Welcome to Artful Weekend

-our listing of area art exhibits and events-

This weekend: June Landscape Exhibit, Dimensions Sculpture Exhibit, and Prismatic Motion by Keeley Rae at The Art League; Democracy in the Crossfire at IA&A at Hillyer; Curator’s Selects: Artomatic 2024 at Athenaeum Gallery; and PROGRESSION at Multiple Exposures Gallery.

June 2024 Landscape Exhibit

Join us in celebrating the beauty of landscapes at our yearly Landscape Exhibit! It’s a wonderful chance for members to showcase their works, be it charming country scenes or vibrant cityscapes, in any medium. The exhibition always promises an exciting mix of styles, from classic to abstract. This year’s exhibit features 88 artworks.  Carlton Fletcher, a renowned artist from D.C. and one of the founding members of the Washington Studio School, served as juror.

Dimensions 2024 Sculpture Exhibit

Our annual Dimensions Sculpture Exhibit showcases a multitude of three-dimensional masterpieces, each one uniquely crafted from a variety of materials. These include ceramics, stone, wood, and even more unconventional mediums like glass and metal. But we don’t stop there. Our collection extends further into the world of mixed media, pushing the boundaries of traditional art. This offers our visitors a visually stunning array of artwork, providing a feast for the senses. We invite you to delve into the world of art from a fresh perspective and experience the wonder of three-dimensional art in Dimensions.

Prismatic Motion by Keeley Rae

Step into the lively world of June Solo Artist Keeley Rae‘s latest collection, Prismatic Motion. Here, she diverges from her signature quiet stillness and muted hues for a striking exploration of life’s colorful dynamics. Her artwork captures subjects in a playful dance of twists, tumbles, and floats, each movement carrying a sense of grace and power. Rae has created a joyous gathering space where viewers can share in the jubilation of life’s exuberant rhythms.

June exhibits at The Art League are on view through July 7.

Democracy in the Crossfire

Democracy in the Crossfire showcases a collective narrative woven together by a collection of dynamic local, national, and international artists, offering a tapestry of diverse perspectives on the pressing global issues confronting citizens in contemporary democratic landscapes. Notably, the inclusion of Washington, DC area artists adds a crucial dimension. Their art amplifies the diverse voices and experiences of our community, fostering dialogue and reflection on the challenges inherent in democratic societies worldwide. It Democracy in the Crossfires opens Saturday, July 6, and is on view through July 28, with an opening reception Friday, July 5, from 6–8 p.m.; 9 Hillyer Court, NW, Washington, D.C.

Curator’s Selects: Artomatic 2024

Artomatic, a sprawling, local art fair, accepts everyone who applies to show in it. Artomatic 2024, held this Spring in Washington, D.C ., featured over 800 artists. In this Athenaeum show, three representatives of the Gallery selected several artists they had not been familiar with prior to visiting Artomatic. This exhibition features these artists and explains why the curators felt they merited wider recognition. Curator’s Select: Artomatic 2024 is on view through August 4, with an Artists’ Reception on Sunday, July 7, from 4–6 p.m.; 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia.

PROGRESSION

Multiple Exposures Gallery presents PROGRESSION, a new fine art photography exhibition by MEG members.
The exhibition features a sequence of photographs, with each one chosen for its relation to the previous image. The relationships among the 45 included images may be based on composition, color, geography or other characteristics—the choice was left to each of the 15 contributing artists. Exhibition visitors are invited to observe each image as it appears in the sequence and consider what the connection to the previous image might have been. PROGRESSION is on view through July 28; Studio #312 in the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 North Union Street, Alexandria, Virginia.

Enjoy the weekend!