Arts Agenda
Image of work by Adam Russell, courtesy Art Whino.
>> Tonight, catch a discussion with one of D.C.'s most sought-after performance artists, Kathryn Cornelius. Hear the history and philosophies behind her work, with some help from Arlington Art Center's Jeffry Cudlin, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 1308 T Street NW. Sponsored by Meat Market's Red Tape project and Curator's Office.
>> On Saturday, the Corcoran Gallery of Art will open a new exhibition featuring Maya Lin. The artist and architect (yes, the one who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial) has constructed a number of installations as transformed landscapes. See a preview video of the exhibit here, and stop by the gallery Monday night for a screening of Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision.
>> New restaurant Eatonville, at 2121 14th Street NW, is currently a flurry of activity -- a whole slew of artists are busy painting a mural to celebrate Harlem Renaissance author and folklorist Zora Neale Hurston. They'll open the work to the public for a reception with the artist on Saturday from 9 to midnight, featuring DJs and performance artists ($10 suggested donation). Also open to view Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
>> Art Whino opens Oneness Theories with paintings by Adam Russell, who "references the postmodern aspects of hip hop culture to assemble compositions based on a sampling and mixing of life's imagery." Opening reception Saturday, 6 p.m. to midnight.
>> Next Monday the Japan Information & Cultural Center will open Netsuke: Miniature Art in the Palm of Your Hand with over 50 pieces from a private collection. The history of netsuke reaches back 300 years, before the Japanese adopted Western fashions (the kind with pockets) and carried their belongings in small pouches. But just as the Japanese were opened to new styles once overseas trading began, the netsuke made their way to new lands and captivated foreigners. See the collection during their regular hours.
>> Touchstone has an opening reception tonight for the TreasurePostcards Project that includes a panel discussion on "Rejuvenating Communities with Creativity: A Dialogue Around Arts Therapy, Socio-economic and Gender Specific Development." Reception 6 to 8:30 p.m.; panel starts at 6:45 p.m. $5 suggested donation.
>> Second Thursday at the Torpedo Factory features the opening of Rise and Shine: Awaken from the Winter Slumber along with open artist studios, a reception for their Scope Gallery with a juried ceramics show, and the opening of Real/Unreal, which features a piece by one of our latest Exposed winners, Erin Beth Reidy. 6 to 9 p.m.
Art Notes:
- Artomatic has announced that registration will open on March 27.
- Tickets are still available for Art with a Heart the annual fundraiser and art auction for Bread for the City.
- Civilian Art Projects closes their two ongoing exhibits Semi-Final Frontiers and Guantanamo Bay with a discussion with both artists, Seth Adelsberger (4 p.m.) and Christopher Sims (4:45 p.m.) on Saturday.
- The Capitol Hill Art League opens their annual All Media Show with a reception this Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m.
- This week is the second Friday Bethesda Art Walk.
- The Smithsonian American Art Museum opens a "major survey of influential arts and crafts figures" Charles and Henry Greene tomorrow.
- The Washington Project for the Arts annual Art Auction was last weekend, but you can view and purchase the few artworks still available here.