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SUMMARY:Gallery Exhibit: "Landscapes" - CHAL Open Call Show
DESCRIPTION:(above – “Chincoteague Sunrise” – Photograph by Karin Edgett) \n| “Landscapes” – CHAL Open Call Show\n| Opening Reception: Saturday\, April 5th\, 5:30pm-7:00pm\, CHAW Art Gallery\n\n\nThe Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL) opens its annual Open Call Art Exhibition on April 1st at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) located at 547 7th Street\, S.E. Washington\, DC\, 20003.. The show will be on display in the CHAW Gallery\, from April 1 to May 30\, 2025. \nThere will be an opening reception from 5:30-7:00 pm\, on Saturday\, April 5\, at CHAW\, where juror Glenn Kessler will discuss the selected artist works and award cash prizes. \nGlen Kessler is an internationally collected and awarded artist as well as the founder of The Compass Atelier in Rockville\, MD\, Compass Art Center in Kensington\, MD\, and inventor of The Painters Compass Color Wheel. He is a life-long teacher\, having taught at Maryland Institute College of Art\, George Washington University\, George Mason University\, and others. In 2013 he founded The Compass Atelier in order to teach a cohesive curriculum of artistic study of his own design. \nThis is the Art League’s annual Open Call show which seeks entries from artists throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area\, West Virginia\, Delaware and Pennsylvania . This year’s call has produced an impressive array of art interpreting the theme “Landscapes”. \nIn addition to viewing the art in person at the Arts Workshop\, the art will be available online after April 1st on the Capitol Hill Art League website at: www.caphillartleague.org/landscapes2025 \n  \n\n| For more information about the Capitol Hill Art League please visit: caphillartleague.org
URL:https://chaw.org/event/gallery-exhibit-landscapes-chal-open-call-show/
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SUMMARY:CHAWbaret 19: Whatever the Weather\, We're in it Together!
DESCRIPTION:CHAWbaret 19: Whatever the Weather\, We’re in it Together!\n| Friday May 2nd – 8:00pm\n| Saturday\, May 3rd – 8:00pm\n| CHAW Dance Studio\n\n| Join us on for an evening of songs and stories about seasons\, weather\, and other upheavals life throws our way.  Music direction by Barbara Schelstrate.  Directed by Dean Reichard. The cast includes Guy Bosworth\, Susan Dye\, Heather Frank\, Maureen Kerrigan\, Tom Michalisko\, Dean Reichard\, Tracy Kellum Simpson\, Lonny Smith\, and Kerri Wilson.  This promises to be a fun evening on Capitol Hill!  As always\, tickets proceeds benefit tuition assistance at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW)\, helping to ensure that no child is ever turned away from arts classes due a lack of funds. \n| Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling CHAW at (202) 547-6839 or by visiting this link.  Performances are Friday and Saturday\, May 2 and 3 at 8:00pm.  Doors open at 7:30pm.  CHAW is located at 545 7th Street SE   Washington DC 20003\, at the corner of 7th and G Streets SE\, just two blocks from Eastern Market metro station on the Blue\, Silver\, and Orange lines.
URL:https://chaw.org/event/chawbaret-19-whatever-the-weather-were-in-it-together/
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SUMMARY:Art & Flow Workshop: Pen & Ink Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Pen & Ink Drawing   \nFriday May 2nd – 10:00am-12:00noon \nTeaching Artist: Blas \nThis challenge features drawing a fun image with water-based or India ink. Teaching Artist Blas Goncalves-Borrega will introduce you to a variety of traditional techniques using various pen nibs to create different types of lines. All materials are provided. We recommend an apron and/or work clothing for this workshop\, as ink stains are often permanent. \nFree – Call 202.547.6839 to reserve your spot!
URL:https://chaw.org/event/art-flow-workshop-pen-ink-drawing/
LOCATION:DC - District of Columbia
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SUMMARY:Light Switch Dance Theater presents "Shorts" 2025
DESCRIPTION:“Shorts”\nSaturday\, May 3rd\, 2025 \n7:30pm \nBlack Box Theater \nCapitol Hill Arts Workshop \n545 7th St SE WDC \nLink for Tickets \nA series presented by Light Switch Dance Theatre at CHAW provides a safe and engaging space for artists to present completed works.
