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November 18th Reception kicks off “Life off the Hill: exhibit

 CHAL artists exhibit their interpretation of “Life off the Hill”.  All mediums including 3-D art on exhibit Nov. 11-Dec. 2 at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop.

 Alexandria Glow/photography by Third Place winner: Ann Thomson

“…in a desert”/collagraph by Honorable Mention winner: Karen Zens

Spot of Tea by Honorable Mention winner: JoAnn Laboy

AWARDS First Place: Tara Hamilton, Second Place: Jim Huttinger, Third Place: Ann Thomson

HONORABLE MENTION: JoAnn Lamicella Laboy and  Karen Zens

Juror: Joumana Moukarim, founder of WAS Gallery in Bethesda, Maryland.

Jack Richeson & Co., Inc. sponsored Life off the Hill and generously donated three gift certificates for the top award winners! http://www.richesonart.com/

Reception and awards presentation: November 18th from 5:00-7:00 pm  The event is free: wine, food, and meet the artists. Gallery hours: 9:30 am–9:00 pm (M-Th), 9:30 am–6:00 pm (F), and 9:00 am–2:00 pm (Sat).   For more information, visit www.chaw.org, or call (202) 547-6839.

Other juried artists are: Gregg Adam, M’El Abrecht, Marilyn Christiano, Karen Cohen, Bob Fuller, Kay Fuller, James Mallos, Hernan Murno, Rindy O’Brien, Ann Pickett, Meera Rao, Carolyn Ronthaler, Judy Searles, Stu Searles, Anne Shield, Sandy Tallant,  Maria Tati Valle-Riestra and Karen Van Allen.

Oct. 14 Reception for Summer Explorations Juried Art Exhibit

CHAL’s October Exhibit Theme: Summer Explorations

Kim Bursic FIRST PLACE

Marcel Taylor SECOND PLACE

Karen Cohen Third Place

Opening Reception: October 14 from 5-7 pm with Juror’s remarks.

Exhibit Dates: Oct. 14- Nov. 4, 2017.          Where: Capitol Hill Art Workshop, Washington, DC

First Place: Kimberly Bursic, Second Place: Marcel Taylor,  Third Place: Karen Cohen

HONORABLE MENTION:  Jo Ann La Boy, Meera Rao

Juror: Spencer Dormitzer, Director of Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery/Shaw District, DC.

For the full list of those juried in to this exhibit, click here.

EXTENDED Barracks Row Fall Festival~CHAL popup Exhibit

Barracks Row Main Street Fall Festival/CHAL Exhibit Pop Up

When: EXTENDED Pop Up Exhibit (past Saturday, September 23rd 2017. 11am-5:00pm)

Event: Longest running event, the Barracks Row Fall Festival features activities and booths that blend urban diversity with the curiosities of small town fairs. Free to the public.

Where: Frame of Mine front gallery 8th St. SE (Next to Miracle Theater).

Details: Approximately 25 paintings/photographs will be exhibited from participating CHAL members inside the front, small window gallery area of Frame of Mine. CHAL volunteer members will conduct the viewing and sales.

Participants: Kay Fuller, Tara Hamilton, Karen Cohen, Jonathan Weiner, Mike McSorely, Marie-B Cilia DeAmicis, Mary Ellen Abrecht , JoAnn LaBoy.

Coordinator: Karen Cohen email: kcohenphoto@gmail.com. Questions, please use this same email.

Membership Annual Meeting Sept. 23, 2017

September 23rd, 3:00 -4:30 AT CHAW.  The annual meeting is an opportunity for members to meet, enjoy refreshments and come together to discuss the year’s successes, challenges and ways to improve the organization.    Click here for membership info.

Click here for application/renewal form/updated 2017 form to include YOUR Website address for linking with your name.

 Guest speaker: Danielle Glosser will talk about networking for artists.

Where: Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003

“To See A Song” exhibit at Gallery O Extended

Die Feder by Nicol Hockett

To SEE A Song is an art exhibit by 34 CHAL artists inspired by songs!  

A unique art show. 

Where: Gallery O on H Street, 1354 H St NE, Washington, DC · (202) 213-2465

Exhibit runs: Oct. 6- Nov. 3, 2017 EXTENDED till Nov. 10!

Reception: Oct. 6, 2017 from 7pm-10pm

Participating CHAL Artists/Songs

My Favorite Things: Sandy Tallant, Judith Capen, Mike McSorley, Robin Harris, Nicol Hockett, Kay Fuller

Body & Soul: Tamora Llasat, Karen Cohen, Nancy Arbuthnot, Jane Mann, Vince Lannacchione, Tati Valle Riestra, Eileen Leahy

On the Road Again: Sally Canzoneri, Karen Zens, Barbara Johnson,Marie-B De Amicis, Robert Weinstein, Caroluyn Rondthaler, Joan Owings

Night & Day: Karen Van Allen, Kim Bursic, Martha Pope, Tara Hamilton, Ken Bachman, JoAnn Laboy, Elizabeth Eby

As Time Goes by: Kasse Andrew-Weller, Cathy Abramson, Dave Mann, Rindy O’Brien, James Moller, Charles Martin, Hernan Murno.

More info about this show here. Instructions for selected participating artists click here.