Creative Corridors: Walk the Gateway Arts District: May 10th = Open Studio Tour!

Mark Your Calendars! Save the Date! May 10th Noon til 5PM

Unleash your inner art enthusiast at the largest Open Studios Tour (OST) in the DMV. Set your compass for a creative escapade at the Washington Glass School, nestled in the vibrant Gateway Arts District on May 10th, 2025. From noon until 5 PM, prepare to be captivated by the harmonic merger of four towns united in artistic expression: Mount Rainier, Brentwood, North Brentwood, and Hyattsville, MD.

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Start the tour of the Gateway Open Studio Tours at the Washington Glass School – 3700 Otis St, Mt Rainier

Join us as we celebrate the 29th edition of this distinguished OST event. Immerse yourself in the creative energy that pulses along Route 1, stretching from the DC line to Hyattsville. Witness the renaissance of art through the eyes of hundreds of local artists, debuting their latest masterpieces in an array of unique mediums.

The Washington Glass School, renowned for nurturing visionary artistry, will be one of the focal points in this year’s tour. Marvel at the dazzling displays of resident artists and instructors, showcasing an eclectic mix of glasswork and more. Whether you’re an avid collector or simply on a quest for the perfect Mother’s Day gift (May 11th!), this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Enjoy in the spectrum of creativity that flows through our community, echoing the spirit of innovation and collaboration. Mark your calendar and step into a world where imagination knows no bounds. See you on May 10th for an unforgettable journey through the art-filled avenues of the Gateway Arts District.

Eclipse exhibit Artist Talk at the Athenaeum in Alexandria, VA this Sunday, February 23 at 2 PM

The Athenaeum’s “Sculpture Invitational” Curated by Alison Sigethy, the 11-artist show is heavy on ceramic or glass works, including pieces by Washington Glass School principals Tim Tate, Erwin Timmers, and Michael Janis.

Athenaeum “Eclipse” artists Lori Katz and Michael Janis chat at opening of show.

Art critic Mark Jenkins writes in his review for the online DisCerning Eye about the show: “Tate’s “Vitruvian Lenticular” is literally mutable, since its Leonardo-inspired figures alternately reach to each other or actually touch, depending on the viewer’s vantage point. One of Janis’s glass-panel portraits offers multiple views of a face, suggesting jagged facets of a single personality…” and “…The sense of motion is palpable, as it is with Timmers’s upright circles of recycled glass, jagged and swirling. “Eclipse” showcases solid objects that aspire, or at least allude, to fluidity.”

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Artist Erwin Timmers describes his artwork process and themes.

Artist Talk: Sunday, February 23, 2 pm

Eclipse

An Athenaeum Sculpture Invitational

January 16, 2025 – February 23, 2025

Artist Talk: Sunday, February 23, 2 pm

Participating artists: Michael Janis, Lori Katz, Mike Price, Carol Prusa, Sarah Hood Salomon, Salih Zeki Sayar, Murat Sener, Michael Enn Sirvet, Tim Tate, Erwin Timmers, Maduka Uduh

Curated by Alison Sigethy

Reviews of Eclipse exhibit :

Metro Weekly

The Zebra

DisCerning Eye

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland Black History Month art exhibit & competition

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland launched their inaugural Black History Month art exhibit & competition.

Maryland Casino Live! features WGS Artist John Henderson.

A world of creativity and culture is on display at Maryland Casino Live! Pop-Up Art Gallery! The show is a celebration of the reflections of joy in African-American art, honoring the rich history and talent that shapes Maryland’s artistic landscape.

WGS Resident Artist John  Henderson is one of nine Maryland Black artists featured in Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland’s first Black History Month pop-up art exhibit called “Reflections of Joy: Celebrating African American Art in Maryland.”

John Henderson; “Shattered Dreams”; 2024, fused glass

“The discussion of and the history of Black joy is based on the resilience and then, of course, turning adversity into resilience of our African American experience, and this is in such tandem with the theme of our collection, which is really joy, happiness, humor, uplifting,” said Suzi Cordish, the casino’s co-owner.

The pieces and their stories are not just for admiring; they are a part of a competition and the public gets to pick the winner. Through Feb. 24, visitors to the gallery can vote for their favorite piece. The artist with the most votes will receive a $25,000 award and a permanent spot in the Cordish Art Collection in the Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland.

The show runs from February 8 – 28  is an immersive experience where every artwork tells a story. Don’t miss this powerful celebration of Black History Month!

Location: Live! Maryland Casino [7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD] from Feb 8 – 28, 2025.