Abstracts

Frederick Cellars in downtown Frederick is proud to host an exhibit called 'Abstracts' consisting of works by two regional artists James W Germaux and Craig Leonardi, both members of The Artist Gallery in Frederick, MD, May 5th - June 30th.

James W Germaux also a trained printmaker and sculptor, paints in an expressive, free, organic style with emphasis on elegant line and vibrant color. Germaux's work examines our relationships with our environment and captivates the many moods of the human psyche. The artist counts Richard Diebenkorn and Henri Matisse as his most profound influences.

Craig Leonardi's abstractions are closely cropped renderings, often of mundane, but familiar objects. His work, more conceptual than expressive, is comprised of acrylic renderings mounted on non-traditional sculptural framing devices. The pieces focus on the textures of industrial growth and decay - from heavy construction equipment, concrete, and steel, to rusty scrap metal and waste disposal units.

The opening reception is Saturday May 5th, 5 - 9pm, at Frederick Cellars 221 N. East Street, Frederick, MD 301-668-0311. The event corresponds with the Downtown Frederick Partnership's First Saturday Gallery Walk.

The WestSide Arts Foundation (WSAF) is a non-profit, comprehensive arts support and service organization. The foundation makes grants for innovative or creative projects and to programs that are responsive to community needs in the areas of education and cultural affairs. Stop by the WestSide Creative Arts Building and check out the private rotating art collection at 1 West 2nd Street in Historical Downtown Frederick. 5-9 P.M. Website address: www.westside-artsfoundation.org

The Blue Elephant Art Center, 4a W. 5th St., Frederick MD is a cooperative artist studio/gallery featuring over 3000 sq. ft. of gallery and 10 studio spaces. Openings for full studios and shared studios are currently available. Cost is $200 a month for the full studio and $100 for the shared studio, all utilities included. Studios are roomy and have large windows. Group and solo shows at the Blue Elephant are available for all members. Currently on exhibit is a Blue Elephant group show.

Send contact information (name, address, phone, email) and preferably some images of your work (5-10 color copies or email JPEG images at 72 dpi) and one page statement of work and artist intent for studio space to Brian Slagle, Blue Elephant, 4a W. 5th St., Frederick, MD 21701 or call him at 301-663-7809. Email address blueelephantart@aol.com. Alternate contact: Paul Tooley, 301-371-4291, email akryan01@aol.com.

The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center

Serving the community since 1986, The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center has grown from an idea to a vibrantly active nonprofit organization, housed in the 90-year-old Mountain City Mill on the banks of Carroll Creek in historic downtown Frederick. Classes are offered in an ever-growing list of media and subjects for all ages and levels of experience. The small class sizes are led by experienced instructors, who are also working artists. Our award-winning facility features classroom/studio spaces for drawing, painting, crafts, photography, print making, wood, and ceramics as well as a reference library.

The Center now offers eight galleries with monthly changing exhibitions by local, regional and national artists. A variety of lectures, art trips, films and more round out the educational experience.

New FCAA member Susan Stone has opened a studio in Frederick called Creative Wave Fine Art & Graphic Expressions.

New FCAA member Rosemary Reus has studio at 17 West Main Street in Middletown called Main Street Studio. Rosemary offers classes in watercolor for adults and single session classes in Paper Arts. Her studio also sells watercolor supplies, art rubber stamps, and gift items. For more information and details call 301-371-6000.

VINTAGE HOUSE GALLERY The Vintage House Gallery is inviting the public to come and view work by artists: Elaine Ambrose of Waynesboro; Dennis Blalock of Thurmont; and Elisabet Stacy-Hurley of Boonsboro.

These artists have won many awards and their works are in many personal and corporate collections around the world. Their oil paintings cover a wide variety of styles and subjects; impressionism, realism and fantasy. Ambrose and Stacy-Hurley also alternate use of the 'working studio' when they are there and the public may stop in to watch the artists painting.

Other regional artists, both past and present, are also represented at the gallery. Vintage House Gallery is located at 37 W. Baltimore St., Funkstown, MD. It is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 to 4:30 or by appt. Call 301-790-2901 for more information.

