Please join us!      

         

For our January Planning Meeting and Artshare. Come and find out what's happening and share your work. Also, bring a friend and a dish to share! All are welcome! Hope to see you there.

January 24, 2016 1:00-3:00 pm Cherie Redlinger's House 126 Queen Street  Alexandria, VA 22314 RSVP: rcredlinger@comcast.net  Accessible by metro

MEMBER EVENTS

   Sandra Davis

Congratulations to Sandra Davis, Jane Pettit, Ann Stoddard and Cherie M. Redlinger, their work was accepted in the Wings from Chains Exhibit to be held at the Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria VA.

WCADC NEWS BRIEF

               

Coming in January-  2016 Planning Meeting and Art Share. Find out what's planned for                                                                  2016- DTBD. 

                                 Upcoming 2016 show calls for 12/16 at Artists and Makers, 11810 Parklawn,                                         Rockville and Wohlfarth Gallery in Brookland.

NEW WCA/DC STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Sandra Davis, Membership Chair; Lynda Slayen, Exhibition Chair.

 

RENEW YOUR WCA/DC MEMBERSHIP FOR 2016

W/ PAYPAL at www.nationalwca.org

 

Or Send a Check By Mail to

 WCA/DC, P.O. Box 53125
Washington, D.C. 20009-3125

To join or renew on-line with Pay Pal go to

http://www.nationalwca.org/applicants/application.

National dues are $40 per year- DC Chapter Dues are $20; subsidized dues are $25 National dues; $10 WCA/DC

Membership Levels

$ 60 Regular Membership

$ 95 Institutional Membership

$ 35 Subsidized: Student/Limited Income Membership

(Note: National WCA requires that students submit proof of full-time student status)

IMPACT! THE LEGACY OF THE WOMEN'S CAUCUS FOR ART- An Exhibition of Art by Selected Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Honorees from 1979 to the Present.

Exhibition Dates: January 23 - March 13, 2016

Panel Discussion February 6^th, Free & Open to the Public

American University Museum at the Katzen Center

4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

Admission Free/ Tue-Sun, 11:00-4:00/Fully Accessible

202-885-1300 / Fax: 202-885-1140/museum@american.edu

The exhibition that celebrates the impact of the Women's Caucus for Art (WCA) Lifetime Achievement Awards which have been presented annually to artists, art historians, and curators since they were first presented at the White House in 1979. The exhibition will focus on the impact of and connections among the awardees themselves. 

REGISTER FOR WCA'S 2016 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

IMPACT!  Washington, DC - February 4 - 6, 2016

Conference Details and Registration

www.nationalwca.org

**Early Bird Prices End on December 29, 2015**

2015 ANNUAL WCA/DC

POTLUCK HOLIDAY BRUNCH & ART SHARE

                 GREAT FUN - GREAT COMPANY - DELICIOUS FOOD & DRINK -



JOIN US AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS - EACH ONE BRING ONE!!

DATE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2015, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Marilyn J. Hayes’ House, 2525 N. Ridgeview Road, Arlington, VA 22207

RSVP to Marilyn Hayes by email: hayesarts@yahoo.com by Wednesday, December 9, 2015.

Friends & significant others welcome. Include number of people attending and what food or drink you plan to bring in your response email. Please do not RSVP by phone.

Food and Drink

Bring something form the list below or bring some other tasty dish. Juice, coffee, tea, cream/half and half, quiche, breakfast dishes, pastries, breads, muffins, bagels, jelly, cream cheese, spreads, fruit, fruit salad, cheese and or any other goodies you can think of.  Bring serving dishes for food. Don't bring paper/plastic products.

Art Share - Please bring one piece of art work to share. (Starting time for Art Share to be

determined – requesting your suggestions)

Parking: On the street. Public Transportation: Metro Blue or Orange Line at Rosslyn. Call

Marilyn’s house on Dec. 13th for pickup from the Metro – 703-522-5595. Let her know if you are

coming after 11:00am so pickup can be coordinated.

Volunteers Needed – Please email Marilyn if you can help at hayesarts@yahoo.com !!

Want to organize or help with the Art Share?

Available to help set up or clean up before or after the brunch?

Want to contribute to the multicultural holiday decorations? Tell Marilyn when you RSVP.

Renew Your Membership for 2016 – bring your checkbook to the party or renew online!

WCADC at Artomatic

Artist Panel Discussion - November 21, 2015 11am-1pm

in Educational Room 2 . 8100 Corporate Drive, New Carrollton MD.Metro accessible via orange line to New Carrollton. Short walk to 8100 Corporate drive.

Featured Artist: Cherie Redlinger, Cindy Renteria, Sandra Davis, Michelle Frazier

Come join us! Light refreshments will be served.

