Welcome to Artful Weekend

-our listing of area art exhibits and events-

This weekend: August 2024 Open Exhibit, Tabletop 2024, Why Be Real by Linda Bankerd, and Gallery 75 at The Art League; Movement and Memory by Ernest Shaw at Latela Curatorial; Off Broadway: Grit and Grandeur by Van Pulley at Multiple Exposures Gallery; and the 14th Annual Workhouse Clay International at Workhouse Arts Center.

August 2024 Open Exhibit

Experience the vibrant diversity of our member artists’ work at The Art League’s Open Exhibits. This month, we’re proudly showcasing 89 unique pieces, featuring a wide range of mediums such as painting, drawing, photography, glass, sculpture, collage, and mixed media. The captivating selection for our August 2024 Open Exhibit was thoughtfully curated by painter and sculptor, Andy Yoder.

Tabletop 2024

At this annual favorite, you’ll find a delightful array of ceramic, glass, wood, and metal wares, expertly crafted for both function and aesthetic appeal. Tabletop 2024 features 28 artworks, and was juried by potter and educator Naomi Clement.

Why Be Real? by Linda Bankerd 

Linda Bankerd, our featured solo artist for August, passionately uses elements like shape, color, form, line, collage, and gestural marks in her artwork. Her creations thrive in their own existence, requiring no tangible reference or desire. This authentic approach to artistry makes her work truly unique and engaging.

Gallery 75: July – August

Come and explore Gallery 75, our vibrant art hub nestled right here in our main gallery. It’s a treasure trove where you can find a range of affordable, extraordinary artwork created by our talented local member artists. Whether in the market for framed, unframed, or even three-dimensional pieces, you’ll find a wealth of pieces waiting for you to take home and display.

Movement and Memory by Ernest Shaw

Movement and Memory, at the Silva Gallery x Latela Curatorial, showcases Ernest Shaw’s ability to blend energetic linework with areas of color blocking, fusing realistic portraits of contemporary young Black males with sketches of historical ethnic tropes. Through these multi-layered images, Shaw offers a deeply personal reflection on grief, vulnerability, and healing, following the loss of his young son to cancer. Movement and Memory is on view through October 20, with an artist reception September 5 form 6–8 p.m.; 1630 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, D.C.

Off Broadway: Grit and Grandeur by Van Pulley

On the streets of New York City, fresh and unconventional scenes play out continuously. Every block offers a living tableau that can amaze and excite — or shock and repel — an unsuspecting audience. In Off Broadway: Grit and Grandeur, at Multiple Exposures Gallery fine art photographer and Art League member Van Pulley pulls viewers into scenes that feel like frozen moments of a compelling Off Broadway play where both the grit and grandeur of the city come into focus. Memorable characters living in the city and throngs of visiting “extras” share equal billing with the “set designers” who constructed the extraordinary backdrops that serve as the stage for the daily unfolding drama that is New York City. Off Broadway: Grit and Grandeur is on view through October 6. Meet Van Pulley will be at Multiple Exposures Gallery from 11am-5pm on August 30, 31; September 1, 14, 15, 28 ; and October 5, 6; Torpedo Factory Art Center #312, 105 N. Union Street,  Alexandria, Virginia.

14th Annual Workhouse Clay International

The Annual Workhouse Clay International exhibition, at Workhouse Arts Center, represents the depth and breadth of contemporary functional and sculptural ceramic artworks being created throughout the country. Ceramic artist and educator Matt Kelleher juried over 125 images to select 46 artworks that incorporate a contemporary spirit as well as technical skill in the material. The exhibition is an exciting opportunity to see a variety of styles and techniques that encompass the field of contemporary ceramic arts. The Annual Workhouse Clay International is on view through October 20; 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, Virginia.

Enjoy the long weekend!