February 16-22
This week: Building out your art collection for a good cause, the NSO comes to your backyard, and more.
The Art League's Patrons' Show Fundraiser [Visual Art] February 16, 2:30-5:30 PM | The Art League | $70-245
Experience this unique event that combines fundraising with art collecting. Participants have the opportunity to acquire original artwork valued from $250 to several thousand dollars. The show features more than 600 donated works, with ticket numbers matching artwork quantity. Preview the collection in person at The Art League Gallery within the two weeks before the drawing. Using a dedicated app, ticketholders can rank their preferences to receive available pieces during their turn. [Purchase Tickets]
X | Nancy Reinke | Interior with Kazakh | Printmaking | 14x11
To see my favorite pieces from the fundraiser (like the one above), check out my feed on the Substack app.
Perfume in Exile [Visual Art] February 16-April 26 | Friends Art Space | FREE
Perfume in Exile (عطر الغربة) explores themes of memory and displacement through the concept of sillage—the lingering trail of a scent. Nine artists and design studios from Southwest Asia, North Africa, and their diasporas present works in ceramic, glass, textile, plaster, and light. These pieces blend nostalgia with innovation, creating contemporary souvenirs that bridge the past and future. [By Appointment Only]
National Symphony Orchestra In Your Neighborhood [Live/Performance] February 16-19 | Multiple Locations | FREE
The NSO brings its musical excellence to Ward 4 and Takoma Park, fostering unity and a sense of connection through artistic collaboration. Working with local schools and organizations, this initiative celebrates neighborhood heritage while building community. [More Information Here]
Gallery Talk: Otho Branson: Paintings [Visual Art] February 21, 2-3 PM | Katzen Arts Center | FREE
Join curator Phyllis Rosenzweig and DC native artist Otho D. Branson, Jr. for an illuminating discussion of his first solo museum exhibition. Discover how Branson combines mathematical principles like dynamic symmetry with the Munsell Color System to create striking compositions that have the power to make you feel like the works are vibrating. The exhibition spans five decades, showcasing works from the 1970s to present. [Register]
