On Exhibit
By Staff
The following are some of the art exhibits taking place in the Fairfax-Loudoun area - In tandem exhibit: The Athenaeum Gallery, 201 Prince St. in Alexandria announces T X T M S G Four Letter Words by John James Anderson and Song for Europe by Mark Cameron Boyd through Sept. 21.There will be a Song for Europe gallery talk Sunday, Sept. 7 at 5 p.m.
With TXT MSG, John James Anderson and Mark Cameron Boyd make an artistic exploration touching on letters as design icons, the meaning of words and how their impact resonates beyond their mere definition, and interactive experiences that reflect a world view of language and art. Anderson's Four Letter Words is a celebration of typography, language, and modular art, that challenges the vulgar and simple connotations surrounding 'four-letter words.' More than 200 eight-square-inch paintings explore the various subtleties the English language possesses: homophones, homonyms and onomatopoeia.
Song for Europe is a participatory installation by Mark Cameron Boyd. The artist uses his signature "text-bisection" process on a series of chalkboard panels to address four languages with European origins - Greek, Latin, French and English - whose influence pervades Western culture. Boyd invites viewers to attempt to read and decipher the bisected sentences and participate in the works with the provided chalk.
Gallery hours and Thursdays , Fridays, Sunday, noon -4 p.m. And Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.
For more information, contact Twig Murray at twig@twigweb.com or call 703-548-0035.
C-Note Sale; The annual C-Note Sale runs Sept. 2-28 at the Greater Reston Arts Center, 12001 Market St.
There will be a reception and silent auction Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. This reception will include a light brunch.
GRACE's gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. There is a preview online at www.restonarts.org/support/C-Note2008.htm
C-Note tickets are $150 each and available by phone at 703-471-9242, and in person at GRACE.
'Creative Journey.' The Artists' Undertaking Gallery in Historic Occoquan, presents Creative Journey, an exhibit of photography and digital paintings by David and Jane Ernst of Springfield, and raku pottery by Nikko Yngente of Fairfax,. The exhibit runs Sept. 2-Oct. 6, with an artists' reception, Saturday, Sept. 13, 4-7 p.m. The gallery is open 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily, and is located at 309 Mill St.
For more information contact the gallery at 703-494-0584 or at www.theartistsundertaking.com.
Picturing Politics: The exhibit, Picturing Politics 2008: Artists Speak to Power, takes place through Sept. 27 at the Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Boulevard,.
There will be an opening reception Friday, Sept. 5, 6-9 p.m.
This includes the works of Helga Thomson, Renee Stout, Jose Ruiz, Rick Reinhard, The Pinky Show, Jefferson Pinder and Matt Ravenstahl, Randall Packer and John Anderson, Independence Fund's Veterans Arts Project, and the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum, Alberto and Victoria Gaitan, Benjamin Edwards, Mary Coble, Judy Byron, Lisa Blas, Wendy Babcox and Meg Mitchell. The exhibit is curated by Rex Weil.
Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call 703-248-6800.
Beard exhibit: The George Mason University Atrium Gallery, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, announces the exhibit of Fairfax artist Herb Beard's show, Painting Through My Rear-View Window, Sept.2-Oct. 7.
There will be a reception Thursday, Sept. 4, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Beard’s solo exhibition, “Painting Through My Rear-View Mirror,” will feature more than 30 acrylic and oil paintings. These works offer glimpses into American life in the mid- 20th century.
This event is free and open to the public. The gallery is open to the public on weekdays 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Call 703-993-8794 or log on to www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Barnes, Frey exhibit: The Artists' Undertaking Gallery in historic Occoquan, presents "Etched in Time", an exhibit of etched and fused glass by David Barnes of Sterling, and etchings by Roger Frey of Woodbridge through Sept. 1.
The gallery is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, and is located at 309 Mill St.
Contact the gallery at 703-494-0584 or at www.theartistsundertaking.com.
Zuk exhibit: Hillsborough Vineyards, 36716 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, hosts an exhibit of the works of William Thomas Zuk, the Painter of the Land.
His paintings will be on display through Sept. 2.
Winery hours are Friday through Monday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., or by appointment.
Call 540-668-6216.
Alexandria Festival of the Arts. The sixth annual festival will feature $15 million of art for sale by 200 local and nationally recognized artists Sept. 13-14 along King Street in Alexandria's old town. Admission is free and open to the public.
This is a juried art show in which all of the local and national artists have been hand-selected from hundreds of applicants. All of the artists will be at the festival with their artwork, giving visitors the opportunity to talk with the artists, learn about their art and what inspires them, and of course purchase or commission original pieces.
Festival hours are Saturday, Sept. 13, 10a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
For additional information log on to www.artfestival.com.
'Language of Landscape.' “Language of Landscape: Works From Italy” with works by Barry Nemett will be on display at George Mason University’s Fine Arts Gallery Sept.2–27, with the opening reception on Thursday, Sept. 18, 4:30–6 p.m. This event is free.
The gallery hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and weekends by appointment. The fine arts gallery is located on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. Paid parking is located in the deck adjacent to the mainstage Concert Hall. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Masters' Art Show: The Trowbridge-Lewis Galleries of Middleburg host the third annual Masters' Show, Works of Impressionist Masters, Sept. 12-14 at the galleries at 5 E. Washington St. Emmanuel and Alexandre Renoir, great-grandsons of Pierre August Renoir, will attend two receptions.
The exhibit includes original works by the Renoir, Pissaro, Leroux families.
The hours are Saturday,10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday noon-6 p.m. Reception hours begin at 6 p.m. both nights with estate wines from Three Fox Vineyards.
Admission is free.
Call 540-687-6653 or log on to www.t-lgalleries.com.
Photo exhibit: The photo exhibit, Documenting the New Northern Virginia, showcases images taken by photography students at Northern Virginia Community College during a year-long project to record changes in the local landscape and population. The photo exhibit runs through Sept. 11 at the Verizon Gallery in the Richard J. Ernst Cultural Center on NOVA's Annandale campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike. . The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free. Contact Gail Rebhan at 703-878-5776 or grebhan@nvcc.edu.
ValeArts Fine Art Show. The ValeArts Fine Art Show takes place Oct. 3-5 at 3124 Fox Mill Road in, Oakton. ValeArts, an art cooperative of solely local artists, has been gathering original work for shows at the historic Vale Schoolhouse for 13 years . All styles, sizes, and media will be exhibited . A reception to meet all nine artists will be held Friday Oct. 3, 7-9.p.m. The show runs daily from 10 a.m.--6 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday.. There is free admission and ample free parking. Log on to www.valearts.com or e-mail at info@valearts.com for directions. Contact 703 860 1888.
Portrait Artist Judith Peck : Lofty Salon & Wellness Center, located at 354 W. Maple Ave. in Vienna, will be the site for an art show opening and reception on Oct. 16, 11a.m.-7 p.m. Light refreshments are available. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of the paintings will benefit the Capital Hospice and the Breast Cancer Network of Strength™ (formerly Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization®). The paintings will remain on exhibit Oct. 16-23.
For more information contact Mona Harb at (703) 242-0609 or log on to http://loftysalon.com/ or http://judithpeck.net.