Throughout art history, abstraction has oftentimes been a subject of confusion, uncertainty, and even controversy. Because abstract art covers such a wide range of art-types and processes, here we present several Studio Gallery artists and their approaches to abstraction, with the hope that their insight will aid uneasy gallery-goers in their journey to understanding and appreciation.
Read moreA Message From Incoming Director Kelly Bresnowitz
Looking to the future: a letter of introduction from incoming Director Kelly Bresnowitz.
Read moreA Message from Gallery Director Svetlana Shaindlin
Svetlana Shaindlin, our Gallery Director of three years, says goodbye to Studio Gallery and welcomes our new staff.
Read moreNon-Profits To Know: LGBTQ+ Organizations
If the activist in you is alive and kicking, here’s a list of great LGBTQ+ supporting non-profits to support!
Read moreA Dog-Friendly DC Weekend Guide
For art-lovers, pet-lovers, and small-business-supporters who can’t imagine going anywhere without their pups, here is a list of places you can take your pets with you for a fun-filled weekend!
Read moreRemembering Barbara Williams
The Studio Gallery family celebrates the life of Barbara Williams: artist, adventurer, and dear friend.
Read moreArt World Professionals: Olivia-Jené Fagon
We’re continuing our Art World Professionals interview series with Creative Director of Events at Refinery29, Olivia-Jené Fagon. We sat down to talk about Refinery29’s unique mission, and 29Rooms, the upcoming festival of cause, culture and creativity.
Read moreAll Walks of Life: Jo Levine
Studio Gallery has the pleasure of representing artists from all kinds of diverse backgrounds and beginnings. In this next edition of our All Walks of Life series, Jo Levine reflects on what brought her to the arts.
Read moreUnique Approaches To Representing The Figure: Kadeem Morris
The human figure has been a powerful subject in art throughout history, and across all mediums. Every artist has a process and drive that is unique to them specifically, so I interviewed Studio Gallery artist Kadeem Morris to ask him about his approach to representing the figure.
Read moreMe and My Shadow
Read about Studio Gallery’s new all-members show “Me and My Shadow” here (featuring a mini tour, our artists, and important dates!):
Read moreAll Walks of Life: Gordon Binder
Studio Gallery has the pleasure of representing artists from all kinds of diverse backgrounds and beginnings. In this next edition of our All Walks of Life series, Gordon Binder reflects on what brought him back to the arts.
Read moreIn East City Art: Urban | Oxide
“By embracing and understanding the impermanence of the urban environment, we may start seeing the beauty in the smaller things and subtle shifts that are constantly taking place.”
Read moreUrban | Oxide: Stories in The City with Pam Frederick & Veronica Szalus
From June 26th to July 20th, Studio Gallery is hosting a collaborative exhibition by artists Pam Frederick and Veronica Szalus about the fluidity of the urban environment. To celebrate this show, I asked Pam and Veronica a few questions about their processes and how metropolitan structures have influenced their artwork. Click to keep reading!
Read moreSmall Bookstores in Every State To Shop Instead of Amazon This Week
There are countless reasons to shop small - but this week, there’s a particularly good one.
Read moreFeminist Approaches: Conversations with Studio Gallery Artists
Living in the DC area, we are at the heart of politics. Feminism has been gaining more and more traction over the years as social media platforms have given women more freedom in expressing themselves and in sharing their experiences. So, what is Studio Gallery doing to support the feminist movement?
Read moreAnnouncing the 2019 Christenberry Fellows: Elizabeth Beach and Kadeem Morris
Studio Gallery is delighted to announce its new Christenberry Fellows, Kadeem Morris and Elizabeth Beach. Learn more about them here!
Read moreIn the Garden: Bullets to Bells with Stephanie Mercedes and IA&A at Hillyer
Stephanie Mercedes, in collaboration with IA&A at Hillyer, came to Studio Gallery’s garden space for her interactive workshop, “Bullets to Bells.”
Read moreAll Walks of Life: Gary Anthes
Artists come from all walks of life. Not all artists start out as artists; some begin their education or careers in other fields, and realize later on that their calling is more varied than they thought.
Read moreBullets to Bells: A Workshop With Artist Stephanie Mercedes
In collaboration with Studio Gallery and IA&A at Hillyer, local artist Stephanie Mercedes will be inviting members of the public to drop clean, empty bullet casings into a homemade kiln. The bullets will be melted down into a single bell, which will be hung in the Studio Gallery as a tribute to victims of gun violence.
Read moreTen Tips For Painters Who Love The Environment
A short guide for artists aiming to make their practices more eco-friendly! Whether you want to minimize waste or learn some fun, environmentally friendly ways to make your own supplies, there are steps you can take to make beautiful art while also being mindful of our planet!
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