The Art League
The Art League, Inc. is among the nation’s largest and oldest multi-service organizations for visual artists. As a major component of the cultural fabric of Alexandria, The Art League offers extensive exhibit opportunities for artists through its gallery, outstanding fine art education through the school, and valuable outreach programs to the local community.
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Contact: Rose O'Donnell 703-683-1780
105 N. Union St. , Alexandria 22314
www.theartleague.org
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Exhibit: Cold River by Andrew Zimmermann
Exhibitions
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 Characterized by the sweeping planes of ice and rushing water currents of Colorado in winter, Andrew Zimmermann’s collection of black and white photographs, “Cold River,” will be on display in The Art League Gallery November 8 – December 3, 2012. November 08 2012 01:00 AM - December 03 2012 01:00 AM 105 N. Union St. , 105 N. Union St. Alexandria, Virginia 703-683-1780 Andrew Zimmermann LOCATION MAP |
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Opening Reception: Cold River by Andrew Zimmermann
By Partner Events
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 Characterized by the sweeping planes of ice and rushing water currents of Colorado in winter, Andrew Zimmermann’s collection of large-format black and white photographs, “Cold River,” will be on display in The Art League Gallery November 8 – December 3, 2012, with an opening reception November 8, 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Exhibition Dates: November 8 - December 3, 2012 Opening Reception & Meet the Artist: November 8, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Artist Talk: November 10, 1:00 - 2:00 pm November 08 2012 06:30 PM - November 08 2012 08:00 PM105 N. Union St. Alexandria, Virginia 703-683-1780 Andrew Zimmermann LOCATION MAP |
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Artist Talk: Cold River by Andrew Zimmermann
Lectures
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 In conjunction with his "Cold River" exhibit and FotoweekDC, Andrew Zimmermann will present an artist talk detailing his process and this body of work on Saturday, November 10 at 1:00 pm. Characterized by the sweeping planes of ice and rushing water currents of Colorado in winter, Zimmermann’s collection of black and white photographs will be on display in The Art League Gallery November 8 – December 3, 2012. In this series, Zimmermann focuses on the stark contrasts in the environment – the variation between solid and liquid, static and active. There is sharpness in the demarcation between ice and flowing water, while the fluidity of the water itself creates a blurred indication of movement. The pure blacks and whites inherent in Zimmermann’s photography are an ideal vehicle for representing the distinctly linear, spare quality of the landscape. Zimmermann’s large format process produces an 8" x 10” negative – from which he prints by direct contact. This creates an exact transcription from negative to print, which is sharper and more tonally resolute than other modes of photography. While this process can be cumbersome, Zimmermann finds that it forces him to slow down and see the world around him more clearly. A Washington, DC area native, Andrew Zimmermann has been working with large format photography since 1998; this series was completed in 2008. He is a graduate of Bennington College, a 2011 recipient of a fellowship from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and a recent resident artist at the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Exhibition Dates: November 8 – December 3, 2012 Opening Reception & Meet the Artist: November 8, 6:30 – 8:00 pm Artist Talk: November 10, 1:00 – 2:00 pm November 10 2012 01:00 PM - November 10 2012 02:00 PM105 N. Union St. Alexandria, Virginia 703-683-1780 Andrew Zimmermann LOCATION MAP |
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Exhibition Prints with John Burgess
Lectures
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 Join photographer John Burgess for a repeat of his popular workshop on how to create accurate color photographic prints using tools to calibrate your monitor and printer. To attend, please RSVP to The Art League Gallery at 703-683-1780 or at gallery@theartleague.org. November 14 2012 01:00 PM - November 14 2012 04:00 PM105 N. Union St. Alexandria, Virginia 703-683-1780 LOCATION MAP |
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Blurring the Line: Fine Art vs. Commercial Photography
Special Events
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 The Art League and the Torpedo Factory Art Center are teaming up to present "Blurring the Line: Fine Art vs. Commercial Photography," a panel discussion delving into the issues surrounding these two intersecting worlds of photography. Moderated by Torpedo Factory resident artist Craig Sterling, panelists include Allen Beland, Lindsay Harris, Greg Knott, Pamela Viola, and Jesse Cohen. This event will be Thursday, November 15 at 7:00 pm in The Art League Gallery (on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center). November 15 2012 07:00 PM - November 15 2012 07:00 PM105 N. Union St. Alexandria, Virginia 703-683-1780 LOCATION MAP |