The long, dark night of the Arts Agenda is almost over! Our fearless arts editor, DCist Heather, will return next week and restore confidence in our coverage of the arts. It has been an enjoyable task for me to fill in, but we are all relieved; let’s face it.
THURSDAY:
>> If you have not seen The Société Anonyme: Modernism for America at the Phillips Collection, you have to do it by this Sunday. Read our review, if you need convincing. On Thursday’s Artful Evening at the Phillips, the show’s curator, Elsa Smithgall, join with will delve into the work of Société Anonyme founder Katherine Dreier to give a presentation on “Friendly Rivalry—Duncan Phillips, Katherine Dreier, and the Art of Collecting” (January 18, 6 and 7 p.m.).
>> Take in a screening of contemporary short films and videos inspired by Joan of Arc (work by Marie Losier, Stephanie Gray, Abigail Severance, and Caroline Young, among others). Joan of Arc: Wearing Pants, Inspiring Shorts is scheduled for Thursday (January 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m.) at the National Museum of Women in the Arts (1250 New York Ave. NW). It costs $5, and you need to make a reservation.
FRIDAY:
>> A new show at the District of Columbia Arts Center (2438 18th St. NW), In a Land Far, Far, Away, features the work of four artists: Brooke Rogers, Laurel Hausler, John Lancaster, and Gregory Ferrand (January 19 to February 11). The opening reception will be held on Friday (January 19, 7 to 9 p.m.).
