Lots of people have a bucket list—the things they want to do before they, well, kick the bucket. Now you can list an idea or two in a very public way.
'Before I Die' Installation Comes to 14th Street
Patrick McDonough and Matias: Untitled (Me Too) @ Porch Projects
Patrick McDonough and Matias have collaborated on a confrontational work that may challenge your idea of what art is.
In Irons and Nightscaping @ Civilian Art Projects
Now permanently located on the second floor of 1019 7th Street NW, the entrance to the new Civilian Art Projects gallery boasts a menacing archway with crudely sharpened bed posts poised to strike any who enter. While the large haunted house-type installation by Trish Tillman isn't the most welcoming art piece, it is a great representation of the type of work the gallery can once again house.
Rebecca Key: Archetype @ Transformer
Start digging in Rome and you're bound to hit something a few centuries old. Start digging in Washington and, well, let's just say you probably won't discover the foundations of any ancient buildings. But D.C. has its roots, which make an appearance at the Rebecca Key exhibition Archetype at Transformer, on display through October 15.
Spring Solos 2008 @ Arlington Arts Center
Showcasing six artists from across the region, this juried group of solo exhibits at Arlington Arts Center covers a wide range of themes including the paranormal, miniatures, sprawl and inventions.
Into the Light @ Honfleur Gallery
Exploring the themes of light, innovation and optimism, Into the Light, a juried exhibit now at Honfleur Gallery, brings together a well rounded group of talent that showcases various mediums, including photography, sculpture and installations. Artists Mark Planisek, Marie Cobb, Lynn Silverman, Craig Kraft, Emily Erb, Phil Stein, Joan Belmar, Cathlyn Newell and Kendall Nordin are all showcased. The exhibit is very dynamic as it presents the artists and their different media thoughtfully and uses the space to it's maximum. Installations and sculptures find display space in small special venues, including the nook above the stairs.
Dan Steinhilber @ G Fine Art
Pushing the envelope with mundane, everyday materials, Dan Steinhilber's show now at G Fine Art is a multidimensional and thought provoking exhibit. Steinhilber incorporates ordinary media to create a cohesive show where the images flow from one to the next and each element incorporates the last, sharing common themes. Packing peanuts, garbage bags and florescent light bulbs are cast in a new light with photography, sculpture, drawing and installation.

