancestors -- Formal Presentation
Black Artists of DC presents Light of the Ancestors Exhibition at the Pepco Edison Place Gallery
February 11 – March 6, 2015
Meet the Artists Reception February 13, 2015 6 - 9 PM
Closing Reception and Artist Talk Friday, March 6, 2015, 6 - 9 PM.

The theme of Light of the Ancestors exhibition,...
2010_DC_Breakthru_Opening_10100243DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Opening: Breakthrough!
2017_DC_EmulsionO_17030312DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Opening: Emulsion 2017
I didn't have time to see the opening ceremony but I got some of the crowds.
2011_DC_WHNPA_Opening_11071245DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Opening: Eyes of History (WHNPA 2011 Exhibit)
The Pepco Edison Place Gallery Features White House News Photographers Association’s 2011 Exhibit
“Eyes of History,” the White House News Photographers Association’s 2011 Exhibit, featuring award winning photographs will be on display at Pepco’s Edison Place Gallery July 12 through August 12. An...
2011_DC_F11_Opening_11031013DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Opening: F11
Pepco’s Edison Place Gallery Hosts The Art League and f11 Women’s Photography Collective:
Pepco’s Edison Place Gallery will host The Art League’s exhibit, “A Room of Our Own,” featuring f11, A Women’s Photography Collective from Tuesday, March 1 through Friday, April 1. Opening reception will be held...
2011_DC_FotoWk_EPOp_11110915DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Opening: Fotoweek DC
FOTOWEEK DC (Two Part Exhibit)
Nov. 5 – 12, 2011
The FOTOWEEEK DC 2011 will include the National Geographic Image Collection exhibit at the Edison Place Art Gallery opening November 5, 2011. The exhibit presents the photography of B. Anthony Stewart and J. Baylor Roberts, two men that were part of...
2020_DC_Everyday_Opening_20031121DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Opening: Fourth Annual "Everyday DC" Photography Exhibition
Fourth Annual "Everyday DC" Photography Exhibition: Opening Reception
Please join us for an opening reception of the 4th annual "Everyday DC" exhibition at the Pepco Edison Place Gallery in Washington, D.C. on the evening of Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 5:30-7:30pm.
Remarks will begin at 6:00pm, and...
2014_DC_Ashes_Opening_14021583DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Opening: From the Ashes: Rebirth of the Human Spirit
The Pepco Edison Place Gallery in celebration of Black History Month is hosting “From the Ashes: Rebirth of the Human Spirit.” This unique exhibit kicks off with a reception that is open to the public on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit runs through March 4.
Each participating artist...
2011_DC_KarabakhO_1102086DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Opening: Karabakh on My Mind
Karabakh on My Mind: Paintings by Leyla Rzayeva and Yavar Rzayev
2015_DC_AncestorsO_150213110DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Opening: Light of the Ancestors
Black Artists of DC presents Light of the Ancestors Exhibition at the Pepco Edison Place Gallery
February 11 – March 6, 2015
Meet the Artists Reception February 13, 2015 6 - 9 PM
Closing Reception and Artist Talk Friday, March 6, 2015, 6 - 9 PM.

The theme of Light of the Ancestors exhibition,...
2015_DC_AncestorsP_15021397DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Opening: Light of the Ancestors -- Formal presentation
Black Artists of DC presents Light of the Ancestors Exhibition at the Pepco Edison Place Gallery
February 11 – March 6, 2015
Meet the Artists Reception February 13, 2015 6 - 9 PM
Closing Reception and Artist Talk Friday, March 6, 2015, 6 - 9 PM.
The theme of Light of the Ancestors exhibition,...
2010_DC_Pour_Opening_100513105DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Opening: Pour It On!
Pour It On! The Illustrators Club 15th Juried Exhibition (May 11-June 25)

