Last Chance: Exhibits at Project 4, Irvine Close This Weekend

From Jana Petersen

Understanding the often overwhelming number of distractions that come with the summer season, I thought I’d ease the burden (am I the only one who finds too many choices burdening?!) with a prioritization of gallery opportunities! So, first comes first — Project 4 and Irvine are rounding out their current exhibits this weekend.

“Evan Reed: traveling past proun” closes at Project 4 this Saturday; in his exhibit, Reed explores the convergence of wood sculpture and media with everyday objects. According to Project 4, “his work is informed by architectonic structures and driven by his penchant for the fantastical and visionary.”

“Tribute” also closes at Irvine this weekend. In a nod to its place and role in the Borderstan community, this exhibit over the last month has commemorated the contributing artists and community. That said, if you can’t make it to Irvine this weekend, not to worry; Tribute (part 2) will be opening on July 23, so be on the lookout!

Over at Transformer on P Street NW, Saturday is the last day to see the work of Oreen Cohen. She is the first of three artists in the “E8: Sculpture” series.

Now, to open the can of worms – here are the rest of your local gallery options – enjoy!

• “Creative Process: Four Artists’ Expressions Through Uniquely Different Mediums” is at Long View Gallery on 9th Street NW.
• “PODS” at gallery plan b on 14th Street NW.
• At the Hamiltonian Gallery on U Street NW, take in “Fellows Converge: Broadly Thinking,” the annual show of the 10 Hamiltonian Fellows.
• “Susan Weil and Jose Bentancourt: Blueprints” at the Bronfman Gallery inside the DC Jewish Community Center.
• “Workingman Collective: Prospects and Provisions” at Hemphill Fine Arts on 14th Street.

Get more details  below on the 12 galleries in the Logan-Shaw-U Street area.

Ann Loeb Bronfman Gallery DC Jewish Community Center 1529 16th Street NW 202.518.94	“Susan Weil and Jose Bentancourt: Blueprints” runs to September 9. Overview: “For the past ten years Susan Weil and José Betancourt have worked closely together to develop ways of printing and presenting a body of artwork based on the Cyanotype, also known as the photographic ‘Blueprint.’ Their collaborative works range from personal and autobiographical to formal constructions.” (Bronfman Gallery) Gallery Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 10 am to 10 pm; Friday, 10 am to 4 pm.
Adamson Gallery 1515 14th Street NW 202.232.0707	Check back for upcoming exhibitions. Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 am to 5 pm; Saturday, noon to 5 pm.
Curator’s Office 1515 14th Street NW 202.387.100	Check back for upcoming exhibitions. Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 6 pm.
gallery plan b 1530 14th Street NW 202.234.2711	“PODS” runs to July 24. Overview: Drawings by Lauren K. Sleat. Accompanied by works from David Ballinger, Kermit Berg, Gordon Binder, Tanja Bos, Aster da Fonseca, Rod Glover, Karen Hubacher, Joshua Hughes, Lori Katz, Michele Montalbano, and Marcia Wolfson Ray. Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 7 pm; Sunday, 1 to 5 pm
Hamiltonian Gallery 1353 U Street NW 202.332.1116	“Fellows Converge: Broadly Thinking”runs to August 6. Overview: “Each Spring, Hamiltonian Gallery culminates its year of exhibitions by selecting an established artist to curate a group show that will include all of the Hamiltonian Fellows” (Hamiltonian). This year’s curator is Zoë Charlton. Artists: Selin Balci, Jon Bobby Benjamin, Ryan Hoover, Magnolia Laurie, Joyce Y-J Lee, Katherine Mann, Jonathan Monaghan, Jessica van Brakle, Lina Vargas De La Hoz, and Elena Volkova. Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6 pm.
Hemphill Fine Arts 1515 14th Street NW 202.234.5601	“Workingman Collective: Prospects and Provisions” runs to August 20. Overview: The Workingman Collective is “a collaborative group of artists and other professionals whose membership, goals, and missions change with each project.” (Hemphill) Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm.
Irvine Contemporary 1412 14th Street NW 202.332.8767	“Tribute” runs to July 16. Overview: As the name suggests, this exhibit features the works of many artists who have contributed to Irvine during its stay at the 14th street location; this exhibit occurs amidst the impending move. Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm.
Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street NW 202.483.8600	Victoria Greising’s “Material Narrative,”is on display 24 hours a day in the front windows during renovations at the gallery. Overview: In this three-part installation Greising “intentionally uses garments that have a history — ranging from discarded, beat up t-shirts to shirts donated in memory of loved ones who have passed. Each article comes to her infused with a narrative, marks from its previous owner, and with unique material characteristics…” (Joan Hisaoka Gallery)
Lamont Bishop Gallery 1314 9th Street NW 202.232.4788	“Thomas Canavan and Arijit Das: Paint, Canvas, Walls, People” runs to August 13. Opening Reception: Saturday, July 9 from 6 to 10 pm. Overview: Thomas Canavan and Arijit Das produce art that leaves much to the imagination, intentionally. In “Paint, Canvas, Walls, People” at the Lamont Bishop gallery, the artists ask viewers to pause and provide for themselves the experience they want to remember and enjoy. In this way, the artists hope to remind viewers that through imagination and reflection they can produce the entertainment they seek. The exhibition includes works on canvas, paper, and directly on gallery walls. (Lamont Bishop Gallery) Gallery Hours: Thursday through Saturday, 1 to 7 pm. Sundays by appointment only.
Long View Gallery 1234 9th Street NW 202.232.4788	“Creative Process: Four Artists’ Expressions Through Uniquely Different Mediums” runs to July 24. Overview: “Patrick Hughes, Eve Stockton, Sondra Arkin and Natasha Karpinskaia each approach their respective artistic spaces in ways not normally featured at Long View Gallery. From wood block printing to encaustics, monotypes and reverspectives, these artists are pushing the boundaries of their respective processes.” (Long View) Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm; Sunday, noon to 5 pm.
Project 4 Gallery 1353 U Street NW 202.232.4340	“Evan Reed: traveling past proun” runs to July 16. Overview: “Through wood sculpture and other media, Reed investigates the expressive potential attained by transforming familiar everyday objects into new forms.” (Project 4) Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 6 pm.
Transformer Gallery 1404 P Street NW 202.483.1102	Opening July 7 is “E8: Sculpture”with Oreen Cohen. She is the first of three artists in the exhibition and her work will be on display through July 16. Overview: Exercises for Emerging Artists program, with three individual, site specific installations in our project space by emerging sculptors: Oreen Cohen, Sean Lundgren and Lindsay Rowinski. E8: Sculpture marks each of the participating artists first DC solo exhibition. Gallery Hours: Check website.