URL:https://chaw.org/event/light-switch-dance-theater-presents-shorts-2025/
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SUMMARY:Sherman & Friends/Coil Project presents "Much Ado About Nothing"
DESCRIPTION:Much Ado About Nothing\npresented by Sherman & Friends\nand The Coil Project (co-production)\n\n$15/ticket\, $10 for students and union members \nTickets available at the door or online at: \nwww.thecoilproject.org \n  \nSCHEDULE: \nThursday 5/8 @ 7:30pm *masks required \nFriday 5/9 @ 7:30pm \nSaturday 5/10 @ 2:00pm \nSaturday 5/10 @ 7:30pm \nThursday 5/15 @ 7:30pm \nFriday 5/16 @ 7:30pm \nSaturday 5/17 @ 2:00pm *masks required \nSaturday 5/17 @ 7:30pm \n  \nCast:\nNicola Collett: Beatrice\, Claudio\, Borachio\, The WatchAlex Corley: BalthasarLisa Hill-Corley: Leonato\, Hero\, Verges\, The SextonHannah Day Sweet: Benedick\, Margaret\, Conrade\, The Watch Andrew Quilpa: Don Pedro\, Don John\, Dogberry\, Ursula\n\nAlex Corley: Composer/ArrangerErik Harrison: House Manager/Bartender Joseph Jackson: Production AssistantMara Sherman: DirectorEmily Sucher: Intimacy Director
URL:https://chaw.org/event/sherman-friends-coil-project-presents-much-ado-about-nothing/
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SUMMARY:Art & Flow Workshop: Text & Image Collage
DESCRIPTION:Text & Image Collage   \nFriday May 16th – 10:00am-12:00noon \nTeaching Artist: Nancy \nUsing original sketches\, photos or magazine images along with colorful papers\, ribbons\, fabrics\, etc\, and a few chosen words cut out from magazines\, create a small but powerful “vision collage” on a cradled wood board.   \nFree – Call 202.547.6839 to reserve your spot!
URL:https://chaw.org/event/art-flow-workshop-text-image-collage/
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SUMMARY:CHAW CLOSED - Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:CHAW will be closed on Monday May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. \nAll classes and lessons are canceled. We will reopen on Tuesday\, May 27th.
URL:https://chaw.org/event/chaw-closed-memorial-day/
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SUMMARY:Art & Flow Workshop: Howardena Pindell Dot Art
DESCRIPTION:Howardena Pindell Dot Art \nFriday May 30th – 10:00am-12:00noon \nTeaching Artist: Khadija \nJoin surreal collage artist Khadija Jahmila for an exciting and immersive art workshop that explores abstract expressionism through the technique of dot-based artwork\, inspired by the work of Howardena Pindell. In this hands-on session\, you’ll experiment with creating dots using both paint and colored paper\, discovering the beauty of pattern-making and texture. Khadija will guide you through the process\, encouraging creativity and exploration. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner\, this workshop is designed to spark inspiration and boost your artistic confidence. All materials are provided\, and no prior experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and creative spirit! \n  \nFree – Call 202.547.6839 to reserve your spot!
URL:https://chaw.org/event/art-flow-workshop-howardena-pindell-dot-art/
LOCATION:DC - District of Columbia
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SUMMARY:Coil Project presents "Coil Project Variety Hour LIVE"
DESCRIPTION:The Coil Project Variety Hour – Live!\nMay 30\, 31\nJune 6\, 7\, 13\n*Note: the show on Saturday June 14 has been canceled. \n8:00pm \nCapitol Hill Arts Workshop \n545 7th St SE\, WDC 20003 \n\nLink: Tickets Available Now! \nA live recording of the acclaimed Coil Project Variety Hour\, each weekend is a completely different show. The regular cast plus guest stars perform both comedy and drama\, in this recreation of the Golden Age of Radio – with a modern twist!
URL:https://chaw.org/event/coil-project-presents-coil-project-variety-hour-live/
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