Brentwood Arts Exchange Call for Proposals

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Call for Proposals and  Exhibition Applications
Deadline: Aug 31, 2012

ABOUT THE BRENTWOOD ARTS EXCHANGE

The Brentwood Arts Exchange is The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s component of the Gateway Arts Center, a public-private partnership that serves as an anchor for Prince George’s County Gateway Arts District. Dedicated to presenting and promoting the visual arts, the Brentwood Arts Exchange features a contemporary art gallery displaying diverse exhibitions, a Craft Showcase promoting local artisans, and a dynamic arts learning classroom/workshop. Since opening in March, 2010, the gallery has presented 16 exhibitions featuring regionally and nationally prominent artists as well as university and high school students, and has welcomed over 10,000 visitors. It is a place for people of all ages to meet, engage and learn about art, purchase locally made functional art, and explore new creative talents.

GALLERY DESCRIPTION

The art gallery is approximately 2,500 sq. ft. with 1,700 sq. ft. of exhibition space on an open floor plan. It features 14 ft. high ceilings, LED track lighting, and pristine white walls. The gallery is staffed by an attendant during all operating hours.

APPLICATION

Each proposal should include:

  • An artist/curatorial statement that is no longer than one page.
  • A résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  • A CD/DVD containing 15-20 images of work samples; OR 2-5 segments of audio and/or video, each no longer than five minutes in duration; OR an appropriate combination of images, video, audio and web-based work.
  • A list of works/images that includes titles, media, size, and dates created.
  • An SASE for the return of materials. Materials will not be returned unless an SASE with adequate postage is provided.
MAILING ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSIONS:

Attn: Exhibitions

Brentwood Arts Exchange

@ Gateway Arts Center

3901 Rhode Island Avenue

Brentwood, MD 20722


For More Info:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact:

Phil Davis, Acting Director, Brentwood Arts Exchange

tel. 301-277-2863; tty. 301-446-6802; fax. 301-277-2865

Collector Tour Hits Washington Glass School

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Artist/Author Lenny Campello (R) joins the tour group.
Lenny Campello’s book about the Washington, DC arts scene – 100 Artists of Washington, DC has generated much press. An Art Forum tour group from Santa Cruz, CA, included the Washington Glass School as part of its DC arts tour.

Erwin Timmers talks about how he recycles glass into his sculptural forms.

 The tour continued to Flux Studios and to Red Dirt Studios and off to Georgetown later.

Tim Tate entertains with stories of how he makes his videos.
Until I started talking of how to do frit powder drawing, the audience was captivated.

 The tour continued to Flux Studios and to Red Dirt Studios and off to Georgetown later.

Tim Tate selected by London International Creative Competition

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The London International Creative Competition (LICC) awarded Honorable Mention to our man Tim Tate its latest arts competition.

The LICC competition is juried by a board of international luminaries of the visual arts world. The jury-selected Final Selection and Shortlist is published in the LICC Annual Awards Book.

To jump to the site with Tim’s work – click here.

Spring Craft Weekend Approaches!

>More event updates for CraftWeek DC 2010 –
The
James Renwick Alliance
invites you to join them for an Après Dinner Reception and silent auction featuring unique, one-of –a kind craft items from regional and national artists. The reception consists of a delectable dessert buffet catered by Top Chef Season 5 finalist Carla Hall and will include the opportunity to mingle with art lovers and artists from the Washington area and beyond.


Carla Hall

Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at http://www.jra.org/ or by calling 301-907-3888.
Proceeds from this event will help support the Renwick Gallery of the
Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Please RSVP by April 19, 2010.

When: Friday, April 23, 2010 from 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM.

Where: Long View Gallery
1234 9th St, NW
Washington, DC


Long View Gallery

Click HERE to jump to the Spring Craft Weekend JRA list of events.