Lindsay Rowinski, three median curbs, archival inkjet print, 16 X 24 inches, 2011.>> Irvine Contemporary opens Tribute 2 this Saturday. This exhibit is the conclusion of Irvine’s five years on 14th Street and celebrates their numerous artists. Show your support at the opening reception with artists from 6 to 8 p.m., and stay tunned for more closing celebrations and activities.
>> Lindsay Rowinski: Trying to be There is the second of three solo exhibitions being presented as part of E8: Sculpture — the 8th year of Transformer Gallery’s Exercises for Emerging Artists program. Rowinski “confronts the ambiguity of everyday objects relative to their function and environment.” Opening reception on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
>> FOTODC celebrates the opening of their new gallery Foto Space and office this Friday. See the exhibit Speaking to Silence, which includes photography and multimedia. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. RSVP.
>> You have one more chance to see the Word, Shout, Song exhibit at the Anacostia Community Museum during Family Day this Saturday. See a “ring shout,” a form of religious dance with roots in Africa that is still practiced among the Gullah. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
>> Tonight, The DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative will be hosting their 10th Annual ART BUZZ Jewelry Trunk Show at Project 4 Gallery. Browse a selection of handcrafted jewelry while enjoying wine and light appetizers. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $5.
>> At the Chilean Embassy, see The Tissue of Life: Sculptures by Pilar Ovalle. Thursday, 6:30 p.m. RSVP to cultural [at] embassyofchile [dot] org.
Dance
>> The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities will host its 8th annual Dance DC Festival — a festival which highlights the folk traditions of the world through live music and dance — this week. This year’s festival will salute the world of hip hop and include performances, workshops and even a dance battle. Consult the full list of events for times and locations. But most importantly, don’t forget to bring it.
Call for Entries
- SCRAP-DC is partnering with The Center for Green Urbanism and The 9/11 Arts Project for an exhibition of work titled Making Meaning: Remember · Repurpose · Restore to coincide with the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Pieces will be selected based on how well the work fits the theme, “making meaning.” Applications are due Monday.
- Enter the Phillips Collection‘s Photo Contest and take a photo of something that reminds you of Frank Stella’s K.43 sculpture. The winner will receive a Phillips After 5 prize pack. Contest ends July 31.
