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.
