Urbancode Magazine

Sorry for the Blackout!

2008-06-30T08:49:00.003-04:00

Urbancode wants to express its deepest regrets that we haven't been on the ball lately. An hellaceous semester in school and some major computer problems have sidelined us for a while, but A new issue of the magazine will be out soon, also some changes going forward will be announced, and regular posts to the blog will begin again shortly. Please stay tuned. We haven't given up on you, our loyal

Jason Horowitz at Curator's Office

2008-05-16T17:22:00.004-04:00

Corpus: Works by Jason Horowitz at Curator's OfficeApril 12 - June 21, 2008A gallery reception for the exhibition will be held onSaturday, May 17 from 6 - 8 pm.Jason Horowitz's provocative large-scale photographs have stopped people in their tracks in DC, Miami, New York, and Portland. Working at the intersection of landscape and anonymous portraiture, Horowitz finds new ground to explore about

DALEK at Irvine Contemporary

2008-05-16T17:13:00.004-04:00

James Marshall (Dalek), Untitled 2008.3, 2008. Acrylic on panel. 30 X 30 inDALEKJames Marshall (Dalek): OverweightMay 17 to June 21 Opening Reception for the Artist Saturday May 17, 6:00-8:00 Irvine Contemporary1412 14th Street NWWashington DC 20005202.332.8767

Performing Arts "Meetup" This Monday

2008-05-16T14:42:00.006-04:00

Monday Performing Arts Meetupat the Indian Head Black Box Theatre The Indian Head Center for the Arts is an Arts Incubator for professional Performing Arts companies. Location: Indian Head, MD 20640 We meet weekly and welcome anyone who is interested in Performing Arts in the entire region. Performers, patrons, volunteers, anyone at all. Each week features a different performer.Every

Rorschach Myth Appropriation II: Creation Stories

2008-05-16T13:59:00.003-04:00

MYTH-APPROPRIATION: Creation Stories"Last time they held this event in the Fall of 2007 they sold out two performances, so they've added an additional performance and have increased the size of the venue! BE THERE!!!Six timeless tales.Six new plays.All created in just six days.Performing for ONE NIGHT ONLY!Saturday May 24, 2007 at 6pm, 8pm and 10pm (3 shows)at the WAREHOUSE THEATER (1017 7th

Christine Gray at Project 4

2008-05-16T13:43:00.004-04:00

CHRISTINE GRAY SPRING THAW Through May 24, 2008 CLOSING RECEPTION & ARTIST TALK: Saturday, May 17 - 3:00pm Project 4903 U Street NWWashington DC 20001 tel: 202 232 4340 fax: 202 232 4341Christine Gray paints landscapes in oil based on models she has created from common craft materials. The paintings represent this translation from the constructed

Discussion and Lecture at Transformer Saturday, May 17th

2008-05-16T13:34:00.005-04:00

Please join Transformer this Saturday, May 17thfor special Here & Now programming:Saturday, May 17, 2008*NOTE (all events at 1840 14th Street, NW) 1:30 PM - Discussion of work between selected Here & Now artists and Kristen Hileman, Assistant Curator, Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden. Kristen will be leading an abbreviated tour of the exhibition in conversation with artists Jiny Ung (

The Washington Film Institute Presents...

2008-05-16T13:18:00.009-04:00

EASY RIDERDirector:Dennis HopperUSA, 1969, 95 min. Screenplay:Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Terry Southern Cast:Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Phil Spector Trailer: http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/15197/Easy-Rider/trailers "Easy Rider remains one of the seminal works of late '60s Hollywood both for its trailblazing legacy and its sharply

Robert Rauschenberg Dies at 82

2008-05-14T09:23:00.005-04:00

Transformer presents: Here & Now at 2 Locations!

2008-05-06T16:01:00.006-04:00

May 10 - 24;May 31 - June 14 Focusing on issues of place, time, fragility, security and fantasy, this two-site exhibition features 17 artists creating large scale, site-specific installations and environments within Transformer's project space, and in three floors of the former Church of the Rapture building space up the street from Transformer at 1840 14th Street, NW.May 10 -24Artists

48-Hour Film Festival Project

2008-05-06T10:53:00.003-04:00

The Washington, DC48 Hour Film Project Exhausted Washington Teams Submit Films Filmmaking teams from throughout the Washington area successfully completed a weekend of, well... filmmaking. Films were due on May 4, and the last few minutes before the deadline saw filmmakers, operating on little sleep and lots of adrenaline, rushing to get their films in on time. All of the films

One Week Until ARTOMATIC!

2008-05-06T10:46:00.005-04:00

ARTOMATIC COMINGMAY 9 - JUNE 15There’s only one week until opening day for Artomatic 2008, and excitement is building for the arts spectacular of the summer. With more than 100 free events, activities and performances planned over 28 days and nights May 9–June 15, Artomatic is a can’t-miss attraction. Check out the events on our calendar http://artomatic.org/event

Is Manfred Baumgartner planning a return to DC?

