Off the Walls
2013
Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday, December 8, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
North Atrium
Off the WallsLooking for original gifts this holiday season? The Corcoran College of Art + Design’s annual college art sale features jewelry and wearable art, ceramics, and fine art. All the items are handcrafted by Corcoran students, alumni, faculty, and staff, and all sales directly benefit the artists and the Corcoran College of Art + Design.
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Art 2.0: The Art of Collecting Online
A Panel on the Digital Impact on the Art World
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Washington, D.C. – On January 30, 2014, The Artinista Art Advisory, a boutique art consultancy, will host a panel on the changing climate of exchanging art online. Hosted by Hillyer Art Space (9 Hillyer Ct NW, Washington, DC 20008) from 6:30-8:30 pm, Art 2.0: The Art of Collecting Online, for only $10 in advance, $15 at the door, will feature Myrtis Bedolla, Founding Director, Galerie Myrtis, Catriona Fraser, Director, The Fraser Gallery, Victoria Reis, Co-Founder, Transformer and Holly Greenfield, Head of Benefit Auctions, Americas, Paddle8 to speak on their experiences with online art sales, purchases and auctions.
WHAT: Art 2.0: The Art of Collecting Online
WHEN: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 6:30 pm
WHERE: Hillyer Art Space – 9 Hillyer Ct. NW, Washington, DC 20008
Art 2.0: The Art of Collecting Online panel will explore the increased popularity in buying art online through sites like Amazon.com, Paddle 8, and other platforms. The panelists will discuss their experiences in addition to how the increase in these platforms will impact the long-term art market. In addition, the panel will include a demonstration and comparison of current online art exchange options.
“We want to explore if online art exchange will change the traditional gallery platform, and how it can best be used by the DC art community,” says Sharon Burton of the Artinista Art Advisory. The panel will also demonstrate current platforms that are available to artists and galleries for online art sales.
The Artinista Art Advisory is a savvy boutique, woman-owned, art consultancy specializing in providing services to individuals looking to build and maintain contemporary art collections and provide art solutions for commercial clients. They strive to produce programming for the DC art community that enhances and educates on the current art market. The Artinista Art Advisory is the place Where Savvy Collections Begin
There is only one thing that will get avid shoppers up early out of bed, on a chilly February day to head to Alexandria – that would be one heck of a sale. The 9th Annual Old Town Boutique District Warehouse Sale is set for Saturday, February 1st in Alexandria. The once a year, one-day shopping extravaganza featuring high-end boutique merchandise will be held at the George Washington Masonic Memorial from 9AM-4PM. Founded in 2005, the annual clearance sale has attracted a large and loyal audience of shoppers traveling to Alexandria from as far away as Richmond and Pennsylvania.
Deal seekers will find the very best brands of clothing, shoes, jewelry, home furnishings and more up to 70 or 80 percent off retail prices. Experienced sale shoppers line up early in the morning hours to get first grabs at top label merchandise. Shoppers can enjoy ample parking on site, or a complimentary shuttle from the King Street Metro or 50% off garage parking (reg. $10) at Colonial Parking Garage located at 1800 Diagonal Street across from the King Street Metro.
Participating stores and local designers include:
| Andrea D’Ambrosia Studio | Pink Palm |
| Bishop Boutique | Queen Bee Designs |
| Coco Blanca | Red Barn Mercantile |
| Dolce Collection | Sherman Pickey |
| Fornash | Stuart Nordin |
| Gossypia | The Little Monogram Shop |
| Hysteria | The Shoe Hive |
| J McLaughlinKiskadee
Lawrence Miller & Co. |
Toka & ChrisTop It Off
Zoe Boutique |
| Mystique Jewelers | |
| Olio Tasting Room | |
The event is also giving away early entry into the Warehouse Sale to four lucky shoppers. Want to be one of them? Enter to win at facebook.com/ALXWarehouseSale. Lucky winners will be notified on January 29th.
EVENT DETAILS
What: 9th Annual Old Town Boutique District Warehouse Sale
Presented by: Old Town Boutique District
When: Saturday, February 1, 2014
Where: George Washington Masonic Memorial – 101 Callahan Drive, Old Town Alexandria (Walkable from King Street Metro & Ample Parking)
Time: 9AM-4PM
Website: www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.
See the Latest Spring Fashion Trends at the Junior Friends of The Campagna Center’s 15TH Annual Toast to Fashion
The Junior Friends of The Campagna Center is pleased to announce the 15th Annual Toast to Fashion, which will take place on Thursday, March 13th from 6:30 -10 pm at Belle Haven Country Club. This annual event combines a fashion show, marketplace, raffle, and cocktail reception. For the fourth year, ABC-7/WJLA and NewsChannel 8’s Britt McHenry will serve as emcee. 100% of the proceeds from this event help support programs of The Campagna Center.
For nearly 70 years, The Campagna Center has been committed to fostering a dedication to learning for Alexandria’s children and families. Through effective and visionary leadership, the Center has responded to the changing needs of the community with quality programming and services.
