I’ll exhibiting acrylic paintings at the G40 Art Summit in DC during March. More info and pictures to come of the art I’ll be showing!
Arts & Politics Collide at G-40 The Summit
500 Underground Artists from Around the World Convene in Washington DC Area
01.27.2010 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: ABBEY FRANKE, AFRANKE@SCOTTCIRCLE.COM
202-362-1444, C. 202-251-4637
CRYSTAL CITY (ARLINGTON), VA – An unprecedented gathering of underground artists convenes in the Washington, DC metro area this spring. In an artistic interpretation of the G-20 political summit, G-40:The Summit will occupy 80,000 square feet of exhibit space on four floors of an empty office building. Each region-themed floor will have 10-30 featured artists who will activate the space with murals and installations.
The mission of G-40: The Summit is to bring the leaders of the New Brow genre of contemporary underground art together in an effort to explore, discuss and grow this movement, which features influences like comics, graffiti, skate and surf culture and punk art to push the edges of artistic expression and appreciation. Different hubs of the New Brow movement will be showcased at G-40 including the DC, New York, and California metro areas, in addition to international work.
Arts & Politics Collide at G-40 The Summit
500 Underground Artists from Around the World Convene in Washington DC Area
01.27.2010 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: ABBEY FRANKE, AFRANKE@SCOTTCIRCLE.COM
202-362-1444, C. 202-251-4637
CRYSTAL CITY (ARLINGTON), VA – An unprecedented gathering of underground artists convenes in the Washington, DC metro area this spring. In an artistic interpretation of the G-20 political summit, G-40:The Summit will occupy 80,000 square feet of exhibit space on four floors of an empty office building. Each region-themed floor will have 10-30 featured artists who will activate the space with murals and installations.
The mission of G-40: The Summit is to bring the leaders of the New Brow genre of contemporary underground art together in an effort to explore, discuss and grow this movement, which features influences like comics, graffiti, skate and surf culture and punk art to push the edges of artistic expression and appreciation. Different hubs of the New Brow movement will be showcased at G-40 including the DC, New York, and California metro areas, in addition to international work.
Throughout the month of the exhibit, G-40 will host musical and visual performances, lectures, and more. From live mural painting to resident DJ’s, G-40:The Summit presents a dynamic new gallery experience bringing visionary artists from across the world together.
What:
G-40: The Summit – a dynamic, contemporary, art exhibit featuring curated works from artists around the world. There will also be visual and musical performances.
Five floors of exhibition space, including a lobby lounge, New York gallery, Washington, DC gallery, California gallery and an international gallery.
Who:
Over 500 contemporary artists from across the country and around the world.
Where:
223 23rd St. Arlington, VA 22202
Metro Accessible – Crystal City
Distance from Washington, DC: 2 miles
When:
March 3 – 27, 2010
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 5-10 p.m.
Fridays: 5 p.m.-12 a.m.
Saturdays: 12 p.m. -12 a.m.
Sundays: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Mondays & Tuesdays: Closed
