The Washington Printmakers Gallery was pleased to present 30 outstanding prints, photos, and artist books by artists from across the United States in its 2018 National Small Works Exhibition from August 2 through 26, 2018. This annual juried exhibition, now in its twenty-first year, attracted an exciting range of entries in both traditional and experimental printmaking … [Read more...]
Current, Next, and Past Exhibits
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Curt Belshe Exhibit 21st Century Caprichos
July 5–29, 2018, 21st Century Caprichos: A portfolio of etchings by Curt Belshe with an Artist’s Reception, Saturday, July 7, 3:00–6:00 p.m. Kurt was the winner of the 2017 National Small Works competition. The exhibition is a reinterpretation of Francisco Goya's famous etchings, Los Caprichos. Goya's 80 prints were published in 1799, as a condemnation of the … [Read more...]
June, 2018, Danny Schweers, Those Who See Slowly
Solo Exhibit by Danny Schweers, “Those Who See Slowly”, May 31 thru July 1, 2018. Artist’s Reception, Sunday, June 3, 12:00-5:00 pm. at the gallery. Slideshow Lecture, “Seeing Slow and Fast”, Sunday, June 10, 3:00 pm. at the gallery. You are invited to see our fast-moving world more slowly, much slower than we usually see it, a world where the objectivity … [Read more...]
Douglas Bosley Exhibit of Mezzotints, May 2018.
May 3 – 27, 2018 Mezzotints by Douglas Bosley Reception: Saturday, May 5, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Douglas Bosley uses detailed imagery and dynamic lighting to lure viewers into a narrative world of his own construction. His work imagines a future version of earth where the familiar environment has been eclipsed by engineered ecosystems and mechanical creations that have run … [Read more...]
Dumbarton Oaks Concert Exhibit, April 20-30, 2018
Dumbarton Oaks Concert Gallery April 20–30, 2018 1703 32nd Street, NW Washington, DC 20007 Once again artists from the Washington Printmakers Gallery will have their work on display in the exhibit space at Dumbarton Oaks Concerts. For more details about the concert series, visit the Concert Series page of the Dumbarton Oaks website. … [Read more...]
March, 2018, Member Wall Images
Every month, new work appears on the Members’ Wall. Here are some of the prints on display in March, 2018, with sizes and prices. Click on an image to see it larger in a slide show. Click the “x” in the upper right of the slideshow to return here, or, press the ESC key on your keyboard. … [Read more...]
Pressing Matters exhibit at Maplewood Park Place
Pressing Matters: Print in the Digital Age March 2 – May 24, 2018 at Maplewood Park Place. This exhibit was first displayed at the Washington Printmakers Gallery in January and February, 2018. Pressing Matters – Print in the Digital Age continues at Maplewood Park Place, 9707 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. The exhibit asks the question “What is a print … [Read more...]
April 2018, Sally Canzoneri, Moving Pictures and Standing Books
Moving Pictures & Standing Books, an exhibit of lenticular pictures and sculptural artist books by Sally Canzoneri, March 29-April 29, 2018. Artist Reception, Sunday, April 8, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Hands-On Book Art Workshop, Sunday, April 15, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Lenticular pictures combine two images so that viewers moving by see one picture from one … [Read more...]
March, 2018, Bob Burgess “In Color”
Bob Burgess IN COLOR March 1–25, 2018. Bob Burgess was a White House Staff Photographer from 1979 to 1981 and is a member of the White House Press Photographers. His images are included in the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Walter Mondale archives, and Time Magazine chose one of his images as Picture of the Year. He was a still photographer for Ken Burns' The … [Read more...]
2018-01 Pressing Matters Exhibit
Pressing Matters: Print in the Digital Age January 11 – February 24, 2018 Opening Reception, 1–5pm Panel Discussion, 2–3pm Saturday, January 13 Washington Printmakers Gallery presents Pressing Matters – Print in the Digital Age. The exhibit asks the question “What is a print these days and how has technology affected the art of printmaking and print … [Read more...]
2017-12 Lila Asher, Favorites Old and New
November 30, 2017 – January 6, 2018 Artist’s Demo Saturday, January 6, 2:00 pm Artist’s Reception Saturday, December 9, 4:00–7:00 pm. “Favorites Old and New” is an exhibition of work by critically acclaimed printmaker Lila Oliver Asher whose work has been widely exhibited and is held in numerous public collections. Born in 1921, Asher studied to be a portrait painter. … [Read more...]
2018-11 Jane Mann Exhibit “Layers”
Layers: Photomontages by Jane Mann Nov. 2-26, 2017 Opening Reception: Saturday, Nov. 4, 1-4 pm Artist's Talk: 2 pm Second Saturday at Georgetown Galleries: Nov. 11, 4-6 pm Meet the Artist! Artist Demonstration: Saturday, Nov. 18, 2 pm In Layers, Jane Mann uses her imagination and the digital darkroom to examine the historical, cultural, and societal layers found … [Read more...]
2017-10 Exhibit — We The Immigrants
“We The Immigrants” September 28 to October 29, 2017 Artist’s Reception Saturday, October 14, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Christine Anninos • Lila Asher • Cynthia Back • Sally Canzoneri • Rosemary Cooley • Michael Hagan • Pauline Jakobsberg • Karin Lithell • Dave Mann • Jane Mann • Ron Meick • Nina Muys • Rosalie O’Donnell • Peggy Parker • Carolyn Pomponio • Marta Sanchez • Danny … [Read more...]
2017-09 Cynthia Back Exhibit: Naturally
NATURALLY Woodcuts by Cynthia Back August 31 – September 24, 2017 Artist’s Reception Saturday, September 2, 2:00 – 5:00 pm Artist Talk: 3:00 p.m. Meet the Artist Sunday, September 24, Noon – 5:00 pm Read Mark Jenkins’ review in the Washington Post. In Naturally, Cynthia Back presents new reduction woodcuts inspired by both travel and her immediate environment. … [Read more...]
2017-07 David Avery Exhibit
July 5-29, 2017 Pursuing Invisible Reflections: The Etchings of David Avery Artist’s Reception July 8, 2017 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. David Avery was the first place winner of the 2016 National Small Works competition at the Washington Printmakers Gallery. A practitioner of traditional black and white etching in San Francisco for over 30 years, David Avery has long been … [Read more...]
2017-07 Members’ Wall Images
Every month, new work appears on the Members’ Wall. Here are some of the prints on display in July, 2017, with sizes and prices. Click on an image to see it larger in a slide show. Click the "x" in the upper right of the slideshow to return here, or, press the ESC key on your keyboard. … [Read more...]
2017-06 Members’ Wall Images
Every month, new work appears on the Members’ Wall. Here are some of the prints that were on display in June, 2017, with sizes and prices. Click on an image to see it larger in a slide show. Click the "x" in the upper right of the slideshow to return here, or, press the ESC key on your keyboard. Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing one of these prints. They may … [Read more...]