2008-05-06T09:42:00.004-04:00

Rumor has it that Manfred Baumgartner, the often surly, sometimes churly, former DC art scene top dog, has been seen looking around DC for a new gallery. Is Manfred ready for a redux? Manfred never does anything on a small scale, so expect him to bring a bit of tony, Chelsea-bred style to DC.Some of you may remember Manfred form his old digs on R street in Dupont Circle, and on 7th street (his

Janis Goodman at Reyes + Davis

2008-04-29T15:50:00.002-04:00

Janis GoodmanCross Currents May 9 – June 6, 2008Opening Reception: May 9, 6:30-9:00 Reyes + Davis Independent Exhibitions923 F Street NW #302Washington DC 20004Th 2-7pm Fri, Sat 1-6pm and by appointment

Don't Ready to Die Anymore By Benjamin Jurgensen at MEAT MARKET GALLERY

2008-04-29T15:35:00.008-04:00

MEAT MARKET GALLERY presentsDon't Ready to Die AnymoreBy Benjamin JurgensenMay 2 - May 31, 2008Opening: May 2, 2008 6-8:30pmIf blogging were a sculptural practice “Donʼt Ready to Die Anymore” might be the outcome. Observed relationships are presented as a narrative system divided into vignettes, with each piece reflecting collective memories and the rapid changes taking place culturally and

DCAC's Sparkplug!!

2008-04-29T14:43:00.004-04:00

DCAC's SPARKPLUGMay 2 - May 11Opening Reception: May 2, 7 - 9pmMeet the Artists: May 10, 3 - 6pmcurated by Lea-Ann Bigelow DC Arts Center’s resident collective Sparkplug launches its first exhibition as part of an ongoing pursuit of adventures beyond the commercial gallery system. Sparkplug is a gathering of a dozen or so Washington, DC metro area emerging artists, curators and writers that meet

Show John Hanshaw Some Love for His Excellent Film Series

2008-04-25T16:28:00.006-04:00

Encourage John to keep his Washington Film Institute film screenings going! He needs at least 200 people to keep this important series viable!THE REAL DIRT ON FARMER JOHN Saturday April 26 7 & 9:00pm screeningsFilm Tickets $10 @ doorGreen Party & Expo 6pm - 12midnightGoethe-InstitutMap/Directions7th & Eye, NW, Washington, DC202 289 1200THE REAL DIRT ON FARMER JOHNDirected by Taggart

Join Amy Lin for a artist's talk this Saturday

2008-04-25T15:33:00.006-04:00

Artist Amy Lin Talks about her workSaturday, April 26 @ 3:30pmthe Art League Gallery105 N. Union StreetAlexandria, VA 22314703-683-1780

Artomatic 2008 Update!

2008-04-18T14:12:00.003-04:00

We have almost 700 visual artists and nearly 150 performing artists. While registration remains open for performing artists, registration is now closed for 2-D artists. In order to accommodate the large number of 2-D artists that still needed space and for those on the wait list we met with the building owners and got permission to expand. Artomatic will now be on the 4th - 12th floors of the

Photographs by former Ugandan girl child soldiers and Joseph Michael benefiting the Zion project.

2008-04-18T13:59:00.004-04:00

Friday Apr 25, 2008 at 7:00 PMJoin the rebirth of Artery 717 and help support the Zion Project and the children of Uganda. Free admission, cash bar, Music, Art, Outreach.Artery 717 is more than an art gallery. It is more than a venue. It is movement. It is a place where ideas and actions are nurtured for the common good and where creatives gather to stimulate, agitate, articulate and generate. It

Frogs! A Chorus of Colors

2008-04-18T13:32:00.003-04:00

There's Still Time to Catch This Excellent ExhibitVery few things are cooler than frogs and I can prove it!Go see this exhibtion at The National Geographic Society's Explorer's Hall Museum January 25, 2008 - May 11, 2008Located in downtown Washington, D.C., at 17th and M Streets NW, the Society is a short walk from Metro’s Farragut North and Farragut West subway stations.Admission is free.

O Street Studios "Open Studio"

2008-04-18T11:15:00.009-04:00

O Street StudiosOpen Studios Saturday & Sunday, April 26th and 27th, 2008 from 11am-5pmO Street Artists' Studios 52 O Street NW, Washington DC 20001TWENTY-FOUR ARTISTS, in one building, working in a wide range of media and styles open their studios for a rare glimpse into the process behind their art. This free event provides the visitor the opportunity to purchase artwork and meet

Christine Gray at Project 4

2008-04-16T09:56:00.004-04:00

CHRISTINE GRAYSPRING THAWat Project 4April 19 - May 24, 2008 Opening Reception: Saturday, April 19, 6:00 - 8:30pm Project 4 Gallery903 U Street NW Washington DC 20001 tel: 202 232 4340 fax: 202 232 4341 Christine Gray's paintings represent the translation from a constructed environment to an illusionistic world. Painted from models she creates using common

If Your ever in Santa Monica!...Bill Miller's excellent Linoleum collages

2008-04-16T09:32:00.006-04:00

Bill Miller's EXCELLENT Linoleum collages are on exhibition at Frank Pictures at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica.April 27 - May 28, 2008If you can't make it to Santa Monica Callie, check out his website:http://www.billmillerart.com/

Health Harzards in Artist's Materials, Tip #1

2008-04-16T09:10:00.004-04:00

Urbancode will be posting health tips about artist's materials from time to time.Health Tip #1Some art supplies contain ingredients that are harmful to both humans and the environment. These include naturally occurring heavy metals such as lead, cobalt, cadmium, and manganese, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as turpentine, xylene, acetone, and toluene. So, how can you express yourself

Check out Susan Meehan's Gripping Poetry at Urbancode's Poetry Blog

2008-04-15T14:11:00.002-04:00

BIO: Susan MeehanFour years ago, Susan retired as the District of Columbia’s only Patient Advocate for all persons in substance abuse treatment; one of her most successful poetry readings was to 300 HIV-positive drug addicts and their families. She now devotes herself to politics and poetry. The two were combined several years ago, when Marion Barry commissioned her to write and deliver an

Here's a way you or your children can help feed the hungry around the world

2008-04-15T12:05:00.002-04:00

OK. How about a bit of shameless self promotion?

