OPEN HOUSE & ARTIST RECEPTION:  Second Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 4:00 – 7:00PM.  Admission:  FREE!  A unique tasting menu will be paired with selected works.  Meet the Artist!  We look forward to seeing you.

 

 

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Evolve is proud to support Theater Alliance by sponsoring Art4Art IV.  The annual art benefit where every body wins.  Theater Alliance is the resident theater company for the H Street Playhouse located at 1365 H Street NE, Washington, DC.  This year's Art4Art IV gala is scheduled for March 8th. 

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

1. Send in $250 and get a ticket for the fourth annual Theater Alliance Art4Art benefit.
2. on Saturday, March 8, 2008 @ 6:30PM doors open to Pierce School Lofts
3. Eat, drink, schmooze, listen to music, meet Helen Hayes award nominated actors, designers and directors.  Meet some winners, too!
4. Wander the halls and see great art created by local artists.  Most are one of a kind.
5. Listen up at about 8PM.  That's when we'll start drawing names.  Each person chooses a piece of that great art when his or her name is called.  We promise the first piece of art will be as good as the last piece.
6. Pay attention throughout the evening as live auctions are held for extra special pieces of art.  Watch theateralliance.com for details!
7. Be happy.  You've given money to a great cause and you are going home with a piece of art.  What's not to like?

Posted by Christopher Swanson at 10:23 AM | Permalink

Evolve is proud to support Theater Alliance by sponsoring Art4Art IV.  The annual art benefit where every body wins.  Theater Alliance is the resident theater company for the H Street Playhouse located at 1365 H Street NE, Washington, DC.  This year's Art4Art IV gala is scheduled for March 8th.  Note:  A special preview of the items that have been donated for this year's fundraiser will be available starting Saturday, February 9th.  The Evolve Urban Arts Gallery is open Monday thru Friday 1-4PM and all other times by special appointment.

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

1. Send in $250 and get a ticket for the fourth annual Theater Alliance Art4Art benefit.
2. on Saturday, March 8, 2008 @ 6:30PM doors open to Pierce School Lofts
3. Eat, drink, schmooze, listen to music, meet Helen Hayes award nominated actors, designers and directors.  Meet some winners, too!
4. Wander the halls and see great art created by local artists.  Most are one of a kind.
5. Listen up at about 8PM.  That's when we'll start drawing names.  Each person chooses a piece of that great art when his or her name is called.  We promise the first piece of art will be as good as the last piece.
6. Pay attention throughout the evening as live auctions are held for extra special pieces of art.  Watch theateralliance.com for details!
7. Be happy.  You've given money to a great cause and you are going home with a piece of art.  What's not to like?

Posted by Christopher Swanson at 03:44 PM | Permalink

Evolve is proud to support Theater Alliance by sponsoring Art4Art IV.  The annual art benefit where every body wins.  Theater Alliance is the resident theater company for the H Street Playhouse located at 1365 H Street NE, Washington, DC.  This year's Art4Art IV gala is scheduled for March 8th.  Note:  A special preview of the items that have been donated for this year's fundraiser will be available starting Saturday, February 9th.  The Evolve Urban Arts Gallery is open Monday thru Friday 1-4PM and all other times by special appointment.

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

1. Send in $250 and get a ticket for the fourth annual Theater Alliance Art4Art benefit.
2. on Saturday, March 8, 2008 @ 6:30PM doors open to Pierce School Lofts
3. Eat, drink, schmooze, listen to music, meet Helen Hayes award nominated actors, designers and directors.  Meet some winners, too!
4. Wander the halls and see great art created by local artists.  Most are one of a kind.
5. Listen up at about 8PM.  That's when we'll start drawing names.  Each person chooses a piece of that great art when his or her name is called.  We promise the first piece of art will be as good as the last piece.
6. Pay attention throughout the evening as live auctions are held for extra special pieces of art.  Watch theateralliance.com for details!
7. Be happy.  You've given money to a great cause and you are going home with a piece of art.  What's not to like?

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Final Weeks To See

Kindred Spirits

thru November 24, 2007

Monday - Friday 1 - 4PM

featuring works by Marcel Taylor

Additional appointments available by appointment.

Marcel Taylor’s work is noted for the urban spontaneity of his Cityscapes series, to the seductive imagery of his nude paintings, to his culturally inspired contemporary work.  The latter work, often impressionistic by design, draws upon cultural narratives, historical events, or his imagination to capture a moment in time or a single instance within a story. More expressionistic works, such as his abstract paintings of women, metaphorically reflects timeless ideas of feminine sensuality and strength.  Utilizing acrylic paint, Marcel formulates compositions of rich color palettes and texture. As the artist embraces artistic canons of his ancestors, the work often exhibits traditional artistic sensibilities such as pattern, symmetry, and symbolism. With vibrancy and texture, Marcel creates imagery of universal appreciation influenced by ancient aesthetics.

