Art

Gallery 427 presents "Critters - Animals in Modern Art." Animals have occupied an important place in art throughout history. Gallery 427 showcases works by five contemporary artists working in a variety of mediums. These artists employ animal imagery to explore contemporary culture, and humans evolving relationship to the natural world. Their works celebrate the form and natural beauty of both wild and domestic species. Each artist portrays their animals as individuals with their own unique personalities. James Powell, Scott Boras, Michele…

The exhibition, titled "Your Hands Were Making Artifacts In The Corners Of My Mind," will feature works from 22 artists who are current residents in the PF Studios program. The showcase, guest-curated by Jonathan Herrera Soto, who has shaped this year’s exhibition prompt, will highlight the diverse range of styles, mediums and perspectives that have emerged from the program over the past five years. Nov. 2-30, Public Functionary Main Gallery, 1500 Jackson St. NE, Studio 144. Opening reception: Saturday, Nov.…

nouf saleh will present a solo exhibition of work as a culmination of her past four years in the PF Studios program. In this show, nouf re-stages previous works together in the same room. nouf considers the conversation and relationships that have emerged between these works in space. "Black Memory Red Sea" contends with secrecy, kinship, displacement, separation and memory in Afro-Arab communities, specifically of the Yemeni Muwalladeen. The body of work is an act of soft resistance to the…

In conjunction with the five-year anniversary of the PF Studios program, Public Functionary will release a commemorative book. This 150-page volume documents the program's journey, featuring profiles of 35 PF Studios artists, essays by Taylor Jasper, Leslie Barlow, Shana Kaplow and Tricia Heuring, and behind-the-scenes insights into the program's development. The book is designed by PF Studios designers Patricio De Lara and Genie Hien Tran. PF Studios artist talk moderated by Jonathan Herrera Soto and book release: Thursday, Nov. 7, 7-9…

Responding to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Piotr Szyhalski began drawing Labor Camp Reports once again. Much like the COVID-19: Labor Camp Report series from 2020, this new and ongoing body of work serves as a way of witnessing and recording the experience of “extreme historical phenomenon” unfolding in real time. Although addressing specific conflicts, many of the War Reports operate on a more universal level condemning war and militarism while drawing our attention to the plight of civilians and refugees. Opening…

Fall in love with art! Friday, Nov. 8, 5-10 pm and Saturday, Nov. 9, 12-8 pm. 30+ quality artists showing handmade paintings, jewelry, sculpture and clothing. Meet the artists, have snacks in Mojo Coffee Gallery, get a jump on holiday giving. California Building, 2205 California St. NE.

"Hunt and Gather," Wednesday, Nov. 13, 12-1 pm, Flux Arts Building, Studios A and E, 2505 Howard St. NE. Clay Squared owners Josh Blanc and Layl McDill love to find unique treasures to use in their art. Josh has an artful collection of stamps and Layl has junk jars galore. They'll share stories of discoveries made while traveling or just poking around in their own basement. Then do a little squishing of clay onto a small bake-able object in Layl’s…