Thanks to Gunnar, Kinsey and everyone else for sending:

“Wanted to share this 6 foot wax candle of Abraham Lincoln at Garrison elementary school on 11th and S Street, NW. TBD on when/if they will light it.”

“I guess my question is, are they going to put a permanent statute of Lincoln there after they burn down the wax version?” Read More

From an email:

“creĀDDive is unveiling 20 new pieces on Saturday, September 30th in Hyattsville, MD. They were created using his unique combination of new media and traditional techniques. Read More

5th and I Street, NW

Thanks to Laetitia and Elizabeth for sending:

From the Mount Vernon Triangle BID:

“Did you happen to notice a woman suspended 11-stories in the air painting the side of 455 Eye Apartments? German muralist Hera has been hard at work all week creating her latest masterpiece in partnership with Street Art for Mankind and the German Embassy. Read More

photo by Bekah Richards

“Dear PoPville,

While I’ve lived in DC for a while now, I’m newly pursuing my art career and am trying to navigate makers markets and festivals in DC. I was wondering if any artists out there have recommendations for how to get their name out there / how to start participating in in-person events? I’d love to set up a table at a makers market at a brewery or bar.”

From The National Mall: “Coming next week! Experience the six art installations on the #NationalMall bringing new voices and perspectives to America’s Front Yard. Plan your visit now to see Beyond Granite: Pulling Together from Aug. 18 – Sept. 18.”

photos by Ron Cohn

Thanks to Ron for sending:

“Dark Star Park is a small urban patch in Rosslyn, bisected by a street, and easily missed. The odd oasis is home to otherworldly concrete spheres and tunnels, medal poles and pavement markings. Once a year, on Aug 1 at 9:32 am, these objects align. Read More

19th and Monroe St, NW photo and art by chalk_about

If you’re walking through Mount P. be sure to check out Chalk_About’s latest:

“Pool time! Hope everyone’s staying cool out there.”

Thanks to David for sending from 14th and P Street, NW.

I can’t quite make out the @ in the lower right hand corner – anyone know who this is?

Thanks to Carnegie Earth & Planets Laboratory for sending from Jocelyn Street, NW in Chevy Chase:

“Last week we gathered with friends and neighbors to celebrate Vera Rubin, the “Mother of Dark Matter”, with a beautiful community art installation.”

Thanks to Margaret for sending: “Found Art from our roof in Kalorama. Someone in our building is pretty amazing!” Read More