Pepco’s Edison Place Gallery announces Pour it on!, in collaboration with The Illustrators Club of DC, Maryland and Virginia. The exhibition will be on view from May 11th through June 25th with the opening reception held on the...
2014_DC_Rockville_ALO_14112146DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Opening: Rockville Art League – Member Show
Rockville Art League – Member Show
November 11 through December 18, 2014
Members of the Rockville Art League, a non-profit organization since 1957, will be exhibiting at the Pepco Edison Place Gallery, 702 Eighth Street, NW Washington, DC, from November 11 thru December 18, 2014. A very diverse juried...
2011_DC_Ten_YearsO_11090841DC -- Edison Place Gallery -- Opening: Ten Years After 9/11
The 9/11 Arts Project
August 23 - September 30
"Ten Years After 9/11" is an exhibition commemorating the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001, featuring the work of 39 international artists. Co-curators Helen Frederick and William Dunlap recruited the artists, not specific artwork, which allows...
2017_DC_WGateG_ReclaimO_17100799DC -- Foggy Bottom -- Watergate Gallery -- Exhibit: Human Trafficking: Reclaiming Freedom -- Opening Event
Human Trafficking: Reclaiming Freedom
Collaborative Exchange Project and Exhibition for Poets and Artists
A project of ARTWORKS FOR FREEDOM; dedicated to raising awareness and inspiring action on human trafficking in the Washington DC metro area and all around the world. This non-profit organization...
2013_DC_Gallery_I_SeedsR_130322102DC -- Gallery @ I Street -- Seeds, Pods and Saplings: The Convergence of Three -- Opening Reception
Speakers in sequence:
* ???
* Judith Terra
* Kristin Rohr
* Zoma Wallace
* Yurika Yamaguchi
* Lionell Thomas
2009_DC_HamiltonianAT_09042132DC -- Hamiltonian Gallery -- Artist Talk
Hamiltonian Gallery had an artist talk involving the three artists on display at the gallery's fifth exhibition: Lisa Brotman, Tom Block, and Michael Enn Sirvet
2009_DC_Hamiltonian_09032197DC -- Hamiltonian Gallery -- Exhibition opening
Hamiltonian Gallery and Hamiltonian Artists are proud to announce the opening of their fifth exhibition featuring the lush and emotional work of Lisa Brotman, the tumultuous second installment of Tom Block's series exploring mysticism in our post-religious age, and Michael Enn Sirvet's sculptural work...
2011_DC_RestoreO_11033184DC -- Lamont Bishop Gallery -- RESTORE: Japan -- Opening
As the waters recede on the coasts of Japan the DC art community joins together to provide relief for all those who have lost everything in one of the most devastating natural disasters in the history of man.
On Thursday, March 31st, 2011, ReadysetDC and Curating for a Cause team up to host RESTORE:...
2016_DC_Gift_Shop_16051454DC -- Transformer gallery: Gift Shop opening reception
Gift Shop | Curated by NoMüNoMü -- Opening Reception
May 14 - June 18, 2016
Transformer presents Gift Shop, a large scale installation curated by DC based artist collective NoMu NoMu (joseph orzal & Nora Müeller), that questions boundaries of commerce within cultural institutions. Merging the realms...
2015_DC_Star_Wars_DanceP_151219125DC -- Whino on H -- Star Wars Dance Party -- People
Storm troopers and Jedis from galaxies far and near rejoice for Art Whino's: Star Wars Dance Party! Show us your best moves as you traverse through our intergalactic 9000sqft terrain as we celebrate the release of the much anticipated movie. Grab a frosty beverage at Chalmun's Cantina while you watch...
2014_DC_DCC_CARToons_140228129DC Conspiracy -- CARToons exhibition @ UDC -- Closing event
CARToons Exhibit!
Original and limited edition artwork by DC area cartoonists: Steven George Artley, Michael Auger, Carolyn Belefski, Andrew Cohen, Matt Dembicki, David Hagen, Teresa Roberts Logan, and Rafer Roberts
2010_VA_G40_Closing_10032758G-40: The Summit art show (2010) -- Closing event
80's Closing Reception Saturday
If you haven't seen the exhibit make sure you catch it this weekend before it's gone!
80's Throw Back Closing Reception
Join us for our closing reception as we swim in the vast glory of all that is 80's with DJ LIL'e on the turntables.
80's Attire mandatory!
Prizes...
2010_VA_G40_Opening_10030673G-40: The Summit art show (2010) -- Grand Opening Reception
GRAND OPENING RECEPTION:
March 6th, 8pm - Midnight
Food Sampling by Elephant Steps and Friends
2015_DC_G40_Opening_15091220G-40: The Summit art show (2015) @ Whino on H -- People @ Opening Reception
Presented by Art Whino, the annual G40 Art Summit group art show brings together world-renowned artists for a month long exhibition, with works in Low Brow and street culture expression, that reflect a particular theme.
The 2015 G40 event will once again be a building ‘takeover,’ showcased at a 20,000...
2007_MD_Block_07020934Gateway's Heliport Gallery -- Tom Block's art reception
2007_MD_Block_07072042Gateway's Heliport Gallery -- Tom Block's "Cousins" vote
There was a community involvement event held at the Gateway's Heliport Gallery in Silver Spring for Tom Block's Cousins public art project for the Kennett Street Art Wall Community Involvement Event

