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The Marsha Mateyka Gallery, Washington DC

April 13, 2012 – 7:25 pm

Marsha Perry Mateyka, an art historian, established the Marsha Mateyka Gallery in 1983. The gallery is one of Washington, DC’s leading galleries of contemporary art, including exhibiting painting, sculpture, photography and other paper media. There are currently over 20 artists represented by the gallery. Some of the Marsha Mateyka Gallery’s clients include museums as well as both private and corporate collectors.

The Gallery is located in the DuPont circle neighborhood, which  is near the Q Street exit of the Dupont Circle metro station and 10 minutes away from our Washington DC Inn. The Gallery is open from 11am to 5pm Wednesday through Saturday.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
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The Hillyer Art Space

April 4, 2012 – 9:32 pm

Hillyer Art Space is a contemporary art gallery which has for mission to provide the public with the finest exhibitions and artistic programming. The Hyler Art Space was founded in 2006 and consists of two room and premiers two exhibition programs at a time. The focus is on showcasing art of the mid-Atlantic region, specifically the Washington, DC areas well as some international artists. First Fridays is a community gallery event including a live music band or a DJ. And it’s a great chance to mingle with the local art enthusiasts.

The Hillyer Art Space is located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC which is accessible by the Dupont Circle metro station, red line and just few minutes from our Washington DC accommodations.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
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The National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington DC

March 31, 2012 – 7:51 pm

The National Museum of Women in the Arts is located at 1250 New York Avenue, NW in Washington, DC.  The museum is accessible by Metro Center station (Blue, Red lines) which is two blocks from there and the same metro line to go to our lovely Washington DC Bed and Breakfast.

The place is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of women artists. It holds more than 3,000 works from the 16th century to the present. The  NMWA also has several important special collections, including silver by 18th and 19th-century Irish and English women silversmiths.

You have also the opportunity to check the NMWA Library and Research Center (LRC) which provides researchers with information about women visual artists from all time periods and nationalities. It is open to everyone: scholars, students, researchers, curators, museum professionals, and the general public. The LRC collection includes 18,500 volumes of books and exhibition catalogs, 50 periodical titles, and research files on 18,000 individual women artists.

Enjoy your visit! Jonathan, Innkeeper
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The Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

February 27, 2012 – 2:34 am

The Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery contain some of the most important holdings of Asian art in the world. The Sackler Gallery is host to contemporary art from Asia as well as international loan exhibitions.  The Freer and Sackler Galleries are open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except December 25.

The galleries are located on the National Mall, the grassy area between the Capitol and the Washington Monument, steps from the Smithsonian Metro stop. The Sackler Gallery is located at 1050 Independence Avenue, SW. The Freer Gallery of Art is located at Jefferson Drive at 12th Street, SW. The two museums are connected by an underground exhibition space. Handicap accessible entrance to the Freer Gallery is located on Independence Avenue at 12th Street, SW.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
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The Hirshhorn museum

February 9, 2012 – 3:16 am

Last weekend one our guest went to the Hirshhorn museum and enjoyed, so here some info about the museum…

The Smithsonian Institute’s  Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden holds an extensive and diverse collection of modern and contemporary art from internationally renowned artists. The museum is named for Joseph H. Hirshhorn an avid art enthusiast and collector who donated his large sculpture collection to the Smithsonian Institute after loaning it to the Guggenheim in New York City. To date the museum maintains  the mission to collect and preserve modern and contemporary art in all media as Mr. Hirshhorn dedicated much of his life doing.

The museum is open daily from 10 am to 5:30 pm and is closed on Christmas Day, December 25th. In the tradition of all Smithsonian Institute museums, admission to the Hirshhorn is free.

The Hirshhorn located at Independence Avenue and Seventh Street SW. The closest metro station is the L’enfant Plaza which is accessible by the blue, orange, yellow and green lines. Please visit the museum’s website for additional information on exhibits.

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Studio Gallery, Art gallery

February 1, 2012 – 12:53 am

Studio Gallery is located in Dupont Circle in proximity to the Phillip’s Collection. The gallery showcases contemporary art in a variety of media including photography, sculpture and a variety of painting styles.

The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday with hours varying according to the day. Visitors are encouraged to stop in and speak with the director or the artist of the current exhibit being showcased.

The gallery is accessible by the Dupont Circle metro station, serviced by the red line. Please visit metro’s website for additional travel information.

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November 13, 2011 – 10:16 pm

Are you an art enthusiast? Would you like to experience Washington’s art scene, or perhaps you would just enjoy smaller venues. Please see our suggestions for some local and privately owned art galleries.

Burton Marinkovich Fine Art – 1506 21st St. NW. Tuesdays–Saturdays, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and by appointment. (202) 296-6563. Fine art.

Civilian Art Projects - 406 7th St. NW. Wednesdays, Thursday, and Saturdays, 1–6 p.m.; Fridays, 4–8 p.m; and by appointment. (202) 347-0022. Local art from various mediums.

Conner Contemporary Art – 358 Florida Ave. NE. Tue.–Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (202) 588-8750. Contemporary art.

Cross Mackenzie Gallery – 1054 31st St. NW. Tuesdays–Fridays, noon–6 p.m.; Saturdays, noon–5 p.m. (202) 333-7970. Ceramics.

Flashpoint – 916 G St. NW. Tuesdays–Saturdays, noon–6 p.m. (202) 315-1310. Contemporary art.

Foundry Gallery – 1314 18th St. NW. Wednesdays–Sundays, noon–6 p.m. (202) 463-0203. Local artist venue.

Gallery at Vivid Solutions – 2208 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE. Tuesdays–Fridays, noon–5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (202) 365-8392. Digital art and photography.

Hemphill Fine Arts – 1515 14th St. NW. Tuesdays–Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and by appointment. (202) 234-5601. Fine art.

Honfleur Gallery – 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE. Tuesdays–Fridays, noon–5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (202) 536-8994. Contemporary fine art and socially-minded exhibits.

Irvine Contemporary - 1412 14th St. NW. Tuesdays–Saturdays, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (202) 332-8767. Contemporary art.

LongView Gallery - 1234 9th St. NW. Wednesdays–Saturdays, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sundays noon–5 p.m. (202) 232-4788. Contemporary American painting, jewelry and sculptures.

MOCA DC- 1054 31st St. NW. Wed.–Fri., 1 p.m.–6 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m.–5 p.m. (202) 342-6230. Art by artists that are underserved in the mainstream galleries.

Prison Art Gallery – 1600 K St. NW, Suite 501. Mondays–Fridays, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays, 12:30–5:30 p.m. (202) 393-1511. Art by current and former inmates.

Studio Gallery – 2108 R St. NW. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 1–7 p.m.; Fridays 1–8 p.m.; Saturdays, 1–6 p.m. (202) 232-8734. Contemporary artwork in various mediums.

Touchstone Gallery – 901 New York Ave. NW. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays, noon–5 p.m. and by appointment. (202) 347-2787. Contemporary artwork.

Transformer Gallery-1404 P St. NW. Wednesdays–Saturdays, 1–7 p.m. and by appointment. (202) 483-1102. Mixed media art.

Washington Printmakers Gallery – Pyramid Atlantic Art Center. 8230 Georgia Ave., 2nd Fl. Tuesdays–Thursdays, noon–6 p.m.; Fridays, noon–7 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sundays, noon–5 p.m. (301) 273-3660. Artist fueled fine prints, woodwork, etc.

Enjoy!
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