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SPRING ARTS 2016: galleries

‘Abstraction’ at Hillyer, ‘Turquoise Mountain’ at Sackler among season’s highlights

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7 years ago

March 4, 2016

Mariah Cooper

A work from ‘Typecast,’ an LGBT-themed exhibit that runs all month at Hillyer Art Space. (Image courtesy Hillyer)

Gay curator Jarvis DuBois displays his exhibit “Typecast” at Hillyer Art Space (9 Hillyer Ct., N.W.) running from Friday, March 4 through Saturday, March 26. Work from 33 artists will be displayed that explore sexuality, gender, race, religion and more from local and national artists.

Hillyer Art Space will also display “Embracing Abstraction,” an abstract painting exhibit, by artist Lina Alattar. The exhibit focuses on rootlessness, belonging, identity and the shared human experience. The exhibit will also run Friday, March 4 through Saturday March 26. For more information, visit hillyerartspace.org.

“Turquoise Mountain: Artists Transforming Afghanistan” runs at the International Gallery at Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (1050 Independence Ave., S.W.) from Saturday, March 5 through early 2017. Turquoise Mountain is an organization dedicated to teaching Afghan artists in woodwork, calligraphy, ceramics and more.The exhibit will feature Afghan artists from Kabul who will showcase their art.For more details, visit asia.si.edu.

Exposed D.C. presents its 10th annual Exposed D.C. Photography Show hosted by the Historical Society of Washington at Carnegie Library (801 K St., N.W.) from Thursday, March 10 through Friday, April 1. Forty-seven photographs were chosen from a contest presenting D.C. not as a tourist attraction but as a place people live, work and play. All photographs will be for sale.The exhibit will run Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, March 10 from 6-10 p.m. Awards will be given to photographers featured in the exhibit and there will be music by DJ Neville C. Advance adult tickets are $45, under 21 tickets are $20 and children 12 and under are free. Adult door tickets are $45, under 21 tickets are $30 and children under 12 are free. For more details, exposed.com.

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery also displays “Symbolic Cities: The Work of Ahmed Mater” from Saturday, March 19 through Sept. 18. Mater’s work chronicles the transformation economically and urbanely of Saudi Arabia. For more information, visit asia.si.edu.

The National Gallery of Art (6th and Constitution Ave., N.W.) presents “Three Centuries of American Prints” from Sunday, April 3 through July 24. Highlights from the Gallery’s collection of American prints from the early 18th century through the present. Some featured work will include John Simon’s “Four Indian Kings” and Karen Walker’s “no world.” For details, visit nga.gov.

The National Museum of Women in the Arts (1250 New York Ave., N.W.) showcases “She Who Tells a Story: Women Photographers from Iran and the Arab World” from Friday, April 8 through July 31. Women photographers’s work will present their home regions in the Middle East in work ranging from fine art to photojournalism. For more information, visit nnwa.org.

The National Building Museum presents “Small Stories: At Home in a Dollhouse” from Saturday, May 21 through early 2017. The dollhouses come from the Victoria & Albert Museum and feature suburban villas, high-rise apartments, country mansions and more. Characters who inhabit the dollhouses will also describe their lives including a woman who runs a lodging house and a surgeon. For more details, visit nbm.org.

“Martin Puryear: Multiple Dimensions” runs at the American Art Museum (8th and F St., N.W.) from Friday, May 27-Sept. 5. The exhibit features work from Puryear and includes more than 50 drawings and prints and 12 sculptures. Puryear is a local artist who had his first solo exhibit at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in 1977. For more details, visit americanart.si.edu.

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May 31, 2023

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Pride Month has arrived, bringing along a vibrant array of events to explore throughout the month of June. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in our favorite events over the upcoming weeks!

PRIDE ON THE PIER & FIREWORKS | JUNE 10TH

The Washington Blade, in partnership with LURe DC and The Wharf, is excited to announce the 4th annual Pride on the Pier and Fireworks show during DC Pride weekend on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 2-9 p.m.