On June 21st, Tom Block's "Cousins" public art project was selected as the winner for the Kennett St....
2008_DC_Majluf_0804305IDB Event: Natalia Majluf ("Public or Private?")
Dr. Natalia Majluf, Director of the Museo de Arte de Lima, Peru, talks on "Public or Private? Cultural Institutions in Latin America:the Case of the Museo de Arte de Lima"
Through a case study of the work undertaken by the Museo de Arte de Lima, this lecture will address issues that arise from the...
2020_DC_Co_RelationO_20031131IDB Event: Opening of Exhibit CO-RELATION: The Art of Unity
Cocktail: Opening of Exhibit CO-RELATION: The Art of Unity
The IDB Cultural Center presents a series of contemporary artists from Colombia. They echo different aspects of indigenous cosmovision. From an array of perspectives, techniques and materials, the artists evoke themes and periods that bridge...
2017_MD_StrathmoreM_BleuO_17010564MD -- Bethesda -- Strathmore Mansion -- Exhibit: La Vie en Bleu -- Opening Reception
La Vie en Bleu
26th Annual Strathmore Juried Exhibition
Sat, Jan 7–Sun, Feb 19
The 26th Annual Strathmore Juried Exhibition celebrates La Vie en Bleu, or “life in blue,” with artwork that takes inspiration from the theme of blue, including in nature, color theory, emotion, and more. As a color, blue...
2004_MD_Block_04050727MD -- Laurel -- Montpelier Cultural Arts Center -- Tom Block art reception
This was an opening reception for my neighbor Tom Block's artworks at the Montpelier Cultural Arts Center. According to the brochure, the painting "are inspired by the spiritual passion of 14th Century mystic, Meister Eckhart. Working on raw, pitted, found wood as a support, the artist views the ensuing...
2010_MD_Art_Whino_Sketch_10091829MD -- National Harbor -- Art Whino gallery sketch session
Sketching Session with live model 6-8pm
The sketching session begins at 6pm and ends at 8pm and is free. We will have special edition blank sketchbooks for sale at the show as well but you are welcome to bring your own sketchbook.
2008_MD_Art_Whino_Foox_08040510MD -- National Harbor -- Art Whino Opening: David & Jessica Foox
This was the gallery's grand opening. I was trying to avoid the rain and came into the store by happenstance.
The art was by David & Jessica Foox. I suspected I wasn't allowed to take actual photographs of the work so I pretty much avoided doing so. There were some interesting pieces! Music was by...
2010_MD_Art_WhinoRS_10091858MD -- National Harbor -- Art Whino Opening: "Beautiful Failures" (Rich Salcido)
Beautiful Failures: The Solo Show of Rich Salcido

Richard Salcido's work encompasses the process of exhibition development by creating an 'exhibition-worthy' piece under a daily time constraint from inception to completion, and embracing the idiosyncratic qualities that unfinished pieces may include....
2013_MD_Art_WhinoBO_13041364MD -- National Harbor -- Art Whino Opening: "Branching Out" (Erik Abel)
"Branching Out"
Three Person Exhibit Featuring Erik Abel, Graham Franciose & Ursula Xanthe Young
Official 2013 National Cherry Blossom Festival Artwork by Erik Abel
In conjunction with this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival, Art Whino will be hosting an exhibit focusing on this Washington D.C. spring...
2008_MD_Art_Whino_Tagur_08081722MD -- National Harbor -- Art Whino Opening: "Inked Souls" (Tagur)
Tagur x Art Whino - Inked Souls:
With a simple goal to “allow the consumer to become the producer”, Tagur Footwear has made a name for themselves by collaborating with Def Lux, an independent hip-hop label based in NYC. Tagur uses their connection to the art world and allows artist to design their own...
2009_MD_Art_WhinoIA_09081580MD -- National Harbor -- Art Whino Opening: "Innocence & Arrogance" (Brandi Read and Arabella Proffer)
Innocence & Arrogance: The Art of Brandi Read and Arabella Proffer