2008-04-15T09:25:00.008-04:00

I don't often do this, but here's a rare shot of a painting I had at PASS last winter.Stuart Greenwell"NEVER let a stranger in your studio"From the series "A Jackpot of Nothing"Acrylic Enamel on Masonite, 2007~10' x 5'

The Washington Film Institute's GREEN SCREEN Presents...

2008-04-11T14:37:00.008-04:00

INTO THE WILDDirected by Sean PennWritten by Jon KrakauerSaturday April 19 Goethe-Institut7th & Eye, NW202 289 1200Film 7 & 9:30 pm screenings $10 cash @ the door FIRST COME, FIRST SERVEDReception6pm -

What better cause than Kids and Peace?

2008-04-11T09:48:00.006-04:00

Chalk4PeaceSeptember 14 - 21, 2008 CALL TO AREA ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, GALLERIES, AND PUBLIC/NON-PROFIT SPACES: Shauna Lee Lange Arts Advisory is still seeking collaborative partnerships (at no cost) from metropolitan DC area arts organizations, art galleries, artists, and public/non-profit spaces. If you or your organization can offer a physical space for CHALK4PEACE activities, we need to hear

Willem deLooper at the Katzen Arts Center

2008-04-09T10:04:00.010-04:00

Willem deLooperThe Katzen Arts Center at American UniversityApril 1–May 18Hours:11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tue–Sun(Admission is free)Please go and see Jack Rasmussen's wonderfully curated and wonderfully hung show featuring Washington's dean of abstract painting, Willem deLooper. The show looks great and it spans deLoopers work from the 60's forward. If you remember that time it's great walk down

Oh this is art baby

2008-04-08T14:49:00.000-04:00

Dyn-O-mite Napolean!

2008-04-08T14:47:00.002-04:00

You drive me ape, you big gorilla! APES on Tour

2008-04-07T14:58:00.002-04:00

DC SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL

2008-04-07T12:41:00.001-04:00

The deadline for the DC Shorts Film Festival is April 15th! Be sure to get your films in now!MovieMaker Magazine calls DC Shorts “one of the nation’s leading short film festivals.” Filmmakers enjoy fabulous parties, city tours, and are provided with housing, meals and transportation. But most importantly, they enjoy the opportunity to meet and learn from other filmmakers — an experience that

Lu Zhang at Randall Scott Gallery

2008-04-07T11:56:00.005-04:00

Lu ZhangMeditation, Time and SeductionApril 19th-May 24thartists reception April 19th 6-8pmLu Zhang creates highly intricate drawings that explore the nature of time, the structure of objects, and chaos found in structure. Her drawings are both intimate and expansive. She deconstructs her elements into delicate marks, fading watermarks and long, flowing strands of line, utilizing ink, graphite

Amy Lin at Art League Gallery

2008-04-07T10:10:00.005-04:00

Amy Lin: Interaction Opening Reception: Thursday, April 10, 6:30-8pmThursday, April 10 from 6:30-8pm at theArt League Gallery,Torpedo Factory,105 N. Union St, AlexandriaGallery Contact: 703.683.1780 http://www.theartleague.orgPreview of work: http://www.amylinart.comExhibition Dates: April 10 - May 5, 2008Gallery Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday: noon - 5 pmOther: The drawings

Jason Horowitz's "Corpus" at Curator's Office

2008-04-07T09:58:00.006-04:00

CorpusJason HorowitzApril 12 - June 21, 2008Gallery Reception: Saturday, May 17 6 - 8 pmin conjunction with the gallery receptions at1515 14th Street NW, Washington DC Jason Horowitz's provocative large-scale photographs have stopped people in their tracks in DC, Miami, New York, and Portland. Working at the intersection of landscape and anonymous portraiture, Horowitz finds new

Mini Interview

2008-04-04T09:07:00.008-04:00

URBANCODE TALKS WITH ALBERT SCHWEITZER UC: Where does the inspiration for the characters in your "pictorial dramas" originate? AS: I have always been drawn to the image of a figure. I paint very spontaneously, and at times the images seem to have no rhyme or reason to them. It’s almost like a bunch of people on a city bus, or in line at a supermarket, all shapes and sizes. Sometimes, I paint

Yuri Schwebler?

