Washington, DC
The Fridge Hosts the Albus Cavus Classroom Campaign on Friday, 1/15/2010, 8 - 11 PM. The Fridge is located at Rear Alley, 516 8th St SE, just two short blocks from Eastern Market Metro. The fundraiser features DC's favorite Indie / Folk / Experimental musician Aaron Thompson. Suggested Donation: $20 ($125 Supports One Student Scholarship for a Month), Cash Bar.
Young artist Dana collaborating with Decoy.
Please join Albus Cavus, The Fridge, and Aaron Thompson to raise funds for the new Albus Cavus Classroom, where creativity is the core subject. We want to encourage hundreds of DC kids to become active and engaged residents by empowering young artists with the creative skills to improve our neighborhoods.
Cristian and Mika brainstorming. Cristian has designed T-Shirt for Albus Cavus and Mika maintains our photo gallery.
Come meet the amazing Albus Cavus artists and other supporters, listen to marvelous music from Aaron Thompson and donate what you can to educate DC's young artists. While you're here, check out The Fridge's exciting new exhibit: Uncle Cory's Art Show. Your participation is the key to success in creating a healthy community. Please RSVP: albuscavus@gmail.com
For more info click here.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
The Life and Legacy of George Washington
Morrison House Presents: Christopher Erney, Torpedo Factory Artist
January 5, 2010, 6 to 8pm
First Tuesday of Every Month - Free Admission Artist Christopher Erney will discuss the creation of the George Washington Mural which illustrates the life and legacy of George Washington. The George Washington Mural is located along the Mount Vernon Trail just north of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia and is the longest realistic mural in the United States at 1,200 feet. The artist will discuss local history as well as difficulties in creating a 12,000 square foot piece of outdoor public art.
Alexandria 's Christopher Erney has lectured and exhibited his artwork throughout the United States and Europe. His next scheduled exhibit is in Versailles, France at the 2010 International Painter's Salon.
Morrison House
116 South Alfred Street
703-838-8000
A salon-style discussion series exploring Alexandria's heritage and culture with talks in the stylish yet comfortable salon of the Morrison House. This charming setting provides an ideal backdrop for members of the public to participate in an open and lively conversation with artists, authors, and archaeologists from Alexandria and the nationally acclaimed Torpedo Factory Art Center.
The series is sponsored by the Torpedo Factory Artists' Association, the Alexandria Archaeological Commission, and the Morrison House Hotel.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
The Art Connection / Mural Dedication
Presents
Playground Encounters
A mural by
Katya Romero, Constance Bergfors and Joan Belmar
Katya Romero is a talented Ecuadoran artist who has exhibited in Latin America and the United States. Her work is directly affected by nature. Her series “feminas” has caught the attention of galleries and collectors in Washington DC.
Playground Encounters
A mural by
Katya Romero, Constance Bergfors and Joan Belmar
Katya Romero is a talented Ecuadoran artist who has exhibited in Latin America and the United States. Her work is directly affected by nature. Her series “feminas” has caught the attention of galleries and collectors in Washington DC.
Constance Bergfors is an American artist, who has spent considerable time in Africa. Her wood sculptures are simply remarkable. They convey movement and rhythm, and they demand to be touched.
Chilean artist Joan Belmar, who also spent many years in Spain before coming to the U.S., has been granted permanent residency based on artistic merit and has also been recognized by the DCCAH. He works with transparencies, light and volume to create three-dimensional pieces.
Installation of mural on December 8, 2009
Chilean artist Joan Belmar, who also spent many years in Spain before coming to the U.S., has been granted permanent residency based on artistic merit and has also been recognized by the DCCAH. He works with transparencies, light and volume to create three-dimensional pieces.
Installation of mural on December 8, 2009
6:00 to 8:00pm at SED
RSVP Dec 1, 2009
RSVP
Charoellis@sedcenter.org or
dorisruano@sedcenter.org
The Spanish Education Development (SED) Center
Celebrating 38 years of helping low-income immigrants achieve their social and economic goals through education
www.sedcenter.org
4110 Kansas Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20011
RSVP Dec 1, 2009
RSVP
Charoellis@sedcenter.org or
dorisruano@sedcenter.org
The Spanish Education Development (SED) Center
Celebrating 38 years of helping low-income immigrants achieve their social and economic goals through education
www.sedcenter.org
4110 Kansas Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20011
202.722-4404 x 107
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Announcing the New Albus Cavus Classroom Campaign
Albus Cavus Classroom Campaign.
