ART TOURS INTEREST GROUP CALENDAR
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APR - MAY - JUN 2009
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DATE |
WEDNESDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY JOINT
PROGRAM WITH GROUP #3 |
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TIME |
11 AM |
10.30 AM |
11 AM |
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MAX. NO. PARTICIPANTS |
25 |
30 |
20 |
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WHAT |
A CIRCUS
FAMILY: PICASSO TO LEGER AT THE BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF
ART See colorful circus characters through
the eyes of some of the greatest 20th century. European
artists including Picasso and Toulouse-Lautrec. We will view
19th century posters and can-can dancers and realize the
bohemian lives of the performers outside of the ring. Fee $7.
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GALERIE L'ENFANT IN THE HEART OF
GEORGETOWN Enjoy one of Washington’s most
exciting galleries for modern art which opened just 2 years
ago. We will be guided by owner and art connoisseur Peter
Colasante, who will speak about the exhibition on
display. Lunch at one of the many nearby
restaurants optional.
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WORKHOUSE
ARTS CENTER (formerly Lorton
Prison) After a short introduction and with a
map in hand, you can explore the different buildings that
provide a home for many of the regions finest professional
and emerging artists as well as arts education. We will meet at Building 16 There is
ample parking. We will give you suggestions for
restaurants in nearby Occoquan. For a whole day outing:
Potomac
Mills and Ikea are close
by.
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WHEN &
HOW TO REGISTER |
Reserve on April 08. Call or email: |
Reserve on April 28. Call or email: |
Reserve on May 27. Call or email: |
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WHERE &
HOW TO GET THERE |
10 Art Museum Dr |
1442 Wisconsin Ave NW Note: The Gallery is at the corner
of Wisconsin Ave. and P Street, NW, Washington, DC. Entrance
through alley behind “L'enfant” at 3232 P St.
NW. Street parking available, some
metered. |
9601 Ox Road |
JAN - FEB - MAR 2009
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DATE |
TUESDAY |
TUESDAY |
TUESDAY |
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TIME |
10.30 AM |
10.30 AM |
10.30 AM |
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MAX. NO. PARTICIPANTS |
25 |
30 |
25 |
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WHAT |
CHRISTO
AND JEANNE-CLAUDE AT THE
PHILLIPS
COLLECTION The famous artist duo, who last
wrapped thousands of gates in Central Park, exhibit their
newest project, "Over the River", at the museum.
Renée Maurer, Coordinating Curator, takes us "river
rafting" through the exhibition. Optional lunch at Phillip's
Collection's café or at a neighborhood
restaurant.
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DISCOVER THE NEW
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY MUSEUM AT THE KATZEN ARTS
CENTER IN WASHINGTON DC Jack
Rasmussen, Director of the
American University Museum, will lead us through several
exhibitions at the Katzen Arts Center, whose fabulous
architecture alone is worth the visit. Optional lunch at the Westchester
Dining Room. |
VISIT THE STUDIO OF MASTER PRINTER
LOU
STOVALL IN WASHINGTON DC Lou is an artist and a print maker who
has produced superb prints by well-known artists for
Smithsonian Associates. He was one of the commentators on
WETA's program "Around
Town" discussing museum and
gallery exhibitions. Optional lunch in neighborhood
cafés. |
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WHEN &
HOW TO REGISTER |
Reserve on December 29. Call or email: |
Reserve on January 26. Call or email: |
Reserve on February 23. Call or email: |
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WHERE &
HOW TO GET THERE |
1600 21st Street NW, Washington
DC. Take Red Line to Dupont Circle, use
North exit at Connecticut Ave and Q Street, walk one block
West to Phillips collection. Parking on street or metered
spaces. No public garages nearby. |
4400 Massachusetts Avenue at Nebraska
Avenue & Ward Circle. Parking in underground garage. |
Lou Stovall's Studio, 3145 Newark
Street, NW, Washington DC. From Beltway/Chevy Chase exit: go
South on Connecticut Avenue and make a right turn into
Newark Street. Or take Red Line to "Cleveland Park" , walk
South on Connecticut Avenue and up Newark Street (10-15 min.
walk from metro stop). Street parking. |
