Welcome to Artful Weekend

-our listing of area art exhibits and events-

This weekend: November 2024 Open Exhibit, Little Winter, Forged in Service, The Art of Mystery and Enigma by Noreene Janus, and Gallery 75 at The Art League; Umbrella Art Fair 2024 at Union Market; Timothy Hyde; Book of Job at Gallery Multiple Exposures Gallery; and Mojdeh Rezaeipour: 93 Fragments at GW’s Corcoran School of the Arts & Design.

November 2024 Open Exhibit

The Art League’s open exhibits are a creative free-for-all, welcoming all themes, processes, media, and content. In November’s Open Exhibit, we’re thrilled to showcase 89 diverse pieces spanning painting, sculpture, glasswork, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, and photography. It’s a vibrant celebration of artistic expression you won’t want to miss! Artist and curator Matthew T. McLaughlin juried this month’s exhibit.

Little Winter 

Presenting The Art League’s smallest exhibition of the year—Little Winter! This enchanting showcase, juried by artist Suzanne Riley, features miniature masterpieces—paintings, prints, ceramics, photography, and glass. These unique artworks are perfect for holiday gifting.

Forged in Service – Ceramics and Bladesmithing from the artist veterans of IMPart 

In honor of Veterans Day, we are proud to present a special exhibit showcasing a unique array of ceramics and hand-forged knives by veteran artists who participate in our IMPart program. This unique program connects recently injured military personnel with enriching visual arts experiences, designed for personal growth, social connection, improved fine motor skills, and meaningful expression. Come celebrate the resilience and creativity of these inspiring artists.

The Art of Mystery and Enigma by Noreene Janus

Noreene Janus’ solo exhibit, The Art of Mystery and Enigma, invites viewers into a world of tantalizing secrets, where each large-scale abstract painting offers a glimpse of life’s intricate riddles and paradoxes. In these vibrant acrylic works, Janus expresses the rich tapestry of her global experiences, layering meaning and symbolism into each brushstroke. Through this collection, Janus extends a challenge: explore beyond the surface, unravel concealed depths, and embrace the profound mysteries that linger in the spaces between.

Gallery 75

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.

Umbrella Art Fair 2024

The Umbrella Art Fair, Washington, DC’s vibrant celebration of the arts, returns for its fourth edition from November 15–17 in the Union Market District. This free public art fair brings together local, national, and global artists, creative entrepreneurs, and curators, making it a key cultural event in the DMV area. Hosted across three Union Market venues—Dock 5, the Plaza at the Dock, and two retail spaces in the Gables building—the fair showcases approximately 100 artists in a commission-free environment, directing 100% of sales to participating artists and curators; Union Market
1309 5th Street NE, Washington, D.C.

Timothy Hyde: Book of Job

Multiple Exposures Gallery presents Book of Job, a solo exhibition of photographic work by Timothy Hyde. Book of Job revisits the three projects that have consumed much of Tim’s creative energies and time in the past two decades, projects that explore surprisingly similar themes — natural disasters, night prowls, and what Tim describes as “the ever-present scourge of our species, neighbor-against-neighbor violence.” This is Hyde’s last show at Multiple Exposures Galley—he is leaving in December—but you can meet the artist on Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17 when the show ends, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Torpedo Factory Art Center #312, 105 N. Union Street,  Alexandria, Virginia.

Mojdeh Rezaeipour: 93 Fragments

Washington Project for the Arts (WPA) presents 93 Fragments, organized by D.C.-based artist Mojdeh Rezaeipour and hosted by GW’s Corcoran School of the Arts & Design. The project includes a group exhibition and a series of programs that bring together the creative practices and methodologies of sixteen artists, writers, and thinkers from around the world who engage with materials of cultural heritage. 93 Fragments proposes a radical reimagining of stewardship, transforming a museum-like showcase of preserved objects and artworks into a space of revolutionary and liberatory potential. 93 Fragments opens Thursday, November 14,  6:30–9 pm, with a reception featuring performances by artists Tsedaye Makonnen and Fargo Nissim Tbakhi starting at 7 pm. It is on view through February 15; Gallery 1 in the Flagg Building at GW’s Corcoran School of the Arts & Design, 500 17th St NW, Washington, D.C.

Enjoy the weekend!