It’s a Political Statement, Charcoal and graphite on paper, 11″ x 14″, 2011, by John James Anderson>> DCist is no stranger to the gun control debate, or D.C.’s unique role within it. On Friday, artist John James Anderson presents the debate with hand-drawn quotes, charts and video, offering a clinical view on an often passionate topic complete with commentary on the District’s role. Gun Show opens at Washington Project for the Arts with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m.
>> The Hamiltonian introduces five new fellows at new. (now.) this Saturday. Get to know Nora Howell, Sarah Knobel, Matthew Mann, Jenny Mullins and Joshua Wade Smith in this introductory group show. Opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m.
>> Are our Overheards too déclassé for you? How about overheards as art? In Mantra Samplers, see everyday phrases hand-stitched onto photographs as a study in limitations. Keep your ears open at the opening reception on Thursday from 5:30 to 8: 30 p.m. at the Artisphere’s Mezz Galllery, then submit your overheards for a full online/offline experience.
>> Art Enables is hosting their annual inventory sale this Saturday. Get up to 50 percent off last year’s art work and surprise discounts on each item from the new collection. Noon to 5 p.m.
>> The Washington Printmakers Gallery presents the 14th Annual National Small Works show and Apercus, featuring Kiyomi Baird, the 2010 Juror’s Choice. Explore both shows at the artist talk and reception this Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.
>> This Thursday’s Phillips After 5 features The Art of Sound: Kandinsky and Beyond. This talk will explore the importance of sound to Kandinsky’s work. Free for members, but registration is requested.
>> Photography in museums is perfectly acceptable, you just have to turn off the flash and not use a tripod. Learn how to successfully do this at the Corcoran this Saturday with Washington Photo Safari. Registration is required. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Members $15, non-members $20.
>> The Gateway CDC hosts an artist talk this Saturday in conjunction with the exhibit Migrations: Perspectives on an Elemental Impulse. Artists Sonia Keiner, Krista Schyler and Shahin Shikhalyey will discuss their work as it relates to the pushes and pulls of migration and how as a species, we are all migrants. 7 p.m.
>> The Ballston Arts & Crafts Market is open again this Saturday. Stock up on handmade soaps, jewelry, baby items and screen printed tees. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Welburn Square (a.k.a. The Ballston Circle).
>> Tonight, Zenith Gallery at Chevy Chase Pavilion presents Character of Chevy Chase, an exhibit featuring the works of artists from the community. Come out and meet the artists at the reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
>> ‘Scapes, the Annual Landscape Exhibit at The Art League Gallery, opens this week. The exhibit features member’s work on the various scenery of our natural world. Opening reception on Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
>> It’s Second Art Thursday at the Torpedo Factory. Browse open studios, interact with artists and enjoy refreshments. 6 to 9 p.m.
