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; Meditation on Blue at Morton Fine Art; Allen Linder: Works on Paper and Intimate Sculptures at Poritco Gallery; and 10th Annual Glass International at Workhouse Arts Center.

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.

Meditation on Blue

Meditation on Blue, at Morton Fine Art, brings together a varied group of artists whose works transcend geographical boundaries to explore the depth and versatility of blue in abstract art. While broadly diverse in technical processes and  conceptual concerns, artists Michael Andrew Booker, Kesha Bruce, Natalie Cheung, Jaz Graf, Hiromitsu Kuroo, Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann, Andrei Petrov, Amber Robles-Gordon, Prina Shah and Liz Tran are united through their use of the color blue. At once peaceful and melancholic, blue speaks to the primordial essence of things, receding to the depths of the artwork and providing a quiet space for contemplation and renewal. Meditation on Blue is on view through January 16; 52 O St NW #302, Washington, D.C.

Allen Linder: Works on Paper and Intimate Sculptures

Says artist Allen Linder, “I am interested in imagination, mystery, not knowing, and the elusive. It is the excitement of pursuing something just beyond my field of vision that keeps me wanting to make something else.” His exhibit Works on Paper and Intimate Sculptures is on view at Portico Galley through December 27; 3807 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, Maryland.

10th Annual Glass International

Workhouse Arts Center is proud to present the 10th Annual Glass International, an exhibition highlighting the depth and breadth of contemporary functional and sculptural glass art. In celebration of Workhouse Arts’ 10th year exhibiting glass from artists throughout the United States, in 2024, Workhouse opened eligibility to include artists working internationally. It is on view through January 12; 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, Virginia.

Enjoy the holiday weekend!