Art Whino presents Innocence & Arrogance: The Art of Arabella Proffer and Brandi Read. These two pop-surrealist and neo-realist women artists have teamed up to create an exciting exhibition of Punks, Goths, Muses, Models and Royalty....
2010_MD_Art_WhinoMC_10022037MD -- National Harbor -- Art Whino Opening: "Personality Instantly" (Nick Morris) & Cutthroat
DOUBLE Opening!
Cutthroat and Nick Morris

Music by DJ Noel

Personality Instantly: The Art of Nick Morris
Featuring evocative, retro-style images, Nick Morris’ art calls to mind a time of artistic girl-next-door pin ups and sleek muscle cars, with a tinge of sci-fi. The pop style he has perfected...
2009_MD_Art_WhinoBC_09012472MD -- National Harbor -- Art Whino Opening: "Proof of Faith" (Bryan Collins)
Proof of Faith: The solo show of Bryan Collins

Art Whino presents Proof of Faith. A journey into the seemingly impossible world of obstacles and overcoming adversity. With so much pessimism in our culture about the future, this collection of Bryan's work is intended to plant seeds of hope and...
2008_MD_Art_Whino_SD_08121354MD -- National Harbor -- Art Whino Opening: "Skin Deep" (Jason Snyder)
Art Whino Announces: Skin Deep, The solo show of Local Artist Jason Snyder

Art Whino presents Skin Deep. In this exhibit Jason Snyder explores our glossy exterior and how it is used to hide the person and feelings beneath what is superficial. Jason examines the struggle between the internal and...
2010_MD_Art_WhinoJS_10051590MD -- National Harbor -- Art Whino Opening: "The Gamies" (Jophen Stein)
The Gamies: The Art of Jophen Stein
Entertainment has held a position of helping people cope with the everyday drudgery of life. The Game show, moreover, offers both the value of entertainment and a promise at a chance of making life better. Loosely based on Franz Kafka's The Trial Jophen Stein's...
2015_MD_Art_WhinoUH_15080871MD -- National Harbor -- Art Whino Opening: "Unnatural Habitat" (Aaron Martin and Jesse R Yu (J★RYU))
Join artists Aaron Martin and Jesse R Yu (J★RYU) on an exploration of creatures from the animal kingdom and beyond. Inspired by the multitude of amazing fauna observed during their travels across the globe, Martin and Yu will be applying their signature styles and presenting their interpretations of...
2022_MD_Icons_AnimationR_22012757MD -- Westminster -- Icons of American Animation: Public reception
"Icons of American Animation," which runs Monday, Jan. 3-Saturday, March 12 at both McDaniel College’s Rice Gallery and Carroll County Arts Council’s Tevis Gallery, features over 150 pieces of original art representing more than 30 studios including Disney, Fleischer, Warner Bros., Hanna-Barbera, UPA,...
2022_MD_BreathtakerO_220825131MD -- Westminster -- McDaniel College Rice Gallery Exhibit Opening: Breathtaker
The Norman Rockwell Museum presents the Breaktaker Exhibition
featuring the works of
Mark Wheatley
Marc Hempel
The Groundbreaking Graphic Novel from Concept to Comics

