2018 | Washington Glass Studio

Erwin Timmers Creates Sculpture for DC’s Sculpture Biennial

Posted on April 5, 2018 by admin |

Erwin Timmers’ sketch of his sculpture for Foggy Bottom exibit.

Arts in Foggy Bottom‘s sixth Outdoor Sculpture Biennial, co-curated by renowned DC artists Helen Frederick and Peter Winant, gives you the opportunity to see this unique neighborhood through the eyes of 15 emerging and established artists. WGS’ Erwin Timmers is one of the artists invited to the Biennial – and we catch up with him as he creates a new work to be installed near the Watergate complex.

Erwin Timmers casts with recycled glass to create the sculpture inset portals.

The Foggy Bottom site is in the shadow of Watergate!

All sculptures will be displayed in front of private homes during this free, six-month show.

Featured artists include:

•           Adam Bradley
•           David Brooks
•           Brian Dailey
•           Linda DePalma
•           Nehemiah Dixon
•           Emily Fussner
•           Sean Hennessey
•           Melissa Hill
•           Jeremy Thomas Kunkel
•           Richard Lew
•           John Ruppert
•           Nancy Sausser
•           Lisa Scheer
•           Valerie Theberge
•           Erwin Timmers
Absence & Presence runs from April 28th through October 27, 2018. Visitors are invited to tour the exhibition at their convenience throughout the day. There is no admission fee.

The exhibition is presented on private properties between 24th-26th Streets NW and H-K Streets NW, and is accessible from the Foggy Bottom-George Washington University Metro stop.

Posted in cast float glass, cast recycled glass, erwin timmers | Tagged foggy bottom

VisArts’ Visability Art Lab Exhibit Features work by Max DeMulder

Posted on April 3, 2018 by admin |

Max DeMulder, “Creatures of the Stormy Sea”; 2017, Acrylics on canvas, mixed media, 16″ x 20″. On exhibit at VisArts Concourse Gallery 4/6 – 4/29, 2018

A multimedia artist, Max DeMulder has started working at the Washington Glass School on several projects for the Washington Glass Studio. Max’s work in the studio has been focused on metal sculpture and he will be one of the WGS artists showing at the Open Studios this coming May 12^th.

Max DeMulder

Max DeMulder is also an artist at Rockville’s VisAbility Art Lab, where several of his paintings will be on exhibit as part of the group exhibition featuring artists from the VisAbility Art Lab.

The VisAbility Art Lab show features works by: Corey Barbee, James Billian, Mara Clawson, Edward Chance, Max DeMulder, Carlin Jones, Shaun McDonald, Tyler Mumford, Stanley Roth, Lindsey Schaufelburger, D’Ante Whitlow, and Justin Valenti.

VisAbility Art Lab
April6-April29, 2018
Concourse Gallery of VisArts
155 Gibbs Street, Rockville, MD 20805

About the VisAbility Art Lab: VisAbility Art Lab is a supported art studio for emerging adult artists with disabilities who have a strong interest in making art part of their professional careers. VisAbility Art Lab was founded as a partnership between VisArts and Madison House Autism Foundation with the goal to provide artists with a supported studio where they can explore and develop their artistic talents, participate in workforce development and life skills training, and forge a deeper and more meaningful relationship with the fully inclusive creative community.

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Go Wild! NCAGG Juried Show “Wild Things” Opens April 7, 2018

Posted on April 2, 2018 by admin |

Patricia De Poel Wilberg, “Roiling”; fused glass, 18″ x 18″

The National Capitol Art Glass Guild (NCAGG) will have their juried glass art exhibition at Glen Echo Park’s Popcorn Gallery March 31 through April 29, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6pm. The art is created by thirty one artists who use a variety of methods to create art to fascinate and entertain.

Patricia Kent, "Crying ullets"; fused glass

Patricia Kent, “Crying Bullets”; fused glass

Works by Washington Glass School resident artists Trish Kent and Patricia De Poel Wilberg are featured in the show!

