The Washington Printmakers Gallery is now hosting its sixth annual Invitational exhibit titled Multiple Perspectives, showcasing Aline Feldman. The small collection of prints by Feldman, are bright, bold and vibrant. Multiple Perspectives gives a glimpse of her recognizable style and landscapes. Feldman produces rich colors by painting in watercolor on her woodblocks, one of many steps in a very labor intensive process. She utilizes traditional Japanese woodcarving tools to carve out her designs onto large…

Holiday? What Holiday? While some of us were home devouring pumpkin pies instead of writing the Arts Agenda last week, a few galleries opened their doors to new exhibits. The National Portrait Gallery is giving thanks to Josephine Baker by displaying images, posters, music sheets and other artifacts that tell the story of this amazing performer and civil rights activist. Meanwhile, the National Geographic Museum has opened their Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit, showcasing…

Kick off the New Year by checking out some of the plentiful new exhibits around town. >>The Dupont Circle galleries will be open late (6-8 p.m.) for First Friday this week. Highlights include two new solo shows at Irvine Contemporary, featuring paintings and drawings by Brooklyn-based Bede Murphy and photographs by D.C.’s own Jason Zimmerman. The artists will give gallery talks about their work on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Zimmerman’s Straight, Street, Traditional is shown…

This Friday is the first Friday of the month, and that means the Dupont Circle galleries will have their extended hours for the monthly gallery crawl. Most galleries will have refreshments and many of the artists will be present. The receptions generally last from 6-8 p.m. >> While you’re visiting the Dupont Circle area galleries on Friday, don’t miss the opening reception for Ellen Winkler at Washington Printmakers Gallery. The exhibition features dry points, monotypes,…

>> Tonight is the next installment of the Art & Soul series at The Blue Room. “One Night Stand” features silk screens by Tang as well as drawings & paintings by Zach Storm that address the lingering feelings after a one night stand. This free event kicks off at 8 p.m. >> A number of gallery exhibits will open on Friday as part of the Dupont Circle First Friday series. New shows include “Christopher Burkett:…