Laura and I went to Washington, DC for a couple of days. We didn’t plan anything specific, but we hoped to see a wide range of galleries, their work, and how they were utilizing their space. It was a great get-away. Here are a few of the galleries we ended up visiting:
After leaving the museums on the Mall and retuning to our hotel, we stopped to grab a quick cup of coffee. Across the street was the Zenith Gallery (www.zenithgallery.com). We enjoyed both the "Intimate Adventures" show of Robert C. Jackson’s whimsical and realistic paintings (and prints) and Drew Ernst’s show of large scale paintings entitled "Altered States".
We also spent a good amount of time in Georgetown walking the streets and enjoying the crowds. We stopped in Addison/Ripley Fine Art (www.addisonripleyfineart.com) and enjoyed their show of Wolf Kahn’s pastels. We also received a warm welcome from Maurine Littleton while at her gallery, the Maurine Littleton Gallery (www.littletongallery.com). Unfortunately, much of her collection of top end studio glass was boxed up and awaiting shipment to an art fair. However, Maurine was kind enough to share some of her experiences and gallery stories. We also took a look at Cross MacKenzie Ceramic Arts (www.crossmackenzieceramicarts.com) - I have heard many good things about their pottery – and Anne C. Fisher Gallery (www.annecfishergallery.com) - a new gallery like us.
Our favorite area was Dupont Circle. Although the hay day of galleries in this area is past, there are some very special ones left. Our first stop was at Gallery 10 (www.gallery10dc.com) – a nice, sunny, second floor space. We were impressed with the work and received helpful information. Next was Alex Gallery on R Street (www.alexgalleries.com). It was a very nice space in an old row house. Below the Alex Gallery is Gallery A – which supports emerging artists. Both had high quality work, mostly painting. Apparently, this area was littered with galleries a number of years ago. Many have closed, some have moved, but there remain a few of the original top-notch commercial galleries. I’m glad they have stayed and wish there were more. Nothing like strolling down a street and seeing gallery after gallery…. Good for the soul.
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