MEMBER EVENTS

Deborah LaCroix SKIN SHELL PETAL AND PEEL The Mask of Expression October 23 - November 30, 2015 LaCroix Gallery:  4625 30th St NW, Washington, DC 20008 Regular Gallery Hours:  By Appointment dlacroix@dcclacroix.com www.dcclacroix.com Jane Forth's work has been juried into "new Watercolor" at the Shenandoah Valley Art Center. Waynesboro Virginia for a December/January exhibit opening December 5, 2015 CALL FOR ART Wings From Chains The Athenaeum Gallery 201 Prince Street Alexandria, VA APPLY TO THIS CALL Event Dates: 2/4/16 - 3/13/16 Entry Deadline: 12/18/15REQUIREMENTS: Media Images - Minimum: 1, Maximum: 3 Total Media - Minimum: 1, Maximum: 3 Entry Fee (Applying Artists): $35.00 Entry Fee (Women's Caucus for Art Members): $30.00 Summary The Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia exhibits visual arts created solely by artists living or working in the region and strives to present visitors with a wide variety of excellent art and unique experiences. Wings From Chains is timed to coincide with the annual meeting of the Women's Caucus for Art (WCA) in Washington, DC.  A portion of all sales will benefit the WCA. Theme Wings From Chains invites artists to consider women’s roles and responsibilities in society —  yesterday, today, and tomorrow — and explore the transformation from oppression to liberation, shame to pride, or drudgery into art.  Contemporary, historical, stereotypical, and fictional references are all welcome. Possible concepts might include: Transforming a traditional/stereotypical female home chore such as quilting, cooking, or scrubbing floors into high art.  This might be about the chore and it might use materials associated with the chore. Transforming the real or implied shackles of traditional gender norms into a means of retribution or liberation. Transforming the perception of an oppressed fictional or historic female character into story of freedom and satisfaction. Exploring what women might find within themselves when faced with an oppressive mantle or situation - and the process of turning things around. Creative interpretations of the theme are encouraged.Selection Criteria Works for inclusion in Wings From Chains will be selected by Athenaeum Gallery Director, Twig Murray.  Primary consideration will be given to works that represent artistic excellence, successful interpretation of the theme, and selecting a group of individual works that create a solid exhibition. Eligibility Artists who live or work in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia may submit work. Artwork Specifications Work must be available for exhibition from February 4 — March 13, 2016. All visual media is welcome, but every work must be wall-mounted.  Work must be less than 9 inches deep. Painting, drawing, collage, etc. must be framed or fully finished, wired, and ready to hang on picture hooks.  Sculpture must be less than 9 inches deep and lighter than 30 pounds. Entries that do not comply with the rules will be disqualified. Delivery/Shipping The artist is responsible for getting, or arranging to have their work delivered, to the Athenaeum Gallery by Sunday afternoon, January 31, 2016. The artist is responsible for picking up, or arranging to have unsold works picked up, on Sunday afternoon, March 13, 2016. The Athenaeum is not responsible for works left in the gallery after the close of the show. Sales The Athenaeum Gallery will retain a 20% commission on works sold, the Womens' Caucus for Art will be given a 20% commission on works sold, and the gallery will issue a check for 60% of the sales price to the artist no longer than thirty days after the show has closed. Sold work remains in the gallery until the last day of the show. Work does not have to be for sale to be included in the show. Insurance All works in the show will be insured by the Athenaeum Gallery for 100% of the retail price from January 31 - March 13, 2016.

Friends,
Artomatic is back! Hundreds of artists on four floors, plus workshops, music, receptions and lots of art lovers.  

Jane Pettit Art is in Space 5115 on the third floor.  I'm in the back left corner if you enter from the door on Corporate Blvd.
My challenge to myself was to create movement out of shards of pottery.  I cleared the shelves of plates and bowls and threw in a chicken and a pig for good measure. Come see the results! Also are some legs at play, red glass that catches the light at sunrise and sunset, swirls of color, ladies at lunch and a little discreet intimacy goin' on.  
 
Saturday, November 14, 1-4pm: I'm teaching a free class on glass-on-glass suncatchers. Come make one to take home. 

HOLIDAY BRUNCH, DECEMBER 13, 2015 MARILYN HAYES' HOUSE. More information to come via WCADC Newsblast. +++++++++++++++++++++ Prince George's Artists Reception at Artomatic During Artists Night, Saturday, November 14, 6-8 pm in the lower level education room From Brandywine to Brentwood, Laurel to Lanham, College Park to Capitol Heights, our cultural life is overflowing with richness and diversity. Artists make our communities great, and we want to thank you. Join the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County as we celebrate the artists of Prince George's County. Find out about what we offer artists in our four arts centers, as well as across the County. And, meet the nearly 80 artists from our County who are showing in Artomatic right now!  Artists' recognition starts at 6:15, followed by a guest musical performance. RSVP on Facebook   +++++++++++++++++++++++ Join us for FRESH TALK with artist and activist Carrie Mae Weems

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2015 5–6 PM | 6–8 PM SUNDAY SUPPER

$25 General admission $15 Members, seniors, and students

Carrie Mae Weems will discuss her belief in artists' social responsibility and her recent activist work, including social reform efforts and public art projects in her hometown of Syracuse, N.Y. During the second half of the talk, Weems will be joined by Robert Raben, president and founder The Raben Group, which produces the annual March on Washington Film Festival that uses the power of film, music, and the arts to share the important stories of the events and heros of the Civil Rights Era and inspire renewed passion for activism. Wings From Chains The Athenaeum Gallery 201 Prince Street Alexandria, VA Event Dates: 2/4/16 - 3/13/16 Entry Deadline: 12/18/15REQUIREMENTS: Media Images - Minimum: 1, Maximum: 3 Total Media - Minimum: 1, Maximum: 3 Entry Fee (Applying Artists): $35.00 Entry Fee (Women's Caucus for Art Members): $30.00 Exhibit will be open during the 2016 conference. For more information see previous post dated 10/26/2015