Artists generally are naturally self-isolating. We need “alone” time to think and create. Because of this terrible disease, everyone is now forced to stay isolated and stay inside. But artists keep creating no matter where, what, when, who..here’s some artists who participated so far!
If you are a member and would like to be invited, please contact CHAL. So far, here are some of our members who have “taken” over to show their artwork on @caphillartleague Instagram.
KB Kessler
Karin Edgett
Ann Pickett
Nan Raphael
Mary Elizabeth Gosselink
Kay Fuller/Former CHAL Member and Chairperson
Anne Albright
Karen Cohen
Sarah Porter
Kim DiDonato
Paul Wood
JoAnn Laboy
Gloria Grandolini
Alexia Stefanovich
Kate McConnell
Meera Rao
Steve Kunin
Fatuma Iman
Robert Lipartito
Martina Sestakova
Mike McSorley
Stephanie Bianco
Victoria Lakes
Kathy Wilson
Andre Barnett
Carolyn Rondthaler
Kim Bursic
Kenneth Bachman
Rindy O’Brien
Felicia Reed
Louise Holland
It’s positive energy to keep our juices flowing. We have guest artists from all over “taking” over, too. Stay safe!
Once a year, CHAL artists (only) pick their favorite artworks for their own group exhibit, this year it will be posted ONLINE. It is non-juried/no theme and members submit one or two of their BEST work(s) of art for this exhibit. Most artwork is for sale! Contact: chalartists@gmail.com for purchases.
Members voting/ award: May 1-May 31– Members (only) VOTE for their fav art work! Please email the name(s) of the artist/title of the artwork to: chalartists@gmail. TWO votes per member. The winner will be announced June 2 and will receive a gift card donated by Plaza Art in DC.
June 2, votes are closed and the tallies are noted. The artist who broke a three way tie (with 4 votes total), is Karen Cohen with Blue Skies. Following with three votes each is POD III by Tamora Ilasat and Pink Pointsetta by Julie Byrne. All the votes are recorded next to the artwork for this show. 22 members voted! Thank you for voting and for a great show.
Karen Cohen “Blue Skies”
2020 Members’ Choice Vote award went to Karen Cohen for her photograph: Blue Skies
Exhibitors: Nancy Arbuthnot, JoAnn Laboy, Kate McConnell, Marian Wiseman, Karen Cohen, Carolyn Rondthaler, Tara Hamilton, Karen Zens, Julie Byrne, Mary Beth Gosselink, Jason Jaffery, Deb Hurtt, Linda Norton, Nico Gozal, Karen Van Allen, Kimberley Bursic, Andre Barnett, Meera Rao, Kenneth Bachman, Stephanie Bianco, Judith Searles, Steve Kunin, Nan Raphael, Gloria Grandolini, Tamora Ilasat, and Marilyn Christiano. Follow us on Instagram @caphillartleague.
SOLD #32. Karen Zens “Springtime 12 x 12 Watercolor $65 (2 votes)
1. Nancy Arbuthnot “Winter Sparrows” Watercolor & mixed media 17 x 14 $350 (2 votes)
2. JoAnn Laboy “Look Through” Pen and Ink 24 x 24 $425
3. Kate McConnell “Roots II” Oil Painting 48 x 24 NFS
4. JoAnn Laboy “Lookout” Pen and Ink 20 x 29 $375 (1 vote)
5. Karen Cohen “Blue Skies” Photograph Print on Archival Paper 13 x 10 unframed, signed $90 (4 votes-Members’ top voted artwork)
CHAL’s 9th Annual OPEN call/juried/all media art competition.