The event will include the annual Pride on the Pier Fireworks Show presented by the Leonard-Litz Foundation at 9 p.m.

3PM: Drag Show

4PM: Capital Pride Parade Viewing on the Big Screen

9PM: Fireworks Show presented by the Leonard-Litz Foundation

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PRIDE PILS LAUNCH PARTY | JUNE 1ST

Once again we’re celebrating Pride in DC with the release of Pride Pils!

The 2023 design has been created and donated by the talented Chord Bezerra of District CO/OP.

Attendance is “FREE” but please RSVP via this Eventbrite or donating at the event to further support our non-profit partners SMYAL and The Blade Foundation. 100% will be donated. As always, DC Brau and Red Bear Brewing Co. will be donating all profit from the sale of this year’s Pride Pils to our non-profit partners.

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‘THE GROUND WE STAND ON’ OPENING RECEPTION | JUNE 2ND

Dupont Underground, in partnership with the Washington Blade presents The Ground We Stand On: Past and Present DC LGBTQ Changemakers. DC’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community stands as a testament to the unwavering spirit of countless individuals throughout the years. In recognition of their indomitable courage and resilience, an inspiring exhibition titled “The Ground We Stand On: Past and Present DC LGBTQ Changemakers” will showcase the remarkable journeys of both past and present changemakers who have left an indelible mark on the tapestry of Washington, DC. The exhibit underscores the enduring legacy of these remarkable individuals, serving as an inspiration for present and future generations. By shining a light on their remarkable contributions, this exhibition aims to empower and encourage the continuous evolution of the DC LGBTQ+ community and its influence that transcends boundaries.

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DRAG UNDERGROUND | JUNE 2ND

Join Dupont Underground and the Washington Blade every Friday for Drag Underground. Featuring some of the best Drag Queens in DC!

Performers include Destiny B Childs, Elecktra Gee, Jane Saw, and Shi-Queeta Lee

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SPIRTS & BEER SHOWCASE | JUNE 3RD

metrobar prides itself on serving locally-produced beer, wine and spirits. As part of this mission, we are hosting a curated tasting event featuring Civic Vodka & Assembly Gin from local, woman-owned and operated distillery, Republic Restoratives. We will also have a selection of beers from DC Brau, including their annual Pride Pils for tasting.

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DRAG UNDERGROUND | JUNE 9TH

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Washington Blade, Dupont Underground spotlight D.C. LGBTQ Changemakers with new exhibit

‘The Ground We Stand On’ highlights 25 queer pioneers during Pride month

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May 30, 2023

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The Washington Blade and Dupont Underground present “The Ground We Stand On: Past and Present DC LGBTQ Changemakers,” a new exhibit that highlights D.C. LGBTQ pioneers.

The exhibit, featuring 25 changemakers will be on view beginning Friday, June 2, through Sunday, June 25.

The inspiring exhibition will showcase the remarkable journeys of both past and present changemakers who have left an indelible mark on the tapestry of Washington, D.C. The exhibit underscores the enduring legacy of these remarkable individuals, serving as an inspiration for present and future generations.

The exhibition opens on June 2 at 5 p.m., where all the living honorees will be present for the opening reception, followed by Drag Underground starting at 8:30 p.m., featuring some of the best Drag Queens in DC such as Shi-Queeta Lee, Cake Pop, Jane Saw, and Destiny B Childs.

“By shining a light on their remarkable contributions, this exhibition aims to empower and encourage the continuous evolution of the D.C. LGBTQ+ community and its influence that transcends boundaries,” said Stephen Rutgers, director of Sales and Marketing for the Washington Blade.

“We are thrilled to highlight so many living changemakers who will visit us for opening night, and to honor the memories and work of those changemakers who are no longer with us,” said Ana Harvey, Dupont Underground CEO.

For more information about Dupont Underground, visit www.dupontunderground.org.