Posts Tagged ‘DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities’

Art Salon: 2010 Porter Colloquium

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

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For the first time ever, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) teams up with Howard University and Black Artists of DC for a very special 2010 Porter Colloquium.

This event will honor master artists Elizabeth Catlett, Dr. Floyd Coleman, and Dr. Jeff Donaldson; as well as art collector, educator, and cultural philanthropist Dr. Peggy Cooper-Cafritz.

Named for the pioneer art historian and professor James A. Porter, the Porter Colloquium is the leading forum for scholars, artists, curators, and individuals in the field of African American art and visual culture.

To support the continuation of his legacy, DCCAH joins Black Artists of DC and Howard University to host the April Art Salon. This unique event will celebrate an exhibition of works by the esteemed honorees and bring together scholars, collectors, administartors, and supporters of DC’s creative communities. A special address will be given by DCCAH Chair Dr. Anne Ashmore-Hudson, Commissioner Marvin Bowser, Black Artists of DC Chairman Akili Anderson, and Dr. Gwendolyn Everett, the Howard University Art Department Chair.

Date: April 17, 2010
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Howard University Gallery of Art

The Loyce M. Jones and James Wells Gallery, Childers Hall Division of Fine Arts.

For more information, contact Zoma Wallace at zoma.wallace@dc.gov and join the Facebook Event

PORTRAITS OF DC: A Photo Competition

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

CALL TO PHOTOGRAPHERS!

The DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, FotoWeek DC, and DC Counts Campaign are partnering to issue all DC artists, at all skill levels,
a challenge: to capture the diverse beauty reflected in the faces of Washington residents.

Like the census, they are seeking portraits representing people of all ages, races, and ethnic groups in each quadrant of the city. Fifty-one portraits will be selected and exhibited at Social, a Columbia Heights Restaurant.

Entry Deadline: Tuesday | March 30, 2010 | 7PM

Click here to view the Call to Artists and to obtain an application. For more information, visit www.dcarts.dc.gov
or contact Zoma Wallace at zoma.wallace@dc.gov.

The “Art” of Thanksgiving

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

Last month, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities invited local DC artists to provide some love to the Sasha Bruce House. This video, from the Commission, highlights their efforts to make the day brighter for a few of the District’s residents.

Art Salon @ Anacostia Art Gallery this Thursday

Monday, September 14th, 2009

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Join the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities for Art Salon–
a monthly convergence of artists, techies, green-collars, art enthusiasts, bloggers and educators that are creating the momentum for the new era of art.

Art Salon is modeled after the salons of the late 19th century
to inspire and provoke the minds of the creative community.

Art by Corcoran Artreach, THEARC, Jonathan French, Jahi Foster-Bey and Rik Freeman

Music by DJ Adrian Loving

Thursday September 17, 7-9pm

Each month, we gather at a different location.
This month, we converge East of the River @ Anacostia Art Gallery
2806 Bruce Place, SE Washington, DC 20020

Metro: GREEN LINE – Anacostia

COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE

@ 6:30 from Dupont Circle on Massachusetts Ave., NW (across from PNC Bank) or 7:00 and 7:30 from Anacostia Metro (GREEN LINE)

Complimentary Shuttle Service provided by U Street Parking
For more info on shuttle locations and to RSVP, contact:
dccahevents@gmail.com

Story Quilt: An American History

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

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The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
in partnership with The Textile Museum invite you to attend

Story Quilt: An American History
A lecture given by Master Quilter and
World Renowned artist Faith Ringgold as part of
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities’ American Masterpieces Program

The American Quilt 2009: Weaving the District’s Future.

The Philips Collection
1600 21st St., NW

Sunday, September 13, 2009 3:00pm – 5:00pm

For more information or to RSVP call 202.724.5613
Seating is first come first served and is subject to availibilty

The American Quilt | Weaving the District’s Future

Check out www.theamericanquilt2009.com to enter the virtual quilting competition! Submit your idea for a quilt block! Write, draw, or illustrate your unique story and win fantastic awards from the Textile Museum! This is very easy; you click on the entries browser and upload your idea, and then ask your friends and family to vote for you! The five entries with the highest votes will win great prizes!

 

Edgewood Mural Dedication with DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009


The Mayors Summer Youth Employment Program Washington DC

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities’ Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) employees were engaged in spaces where the arts thrive in the city. From boardrooms to classrooms, dance studios to main stages, these young participants danced under spotlights, hosted openings in crowded city galleries and produced a dazzling Mural with DC nonprofit Albus Cavus, in the Edgewood Community in Northeast Washington DC.

On Monday, let’s celebrate the completion of this 4,000 square foot mural designed and painted by the SYEP participants, the Edgewood Community and some of the world’s most renowned street artists!

MONDAY August 24th, 2009,  4:30-6:30PM
540 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC
Edgewood Shopping Center Parking Lot

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