You’re Invited to Mamie’s Mile’s “Fashion Date Night”
March 13
6:30 – 9
Bloomingdale’s CC
some of your favorite “Girls,” including
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2014 Smithsonian Craft Show
April 10 – 13, 2014
Preview Night Benefit, Wednesday, April 9
Ruth Conant and Mary Beth Nethercutt
2014 Craft Show Chairs
WHAT
Widely regarded as the country’s most prestigious juried show and sale of fine
American sculptural objects and design, the Smithsonian Craft Show is produced
by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee to support the Smithsonian Women’s
Committee Grants Fund. Grants are awarded to address the Smithsonian’s
Four Grand Challenges: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe, Valuing World
Cultures, Understanding and Sustaining a Bio diverse Planet, and Understanding
the American Experience.
Join us for the 32nd
♦ A dazzling exhibition of creativity, innovation and technical mastery at the
elegant and historic National Building Museum
♦ 122 distinguished craft artists selected in a 2014 “Quest for the Best.”
♦ A sale of one-of-a-kind or limited edition works in 12 different media —
from furniture and ceramics to glass and wearable art.
annual celebration and enjoy:
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001 Judiciary Square Metro Station (red line)
WHEN
Thursday, April 10 10:30 am- 8:30 pm
Friday April 11 10:30 am- 8:30 pm
Saturday April 12 10:30 am- 5:30 pm
Sunday April 13 11:00 am- 5:00 pm
2014 Smithsonian Craft Show
April 10 – 13, 2014
Preview Night Benefit, Wednesday, April 9
Ruth Conant and Mary Beth Nethercutt
2014 Craft Show Chairs
WHAT
Widely regarded as the country’s most prestigious juried show and sale of fine
American sculptural objects and design, the Smithsonian Craft Show is produced
by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee to support the Smithsonian Women’s
Committee Grants Fund. Grants are awarded to address the Smithsonian’s
Four Grand Challenges: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe, Valuing World
Cultures, Understanding and Sustaining a Bio diverse Planet, and Understanding
the American Experience.
Join us for the 32nd
♦ A dazzling exhibition of creativity, innovation and technical mastery at the
elegant and historic National Building Museum
♦ 122 distinguished craft artists selected in a 2014 “Quest for the Best.”
♦ A sale of one-of-a-kind or limited edition works in 12 different media —
from furniture and ceramics to glass and wearable art.
annual celebration and enjoy:
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001 Judiciary Square Metro Station (red line)
WHEN
Thursday, April 10 10:30 am- 8:30 pm
Friday April 11 10:30 am- 8:30 pm
Saturday April 12 10:30 am- 5:30 pm
Sunday April 13 11:00 am- 5:00 pm
2014 Smithsonian Craft Show
April 10 – 13, 2014
Preview Night Benefit, Wednesday, April 9
Ruth Conant and Mary Beth Nethercutt
2014 Craft Show Chairs
WHAT
Widely regarded as the country’s most prestigious juried show and sale of fine
American sculptural objects and design, the Smithsonian Craft Show is produced
by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee to support the Smithsonian Women’s
Committee Grants Fund. Grants are awarded to address the Smithsonian’s
Four Grand Challenges: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe, Valuing World
Cultures, Understanding and Sustaining a Bio diverse Planet, and Understanding
the American Experience.
Join us for the 32nd
♦ A dazzling exhibition of creativity, innovation and technical mastery at the
elegant and historic National Building Museum
♦ 122 distinguished craft artists selected in a 2014 “Quest for the Best.”
♦ A sale of one-of-a-kind or limited edition works in 12 different media —
from furniture and ceramics to glass and wearable art.
annual celebration and enjoy:
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001 Judiciary Square Metro Station (red line)
WHEN
Thursday, April 10 10:30 am- 8:30 pm
Friday April 11 10:30 am- 8:30 pm
Saturday April 12 10:30 am- 5:30 pm
Sunday April 13 11:00 am- 5:00 pm
2014 Smithsonian Craft Show
April 10 – 13, 2014
Preview Night Benefit, Wednesday, April 9
Ruth Conant and Mary Beth Nethercutt
2014 Craft Show Chairs
WHAT
Widely regarded as the country’s most prestigious juried show and sale of fine
American sculptural objects and design, the Smithsonian Craft Show is produced
by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee to support the Smithsonian Women’s
Committee Grants Fund. Grants are awarded to address the Smithsonian’s
Four Grand Challenges: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe, Valuing World
Cultures, Understanding and Sustaining a Bio diverse Planet, and Understanding
the American Experience.
Join us for the 32nd
♦ A dazzling exhibition of creativity, innovation and technical mastery at the
elegant and historic National Building Museum
♦ 122 distinguished craft artists selected in a 2014 “Quest for the Best.”
♦ A sale of one-of-a-kind or limited edition works in 12 different media —
from furniture and ceramics to glass and wearable art.
annual celebration and enjoy:
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001 Judiciary Square Metro Station (red line)
WHEN
Thursday, April 10 10:30 am- 8:30 pm
Friday April 11 10:30 am- 8:30 pm
Saturday April 12 10:30 am- 5:30 pm
Sunday April 13 11:00 am- 5:00 pm
