The purpose of the exhibition is to inspire the hearts and spirits of all those who view the artwork.
Brightening spirits, hearts and minds is the best effect of our artistic talent. - Carolyn Goodridge, Curator
Brightening spirits, hearts and minds is the best effect of our artistic talent. - Carolyn Goodridge, Curator
Climax: The Best of the Best
Art Impact USA's Second Annual Juried Art Exhibition
702 Eighth Street, NW, Washington DC 20068
4400 sq.ft. gallery space, adjacent to the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
IMPORTANT DATES
Opening Reception: Friday, August 11, 2017 (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Sponsor's Reception: Thursday, August 24, 2017 (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Closing Reception & Artist Talk: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Exhibition Run: August 11, 2017 to August 30, 2017
Opening Reception: Friday, August 11, 2017 (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Sponsor's Reception: Thursday, August 24, 2017 (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Closing Reception & Artist Talk: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Exhibition Run: August 11, 2017 to August 30, 2017
About the Juror:
Prof. Curlee Raven Holton, Executive Director, David C. Driskell Center and Distinguished Artist in Residence, Department of Art, University of Maryland. An artist-scholar, Holton is an internationally renowned printmaker and painter whose work has been exhibited professionally for over 25 years in more than 60 one-person shows and over 100 group shows in such prestigious national and international venues as the 7th International Biennale in Cairo, Egypt; Taller de Artes Plasticás Rufino Tamayo in Oaxaca, Mexico; the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. He earned his M.F.A. with honors from Kent State University and his B.F.A. from the Cleveland Institute of Art in Drawing and Printmaking. |
Theme: Climax: The Best of the Best highlights what the artists feels is their best works, most inspiring message, and/or most sublime visual imagery.
Curator: Carolyn Goodridge
Prizes: Best in Show - $700, Second Place - $250, Third Place - $100, Honorable Mentions (4 Crystal Weights)
Eligibility: Artists 18 years of age and older. This is a nationwide and international artist call. Washington, DC Metropolitan area artists are especially urged to enter. No nudity.
NOTE: An exhibition catalog will be published.
Sponsors: Pepco Holdings, LFVA
Curator: Carolyn Goodridge
Prizes: Best in Show - $700, Second Place - $250, Third Place - $100, Honorable Mentions (4 Crystal Weights)
Eligibility: Artists 18 years of age and older. This is a nationwide and international artist call. Washington, DC Metropolitan area artists are especially urged to enter. No nudity.
NOTE: An exhibition catalog will be published.
Sponsors: Pepco Holdings, LFVA