MILL RIVER GALLERY is looking for local and regional artists for solo, group shows. Four large gallery spaces available. Large paintings and sculpture desirable, all media considered. 8,000 sq. ft. gallery space, located in historic mill with 50 artist studios. 20% comm. Submit to Joan Bevelaqua, Mill River Gallery, 840 Oella Ave., Ellicott City, MD 21043

SHOPS OF YESTERYEAR INC., ANTIQUE MARKET PLACE located at 102 Center Street in Mt. Airy is looking for artists who would like show their work through Yesteryear Picture Framing Shop. They are planning to open their second floor as a display gallery. Yesteryear also has a web site where they promote their artists work. FCAA member Diane Wright is currently selling her work through Yesteryear. For more information call Delaine Hobbs at 301-829-0334 and view their web site.

MUSEUM SHOP, LTD., located at 20 North Market Street is now accepting art and crafts by local artists working in any media. Leave samples or photographs of work at Museum Shop, Ltd., Monday - Thursday. Artists will then be contacted within one week with the gallery's decision. Artists will receive 60% of the sale price of their work. For information contact Carol Estler or Vicky Kornemann at 301-695-0424

ARTS IN EMBASSIES PROGRAM, Artists can loan works for 3 years to embassies worldwide. Department of State handles: costs of pickup, packaging, shipment, return, insurance. Send resume/slides sheet of works available Art in Embassies Program. A/Art, Rm. 258, U.S. Dept. of State, Washington, DC 20520. or call 202/647-5723.

STUDIO GALLERY in Emmitsburg is an FCAA member supported gallery. The current show has a variety of FCAA member's paintings and original crafts. The gallery is at 304 E Main Street in Emmitsburg. Studio Gallery is always interested in new artists becoming part of their cooperative. Please call for an interview at (301) 447-3292.

The Art Gallery at the historic Greenbelt Community Center hosts professional solo and small group art exhibits accompanied by (paid) community workshops led by featured artists. Submissions are accepted for consideration on an ongoing basis. Please send: proposal for a thematically and visually unified exhibit; artist's resume; proposal for a related workshop (preferably geared toward children or teens - proposals to work with artists or a general adult audience also accepted); slides or digital files (no limit); self-addressed, stamped, padded envelope for return of images if desired. Forward these materials to Nicole DeWald, Arts Coordinator; Greenbelt Community Center; 15 Crescent Road; Greenbelt, MD, 20770. For additional information: 240-542-2057, Email: ndewald@greenbeltmd.gov, Website:www.greenbeltmd.gov/arts.

The new multi-arts facility, Black Rock Center for the Arts in Germantown, MD is hosting professional art exhibits every month in its visual Arts Gallery. For more information call 301-528-2260.

FOUNDRY GALLERY. Portfolio review on third Wednesday of the month. Membership includes month-long shows (group and individual), paid gallery director, Internet exposure, marketing programs, participation in First Friday Gallery Walks. Dues from $90/month. 30% commission, gallery sit one day a month. The Foundry Gallery, 1314 18th Street NW, 1st Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036, 202-463-0203, www.foundrygallery.org

STUDIO GALLERY, DC co-op reviews portfolios for new members monthly. $85 initiation fee, $250 quarterly dues, min. 1 year commitment. 30% commission. Membership provides 4 wk. solo show every 2-3 years, 3-4 group shows yearly, exhibit in alternative spaces. Minimal gallery sitting. Contact Shira Keys, director, Studio Gallery, 2108 R St. NW, Wash., DC 20008, 202/232-8734.

HOWARD COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS. 2000 -01 season. Open to all artists 18+ in the MD,DC,VA,PA,DE area for consideration for solo, and group shows. Must have application form. For guidelines SASE to Howard Co. Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21043. 410-313-2787, fax: 410-313-2790

THE ART ROOM. Reviewing slides for solo shows. Open to all artists, all media except video. 1,200 sq. ft. gallery. 30% comm., insurance. Send 10-20 slides, resume, optional artist statement, SASE to: The Art Room, P.O. Box 332, The Plains, VA 20198.

WASHINGTON PRINTMAKERS GALLERY. Located in DC's Dupont Circle Gallery area, dedicated to artist-pulled fine prints. Monthly member' show, bins, flat files,. Solo show every 2-3 years, 35% comm. Gallery fees from $85-$150 monthly. Portfolio review on last Sunday of every odd month year round. For application information SASE to Washington Printmakers Gallery, 1732 Connecticut Ave. NA, Washington, DC 20007. 202/323-7757 www.washingtonprintmakers.com