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November 17 Reception for Artists’ Choice group exhibit

25 Capitol Hill Art League members brought in artwork for group exhibit called Artists’ Choice at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop on exhibit  till December 5. Members choose their own favorite creation to put on the gallery walls.  Voting for “people’s choice” during the reception event gave Kim Bursic’s painting, “Book Choi” the most votes. Kim wons a $25 gift certificate from Plaza Arts Materials in DC.

New Member and artist: Nancy Ennis with her oil painting called Luscious Purple.

The show features artwork from: Kay Fuller, Bob Fuller, Rindy OBrien, Marilyn Christiano, Karen Cohen, Karen Zens, Kimberley Bursic, Karen Van Allen, Tamora Ilasat, Nancy Ennis, Jonathan Weiner, Carolyn Rondthaler, Jan Zastrow,  Christoper Lewis, Karen Edgett, James Mallos, Tara Hamilton, Linda Norton, Robert Lipartito, Judy Searles, Patricia Granados, Ken Bachman, Gregg Adams, Sally Canzoneri and Kate McConnell. Info here:

Dec. 4 CHAL Art Critique Group

Members: If you like to get some positive feedback and constructive opinions or tips on your artwork, bring 1-2 pieces of your work to the CHAL members’ critique group on December 4  from 10-12noon. All participants should  bring artwork in order to comment on others’ artwork.
Watercolor artist and member, Carolyn Rondthaler, runs the group and everyone is happy to share turns expressing their artistic impressions.  Please keep your comments brief because of time constraints on using this space, it is a two hour session.

Contact Carolyn to reserve your spot: carolynrondthaler@gmail.com This group meets once a month on the first Tuesday at CHAW. There will be NO critique group for January 2019.

Non-members can participate ONCE in a CHAL members session and can join CHAL as members for future critique sessions, events and exhibits with CHAL.

Where: Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE

 

Artists’ Choice Exhibit and People’s Choice votes 2018

The reception for Artists’ Choice reception on Nov. 17 from 5-7pm brought many members and their guests/friends out for a viewing and get together. Announcements concerning upcoming CHAL exhibits/events were made and all those present placed their vote for “people’s choice” award.

The winning artwork: Kim Bursic for her collage called Bok Choi. Kim used actual chopped bok choi to stamp repetitive circles (resembling roses), all over her painting and added more embellishments. Be sure to see it.  This show ends December 5. 
Kim Bursic and her son, Emil, hold her award for People’s Choice for her work: Bok Choi

Nov 8 Joie de Vivre ENDS

Joie de Vivre show ends: Thursday November 8. Your work will be stored in the closet at the CHAW gallery. There is a sign out sheet to initial and date when you remove your work.
Pick up: Nov 9-10-13-14       CHAW is closed 11/12 Veterans Day.

Thank you so much for a lovely show! This show has been accepted for another exhibit next year at the Verizon Gallery at NVCC. Details will be emailed to all exhibitors.

Hoagnmai Pham