>> Art Whino, the new 22,000 square foot exhibition and studio space at 717 N. Asaph St. in Old Town Alexandria, holds its grand opening tonight. The gallery’s debut event will be soundtracked by DJ Stylo, and marks the start of two new exhibits: a solo show by artist Derrick Wolbaum and a group show of Pop-Surrealism work in the Permanent Gallery. The opening reception is tonight from 6 to 11 p.m, admission is free….

>> Earl Cunningham’s America, which opens this Friday at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, features 50 paintings by one of the foremost folk artists of the 20th century. Known for his use of space and brilliant colors, Cunningham juxtaposes the ordinary with the unexpected and puts familiar subjects in unfamiliar settings. The result is an insightful commentary on American life and culture. >> Those looking for something new will have the chance to make their…

H & F Fine Arts is a relatively new art gallery, only having opened this past April, and thus far featuring a few community group shows. With Chimera, the exhibit that opened last weekend, H & F embarks into more streamlined showcasings of particular artists. If you saw the small preview of A. B. Miner’s work at Flashpoint last fall, you’ll know the short trek to the Mount Rainer located gallery for the full effect…