Thanksk to Jim for sending from 15th Street, NW: (more…)
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Thanks to Chris for sending:
“At 16th , U and New Hampshire in NW someone has put up a chandelier with some string. Anyone have an insight?!” (more…)
From a press release:
“Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) announced today the “District Arts Collection,” a groundbreaking, multi-million-dollar curated art and commemorative memorabilia collection at the new arena in downtown Washington, D.C. The District Arts Collection was created in partnership with Sports & The Arts, one of the leading organizations in large-scale art collection development and implementation, and will also be supported by cllct, MSE’s Official Cultural History and Collectibles Partner. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
What do we know about the artist who has made these cartoons for businesses in Mount Pleasnt and Columbia Heights? It’s such a joy to stumble upon them.”
Ed. Note: I actually met this guy once many years ago in Adams Morgan and I always kick myself for not properly interviewing him!! I’d say at the time he was in his late 40s or 50s. Super nice guy. And so prolific, I thought for sure I’d have run into him again on one of my walkabouts. Anyhow, anyone know who he is?
Speaking of Haydees: (more…)
Thanks to Jordan for sending this classic by Chalk Riot from near Eastern Market:
“The Group Chats are in Peak Bloom.”
Thanks to Jackie for sending:
“Saw this hanging chandelier this morning in Dupont Circle. Holiday Miracle?” (more…)
photo by Pierre Edwards
From a press release:
“Umbrella Art Fair, the massive free event where Washington, DC’s arts scene converges with creative entrepreneurs, global artists and makers in a declaration of artistic independence, returns for its fourth edition Nov. 15-17 in the Union Market District.
The result of a pioneering coalition forged between arts organizations USAN USAN and community and economic development organization EventsDC, as well as developer EDENS, the Union Market District, and others, the Umbrella Art Fair has quickly become a force in Washington’s arts scene and a formidable economic driver for artists and the community.
At the center of this multi-day event is a free, public art fair that has attracted more than 60,000 visitors since Umbrella’s highly successful 2019 launch. This year, the fair will spotlight approximately 100 local, national and global artists and curators over three Union Market venues: Dock 5, the Plaza at the Dock and two retail spaces in the Gables building. (more…)
Thanks to Randy for sending the latest find:
“I found one of the floating chandeliers in the alley between Kalorama and Belmont near 18th. I really like this one!”
Ed. Note: From time to time chandeliers appear randomly floating around town.
Wait, what?!? (more…)
From an email:
“Dandelion Collective is a new space in Columbia Heights for LGBTQ healers and artists. We are excited to announce that we will be launching our first exhibition next Saturday, August 24th, with an opening reception from 2p-6p. (more…)