2008-04-03T13:31:00.001-04:00

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Mini Interview with Rob Chester

2008-04-03T12:06:00.015-04:00

URBANCODE TALKS WITH ROB CHESTERUC: Your recent work contains elements of 70's fashion photography, eastern block graphic design, Soviet and Moorish architecture co-mingled, and a strong sense of decay and alienation exists throughout. Can you tell me how these elements came about in your work? RC: Three years ago, I was living in Uzbekistan and traveling Central Asia, experiencing places

GRAND OPENING: STUSSY WASHINGTON DC CHAPTER

2008-04-02T19:12:00.006-04:00

CHECK OUT THE GRAND OPENING OF THEWASHINGTON DC CHAPTER OF STUSSY!Special Guest DJBIZ MARKIETHURSDAY APRIL 3RDAt CHLOE 2473 18th Street NWin Stinky-Assed, Funky Butt Adams Morgan10pm - 2pm FREE GiveawaysCheck this totally fly Stussy apparel store and a cool little corner of the city! Have you noticed the stores popping up around 18th and Florida. Kinda different than the other areas of the city.

Hey All you Artomaticians

2008-04-02T15:32:00.005-04:00

ARTOMATIC Happy HourTonight! Wednesday, April 2nd, 6-8 pm at The Science Club, 1136 19th Street NW, Washington DC 20036. Come on out!Artomatic Happy Hour happens the 1st Wednesday of every month. The next meet up will be Wednesday, May 7th. ARTOMATIC 2008 Registration for visual and performing artists is now openClick Here To Register and Reserve Your Space. May 9 – June 15, 2008Capitol

DC Arts Center and Theatre Du Jour present

2008-04-02T14:37:00.009-04:00

Self Accusation by Peter HandkeTranslated by Michael Roloff Directed by B. StanleyAssisted by Rachel Reed Who are you? Are you what you should have been? How did you become who you are? Can you face your inaction, your culpability, your own judgment? Theatre Du Jour presents an aural spectacle that invades your awareness and permeates your experience. “A spectacle without pictures, inasmuch as

Migration: A Gallery presents...

2008-04-02T14:15:00.005-04:00

Michael Janis, Tim Tate andErwin TimmersMigration: A Gallery features the work of three leading glass artists from Washington DC for its April show. Tim Tate, whose work hangs in the Smithsonian, incorporates video into his blown glass sculptures to astonishing effect; Michael Janis "draws" with glass powder and creates complex sculptural narratives with fused and blown glass; Erwin Timmers is

RUN To "Into the Light" at Honfleur Gallery

2008-04-02T13:15:00.006-04:00

The Honfleur Gallery of Anacostia is presenting a collection of artwork that is thematically based on one or all of the following topics, Light, Innovation or Optimism. A call for artists (January 2008) was intentionally left abstract for each artist to interpret the concept as they see fit. An array of perspectives on just what, “Into the Light” really means were discovered. From religious to

This looks really interesting!

2008-04-02T11:07:00.006-04:00

BRAZILIAN CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKERS at HILLYER ART SPACEFor more information or to join IA&A, follow this link and print out the registration form. http://www.artsandartists.org/org.php?subp=109.Complete the form and mail it in with your membership dues.To join over the phone call our Membership Coordinator, Katherine Potosky at 202-338-0680. 9 Hillyer Court

HATNIM LEE SPEAKS ABOUT HER WORK AT TRANSFORMER SATURDAY, APRIL 5

2008-04-01T18:31:00.003-04:00

Please join Transformer this Saturday, April 5 at 2pm for a talk with artist Hatnim Lee. Hatnim will discuss how she approaches creating her blog and book, and will answer questions about her work. HATNIM LEE PHOTOGRAPHSSeptember 2006 - December 2007 MARCH 22 - APRIL 26, 2008 Hatnim Lee creates vivid, large-scale photos of saturated colors -- from fashion shoots to poignant portraits -- with

equinox at Woodman Studios in Silver Spring

2008-03-27T12:37:00.005-04:00

woodman studios presents:equinoxMarch 28th -April 14thOPENING RECEPTION: March 28, 8pmFeaturing works by:damien alomar, caroline battle, miles doyle,peter gordon, joe hoffman, matt horn,sarah laing, sam moore , elizabeth moorshead,jonathan sears, berta zoltan, matthew lincoln yakecurated by ryan mckibbin and christian benefielwoodman studios1414

REMINDER: Don Kimes Artist Talk This Thursday Evening!

2008-03-26T15:10:00.005-04:00

Hillyer Art Space Artist TalkThursday, March 27th, 2008, 6pm to 8pmInternational Arts and Artists invites you to Hillyer Art Space for an evening with our currently featured artist Don Kimes. Don's exhibit, After the Flood, opened with great success on the First Friday of March, drawing one of the largest crowds we've ever had here. Many people were curious about the process by which he creates

The Washington Studio School has great new digs!

2008-03-26T13:56:00.005-04:00

The Washington Studio School is in the process of moving into their new facility at 2129 S Street NW--right off of Connecticut Ave. near the intersection with Florida Ave. in Dupont Circle. It's in..."transitional" shape right now, but it's a beautiful space.Check it out during their Open House Sunday, April 6, 10am - 12 noon. Meet faculty, register for classes and participate in a free figure

ARTOMATIC REGISTRATION BEGINS! 12pm MARCH 27

2008-03-26T11:05:00.007-04:00

ARTOMATIC 2008 On your mark. Get set. Go! Artomatic 2008 registration opens March 27 Calling all artists: Time to wash off those paintbrushes and tune up your guitars. Registration will open online Thursday, March 27, at noon for artists who want to participate in Artomatic 2008. The annual art extravaganza, to be held May 9 through June 15, 2008, will be the largest Artomatic to date.

