Photos courtesy Bil Anderson
Ed. Note: Well a monolith anyway :) Doesn’t look quite as shiny or tall as some of the others spotted but we’ll take it!!
Thanks to JB for passing on the details from Bil:
“The Monolith appeared mysteriously in Mr. Anderson’s front yard in Hillcrest around noon on Sunday. (more…)
From a press release:
“WHO/WHAT: This holiday season, everyone will get the chance to pay it forward by donating gently worn or new winter coats and accessories to three local charities while shopping one of a kind local art and vintage clothing. To continue their mission of building community by enhancing experiences through art & design and creating unique connections, Swatchroom is launching COMMON THREAD, celebrating what connects everybody through their ability to provide for each other individually and collectively. Designed to offer an accessible and sustainable retail experience focused on giving new life to gently used clothing, footwear & accessories while supporting the local community.
Curated vintage men’s and women’s clothing and one of a kind sneakers can also be shopped during a special vintage and bespoke resale. Artwork by local artists like mixed media artist Nicole Salimbene, sculptor & painter Michael West, and photographer Violetta Markelou, will be available for purchase during an exciting art exhibition.
Clothing Drive – All clothing donations will benefit N Street Village, Central Union Mission and Women Giving Back.
Vintage & Bespoke Resale – With retail partners Los Gitanos Vintage, Gary Williams Jr., Tribute Collective, Victor Nguyen-Long & Violetta Markelou
Art Exhibition – With artist partners Nicole Salimbene, mixed media artist; Michael West, sculptor and painter; and Violetta Markelou, photographer
For more information on how to get involved or give back visit: swatchroom.com/commonthread
WHEN: December 2020
Thursdays – Saturdays: 12 pm – 6 pm
Sundays: 1 pm – 5 pm
WHERE:
‘In 7 Words’ Union Market District
1268 4th St NE”
Thanks to Lauren for sending this great new piece by ‘henryd’ off 18th Street in Adams Morgan.
Thanks to Kristen for sending from Mount Pleasant: (more…)
Marker, by DC-based artist Rania Hassan. Connecticut Avenue NW median at K Street NW
From the Golden Triangle BID:
“Installed in October 2020, Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative – Because of Her Story beyond the walls of the Smithsonian and into the streets of Washington, DC. Launched in 2018, the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative is one of the country’s most ambitious undertakings to research, collect, document, display and share the compelling story of women. (more…)
I’ve been meaning to share some of the art I’ve seen the last few weeks from the barriers set up for restaurant “Streateries”. These are from 18th Street, NW between Columbia Road and Kalorama Road, NW: (more…)
Thanks to Jenny for sending: “in an alley in AU Park — art made entirely of plastic lids and bottle caps. They even have a bucket so people can donate their own plastic container tops!”
Closeups: (more…)
Thanks to Cheryl for sending the above from the Palisades.
And thanks to James, Rachel and Emily for sending the one above from 15th Street, NW between Columbia and Irving.
Last Christmas Tree in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society!
Thanks to Mindy for sending on Friday: “This pink ant just appeared this morning. Does anyone have any explanation/ideas? I shall use it as a landmark, “make a left at the hot pink ant”.”
Photo courtesy of the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission
From the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation:
“Our Story: Faces of Suffrage, Portraits of Change Art Exhibit
When: August 24, 2020 – August 28, 2020
Where: Union Station Main Hall (and Online)
Cost: Free
Contact: Event website
Our Story: Faces of Suffrage, Portraits of Change is an interactive photo mosaic and art installation depicting a portrait of suffragist and civil rights activist Ida B. Wells. Created by artist Helen Marshall of the People’s Picture, commissioned by the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission, and produced by Christina Korp, Purpose Entertainment, Our Story commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and women’s right to vote in the United States. From August 24 to 28, 2020, a large-scale installation of the photo mosaic will be on display in the Main Hall at Union Station. (more…)