Arts Agenda
Image of work by Etsuko Ichikawa, courtesy Randall Scott Gallery
>> Down a block at Irvine Contemporary, see their second Aspect:Ratio show, focusing on small works in various media. Check out art by familiar names such as Kahn & Selesnick, Susan Jamison, and Jiha Moon at the reception Saturday, 6 to 8 p.m.
>> And yes, down just one more block, 1506 14th Street NW, see The Pink Line Project's newest venture, Lifeguard, featuring work by Lisa Marie Thalhammer and DECOY. The opening is Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. with music by DJ Natty Boom and Yoko K, with paintings produced live by the two artists raffled off to benefit the Sitar Arts Center.
>> Over at District Fine Arts, see the celebratory and voyeuristic paintings of Leah Tinari in Masquerade Madness. Reception Saturday, 5 to 8 p.m., with an artist talk starting at 5:30 p.m.
Art Notes
- The Provisions Library in Dupont will have an Open House tonight starting at 5 p.m., including a screening of the short video, Off the Page, DC Performance Poetry.
- It's the last weekend to see The Disappeared at the Art Museum of the Americas, open both Saturday and Sunday.
- This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Torpedo Art Center. Check out their site for history of the venue, upcoming events, and even a coupon for a pretty good discount on purchases of artwork.
- We missed the opening yesterday for the new show at the Ellipse Arts Center, photographs by two artists in Crossing Glances/Regards Croisés, but you can check it out during their regular hours.
- Get your tickets to the Washington Project for the Arts Annual Art Auction Gala on March 7.
- While you're at it, pick up your tickets for The Art League's 42nd Annual Patron's Show, which comes with a piece of art of your choice, on February 15.
- Take your 6 to 13 year old kids on a Walking Tour of the White House Neighborhood on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m., by the Washington Architectural Foundation. RSVP here. Free.