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La Buena Vida at Dumbarton Concert Gallery featuring CHAL Artists

Pop Up Exhibition Opportunity for CHAL Artists~ Theme: La Buena Vida (The Good Life)

Where: Dumbarton Concert Gallery, 3133 Dumbarton Street NW Washington DC 20007

When: Jan. 27-Feb. 27, 2018    Juror: Lynn Creamer/Carnegie Hall, WV Gallery Director

The following members have been juried into this exciting exhibit: Kenneth Bachman, Kim Bursic, Susie Campbell, Sally Canzoneri, Karen Cohen, Paula Cleggett, Marie-B De Amicis, Bob Fuller, Kay Fuller, Tara Hamilton, Mike McSorely, Linda Norton, E Ann Pickett, Carolyn Rondthaler, Brian Truesdale, and Karen Zens. Congratulations!

Email notifications will be sent to those selected with all the requirements for installation and sales details/commission, etc.  Please follow all the instructions for bringing/installing your work. Install date: Friday January 27 between 2-5 pm. For questions, please contact the Steering Committee at: chalartists@gmail.com.

Dumbarton Concert Gallery has invited CHAL artists to display a collection of artwork during the week of January 27- February 2nd 2018. This is a weeklong exhibit where the evening of the concert acts as the reception for the artists and artwork. The Gallery shows original framed artwork from local and regional artists and has hosted pop-up art exhibits of local and regional artists for over  20 years. The Concerts series attracts national and international musical performers from classical to jazz and vocal. The Gallery welcomes the concert goers to concessions and a gathering place to view the artwork.

January 27, 2018 at 8pm:  “La Buena Vida” with guitarists Adam del Monte and Mak Gric, playing Latin American and Spanish music, tangoes, flamenco and new classical arrangements.

2018 Hill Center CHAL Reception/Awards Jan. 10 from 6:30-8:30pm

 

Congrats to the following CHAL artists!     Exhibit dates: January 4 through February 25th, 2018.
Karen Zens, Kasse Andrews-Weller, Ken Bachman, Kimberley Bursic, Sally Canzoneri, Marilyn Christiano, Karen Cohen, Marie-B De Amicis, Kay Fuller, Bob Fuller, Tara Hamilton, Robin Harris
Nicol Hockett, Barbara Johnson, Eric Johnson, JoAnn Lamicella Laboy, Robert Liparitito, James Mallos,Jane Mann, Mike McSorley, Linda Norton, Rindy O’Brien, Ann Pickett, Meera Rao, Carolyn Rondthaler, Judy Searles, Patricia Smith, Sandra Tallant, Ann Thomson, Karen Van Allen, and Corinne Whitlatch.

 Best in Show awards were presented:  Jane Mann for 2 pieces: Haut-de-Cagnes and Paris (both photomontage), Sally Canzoneri for Milan Staircase View (inkjet print), Kay Fuller for 2 pieces: Passing Thoughts 1 and Passing Thoughts 2 (collage and acrylic paint on paper), Ann Pickett for Rosie Posey (acrylic painting), Ken Bachman for Fall Hike (oil painting), AND  Karen Cohen for Afterwork (digital photograph).

 Capitol Hill Art League has the privilege of exhibiting our art work annually in a recognized art venue and community establishment on Capitol Hill, namely the Hill Center Galleries. Every winter the Hill Center juries and hosts CHAL. 

The prospectus and link to submit work for consideration can be found by copying and pasting this link into your search:http://www.caphillartleague.org/…/Hill-Center-Call-for-Entr…

 Delivery: Tuesday, January 2, 8am – 11am.  Removal: Monday, February 26, 9 am-12 pm. 

ART for Veterans at the Center for Community Living in DC

January 20, 2018: Display your art at the VA Community Living Center. Response needed by January 1st.  Five CHAL artists can display 5 – 7 works beginning January 27 until April 14. Please contact the Steering Committee at chalartists@gmail.com.
Delivery: January 27th from noon until 2:00 pm.
Art will remain on exhibit and for sale until April 14th, 2018

~Plexiglass glazing acceptable/glass is NOT accepted.~No nudes paintings or 3-D works that require pedestals are allowed.~Provide contact information and an inventory sheet so wall labels may be made.~Works on canvas or board without glazing are OK.

The Community Living Center is a part of the DC VA Medical Center.

More Opportunities for CHAL Members in 2017 and 2018

Heads up so you can get your running shoes on more chances to exhibit your work!

Your Art Photographed by Professional Photographer: Greg Staley at CHAW November 1.  Have  your pieces photographed. Price: $10 per 2-d piece photographed, 3-d depends on views photographed.  Register by sending reply to: chalartists@gmail.com

CHAL Life off The Hill November Show at CHAW. In person receiving November 4 and 6.  Click here for info. Juror: Joumana Moukarim of WAS Gallery, Bethesda MD.

Velocity Condos-Nov. 17 New artwork will be accepted by the Steering Committee. The first ten artists to bring in (3) artworks will be accepted. All artwork must be wired with d-rings and ready to hang. Please attach title, price, artist for creating wall labels. Look for an email with starting time!

Pop-Up Dumbarton Concert Gallery: Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2018 – juried week long exhibit. Online digital entry: Nov. 1-Dec. 1, 2017 All members have received an email with detailed instructions for entering. Theme: La Buena Vida (The Good Life).

ARTIST CHOICE : January 2018 -All media, non-juried exhibit at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW), receiving dates: Jan. 6 & 8, 9:30-11:30 am Opening: Jan. 13 from 5-7pm. Closes: Feb. 27, 2018

Hill Center Exhibit for CHAL members.  Online digital entry open Nov. 1-Dec. 1, 2017  Juried by Hill Center Galleries. Exhibition dates: Jan. 4-Feb. 25, 2018. Click here for more info.

Eno Wine Bar in Georgetown will feature the artwork of Brian Truesdale Jan/Feb 2018. Jane Mann for March/April, Kasse Andrews Weller for May/June, and Michael Ford for July/August.

Our World: Open call exhibit February 2018 for April install at CHAW. Juror: Eric Hope. Details will be coming

Community Forklift: 2018 Spring Garden Party/Sale and First Fridays art sales starts in April-details and dates will be announced soon!

Winners’ Circle: July 2018exhibit at CHAW. Winning artists can submit their favorite work of art (that hasn’t been exhibited yet) More details will be emailed!

 

Reminder: Renew your membership here and stay in the game! These are “members only” exhibits. You can’t win it if you ain’t in it!

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Hi Members, We hope you have opted to renew your membership with Capitol Hill Art League for 2018. We have many exciting opportunities coming up and 2018 is already packed with juried shows and exhibit venues! Click here for membership renewal form.

Do you check our Facebook pages for photos and news, not only about CHAL, but other interesting art happenings/ideas in DC and elsewhere? Simply search Capitol Hill Art League on Facebook and you will find us! https://www.facebook.com/CapHillArtLeague.  Please hit LIKE or send some comments so that we know YOU ARE OUT THERE in cyberspace keeping up with CHAL. AND…if you have a FACEBOOK artist’s site,  join our page and we will join yours. 

NEW: You can find CHAL on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/caphillartleague/