BlackRock Center for the Arts Seeks Executive Director

2008-03-24T15:58:00.003-04:00

Company: BlackRock Center for the Arts (Germantown, MD)Job Title: Executive DirectorDescription: BlackRock Center for the Arts is a multi-arts facility providing professional performing arts, visual arts and arts education to the community. The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for developing, guiding and implementing the strategies, activities, budget and operations of BlackRock Center for

INTO THE LIGHT at Gallery Honfleur

2008-03-24T15:06:00.005-04:00

Opening Reception Saturday, March 29th, 6-8pm Selected exhibitors are as follows: Mark Planisek, Marie Cobb, Lynn Silverman, Craig Kraft, Emily Erb, Phil Stein, Joan Belmar, Cathlyn Newell and Kendall Nordin. Expect to see all types of media from video installation to photography Show Dates - March 29th-May 3rd, 2008 The Honfleur Gallery1227 Good Hope Rd. SEWashington DC 20020202.580.5972 f)

DO NOT miss these shows of excellent works by DC's acclaimed color painter Willem deLooper

2008-03-21T11:43:00.011-04:00

Willem de Looper (Tuesday, April 1–Sunday, May 18)The Katzen Art Center4400 Mass. Ave, NW Washington DC Born in 1932 in The Hague, Netherlands, Willem de Looper studied under Ben L. Summerford and Robert Gates at American University and was the long-time curator of the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. This one-person show examines de Looper’s unique contributions to

REVELATION: Recent black and white still photographs by Gene Markowski

2008-03-20T10:25:00.005-04:00

April 12 - May 31, 2008Opening Reception Saturday April 12, 5 to 8 pmGene Markowski's, "Revelation" at District Fine Arts uses the Roman Catholic Church as the springboard into his personal (he is a practicing Roman Catholic) revelations about the church and its rigid stance on such topics as abortion, gay rights, priestly sexual abuse and entitlement, the exclusion of women, and saintly myths.

Callling All Geniuses or genii

2008-03-19T15:41:00.002-04:00

Creative Genius Networking Happy Hour on Thursday, April 3 at Aroma Bar in DC Are you an dancer or a poet? A writer or a graphic designer? A drummer or a tagger? Come out and meet other creative geniuses at Aroma (in the back room) (3417 Connecticut Ave, NW) on Thurs., April 3, 6-8 pm. Artists, musicians, writers, and all creative people are welcome. This happy hour is for you!!! And, feel

Heidi Taillefer, Muse Paintings at Irvine Contemporary

2008-03-19T15:21:00.011-04:00

April 5 - May 10 Opening reception with the artist: Saturday, April 5 Irvine Contemporary is pleased to present the first US solo exhibition by Montreal-based artist Heidi Taillefer. Taillefer's oil paintings on canvas and panel are an original creative fusion of realism and surrealism combined with popular traditions ranging from illustration and manga to Victorian romanticism. Her striking

craigslist and 100 ways to kneel and kiss the ground: two exhibitions opening at Civilian Art Projects

2008-03-19T12:36:00.006-04:00

In the main gallery: craigslistOn Exhibit: Friday, March 21 - Saturday, April 26, 2008Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 2 to 6pm and by appointment craigslist explores how four artists utilize this renowned community website as a conceptual component in their artistic practice. The exhibition features works by the artist team Joseph Dumbacher & John Dumbacher, Jason Horowitz, and Jason

ARTOMATIC 2008 IS COMING!

2008-03-19T11:28:00.001-04:00

ARTOMATIC 2008May 9 – June 15, 2008Capitol Plaza building, located at 1200 First Street, NE(at the corner with M Street)Washington, DC 20002Metro stop: Red Line, New York Ave./Florida Ave./Gallaudet Univ.(M Street exit)Free admission. Donations accepted HOURSWednesdays and Thursdays: 5 pm – 10 pmFridays and Saturdays: Noon – 2 amSundays: Noon – 10 pmClosed Mondays and Tuesdays Artomatic, the

Please let last night be the last time...

2008-03-18T10:02:00.002-04:00

I'm hoping last night was the last time I will let Whole Foods sucker me into buying $2.00 worth of food at their food bar for $11.00.Some people just never learn!

Baltimore Clayworks Presents: Terra Incognita: Unknown Land

2008-03-17T11:10:00.004-04:00

March 1 – April 18, 2008 -- Free Admission Baltimore Clayworks is pleased to exhibit Terra Incognita: Unknown Land which will feature installation and sculptural work that map the interior and exterior landscape. Terra Incognita: Unknown Land runs from March 1 through April 18, 2008 with an opening reception on Saturday, March 1st, from 6 to 8 pm. Admission is free. Rebecca

Bethesda's Gallery Neptune is moving

2008-03-14T15:34:00.007-04:00

This summer Gallery Neptune will relocate to a fantastic new space at 5001 Wilson Lane. The new three level building will house Gallery Neptune on the second floor. They look forward to continuing their exhibition schedule in this new space and welcome you to visit often. You should definitely have a look.As many of you know Betheda is a very nice spot. There are gallery's and plenty of excellent

STAFF CHANGES AT TRANSFORMER!

