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“Vogue” in the Overlook Gallery; Works by Courtney Kolker

Dates: April 8 – May 5th, 2019
Opening Reception and Meet the Artists: Friday, April 12^th, 5-8pm
Free and open to the public

During April, the Arlington Artists Alliance is proud to present “Vogue,” a solo show of works from Courtney Kolker, in our Overlook Gallery. Courtney Kolker is known for her vibrant use of color in the abstract and this exciting collection is inspired by the combination of timeless Vogue covers from around the world. Kolker works with acrylics on canvas, palette knives, poly foam brushes, and her hands. Her artwork explores the ability of color to arrange and illustrate her perspective of a particular moment. Kolker’s creative process allows her to connect with a moment in time, whether it be past or forthcoming, or even complete fantasy, which is exactly what she wants for the viewer to experience upon seeing a particular work – to be able to achieve an intimate, emotional connection every time.

Additionally, our April Member Show in the Main Gallery will exhibit new works by our member artists, including paintings, sculpture, glass, jewelry, ceramics, photography, metalwork and woodworking.

This exhibition runs from April 5 – May 5, 2019 with the Opening Reception on Friday, April 12th, from 5 – 8PM.

About Gallery Clarendon

Located in the Clarendon neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, this popup art space showcases local art, offers classes, hosts events and manages on-site professional artists’ studios. The group’s other show space is Gallery Underground within Art Underground in Arlington’s Crystal City area.

About the Arlington Artists Alliance

The Arlington Artists Alliance also offers both day and evening art classes at this location in a variety of media for all ages. Of additional interest to the community are the Studios Clarendon artist studios on the second floor of Gallery Clarendon. Open to the public during normal Gallery hours, they provide an intriguing artistic destination for area residents, employees, and visitors.

The Arlington Artists Alliance is a vital, energetic, creative force for visual art in Arlington County. The organization encourages and supports both established and emerging artists who work in all forms of visual art, without partiality toward style or trend. Its 150 members also exhibit year-round at a variety of Arlington community venues, including Gallery Underground in Crystal City, local government offices, businesses, restaurants and cafes. For more information about the Arlington Artists Alliance members, exhibits, and programs, visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org.

Gallery Hours: 11am – 7pm daily

Metro accessible (Clarendon station on Orange line). Parking is available in metered spots on nearby streets and in adjacent public garages.

GALLERY CLARENDON

An Arlington Artists Alliance Gallery

2800 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201

art@galleryclarendon.org
www.galleryclarendon.org
571-483-0652

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Jim Wisniewski, Public Relations & Marketing
jim.wisniewski@gmail.com

Retrospective: Solo works by Marina Troy March 4 – 31

March brings the inaugural solo show in our new space “Overlook Gallery” upstairs – “Retrospective” – works by Marina Troy. The vibrant abstracts are expressions of her childhood  – beaches and bare mountains – executed in acrylic, with her own technique of paint application by wide strokes with (expired!) credit cards and edited with a brush. “Uniquely Mediterranean, my impressions take me to a place of peace and joy, and I hope they will speak to my audience in their own individual language,” says Troy of her work. In addition, see new works for March in the main gallery by our member artists. Explore two full floors of paintings, drawings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass, photography, fiber and wood objects – all by local artists.

Places Real and Imagined February 1 – March 4

Paintings with a “Places” theme by gallery members. Works include both realistic and abstract depictions of places. The gallery also features 3d work such as glass, wood, metal, ceramics and jewelry.

Arlington Artists Alliance is a 200-member nonprofit organization that creates and promotes local art to enrich the Arlington community. Our two art galleries in the area showcase the work of established and emerging regional artists: Gallery Clarendon at 2800 Clarendon Blvd. (at Fillmore St.) in Arlington (just voted “Best Place to Buy Local Art” by Arlington Magazine readers for 2019) and Gallery Underground in the Crystal City Shops at 2100 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202.

During January, the Arlington Artists Alliance proudly presents the national juried show “Signs of the Times” at Gallery Clarendon.

This exhibition runs from January 5 -31, 2019 with the Opening Reception on Friday, January 11 from 5-8PM. Free and open to the public.

Works have been drawn from across the country for this show and interpret signs of our times in various ways: real or imagined, literal or figurative, positive or negative. Art styles range from traditional to conceptual, in two-dimensional and three-dimensional works that address, question, protest and celebrate our changing and diverse world. This show is juried by Bev Ryan, local artist and instructor at the Art League. Many of her own installations are reflective of the show’s theme making her an ideal choice as jurist.

Arlington Artists Alliance is a 200-member nonprofit organization that creates and promotes local art to enrich the Arlington community. Our two art galleries in the area showcase the work of established and emerging regional artists: Gallery Clarendon at 2800 Clarendon Blvd. (at Fillmore St.) in Arlington (just voted “Best Place to Buy Local Art” by Arlington Magazine readers for 2019) and Gallery Underground in the Crystal City Shops at 2100 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202.

This Community Post was written by Arlington Artists Alliance and underwritten by Washington Workplace

Gallery Clarendon’s December show features works in shades of blue by member artists. Gallery Clarendon’s December opening on Friday, December 14th from 5 ’til 8 pm featuring one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, Painting Uncorked sip-and-paint sessions, wine and snacks. Share a drink with artists and neighbors while exploring two full floors of paintings, drawings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass, photography, fiber and wood objects by local artists. 

Register with our Academy for Fall/Winter Session classes, workshops and events. Visit galleryclarendon.org/classes for more information about activities.