Posted in national capital art glass guild, ncagg, patricia de poel wilberg, trish kent

Washington Post on “Artists Against Gun Violence” Exhibit

Posted on April 2, 2018 by admin |

Washington Post Art Critic Mark Jenkins reviewed the group show, “Artists Against Gun Violence” mounted to underscore the message of the March for Our Lives, curated by Molly Ruppert.

Detail of Tim Tate’s “Endless Cycle”.

In the review (click HERE to jump to review online) Mark writes: “…the most elaborate entry is glass artist Tim Tate’s 3-D assemblage of concentric circles of guns, flowers and male nudes. It’s a frozen merry-go-round of beauty, peril and vulnerability, in which every translucent figure represents 1,000 people killed by guns last year.”

Artists Against GunViolence Through April 9 at the Third Floor, 4200 Ninth St. NW; the Reading Room at Petworth Citizen, 829 Upshur St. NW; and Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW.

Posted in mark jenkins, molly ruppert, petworth citizen, washington post

Top 10 Tips to Get Noticed by American Craft Magazine Editor. Was surprised at the first one!

Posted on March 26, 2018 by admin |

american.craft.michael_janis.artist.glass.sgraffito.imagery.narrative.frit.powder American Craft Magazine Editor-in-Chief Monica Moses published an article “Get Your Work Noticed: 10 Tips for Artists” that outlines what, as a busy editor, makes an artist and their work stand out from the crowd of websites, emails and social media posts.

WGS artist Michael Janis was covered as a result of his “subtle and compelling” glass artwork.

An artist contacting directly a magazine editor is fine, but as the editor has thousands of emails a week, Ms Moses pleads for the artist to make it easy – or at least not a difficult exercise. One of her must-haves is an updated website.

Have a read of American Craft’s tips for artists – click HERE to jump to the article online!

Example of what not to do.

Posted in american craft, american craft council, american craft magazine, michael janis, mike janis, monica moses

Artists Against Gun Violence Timed for March For Our Lives DC Rally

Posted on March 20, 2018 by admin |

Detail from “Endless Cycle” by artist Tim Tate. 36″ x 36″ x 4″ Glass, electronics, poly-vitro, aluminum. Photo by Pete Duvall.

Artists Against Gun Violence : a pop-up art exhibit

Where: The 3rd Floor 4200 9th Street NW Above Slims (rear entrance)
March 22 thru April 9, 2018 Opening Reception: March 22, 6 to 9 pm,
Hours: March 24 (after March for Our Lives) 3-6pm, March 28 6-8pm, March 31, 3-6 pm, April 4, 6-8pm , April 7, 2-4pm,
April 9, 6-8pm

Artists Against GunViolence was created in solidarity with the students from Parkland, Florida who quickly responded to the tragic events at their school with a call to action. Over 40 artists from the DC area show their opposition to gun violence in a gallery show at The Third Floor and additional spaces in the Petworth neighborhood. The show opens March 22nd in time for the student-led March for Our Lives rally taking place in downtown Washington, DC on Saturday, March 24th.

“Shattered Remnants” by artist Michael Janis. 16″ x 19″; kilnformed glass, glass powder imagery. Photo by Pete Duvall.

Participating Artists: Tim Tate, Michael Janis, Frederick Nunley, Jackie Hoysted, Helen Frederick, Ellyn Weiss, David Mordini, Ellen Hill, Ruth Trevarrow, Gregory Ferrand, Pat Goslee, Robin Bell, Vicki Walchak, Jenny Walton, Carolina Mayorga, Glenn Richardson, Angela White, Maryanne Pollack, Sondra Arkin, Laura Elkins, Judy Jashinsky, Cory Oberndorfer, Laura Elkins, Cheryl Edwards, Liz Lescaut, Heather Levy, Mei Mei Chang, Sheila Crider, Anne Marchand, Margaret Dowell, Susan Lila Cole, Claudia Vess, Eric Margry, Kyuljin Lee, Eve Hennessa, Mary Welsh Higgins, Janis Goodman, Linda Hesh, Jenifer Berringer,T Yuan Chi Nicholson, Ann Stoddard, Henry Sundquest, Jasom Horowitz, Alonzo Davis, Jeff Zimmer.