2008-03-14T13:29:00.001-04:00

Transformer welcomes new staff member Marissa Long, who is joining Transformer's team as Gallery Manager & Program Coordinator. Marissa is an artist and graduate of the Corcoran College of Art & Design. She brings several years of arts and project management experience to Transformer having worked with DC galleries Fusebox and Randall Scott Gallery, area developers Metropolis, as well as

Charles Cohan's Airfield Exhibition at Curator

2008-03-13T20:41:00.009-04:00

GALLERY RECEPTION:Saturday, March 15 6:30 - 8:30 pmcurator's office1515 14th street nwsuite 201washington, dc 20005+ 202.387.1008www.curatorsoffice.comgallery hours: Wed - Sat, 12 - 6 pm and by appointment.Charles Cohan, Airport Terminal Series, carborundum collagraph prints, 22" x 22" each, 20

Check out the happenings in Cleveland!

2008-03-13T13:44:00.002-04:00

Urbancode's Burning River Arts. Blogs by Arabellahttp://ucburningriverarts.blogspot.com/

Mini Interview with artist Peter Gordon

2008-03-13T09:03:00.009-04:00

Urbancode: You work in both oil and in color pencil. Can you tell me a little about the difference between working with the two--in relation to your work of course.Peter:Freedom and discovery are the major differences in my approach to drawing and painting. These differences largely account for the varying visual tendenciesbetween the work. The pencils’ sharp points lend to a slow, gradual

James Kalm reviews the Whitney...sort of

2008-03-07T19:38:00.002-05:00

James Kalm peddles up town and attempts to bring viewers a few glimpses of the latest Whitney Biennial. Every two years, "the show you love to hate" stirs up controversy and passion. As an art critic who has covered several show at this museum in the past, inexplicably for this preview, Kalm was excluded See what happens when he challenges this cultural institution's notions of elitist

Check out this video of Nicholas Krushenick's work at the MARIANNE BOESKY GALLERY

2008-03-07T19:26:00.002-05:00

Check out this video of Nicholas Krushenick's work at the MARIANNE BOESKY GALLERY, reviewed by the "guy on the bike" art critic James Kalm.This video is a year old, but it's interesting because in his later years, Krushenick taught at the University of Maryland, College Park from 1977 to 1991. He died in New York on February 5, 1999, at age 69. He was a great guy and an interesting spirit in the

The Sartorialist at Adamson Gallery

2008-03-07T15:45:00.008-05:00

The SartorialistMarch 15th – April 26th, 2008 Opening Gallery Reception:Saturday, March 15th6:30 - 8:30 pm Adamson Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition of prints by Scott Schuman, who is better known by the moniker The Sartorialist, the name of his astoundingly popular street fashion blog (http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com). Schuman is one of TIME magazine's 100 most important design

Cara Ober at Randell Scott Gallery

2008-03-07T12:54:00.007-05:00

Cara Ober i am who i pretend to be March 8th—April 12thRandell Scott Gallery1326 14th street nw washington, d.c. 20005 202.332.0806 202.332-0807 (fax) info@randallscottgallery.com Gallery Hours:Tuesday by appointmentWednesday-Saturday 11am-6pmDirections: Cross

Susan Fisher Sterling Named Director of National Museum of Women in the Arts

2008-03-07T12:05:00.000-05:00

NMWA Chief Curator/Deputy Director Appointed Director Effective March 7, 2008 WASHINGTON—The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) announced today that Susan Fisher Sterling, the museum’s longstanding and highly regarded chief curator and deputy director, has been named director effective March 7, 2008. “We are thrilled to begin NMWA’s third decade by announcing our new director,”

Check out the review of the Gay Blades at DC9 at urbancode's DC Show Hopper

2008-03-07T09:48:00.002-05:00

Check out Heidi's review of the Gay Blades raucous show at DC9 on the DC Show Hopper!www.dcshowhopper.blogspot.com

ToolboxDC does mural for Eric Hilton's new restaurant MARVIN

2008-03-06T15:03:00.004-05:00

You may have now been to or heard of Eric Hilton of Thievery Corporation’s amazing new DC restaurant/lounge dedicated to Marvin Gaye at 14th/U Street, NW called Marvin. Eric commissioned ToolboxDC to design and build an installation piece in the form of a large mixed media mural of Marvin Gaye, now prominently displayed as the restaurant's centerpiece. The beautiful piece measures 6 ft by 10 ft,

SING And CELEBRATE WOMEN’S DAY

2008-03-06T14:38:00.004-05:00

At Gateway’s Heliport Gallery8001 Kennett St., Suite 3 Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-562-1400 March 8 – 28, 2008 Participating Artists: Cynthia Angeles Prudence Bonds Ethel Bustamante Joyce DiBona Carmen Eliam Pat Kagan Elba Molina Wendy Plotkin-Mates Haydeh Rastin Marjolein van Milligen Marion van Ruiten Opening Reception: Saturday, March 8, 2008, 6-8 pm Gallery

Take a trip to a very cool island indeed!...the island of Baltimore. Check it!

