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If you're a regular reader of the Arts Agenda, be sure to check out yesterday's summary of the benefits of becoming a member of one of the local arts venues in D.C. Right after we put that online, we heard that WPA is relaunching their online database ArtFile (one of the benefits of becoming a WPA member is a free artist profile on the site, where you can store images of your work). Visitors can browse the site for free and save "lightboxes" with work of their favorite local artists.
>> Tomorrow is the second Friday of the month, so head up to Bethesda for their monthly Art Walk. Twelve galleries will be open for viewing from 6 to 9 p.m., and although the guided tours have ended for the season, you can hop on the Bethesda Circulator if it gets too chilly between venues. Be sure to say hello to Amy Lin, who will be in attendance at Heineman Myers Contemporary Art and showing off work that's attracting much deserved attention.
>> If the holiday chaos is overwhelming you, step into the Randall Scott Gallery to experience Margot Quan Knight's meditative large scale photographs (pictured). Her pieces explore the metaphysical experiences of deep, focused thought during monotonous or highly stressful activities. See them at the opening reception on Saturday, 6 to 8 p.m.
>> Irvine Contemporary will be opening Saturnalia, a holiday festival celebrating their group of represented artists -- sort of a Best of Irvine 2007. See samples of all the artists they've shown this season, including Kahn & Selesnick, Susan Jamison, and Oliver Vernon. Opening reception is Saturday, 6 to 8 p.m.
>> At Art Whino, check out the anti-establishment art of Justin Lovato, who cultivated his drawings on the streets with his backlash at pop and corporate culture. The venue has also added 20 new artists to their permanent gallery, whose works will be on display starting this weekend. Make it over to Alexandria on Friday for the opening reception, which will feature aphrodizia's "organic electronica" in the front gallery and Thomas Blondet's (Tom B) beats in the back gallery. 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Image of work by Margot Quan Knight courtesy the Randall Scott Gallery.
>> "Make Art Not War" at the last X and Pulse for 2007. These regular art and dance events feature live graphic design competitions (this time juried by the truck stop loving artist Lisa Marie Thalhammer), unique handmade clothing items for sale, music and video projections by local artists and of course, "tribal fusion belly dancing." It all goes on Saturday at BeBar: X is from 6 to 10 p.m. ($8, or $5 if you incorporate some "Peace" into your ensemble); Pulse is 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. ($5 or free if you send your party's names and email addresses to info [at] eightyeightdc [dot] com by 10 p.m. tomorrow).
>> Join the Washington Glass School for a Holiday Open House this Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. Lots of music, food, demonstrations and artworks on display should make for a good party and maybe even a great place to pick up some gifts or take a peak into their upcoming classes.
>> If there were a winter version of Crafty Bastards, the annual Holiday Booty Market by Craft Mutiny would be it. Find many of the same artisans, like Kristina Bilonick and I Like Seamonsters during their one-day fair. Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m. in Hilda's Giftshop located on the lower level of National City Christian Church in Thomas Circle.
>> Kristina Bilonick is all over the place. She's the curator of The New Future opening tomorrow at DCAC. Using inspiration from 50s-era artists who made predictions of future technology and lifestyles, five artists create their own versions. Opening reception 7 to 9 p.m. See their nifty exhibit blog with artist profiles here.
Art Notes:
- Civilian Art Projects (home of the next DCist Exposed!) will be holding an artist talk for their current exhibit, Waves, this Saturday from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
- Performance artist Kathryn Cornelius will also be giving a talk at Curators Office, about her current exhibit Common Ground. Due to limited space, RSVP is required at 202-387-1008 or info [at] curatorsoffice.com.
- Not enough Matreshkas in your holiday festivities? Bring the family to the Hillwood Estate this weekend for their Russian Winter Festival, including themed dance performances, live music, crafts and folk talks for the kids, and a visit by the Russian Santa Claus. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. General admission $18; $7 for students, $5 for kids 6-18; 6 and under free.
- As we mentioned in PotD today, Touchstone Gallery opens Art on the Small Side, a juried art and craft show, Friday 6 to 8:30 p.m.
- Next Wednesday take your lunch break in the Kogod Courtyard in the Reynolds Center, where Ross Merrill, painter and chief of conservation at the National Gallery of Art, will host a free outdoor painting demonstration and discussion. 12 to 1 p.m.
- The Washington School of Photography will hold an opening for the 5th Annual All-Montgomery High School Photography Show, tomorrow 6 to 9 p.m.
- Check out Mexico: Festival of Toys with your kids at the Art Museum of the Americas at the opening tonight starting at 5 p.m.
- Yum. Stop by the Second Thursday Art Night at the Torpedo Factory for Chocolate and Shopping from 6 to 9 p.m. The Factory's Target Gallery will also have an opening for Molded Earth, a ceramics exhibit, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Image of last month's winning X design by Liz Rudner.
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