“Vivid” at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Artist Leslie Nolan with "Freefall" at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Artist Leslie Nolan with “Freefall” at BlackRock Center for the Arts

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The artist ready for the opening at BlackRock

The artist ready for the opening at BlackRock

"Vivid"@BlackRock

“Vivid”@BlackRock

Exhibiting Artist Leslie M. Nolan

Exhibiting Artist Leslie M. Nolan

In May and June 2014 I was teamed up with fellow artist Susan Makara for “Vivid” a two-artist exhibit at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, MD.  What a fabulous building with tall walls, space to breathe, and high windows.  It really showed off the artwork to full advantage.  Our show a fine review by Washington Post art critic Mark Jenkins.

Thanks to Gallery Director Anne Burton and Executive Director Krista Bradley for the opportunity and for their support.  In addition, my appreciation to the members of the Germantown Art League for hanging and staffing the opening reception.

 

 

 

Nolan @ Susan Calloway Fine Arts

Susan Calloway (left) with me and my artwork "I Went, Not Looking Back"

Susan Calloway (left) with me and my artwork “I Went, Not Looking Back”

Last night at Susan Calloway Fine Arts in Georgetown, Washington, DC, I attended the first opening at this lovely gallery since my joining earlier this month.  Fabulous evening, well-attended with interesting visitors/clients.  Lots of sold artwork with red dots everywhere!  After the reception walked a block up Wisconsin Ave for dinner at Bistro Lepic.  Stop by and see the show when you’re in this fabulous area, an enclave of nine galleries on Book Hill.

Susan Calloway Fine Arts

1643 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

202.965.4601   gallery@callowayart.com

Open Tues-Sat 10-6

“Game Changer” at Touchstone Gallery

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Earlier this year my solo exhibit at Touchstone Gallery in Washington, DC took place.  Talented photographer Aileen Beringer, a recent graduate from the Corcoran School of Art and Director’s Assistant at Touchstone, not only shot, but also directed and edited this video.  The exhibit’s showstopper was the diptych Pulled By What Would Be.  Fully 8 feet wide by 5 feet high this artwork makes a tremendous impact from across the room. Aileen was a huge help hanging this exhibit which was complicated by the variety of sizes.  In contrast to the huge Pulled… the exhibit also featured several tiny 6″ x 6″ pieces, along with many medium sizes.

Award from National Gallery of Art Curator

Hearing the Light By Washington, DC Artist Leslie M. Nolan 24" x 24" acrylic on canvas

Hearing the Light
By Washington, DC Artist Leslie M. Nolan
24″ x 24″ acrylic on canvas

One more day to see this award-winning artwork at:

The Art League Gallery

105 N. Union St

Alexandria, VA

This piece is in the July show,  curated by show juror and prize juror Ginger Hammer, Assistant Curator, National Gallery of Art who gave it Honorable Mention.  So lovely to meet Ms Hammer at the opening reception where she personally bestowed awards and talked about the show.

New Blog for Leslie Nolan

Leslie Nolan's solo exhibit at Touchstone Gallery

Leslie Nolan’s solo exhibit at Touchstone Gallery

Artist Leslie Nolan with her artwork "Pulled By What Would Be"

Artist Leslie Nolan with her artwork “Pulled By What Would Be”

Regular readers may have noticed that all blog posts from 2011 through June 2014 have disappeared.  The service provider discontinued servicing the blog product without sufficient notice, so, alas, all previous posts are lost.  We begin anew.

There is a lot going for the remainder of 2014:  exciting artworks in progress, upcoming new gallery opportunity, representing Touchstone Gallery at the (e)merge art fair in DC,  plus solo exhibits at The Art League Gallery and Arts Club of Washington.

Leslie Nolan In the Studio

Leslie Nolan In the Studio