Welcome to Artful Weekend
-our listing of area art exhibits and events-
This weekend: Patrons’ Show 2024 Fundraiser at the League; Two Blue Cities by Kathryn Mohrman at Foundry Gallery; Kuumba III at Neiman Marcus Tyson Galleria; and Wish You Were Here by Medina Roberts at Gallery Underground.
2024 Patrons’ Show Fundraiser
The Art League Patrons’ Show Fundraiser, one of this region’s most unique and entertaining arts traditions, returns for its 56th year on Sunday, February 18, from 6–10 p.m. at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. For the price of a ticket, you get to select from more than 600 artworks valued anywhere from $245 to thousands of dollars. Come choose from hundreds of artworks at our Patrons’ Show Exhibit through February 18 at 4 p.m. Artworks can also be viewed on The Art League’s Flickr, where new pieces are added daily through Thursday, February 15. List and rank your favorites using Art Thief, the exclusive mobile app of Patron’s Show. It is available to download free on iOS and Android devices. Don’t miss the chance to gain fine art while supporting a great non-profit organization and a community of artists! There are still some tickets left—purchase them here.
Two Blue Cities by Kathryn Mohrman
In Two Blue Cities, at Foundry Gallery, photographer and Art League member Kathryn Mohrman captures the many blue-hued buildings she encountered during her travels to India and Morocco. “In many cultures, blue represents spirituality and prosperity, as well as protection from the evil eye,” the artist says. “It’s no surprise, then, that citizens of Jodphur in India, and Chefchaoen in Morocco, have painted their buildings blue over many centuries.” Two Blue Cities is on view through February 25; 2118 8th Street, NW,
Washington, D.C.
Kuumba III
Neiman Marcus Tyson Galleria in partnership with The Black Art Today Foundation presents Kuumba III a Black History Month art exhibit. Experience breathtaking artwork by local artists while enjoying a live jazz performance. Many of the artists will be in attendance and available to discuss their creative process. Kuumba III is on view Saturday February 17, from 10 a.m.–8 p.m., and Sunday February 18, from 12–5pm at Neiman Marcus Tyson Galleria on the 1st Floor; 2255 International Drive, McLean, Virginia.
Wish You Were Here by Medina Roberts
“I’m speaking out through my work as we are not talking enough, not doing enough, not informing enough about mental health and addiction,” says Medina Roberts about her exhibition Wish You Were Here at Gallery Underground. Her series of large-scale paintings depicting DC’s City Center include the words “Wish You Were Here,” painted in dedication to Syd Barrett, the original front man of Pink Floyd, who, in 1968, left the group after his mental and physical health struggles due to heavy drug use. Roberts is donating a portion of her sales from this show to the Addiction Policy and Practice Program at the Georgetown University Master of Science department. Wish You Were Here is on view through February 23; The Shops at 2100 Crystal Drive (2120-A Crystal Plaza Arcade), Arlington, Virginia.
Enjoy the weekend!