Clint Mansell, our juror for the OPEN call exhibit, has chosen the following 25 artists for Perspectives exhibit. Having 299 images of art from which to select, Mr. Mansell is pleased to announce these artists: Lillian Klein Abensohn, David Alfuth, Ken Bachman, Jennifer Barlow, Olga Bauer, Ron Colbroth, Sally Davies, Hui Fang, Richard Hall, Jason Jaffery, Leonard Jewler, KB Kessler, Alice Kresse, Alison Landry, Paola Luther, James Mallos, David Mann, Michael McSorley, Sue Miller, Dora Patin, Meera Rao, Alden Schofield, Judy Searles, Lani Seikaly, and Alex Tolstoy. Please NOTE: The 7 artists names in BOLD are Capitol Hill Art League members.
Please watch the youtube video that juror, Clint Mansell of Principle Gallery put together to send his remarks. Here are the winners!
1st Place Award: $500 Behind Herself by KB Kessler. Size: 13″ x 10.25″ Archival ink on cold press watercolor paper. Single line drawing of woman’s back.
KB Kessler
2nd Place Award: $400 Architectural with Perspective No. 11 by David Alfuth Size: 25″x19″x3″3D relief collage
3rd Place Award: $300 Lost North by *James Mallos. Size: 10″ x 1″3D sculpture – projects an image of the big dipper on the ceiling at noon.
Honorable Mention Award $200: Into the Courtyard by *Kenneth Bachman. Size: 24″ x 36″ Oil Painting: Dark colonial barn Interior opens out to a bright courtyard
Honorable Mention Award $200: Viewed from on High by Leonard Jewler. Size: 21″ X 17″ Photograph
Worth Noting *Kenneth Bachman and James Mallos are members of Capitol Hill Art League.
If you would like to purchase an artwork, please contact chalartists@gmail.com.
KB Kessler “Behind Herself” First Place Archival Ink on Cold Press Watercolor Paper Size: 13″ x 10″ $375
David Alfuth “Architecture with Perspective” Second Place 3-D Relief Collage Size: 25″ x 19″ x 3″ $1000
James Mallos “Lost North” Third Place Metal Sculpture Size: 1″x 1″x 10″ The sun projects light of the Big Dipper on the ceiling at noon. $150
Leonard Jewler “Viewed from On High” Honorable Mention Photograph Size: 21″ x 17″ $175
Kenneth Bachman “Into the Courtyard” Honorable Mention Oil Painting Size: 24″ x 36″ $975
Lillian Klein Abensohn “Tomato Orgy” Oil Painting Size: 11″ x 14″ $1200
Jennifer Barlow “Pick a Pack of Peppers” Oil on Canvas Size: 24″ x 36″ $1800
Olga Bauer “Collage of Dreams” Oil Painting Size: 36″ x 38″ $2500
Ron Colbroth “At Bay” Photograph Size: 24″ x 20″ $475
Lani Seikaly “Sidewalk Shadow” Photograph Size: 16 x 20 $200
David Alfuth “Ceiling with Perspective No. 1 3-D Relief Collage Size: 25″ x 19″ x 3″ $1000
Judith Searles “Lemon Tree” Photograph Size: 20″ x 17″ $200
Alex Tolstoy “DC Monument” Watercolor Size: 20″ x 24″ $695
With the closure of DC non essential organizations and businesses, CHAL has canceled the April 4 reception and presents an online exhibit beginning April 4th! Thank you ALL 94 artists for entering!
Members Only – Artist Choice Pop-Up Art Exhibit ONLINE
( CANCELED gallery exhibit (was) at Frame of Mine) April 1-30, 2020 but the show WILL go on! ONLINE.
With signs of Spring all around us outside, our thoughts turn to Beginnings– new ones, missed ones, fresh starts….new beginnings we are waiting for while hibernating in solitary isolation and social distancing.
Here’s Nan Raphael, Rindy O’Brien, Karen Cohen, Ann Pickett, Sarah Burford, Karen Zens, Mary Elizabeth Gosselink, Tara Hamilton, and Ann Albright in CHAL’s FIRST-EVER online exhibit!
CHAL Members are invited to email two art images themed Beginnings and please name your jpg file with your name/title of the artwork. Please email to chalartists@gmail.com. CHAL will upload images to Instagram daily and this Website. Instagram: @caphillartleague