Event info on Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/182598122365562/

Posted in Jeff Zimmer, michael janis, mike janis, molly ruppert, petworth citizen, pop up, Tim Tate, washington DC | Tagged March for Our Lives

WGS Contemporary Exhibit Opens May 12!

Posted on March 15, 2018 by admin |

Artists By The Tracks Open Studios May 12th.

Come to WGS Contemporary and see what our artists have been working on! And as its right before Mother’s Day, come and find something unique and beautiful – like Mum! – or even better, bring her and Dad with you!
The Spring 2018 Open Studios will be where you’ll have behind-the-scenes access to the Artist-On-the-Tracks studios, galleries, and cultural centers including Otis Street Arts Project, Red Dirt Studio, White Point Studios, Art Works Now, Pyramid Atlantic, Orange Door Studios, Valerie Theberge, Tanglewood Works Studios and more!

WGS Contemporary will showcase some new artists – and there will be lots to see!

2018 WGS Contemporary

Artists By The Tracks
Open Studios
3700 Otis Street, Mt Rainier, MD
Saturday, May 12, 2018, 12-5pm

Posted in artists by the tracks, open studio, wgs contemporary

WGS On Camera

Posted on March 14, 2018 by admin |

Washington Glass School was approached by a new residential development in the area – Studio 3807 – to talk about how Washington Glass School connects with community. Directors Tim Tate and Michael Janis talked with the film crew about the public art created by the Studio:

Posted in michael janis, mike janis, outdoor glass art, Public Art, studio, Tim Tate, washington glass school, Washington School of Glass, wgs projects | Tagged studio 3807

Washington Post Reviews Zenith Gallery Exhibit “Light Up Your heART”

Posted on March 11, 2018 by admin |

Erwin Timmers, "Water Falling, Glass, steel, LEDs, 36 × 12 × 4 in.

Erwin Timmers, “Water Falling”, Cast recycled glass, steel, LEDs, 36 × 12 × 4 in.

The Washington Post newspaper critic Mark Jenkins gives a great review to Zenith Gallery exhibit “Light Up Your heART” exhibit on now at Zenith Salon thru March 24^th. Works by WGS Co-Founders Tim Tate and Erwin Timmers are in the group show. Critic Mark Jenkins gives a shout out to Erwin’s cast recycled glass panels as he describes the show in the Galleries Section of the Post.

“Light Up Your heART ” Through March 24 at Zenith Salon, 1429 Iris St. NW. 202-783-2963. zenithgallery.com.

Posted in erwin timmers, Tim Tate, zenith gallery

James Renwick Alliance Distinguished Artist: Chris Antemann

Posted on March 6, 2018 by admin |

Chris Antemann, Covet, 2013

American ceramicist Chris Antemann was invited by the James Renwick Alliance (JRA) to be featured as part of the 2018 Distinguished Artist Series. Join the JRA on March 10 & 11 for a lecture and workshop by Oregon-based sculptor Chris Antemann and find out more about her sexy and beautiful scenes in ceramics that depict the kind of parties that sadly, I’ll never be invited to.

Chris Antemann’s figurative pieces offer a fascinating telescoping narrative — stories within stories, contemporary commentary layered onto 18th century pieces in traditional forms. Her collaboration with Meissen, the German porcelain factory, has produced a body of work with rich insight into our own culture, a vehicle for the artist’s “twisted tales” about domestic rites, social etiquette and taboos.

Artist Workshop:
Saturday, March 10 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
White Point Studio | 3708 Wells Avenue, Mt. Rainer, MD
$50 members | $60 non members
$175 for all 4 workshops, members only

Chris Antemann will discuss her ceramic figures and her work with Meissen. The morning begins with a brief meet-and-greet with the artist over coffee and pastries. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to attend a potluck dinner with the artist on Saturday evening. Space may be limited.

Click HERE to jump to JRA online registration for the event.

Free Lecture:
Sunday, March 11 | 2pm – 3pm
American University Katzen Arts Center | 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

Posted in american university museum, distinguished artist, james renwick alliance, JRA

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