>> The artist studios at 52 O Street NW will host their annual open house this weekend. We’ll have a preview for you tomorrow showing what you can find in the four floors of art spaces on Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
>> Pyramid Atlantic also has an all-weekend event, Collectors for a Cause, starting Friday with a “Singles Night.” With a slew of talks by local art collectors — Philippa Hughes, Allison Cohen, Phillip Barlow, and Henry Thaggert — their goal is to foster art appreciation, while raising money for youth outreach programs in D.C. and Montgomery County. All events are free and open to the public; check out their web site for event times.
>> On Friday night, check out another open house at Torpedo Factory, which will feature live music, prizes, snacks and of course, lots and lots of art — over 160 artists, 82 studios, and six galleries. They’ll also be holding a canned food drive that night to help restock ALIVE after their theft a few weeks ago. 6 to 9 p.m.
>> Saturday, get your tea fix at Heineman Meyers’ High Tea & High Fashion event, held by the Art Deco Society of Washington from 2 to 4 p.m. Members of the Art Deco Society will be donning their best Art Deco Vintage attire. Dress in your best vintage, or come as you are. A selection of teas, tea sandwiches and desserts will be served. Reservations were requested by April 21, but call 301-951-7900 to inquire. $25 for non-members.
>> In the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Kogod Courtyard on Saturday, plein air painter Deborah Chapin demonstrates color mixing techniques geared towards creating realistic natural colors. Workshop costs $30; see the SAAM web site for details on registration. Or, for no-cost instruction, stop by any Plaza Artists Materials this weekend for their Celebration of Color to receive free art supplies and view demonstrations on watercolor from 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and acrylic from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
>> The Corcoran has a great new event with Art Anonymous, featuring well-known artists with (usually pretty pricey) work, each for sale for only $100. Of course, the catch is that you won’t know who the artist is until you buy it. The event isn’t until May 10, but you must RSVP for tickets by May 1. $65 for non-members.
