All the Better to Pack Your Calendar With, My Dear...

"Copy of Self Portrait" by Jen Chappell, from her exhibit "Volume"

The following are announcements of events this weekend through next week from The Pink Line, Civilian Art Projects, Ten Miles Square, Jen Chappell & Artomatic.

Do it!

First on 1st
Neighborhood Art + Music Walk
Pink Line Project / North Capitol Main Street

Saturday, August 1, 2009
12:00pm - 4:00pm

Along 1st St NW, Between Florida Ave and Rhode Island Ave.
Washington, DC

Pick up programs at Big Bear and Windows to find out where to see art and listen to music.

Big Bear is at 1700 1st Street, NW.
Windows is at 101 Rhode Island Avenue, NW.

Free beverage to those who complete the walking tour game! Drink specials for everyone!

Artists:
Lisa Marie Thalhammer
BK Adams
Margaret Boozer
Peter Wood
Chris Tousimis
DECOY
Patty Firestone
Amber Robles-Gordon
Ten Miles Square
Serinity Knight
Megan Blafas

Music program:
Michael Trotter
Senetra Bridgette
Tek X Millennium and Friends
3rd Generation Band
Joy Dion
Tameka
Kool K and the KL Movement
(We're still adding acts so check back here for updates.)

"A New Currency: Shared Resources"
A group exhibition organized by Civilian Art Projects for 87FLORIDA, (part of First on 1st)

Civilian Art Projects

Saturday, August 1, 2009
12:00pm - 4:00pm

87FLORIDA
87 Florida Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
As part of the "First on 1st Neighborhood Art + Music Walk" sponsored by the Pink Line Project and North Capitol Main Street

CIVILIAN ART PROJECTS has cooked up a summer show for 87FLORIDA:

Organized in conjunction with the New York City based School of Visual Arts MFA 2009 class who instigated a series of exhibitions and projects across the country called "A New Currency," Civilian asked the following artists to create new or existing work that shared a common spirit of abundance.

In new and imaginative ways, artists in the exhibition interpret art and ideas as resources with a currency unlimited by monetary definition.

More information can be found on the SVA's "A New Currency" project here: http://anewcurrency.blogspot.com/

This group exhibition organized by Civilian Art Projects for 87FLORIDA includes:

Seth Adelsberger
Nicholas Carr
Anthony Dihle
Carole Wagner Greenwood
Ryan Hill
Erick Jackson
Amanda Kleinman
Kate MacDonnell
Cara Ober
Trevor Young

August 1 - September 26th

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 1, 12-4pm

Join us for refreshments, conversation, and art.


Ten Miles Square
Visit us at Windows Cafe during the First on 1st Art + Music Walk
Saturday, August 1, 12 to 4 p.m.
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Join Ten Miles Square and the work of four photographers at Windows Cafe this Saturday as part of the First on 1st Art + Music walk, organized by the Pink Line Project and North Capitol Main Street.  Grab a map at one of the participating venues all along 1st Street NW between Florida and Rhode Island Avenues to enjoy music, drinks, art and more from noon to 4 p.m.

Ten Miles Square is doing a four square at Windows Cafe -- between nature and street photography, and portrait and action shots.   Jo Ann Tooley's serene black and white outdoor images play up the colors of Tracy Clayton's urban scenes, while Katy Ray's playful, feminine models increase the brutality of Brian Knight's adventure race crashes.

Windows Cafe is at 101 Rhode Island Avenue NW.  Take the metro to Shaw on the Green line and your art + music walk starts a few blocks away, just keep walking up Rhode Island Ave.


Volume by Jen Chappell
Jen Chappell

Saturday, August 1, 2009
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Workhouse Arts Center, Building W-6
9601 Ox Road
Lorton, VA

Photography show beginning July 15th, through September 13th.

Join Jen in the gallery on August 1st for a reception...check out some of her older work, newer work, and to just have a good time!

"I make photographs of those things that speak to me.

"Often these items are either of two opposites. The burgeoning bud or the rusted, decaying sheet metal; the early morning fog rising off a lake or a punk rock show. Each has its place in world. Both tell of life. And, both are beautiful.

"I title my photographs only when I have to and only for cataloguing purposes and ease of identification. I hope not to bias or lead the viewer to any conclusions with my work. Look at the piece for what it is…to you. Even if you dislike a photograph, I have done my job – I have created an emotion.

"Nan Goldin, Diane Arbus, Walker Evans, and Eugène Atget are among my favorite photographers. Each celebrated the beauty of the normal everyday (even if not societally normal, or conventionally beautiful). The beat inside, the life force, the God in every and all.

"I have chronicled my life through those things I see around me. I am a juried member of the Workhouse Photographic Society at Lorton, a member of Del Ray Artisans, and have shown my work in many shows throughout the area.

"Day in, day out.

"Conventionally, or absurdly beautiful."
-Jen Chappell

Artomatic Happy Hour at The Science Club

ARTOMATIC

Wednesday, August 5, 2009
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Science Club
1136 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC

Are you already getting those Artomatic withdrawal pains?

Do you need a fix soon or you’ll bust? You could come help move lumber at the site, and/or, you could come to Happy Hour.

We’re starting back up at the Science Club, 1136 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 775-0747, the first Wednesday of every month.

It gets crowded so get there early.

NOW YOU KNOW, SO MAKE PLANS TO GO!!!

XOXO,
DC SHOT LIST

July 4th Shot Call and Your Thoughts on Young Talent

"Fireflies," July 4th, 2009, by Adam & Betsy Clarke

Did you enjoy your three-dayer?  I organized my ass off, we helped in-laws with attic insulation, and watched movies and episodes of "Always Sunny in Philadelphia."  If you haven't seen this show, you are missing out on piss-your-pants-comedy.  But this isn't a television blog, this is a blog focused on DC's best in all-things photography and I'll get on with it...

Jumpstarting my weekend was a shoot with Washington Life, alongside of two very talented DC photographers:  Nakeva Corothers and Anchyi Wei.  This inspired an article that I'm going to write sometime soon about the importance of nurturing all aspects of our photography community in support of DC's growing reputation as THE city of photography.  For example, Anchyi, is very hesitant on pushing her photography forward, regardless of the fact that there are many who feel that she has an incredible eye.  In my opinion, when we fail to give encouragement to those who may not even realize their talents, we fail the greater deliverable of our photography community.

Ideas?  Thoughts?  Please let me know!

Also, Adam and I were so exhausted after helping with the insulation that we did not make any plans for fireworks.  So, we tried a little something different...fireflies.  We found a great spot on Beach Drive (Rockcreek Park) where the fireflies were overly-abundant...as well as the mosquitoes.  In between applications of cortizone cream, we managed to kick out a few through the editing process.

Featured above is one of the shots from the night.  Since we were trading cameras constantly, I have no idea which person took this.  But, Adam took a series of sweet shots.  I'm hoping that he will submit to the following request...

Satisfy the DC Shot List curiosity...what were some other shots taken from this July 4th?  Got anything unique or unusual to share?  Please send it along and if I get enough, I'll do a posting of these pics this week (you will get credit, of course).

So, that's your Monday homework...send me your thoughts on the influence of supporting up-and-coming photographers as well as any photos from July 4th that you would like to show off...

In the words of DC's Erika Horn, "Shoot 'em dead!"