2008-03-06T12:10:00.003-05:00

Check out Tom Brown's very cool Urbancode Baltimore blog!http://fromtheislandofbaltimore.blogspot.com/

CALL FOR ENTRIES: NEW YORK GALLERY OWNER JULIE SAUL TO JURY PHOTO COMPETITION

2008-03-06T10:34:00.004-05:00

Julie Saul, owner of one of New York City’s most prestigious contemporary photography and art galleries, will be the juror for the 2008 Photo Review Photography Competition. The Photo Review, a highly acclaimed critical journal of photography, is sponsoring its 24thannual photography competition with a difference. Instead of only installing an exhibit that would be seen by a limited number of

Hey Fashionista's! Have you checked Urbancode's new fashion blog

2008-03-05T16:53:00.001-05:00

DC Fashion view from Simone's Butterfly. Keep up on the burgeoning DC fashion movement.Get your booty on board!!http://www.fabfashionblog.blogspot.com/

Please join Transformer Saturday, March 22 for the opening of their next exhibition

2008-03-05T15:18:00.004-05:00

HATNIM LEE PHOTOGRAPHS(September 2006 - December 2007) MARCH 22 - APRIL 26, 2008 Hatnim Lee creates vivid, large-scale photos of saturated colors-from fashion shoots to poignant portraits-with an ease that belies her youth. Following an internship with David LaChapelle, in 2006, Hatnim Lee continued to develop her craft in Los Angeles, CA, Brooklyn, NY, and Washington, DC. Lee's exhibition at

Transformer is thrilled to announce the launch of: COLLECTOR'S VIEW

2008-03-05T15:09:00.001-05:00

Collector's View is a new program created by Transformer providing the rare opportunity for participants to comprehensively view some of Washington's best private collections of contemporary visual art. With the generous support of several leading area collectors, Transformer is thrilled to present this series of visits to some of Washington's best homes for personal views of a diverse range of

NICE!

2008-03-05T14:31:00.004-05:00

PATRICK HOLDERFIELD Pilgrim March 8 – April 12, 2008 Opening Reception: Saturday, March 8, 6:00 - 8:30pm Project 4 is proud to present a drawing and sculpture installation by Seattle-based artist Patrick Holderfield. Drawing from diverse associations and sources, Patrick Holderfield endeavors to create work that requires an emotional and intellectual engagement. His goal is to

Urbancode's New Poetry Blog featuring the works of Joseph Ross and J.M. Sannes

2008-03-04T20:07:00.003-05:00

Check out the poetry of J.M. Sannes and Joseph Ross on urbancode's new poetry blog site.

Local Artists Travel from Anacostia to Belfast

2008-03-04T11:14:00.009-05:00

While Irish Culture has taken thousands of years to develop, on March 9, 2008, five young artists and writers living and involved in the Anacostia community will experience that culture first hand with a journey to Belfast, NI. Joining in a cultural exchange celebration, the five Washingtonians travel overseas to learn of the life Irelands own live, as ‘Americans in Ireland’ week begins.

Reeling in the Rain with MGMT and Yeasayer

2008-02-29T22:55:00.000-05:00

by Danny FasoldIt’s one of those piss-poor rainy nights, practically a deluge of January water droplets pelting our bodies as they wrap around the building, and as usual, scarcely anyone has an umbrella. After all, this is Los Angeles. Rain is practically a myth. But not right now. Right now we’re all soaked from our heads to our shoulders and wishing rain truly was a myth. But no matter. We’re

Funny as Hell interview with the up and coming band Gay Blades

2008-02-29T10:46:00.008-05:00

Check out this excellent profile/interview of the totally awesome band Gay Blades! They're not signed yet, but they will be, so go see them at DC9 on March 5th and get yourself some street cred fool!Check it out on urbancode's blog The DC Show Hopper at http://www.thedcshowhopper.blogspot.com/Courtesy of Eyeball Records and the Gay Blades

The Marsha Mateyka Gallery opens its Spring season with drawings by Nancy Wolf

2008-02-28T12:47:00.004-05:00

Dragons Adrift: The New Chinese Landscape" Recent drawings by Nancy Wolf March 7 – April 19, 2008 Reception for the artist: March 8, 4:00 to 6:00 pm Opening to the public: March 7, First Friday, 6:00 to 8:00 pm The Marsha Mateyka Gallery opens its spring season with an exhibition of recent drawings by New York artist, Nancy Wolf. Titled "Dragons Adrift: The New Chinese

ARTOMATIC announcement

2008-02-28T12:33:00.003-05:00

There is an announcement impending about the latest ARTOMATIC venue, perhaps as soon as the beginning of next week! Stay tuned

Just a few more hours to vote!

2008-02-28T12:23:00.004-05:00

Our Poll, Does DC need an arts advocacy organization closes soon. Vote now!The question was born out of an earlier post positing the viewpoint that DC (as in other cities) could use an artist-based organization that would lobby local government agencies and other entities on behalf of the arts community. Some of the issues that could be brought up are issues concerning dwindling artist studio

Check out our two NEW blogs!

2008-02-28T09:51:00.007-05:00

We have two new blogs up today, A SAINTED View, a globetrotters eclectic two cents from back street galleries to the sets of straight to DVD movies (along with an occasional self-serving plug) , and ArtWhino on urbancode, bringing you the freshest work from the underground art scene worldwide.A SAINTED View http://ucsaintedview.blogspot.com/ArtWhino http://ucartwhino.blogspot.com/Check them out

A REMINDER: Tonight Wednesday Feb. 27 6:30!

