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Nov. 6 CHAL members’ art critique
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 Nov. 6 from 10-12noon.
Carolyn R. runs the group and everyone is happy to share artistic impressions. Contact Carolyn to reserve your spot: carolynrondthaler@gmail.com This group meets once a month on the first Tuesday at CHAW.
Where: Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE, WDC
TREEmendous Exhibit at the Hill Center Call for Entry
Open Juried Art Exhibit the Hill Center for DC-Metro artists Theme: TREEmendous. Follow the instructions on this link: 2019 TREEmendous Call for Entries
Dates of exhibition: March 4- April 29 2019
Juror: Carol Ottesen/Teaching artist at Smithsonian
Where: The Hill Center 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
This exhibit focuses on the beauty of trees which are celebrated annually during Cherry Blossom season. Artists from the DC metro area, VA and MD are invited to submit along with art images a short artist’s statement that includes identifying the tree that has inspired their work and/or any personal connection to it.
Sponsoring partners: Capitol Hill Art League, The Hill Center, National Cherry Blossom Festival (pending) Deadline for entries: Feb 1, 2019
Reception: Wednesday March 13 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cash awards: $500, $350, $250 Cherry Blossom Festival will be Thursday March 21 to Sunday April 14, 2019
November 17 2018 Artists’ Choice CHAL Members Reception
NOVEMBER 2018 Artists’ Choice – unjuried Members-only all-media exhibit at CHAW
YOU select your best piece to show for this members art show. What a beautiful show we will create! Please see image with correct wiring for hanging your artwork. We use the Walker system at CHAW. Weight limit 30 lbs/size can be “open” as space permits. Receiving: November 10 & 13, 9:30-11:30am (CHAW closed 11/12 Veterans Day). Closes: December 5
~ A non-refundable entry fee $5.00 is due at receiving. The Capitol Hill Art League Steering Committee will be the sole and final judge of a work’s acceptability for submission.Please read and follow all the guidelines in our prospectus with all details/info/instructions: http://www.caphillartleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ArtistsChoice-CAPITOL-HILL-ART-LEAGUE-PRESENTS.pdf
Reception Opening: November 17, 5-7pm All members attending are requested to bring a snack, nibble, chips, cookies, easy to eat edibles. We provide the beverages. CHAW is a nut-free building.
October: Gregg Adams-Mind of the Artist Blog
http://www.chaw.org/blog/octobers-mind-artist-gregg-adams
We are excited to feature the words and works of Gregg Adams this month on the CHAW blog. Gregg’s childhood habit has helped to shape his art and his love for photography. Gregg’s work is featured at the Sitar Arts Center, for info on this venue, go to: http://www.sitarartscenter.org/programs/gallery-series/