Welcome to Artful Weekend

-our listing of area art exhibits and events-

This weekend: May 2024 Open Exhibit and Cape Cod Waters: Photographs by Meg Clarke at the League; Inner Gardens Solo Show Artist Talk with Abol Bahadori at McLean Project for the Arts; Doleful Whimsy by Patrick Sargent at Printmakers Inc.; and Space Between: Paintings by Anne Marchand at Zenith Gallery.

May 2024 Open Exhibit

Diverse artworks by member artists are the feature of Open Exhibits at The Art League. This month, 92 artworks—painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, glass, and mixed media—are on view. The  May 2024 Open Exhibit was juried by painter, printmaker, snd former Art League Gallery director Rosalie O’Donnell. It is on view through June 2.

Cape Cod Waters: Photographs by Meg Clarke

Since glaciers formed the outer reaches of Cape Cod tens of thousands of years ago, water has continued to shape and define this narrow land. In this unique place, light, shapes, colors, and patterns shift constantly with the tidal cycle, the time of day, the season, and the weather.

In Cape Cod Waters, photographer Meg Clarke captures a moment composed of those waters and the surrounding landscapes, expressing her vision.

Join us for the closing reception of our May exhibits on Saturday, June 1, from 3:30–5 p.m. in The Art League Gallery.

Inner Gardens Solo Show Artist Talk with Abol Bahadori

Join Art League member Abol Bahadori for an artist talk about Inner Gardens, his solo exhibit at McLean Project for the Arts, Saturday, June 1, at 11 a.m. “Inner Gardens is a collection of my latest paintings that delve into the depths of the human psyche, exploring the intricate landscapes of our inner worlds,” saya Bahadori. Fellow Spring Solos artists Osvaldo Mesa and Laura Grothaus will also be o hand to discuss their exhibits Toys in the Hands of History: Paintings by Osvaldo Mesa and Return to the Library of L.E. Grothaus: Altered Books by Laura Grothaus; 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, Virginia.

Doleful Whimsy by Patrick Sargent

Printmakers Inc. is proud to present Patrick Sargent’s solo exhibition titled Doleful Whimsy. In his printmaking exhibition, Patrick explores ‘doleful whimsy’—where sadness meets playfulness on paper. Through relief prints, cyanotypes, and silkscreens, he captures the delicate balance between melancholy and light-heartedness. Each print invites viewers into a world where tears and laughter coexist, celebrating the beauty found within the complexity of human emotion. It is on view through June 30, with a reception on June 28 from 3–6 p.m.; the Torpedo Art Center, Studio 14, 105 North Union Street, Alexandria, Virginia.

Space Between: Paintings by Anne Marchand

Painter Anne Marchand’s Space Between, at Zenith Gallery, delves into the complexities of the human condition, exploring the unseen realms that shape our existence. This exhibition utilizes the power of art to illuminate the spaces between myth and reality, consciousness and subconscious, and intuition and logic. The artworks presented here act as portals, inviting viewers to navigate the intangible spaces that define our experiences. It is on view through June 15, with an artist talk on Saturday, June 1, from 2–4 p.m.; 1429 Iris Street NW, Washington D.C.

Enjoy the weekend!