YOU ARE INVITED
Come to the opening reception!
The opening reception takes place Thursday, Aug. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m., with a...
2022_MD_BreathtakerT_22091935MD -- Westminster -- McDaniel College Rice Gallery Exhibit Tour: Breathtaker
Karen Green (Columbia University) came up to visit the exhibit with Mark Wheatley, Marc Hempel, Robert Lemieux, Jenny Wawrzynski, and Gary Schammel.
2008_DC_Cogan_08111927Sixth & I and FotoWeek DC -- Joshua Cogan ("Soul Cages" opening)
Opening reception for “Soul Cages” by Joshua Cogan.
"Soul Cages" is a collected series of portraits from recent projects that pursue the ineffable nature of culture through visual medium. Using the camera as a tool of visual ethnography, Joshua Cogan combines the richness of travel photography with...
2009_DC_Cogan_09111287Sixth & I and FotoWeek DC -- Joshua Cogan ("Soundprints Vol. 1" opening)
"Soundprints Vol. 1": Exhibit opening
Emmy Award-winning photographer Joshua Cogan will show a selection of his work revolving around music. Long fascinated with catching both the energy of music and the feelings that it evokes, Cogan's imagery ranges from roots music and rock to hip hop and...
2010_DC_Cogan_10111034Sixth & I and FotoWeek DC -- Joshua Cogan ("Time Given" opening)
Time Given is a series of Joshua Cogan's more recent portraiture from around the world. The images explore the idea of how people deal with the time they have here on earth -- how people shape time and how it shapes them. The images draw heavily from the environments in which they were taken. From East...
2008_MD_Block_08042653Space88 -- Tom Block's "Cousins" reception w/singer Kristin Callahan
Space88 is proud to present this examination of Tom Block's ongoing public art project, Cousins. Permanently installed just a few blocks away at the entrance to the Kennett Street Parking Garage (along the Eastern Ave. access), Block has also installed Cousins in bus shelters in Tempe, AZ (2005-2006)...
2009_VA_Art_WhinoIS_090418105VA -- Crystal City -- Art Whino Opening: "Inked Souls 2009"
Art Whino Announces: Inked Souls 2009
Inked Souls is back, and Art Whino is raising the bar on its most anticipated exhibition of the year with an amazing new line up and expansion of the show to include photography!
Art Whino is teaming up with the Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID) and...
2008_VA_Candy19VA -- Manassas -- Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory -- Art Show + A Thurber Carnival cast
Two things!
(1) An art show w/Gina Noelle Ash and Judy Wengrovitz on the first floor
(2) Folks getting together after a performance of "A Thurber Carnival" (featuring the renowned Amy Thompson!)
2014_VA_Smudge_14030841VA -- Rosslyn -- Artisphere -- Smudge Expo
The Smudge! Expo is taking place on Saturday, March 8, 2014, from noon to 6 p.m. at Artisphere in Arlington, Va. Smudge is a new comics arts expo meant to showcase independent comics and inspire attendees to become storytellers themselves. Smudge is a free event, but space in programming is...
2015_VA_Smudge_15031480VA -- Rosslyn -- Artisphere -- Smudge Expo
Smudge is a new comics arts expo meant to showcase independent comics and inspire attendees to become storytellers themselves. Smudge features exhibitors in the Artisphere Ballroom,presenters in the Black Box Theater and hands-on workshops in the classroom. Smudge is an all ages show and it free for...
2014_VA_SmudgeP3_14030830VA -- Rosslyn -- Artisphere -- Smudge Expo -- Talk: Ben Hatke
Ben Hatke – Three Keys to Comics
Where do stories come from? How do you invent new characters? How do words and pictures work together? Why are stories magic? Can the right story change the world? Ben touches on all these things while sharing his “three secrets to making great comics,” a presentation...
2015_VA_SmudgeP1_15031447VA -- Rosslyn -- Artisphere -- Smudge Expo -- Talk: Comics as Teaching Tools
Comics as teaching tools: Local teachers provide tips, strategies and templates to integrate comics into the classroom.
* Mary Zehr, Wilson High School, bilingual education teacher
* Nancy Byrne, Madison High School, special education/language arts teacher
* Carol Dembicki, Madison High School,...
2015_VA_SmudgeP3_15031422VA -- Rosslyn -- Artisphere -- Smudge Expo -- Talk: Diversity in Comics
Race in comics: Hear from local creators and publishers who are integrating diversity into the comics.
* Bill Campbell, Rosarium Publishing, publisher
* Bizhan Khodabandeh, cartoonist (The Little Red Fish)
* Jamie Noguchi, cartoonist (Yellow Peril)
2015_VA_SmudgeP4_15031419VA -- Rosslyn -- Artisphere -- Smudge Expo -- Talk: Dreamworld
Dreamworld: Comics historian Katherine Roeder provides an overview of the life of early 20th century cartoonist Windsor McCay and on the fantasy/dreams element of other comics strips during that period.
* Katherine Roeder, George Mason University, art history adjunct faculty
2014_VA_SmudgeP1_1403085VA -- Rosslyn -- Artisphere -- Smudge Expo -- Talk: Essa Neima
Essa Neima – Moving Pictures: So, You Want to Animate?
Animator/educator Essa Neima shares his experiences in animation, from working with companies to understanding what it takes to make a good cartoon. He’ll share examples of his own work, as well as provide some simple exercises that you can do at...
2015_VA_SmudgeP2_15031422VA -- Rosslyn -- Artisphere -- Smudge Expo -- Talk: Exploring Science Through Comics
Exploring science through comics: The American Association for the Advancement of Science is preparing to launch several comics-related projects designed to make science more appealing and tangling to students.
The panel was:
* Jason Rodriguez, local comics editor
* Maria Sosa, senior project...
2014_VA_SmudgeP2_1403085VA -- Rosslyn -- Artisphere -- Smudge Expo -- Talk: Steve Artley
Steve Artley – Editorial Cartooning (And Other Hazards)
Award-winning, nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist Steve Artley talks about his 25-year career, shares his work and provides a glimpse into his cartoon development process in this forty-five minute slideshow and lecture. Steve’s work is...
2010_VA_ArtisphereO_10121169VA -- Rosslyn -- Artisphere -- "Party Crashers" Opening
Party Crashers at Artisphere -- Comic Book Culture Invades the Art World:
A collaborative exhibition between Artisphere and the Arlington Arts Center. The exhibit at Artisphere in the Terrace Gallery, examines the ways in which comic art's influence is evident in the pieces and working methods of fine...


