Every year since its opening in 1989, the DC Arts Center has held its 1460 Wall Mountables show as a fundraiser for the non-profit Adams Morgan art center. A non-juried opportunity for artists of varying styles and skill levels to display work in a respected D.C. gallery, Wall Mountables comes off as a mini-Artomatic. Work is displayed floor-to-ceiling salon-style, with photographs next to drawn portraits next to abstract oils. And, just like at Artomatic, some…

After the whirlwind of April arts events, May looks to be a little quieter, perhaps even serene at times. Though if you’re looking for a party, we’ve got the info for this week’s Artomatic events, which is only just past its halfway point. >> Ever dream of being one of those madly rich people with original Van Goghs or Kandinskys in your climate controlled, wood paneled library (in the east wing)? Bring your envious eyes…

Oh, the holiday shopping season. Preparing the troops to invade local malls, throwing punches over a video game player, listening to Jingle Bells until your ears bleed. Good times. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Don’t know what to get mom-in-law? Finally impress her with your cultural know-how by gift wrapping some ART this holiday season. Galleries are listening, and have a few deals for you bargain shoppers. >>Cheap for Charity: What’s better…

If you’re pouring one out for your boys at tonight’s happy hour, give pause for Kim Ward. It’s Ward’s Washington Project for the ArtsCorcoran that has set aside Georgetown’s former Staples store for some face melting art exhibits in the past few months (that small Post Secret thing, for example). Wallsnatchers is the venue’s most recent offering, a graffiti and street art installation that represents a stark contrast to the ink cartridge and paper…

We’ve mentioned it before, but in case you missed it, Fusebox is closing its doors, and they have indeed announced a closing reception: It’s this Saturday, Feb. 11 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sarah and Patrick would like to invite everyone to come and drink a toast to five years of great art. Other gallery owners no doubt are also encouraged to attend and poach their now homeless roster of artists. See you all there….

>> New York artist Faith Ringgold’s latest series, Jazz Stories 2004: Mama Can Sing, Papa Can Blow, will be at the University of Maryland’s The Art Gallery starting Wed. through Dec. 10. If you were inspired by last weekend’s Duke Ellington Jazz Festival, try to make it there by 5 p.m. tomorrow for the artist talk, then stick around for the opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m. >> Hemphill Fine Arts is hosting a…