Call for Submissions at MOCA DC

MOCA DC is now accepting applications for Themes of May. Work may be drawings, paintings, sketches, sculpture, mixed media, conte crayon, charcoal, photography. The exhibit is intentionally broad to cover the variety of celebrations that have honored this month. For a more complete missive on the subject, go to http://www.faeriebelievers.com/newsletter/mayday.htm

Pictures from CUA Exhibition Opening

Disparate Realities

Senior Art Majors Exhibition at Catholic University
Disparate Realities
Artists: Jennifer Chavez, Lauren Bordelon, Stephanie Eikamp, Stephanie Hulbert, Molly Shannon, James Patrick

Join them for an opening reception: Thursday, April 21, 2005 6-8pm

Salve Regina Gallery
The Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Ave, NE
Red line Brookland/CUA Metro
Call 202-319-5282 for info
Show runs through May 14, 2005

Painting by Molly Shannon Oil on Canvas

Corcoran Biennial

Closer to Home

Ok, so I finally got over to see the Corcoran Biennial, entitled, Closer to Home. Since I am a painter, not an art critic, I will share only those opinions that are of a positive nature.
Among my favorites were: Jeff Spaulding's found object sculptures, Dana Schutz's large scale, psychedelic, neo-expressionist paintings(which, incidentally, look much better in person than in reproduction), Adam Fuss's beautifully haunting daguerreotypes and George Condo's funky surrealist paintings. This exhibition is worth checking out!

Dana Schutz Twin Parts Oil on canvas 78" x 72"

Call for Submissions

Call for Submissions - - - - Themes of May

MOCA DC/A+M Galleries

Artists may submit works celebrating various themes of May, including Cinco de Mayo, May Day, which has a long tradition going back to the pagan celebrations of rites of spring leading to workers holidays, and other topics that fit the broad themes that include gods and goddesses and the precursor to Robin Hood.

Stimulate your imagination and submit works now for exhibit at MOCA DC/A+M Galleries from May 6 to May 27. Works may be sculpture, photography, painting, drawings, multi-media, et al. Deadline is Wednesday May 4. Opening Reception Friday, May 6 – 6 to 9 pm.

Contact David R. Quammen at 202.966.0366, 202.361.3810, 202.342.6230 or Figuremodel@Verizon.net

Senior Art Exhibition at CUA

The graduating senior art majors at Catholic University have their Exhibition opening on Thursday, April 21st in Salve Regina Gallery.
Stop back for more info!

Salve Regina Gallery
The Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Ave, NE
Washington, DC
202-319-5282
Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 10-5

Last Chance!
My graduate thesis exhibition comes down from Salve Regina Gallery on April 13th, so if you can, stop by and check it out in the next few days!(see previous postings for info)

Candace Keegan Naked Lunch 2(No, I Trust You, Really) Oil on canvas 2005

Pics from Recent Openings

Here are some photos from my recent MFA Thesis Exhibition opening and the Seam Rippers opening I attended in Philadelphia(see previous postings for details on these exhibitions):
Thesis show at Catholic U.:





Seam Rippers in Philly:

MFA Thesis Exhibition

Candace Keegan
Recent Paintings: MFA Thesis Exhibition
Salve Regina Gallery
March 30-April 13, 2005
The Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Ave, NE
Washington, DC
202-319-5282
Red line metro to Brookland/CUA
Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 10-5

Whew! I can't believe that my graduate school experience is nearing the end! The opening reception for my thesis exhibition, held on March 30th was well attended and I received loads of feedback. Of course I was filled with nervous anticipation all week, especially since I am the first graduate student at Catholic U. in several years pursuing an MFA. The show runs until April 15th, giving the senior undergraduate art majors time to install their Senior Exhibition. I will post more info about their show as it becomes available.

First Friday in Dupont Circle

This evening is the first Friday of the month, which means the galleries in Dupont Circle have extended hours. I will not be able to make it out tonight, but if anybody goes, drop me an email if you have any thoughts to share on what you see.
Some Dupont Circle galleries include: Conner Contemporary, JET Artworks, Marsha Mateyka, Gallery 10 and Washington Printmakers.
If the weather holds out, it should be a great evening to gallery hop.
I am Philly bound this weekend to see the Seam Rippers show(see postings below).