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From Dark To Light

thru September 24, 2007

Recently many of our residents have started recommending and referring some remarkable artists to be exhibited at the Evolve Urban Arts Gallery @ Pierce School Lofts.  Evolve Urban Arts Project is proud to begin our 2007 -2008 season with two such referrals.  Keep ‘em coming!!!

Clayton Broga, runs a youth mentoring and tutoring program for refugee youth in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area.  Clayton recently moved to Washington, DC and he had only been an Evolve resident for a few months when he suggested that we check out an artist that he knew quite well.   Gidey Gezahey, is one of the adult men in Clayton's program, who just happens to be a fantastic artist from Ethiopia.

Gidey has led an amazing life and it certainly shows in his artwork. Fleeing from Ethiopia to Egypt due to violence, he was then imprisoned by Egypt because of the political/social undertones to some of his paintings (unity of the nation and peace above politics... a beautiful message). He endured atrocious conditions and treatment, eventually escaping to safety, only to return to rescue his family. Finally the International Rescue Committee granted him eligibility to come to the US. He's a fantastic artist and a great man and we are proud to feature his works August 1 - September 24, 2007 in the Evolve Urban Arts Gallery @ Pierce School Lofts.  An opening reception and exhibit will be offered for Second Saturday on August 11, 2007 from 4:00 - 7:00.  A unique tasting menu of Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be paired with selected works.

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This month, Evolve Urban Arts Project presents CONCEPTIONS, featuring works by one of our own.  Lindsey Applebee, a resident at Pierce School Lofts and her friend Anthony Martin have attended numerous Urban Arts Project events over the years and now after a lot of hard work, time and energy it's their turn to be in the spotlight.  Please join us in celebrating works by these two aspiring young artists! 

4/14/07 OPENING RECEPTION:
An Opening Reception will be held from 4:00 to 7:00PM on Saturday 4/14 including a LIVE performance by Rome In a Day.  Complimentary drinks and hors d'ouvres will be paired with selected works.  This is an EXCELLENT way to kick off your Saturday night!

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Evolve is proud to support Theater Alliance at the H Street Playhouse, located at 1365 H Street NE.  After a short vacation our Second Saturday events return with Art 4 Art which has now become a terrific spring-time tradition!

 

 

THE THEATER ALLIANCE ART

BENEFIT WHERE EVERYBODY WINS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

1. Send in $200 ($350 for 2) and get a ticket for the thrid annual Theater Alliance Art4Art benefit.
2. on Saturday, March 10, 2007 enjoy a special performance of Insurrection at the H Street Playhouse at 5PM.  Then walk over to Pierce School Lofts when the show ends.  (Or you may attend another performance during the run.  In that case, come to Pierce School at 7:30.)
3. Eat, drink, schmooze, listen to music, meet Helen Hayes award nominated actors, designers and directors.  Meet some winners, too!
4. Wander teh halls and see great art created by local artists.  Most are one of a kind.
5. Listen up at about 9PM when we'll start drawing names.  Each person chooses a piece of that great art when his or her name is called.  We promise the first piece of art will be as good as the last piece.
6. New this year!  Pay attention throughout the evening as live auctions are held for five extra special pieces of art.  Watch theateralliance.com for details!
7. Be happy.  You've given money to a great cause and you are going home with a piece of art.  What's not to like?

Visit http://www.theateralliance.com/ to order tickets today!

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 Modern Folk thru October 26, 2006

Evolve Property Management presents 'Modern Folk' featuring works by Peter Harper September 4 - October 26, 2006. The opening reception will be Saturday, September 9, from 4-7 PM. It's been a long hot summer, come celebrate one of the coolest new and emerging artist to hit the DC art scene!

Peter began writing short stories, screenplays and narratives in his 20s so there is always a narration to his paintings themselves. The approach to these narratives are at times more conceptual than literal. Each piece is it's own universe of experiences and ideas. His works demonstrate a strong sense of focus that ensures his meaning is expressed in an interesting and personal way.

9/9/06 OPENING RECEPTION:
An Opening Reception will be held from 4:00 – 7:00PM in the Evolve Urban Arts Gallery at Pierce School Lofts, 1375 Maryland Avenue NE, Washington, DC. Complimentary drinks and a unique tasting menu will be paired with selected works.

Regular Gallery hours are 1:00 – 4:00PM Monday through Friday. Additional private showings are available by appointment. To learn more about this month’s featured artists or to become a featured artist visit www.evolveLLC.com and click on ‘Urban Arts Project’. We look forward to seeing you!

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