2008-02-27T14:12:00.006-05:00

FROM THE STREETS TO THE GALLERY:How Contemporary Art is Being Influenced by the Urban ExperienceAn evening with Sara and Marc Schiller, New York curators and founders of the Wooster Collective.6:30 - 8:00 pmKatzen Center at American University, Abramson Family Recital Hall4400 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20016See MapAdmission is free and open to the publicPlease RSVP to (202) 234-7103 or

At District Fine Arts...

2008-02-27T14:02:00.006-05:00

Tall Tales and High Teawith Elliott Negin and Alter Ego Groover ClevelandSaturday March 8th 2 pm to 4 pmDistrict Fine Arts1639 Wisconsin Avenue N.W.Washington, D.C. 20007202.333.3545Hours: 11 am - 6:30 pm, Tuesday - SaturdayAfter hours by appointmentIn conjunction with the exhibit, "Alter Ego," District Fine Arts in Georgetown will host an art talk on Saturday, March 8, from 2 pm to 4 pm, with

Urge Members of Congress to Co-Sponsor the Artist Deduction Bill

2008-02-27T13:55:00.004-05:00

Brian Petro sent this to me and it's REALLY IMPORTANT TO YOU ARTISTS OUT THERE SO LISTEN UP.and, thanks for sending that along Brian!This artist deduction bill (S.548) would give artists the right to deductthe fair market value of their work when donating it to a charity. We artists are always asked to donate work to one charitable cause or the other for fundraising purposes, and we're glad to

If you missed the opening you can still catch the show!

2008-02-25T11:44:00.009-05:00

PeaceNow!The show's opening was SWAMPED!Mark Planisek and 39 other artists February 22, 2008 through April 6, 2008The 6th and final peace show at the original Warehouse location before it closes on 7th Street 40 artists show painting, installation, photography, sculpture, video. Earlier Peace shows at Warehouse: * Faces of Iraq 2003 * Propaganda of War 2003 * War or Peace 2004 * Where's

The DelRay Artisans Call for Entries!

2008-02-25T09:40:00.002-05:00

THE SHOW: The Spirit of Del Ray, March 7-30. Help to celebrate the Town of Potomac Centennial with original painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, fiber arts, ceramics, and mixed medium artwork capturing the Spirit of Del Ray. CALL FOR ENTRIES: Visit http://www.Thedelrayartisans.org for a “Call for Entries” form. SCHEDULE: Sunday March 2 3:00 PM– 5:00 PM Art

Not too late to catch this Sweet Show!

2008-02-22T13:35:00.005-05:00

Sweet:The Graphic Beauty of the Contemporary Rock PosterJohn Foster, Participating Artist and Vice President of Fuszion Collaborative Gallery Talk/LectureThe Art Gallery, 2202 Art-Sociology Building, University of MarylandWednesday, March 5, 2008, 3:00pm John Foster will present a gallery talk/lecture on the history of rock posters, discussing several works in the exhibition, past and

A discussion on "Art's Different Perspectives"

2008-02-22T13:31:00.002-05:00

Featured Panelists Paul Richard Senior Art Critic, Washington Post Mr. Lou StovallMaster Printmaker/Artist Mrs. Paula Sanderlin DorostiDirector of Visual Arts for the DC Public Schools Art Panel DiscussionFeb. 23, 2008 Saturday 3pm-5pmDonation/Contribution$15 for adults$5 for children 7 and underTea will be served at 3:00 pmRSVP by

WASHINGTON PROJECT FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS

2008-02-19T15:02:00.000-05:00

HOW CONTEMPORARY ART IS BEING INFLUENCED BY THE URBAN EXPERIENCE An Evening with Marc and Sara Schiller Washington, DC – February 2008 – The Washington Project for the Arts (WPA) is pleased to announce “From the Streets to the Gallery: How Contemporary Art is Being Influenced by the Urban Experience” – an evening Marc and Sara Schiller, NY–based curators and founders of the Wooster

WASHINGTON PROJECT FOR THE ARTS ANNOUNCES 27TH ANNUAL ART AUCTION

2008-02-18T09:23:00.001-05:00

WASHINGTON PROJECT FOR THE ARTS ANNOUNCES 27TH ANNUAL ART AUCTION GALA A Mix of Notable and Emerging Artists in a New Venue / Press Preview Details Washington, DC – February 2008 – The Washington Project for the Arts (WPA) announces the 27th Annual Art Auction Gala to be held Friday, March 7, 2008 from 7:00 pm until midnight at the Katzen Arts Center at American University, 4400

What would you like to see in an arts magazine

2008-02-08T09:02:00.000-05:00

In Urbancode's never ending quest to give you the magazine that YOU want, we are soliciting your opinion. What would you like to see within the pages of Urbancode? Leave your comments here, and thanks!

artdc.org home page shows have begun!

2008-02-04T15:20:00.000-05:00

artdc.org is creating a new online exhibition space. All artsdc.org members are invited to submit their images. If you're not a member yet, sign up! Hey it's FREE!artdc.org's upcoming exhibit will involve photography, the theme will be released soon. Until then, they are releasing this call for entry. If you would like to be considered for the show, please upload your photographic art to your