Archive for the ‘New York Avenue Sculpture Project’ Category
Art Lover No. 9: Chakaia Booker
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: March 28, 2012
Art Lover No. 9 of NMWA’s “25 Art Lovers” campaign, sculptor Chakaia Booker, is both a patron of the museum and featured artist in the collection. Her abstract tire creations have recently been installed in conjunction with the New York Avenue Sculpture Project, the only public art space featuring changing installations of contemporary works by [...]
Chakaia Booker: Evocative, Dynamic Works in the New York Avenue Sculpture Project
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: March 7, 2012
Chakaia Booker’s creative process involves exploring and exploiting the full artistic potential of rubber tires. She carefully selects tires with easy-to-cut, worn-out treads in order to transform them into her desired shapes. To fabricate her largest sculptures, Booker uses computer-aided design software, creates detailed models, and constructs armatures from pressure-treated wood and steel rods. Just [...]
Women’s History Month—and NMWA—after 25 Years
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: March 1, 2012
Every month is spent celebrating women’s history at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, but this year’s annual celebration takes on special importance. This March marks the 25th anniversary of Women’s History Month and coincides with NMWA’s own 25th anniversary celebration. It is no coincidence that these two landmark occasions were conceived in [...]
Learn to Create Mosaic Artwork with NMWA!
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: September 14, 2011
Join NMWA on Saturday, October 1, for Piecing it All Together with Valerie Theberge! This adult workshop, free for participants 16 and older, explores the artwork of Niki de Saint Phalle (currently on view along New York Avenue), while participants gain inspiration for their own mosaics. Local mosaic artist Valerie Theberge will lead this exciting [...]
More Mosaic Madness at NMWA!
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: June 29, 2010
Since 1988, NMWA’s Role Model Workshops have brought area middle- and high-school students together with women who have achieved success in the visual, literary, and performing arts. These workshops strive to motivate and inform aspiring young artists. On Saturday, June 26, professional mosaic artist Valerie Theberge facilitated her first Role Model Workshop. Valerie spoke about her career [...]
The Ribbon Has Been Cut!
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: April 28, 2010
Today at 1:30, NMWA friends and guests attended the Dedication Ceremony for the New York Avenue Sculpture Project. Speakers and honorable guests included Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Dirstrict of Columbia Councilmember Jack Evans, US Congresswoman for the District of Columbia Eleanor Holmes Norton, and Niki de Saint Phalle’s grand-daughter Bloum Cardenas. Stay tuned for [...]
Beauty, Mirth, and Good Cheer: Niki de Saint Phalle’s Three Graces
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: April 28, 2010
One of the most recognizable subjects in the history of art, the Three Graces of Greek mythology have been the subject of countless artworks, poems, dances, and musical pieces. As daughters of the omnipotent Zeus, the Graces were broadly considered goddesses of charm, beauty, and creativity. The Three Graces – Aglaea, Euphorsyne, and Thalia – [...]
Dancing at NMWA!
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: April 27, 2010
NMWA partnered with Dance Is the Answer to bring a little fun on this beautiful day!
#23 Basketball Player is HERE!!!
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: April 19, 2010