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KeyImgsShort Description
2024_02_10C_KatzenO163DC -- American University -- Katzen Arts Center -- 2024A Opening Reception
Come celebrate our seven new spring ’24 exhibitions! Mix and mingle with many of this season’s artists and curators … arrive early for light refreshments! Folks seen here include (pretty much in order): Jack Rasmussen, Dana Hart-Stone, Lisa Montag Brotman, Sondra N. Arkin, Ellyn Weiss, Laura Roulet,... (Partially reviewed)
2024_02_04C1_Miss_AmericaM248Miss America High Tea Event (1 of 2) Mingling @ GFWC
An invitation to tea from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs to the Former and Present Miss America. They were here in DC for the opening of an exhibit on the history of Miss America at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Hosted by GFWC DC club: * Mohra Gavankar, GFWC Presid... (Partially reviewed)
2024_02_04C2_Miss_AmericaP89Miss America High Tea Event (2 of 2) Program @ GFWC
An invitation to tea from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs to the Former and Present Miss America. They were here in DC for the opening of an exhibit on the history of Miss America at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Hosted by GFWC DC club: * Mohra Gavankar, GFWC Presid... (Partially reviewed)
2024_01_14B1_Gonna_Take286Labor Heritage Foundation @ McGinty's Public House -- MLK "Gonna Take Us All Ball" (1 of 2)
MLK "Gonna Take Us All Ball" Recommit to Dr. King’s dream of equality and justice for all and celebrate Elise Bryant’s well-deserved retirement from LHF! By Labor Heritage Foundation Tickets are now FREE! Thanks to the Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO, AFSCME 112, the International Association of Heat ... (Partially reviewed)
2024_02_13B1_USCHS_Freedom218USCHS -- Freedom Award (2024) to Cheryl L. Johnson (2 of 2) Everything else
We look forward to your attendance at the Freedom Award Reception honoring Cheryl L. Johnson, the 36th Clerk of the House of Representatives The U.S. Capitol Historical Society is honored to present its 2023 Freedom Award to Cheryl L. Johnson to recognize her exceptional leadership and pivotal role ... (Partially reviewed)


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