Please Donate at www.albuscav.us.
Albus Cavus, a non-profit public art organization, is taking participatory public art from the outside to the inside. Albus Cavus wants to encourage hundreds of kids to become active and engaged residents. We are empowering young artists with the creative skills to improve their neighborhoods.
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Your donations will buy art supplies, create scholarships, and support teachers. Albus Cavus Classroom will have a tremendous impact on children, students, and communities. Albus Cavus offers a unique learning experience, connecting with DC's young people who see the new murals going up in their neighborhoods and want to be a part of it.
Watch this interview with 14-year-old Dana Lopez who helped paint the new Sherman Avenue mural. We want to offer Dana the tools to create art and bring it to the world. Please support young artists like Dana by donating at www.albuscav.us
The student artists will learn and work on actual public art projects, murals and sculptures. The will get hands-on experience with innovative techniques and current approaches to public art process.
The Spring 2010 Classroom will be held in The Fridge, an artist space in South East DC, in walking distance from Eastern Market Metro Station.
The Albus Cavus Classroom Campaign will run into early 2010 and culminate with a fun fundraiser party in February. Check your email for more information this creative new classroom project and for the party.
Please Donate at www.albuscav.us
Please Donate at www.albuscav.us.
Albus Cavus, a non-profit public art organization, is taking participatory public art from the outside to the inside. Albus Cavus wants to encourage hundreds of kids to become active and engaged residents. We are empowering young artists with the creative skills to improve their neighborhoods.
Watch this interview with 14-year-old Dana Lopez who helped paint the new Sherman Avenue mural. We want to offer Dana the tools to create art and bring it to the world. Please support young artists like Dana by donating at www.albuscav.us
The student artists will learn and work on actual public art projects, murals and sculptures. The will get hands-on experience with innovative techniques and current approaches to public art process.
The Spring 2010 Classroom will be held in The Fridge, an artist space in South East DC, in walking distance from Eastern Market Metro Station.
The Albus Cavus Classroom Campaign will run into early 2010 and culminate with a fun fundraiser party in February. Check your email for more information this creative new classroom project and for the party.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
City Arts / Public Mural Dedication Ceremony
H Street, NE Mural
Saturday, November 21 at 3:00 p.m.
@
1010 H Street, NE
Washington, DC
Meet-and-greet with the artists afterwards
@
SOVA, 1359 H Street, NE
with 20% of all food and drink purchases supporting City Arts.
City Arts will hold a public mural dedication ceremony for its newly completed H Street, NE Mural on Saturday, November 21 at 3:00 p.m. The dedication will take place at the site of the mural at 1010 H Street, NE. It will be followed by a meet-and-greet with the artists at SOVA, 1359 H Street, NE, with 20% of all food and drink purchases supporting City Arts.
http://cityartsdc.org/
City Arts creates vibrant public murals and mosaics in Washington, DC and beyond through a collaborative process with community members. G. Byron Peck, Founder/Artistic Director since 1997, City Arts' professional artists and student apprentices have created more than 25 high-profile artworks. The results of City Arts' long-term dedication to enlivening neighborhoods will be seen for decades.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Blog Now on streetpainting.tv: CHALK4PEACE: An Interview with John Aaron
Blog Now on streetpainting.tv: CHALK4PEACE: An Interview with John Aaron
Blog Now on streetpainting.tv is always impressed by ambitious projects for street painting, and we are especially impressed by the mission of CHALK4PEACE. John Aaron, CEO of CHALK4PEACE, shares his thoughts on the growth of the movement of those dedicated to peace through sidewalk chalk in 2010…
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Spray Paint Workshops in DC
Albus Cavus is taking advantage of the last warm fall days in Washington, DC and hoping to finish the new mural on Sherman Ave this week. Stop by on Saturday November 7, 2009 between 1pm and 5pm to see their progress, paint with them, meet the neighbors and have a nice relaxing afternoon. If you are interested you can also learn the basics of painting with spray paint. Wear your work clothes if you want to paint. The location is Sherman Ave and Barry Place NW in Washington DC.
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