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Revisiting the (e)merge Experience

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Artist Leslie Nolan at (e)merge art fair, DC

Artist Leslie Nolan at (e)merge art fair, DC

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Visitor With Leslie Nolan Artwork

Visitor With Leslie Nolan Artwork

Touchstone Gallery @ (e)merge

Touchstone Gallery @ (e)merge

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Touchstone Gallery Room at (e)merge 2014

Touchstone Gallery Room at (e)merge 2014

Above, some random photos of the Touchstone Gallery room at (e)merge art fair in Washington, DC. The fair, which ran from Oct 2-5, was jammed with folks who love art – buyers, curators, artists, art students, collectors, gallerists, and art writers. Lots of traffic and a very supportive administrative staff tending to the needs of participants. Kudos to the organizers and staffers who made it happen.

The Touchstone room attracted lots of visitors during this first year of participation.  Thanks to Gallery Director Ksenia Grishkova and Director’s Assistant Rachel Tanzi for their staffing, and to fellow exhibitors Ai-Wen Wu Kratz and Pete McCutchen for their fabulous artwork and assistance before, during and after.

 

 

Beyond the Edge

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Artist Leslie Nolan's "Beyond the Edge" at The Art League Gallery

Artist Leslie Nolan’s “Beyond the Edge” at The Art League Gallery

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Check out this link for the gallery blog about Beyond the Edge this month. Want to thank all those who came out in support, including family, friends, and fellow artists, and, in particular, the Gallery staff who have been so helpful during this period.  They did a terrific job hanging the show.

At The Art League Gallery

Oct 9 – Nov 3

105 North Union, Alexandria, VA

 

 

 

Opening for “Beyond the Edge” at Art League Gallery!!

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Leslie Nolan Solo Exhibit at The Art League Gallery

Leslie Nolan Solo Exhibit at The Art League Gallery

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Just delivered and unpacked artwork for this exciting solo appearance at the venerable Art League Gallery. Opening tomorrow, Oct 9, 6-8 pm.  Free and open to the public.  Drop by and join in on the festivities. Wine, cheese, and sparkling conversation!

Many thanks to Gallery Director Rose O’Donnell and Assistant Director Katie Andril (and her predecessor Katie Scharma) for their top-notch support throughout the two-year process of submission, jurying, acceptance, selection of artwork, and installation.  It’s an honor to be there.

 

Touchstone @ (e)merge art fair

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Washington DC Artist Leslie Nolan With "Pulled By What Would Be"

Washington DC Artist Leslie Nolan With “Pulled By What Would Be”

Touchstone opened its gallery in the Capitol Skyline Hotel, 10 “I” St NE, Washington, DC and the (e)merge art fair is in full swing. Stop by and check us out:

hours: Fri and Sat Oct 3 and 4, 12-7 pm; Sun Oct 5 12-5 pm

 

Getting Ready for (e)merge art fair

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Backward In Time 36"x48" painting on canvas

Backward In Time
36″x48″ painting on canvas

Checking out LED lighting today in preparation for installing the show at (e)merge art fair, Washington, DC in a week.  Touchstone Gallery will be in room 226 of the site venue, The Capitol Skyline Hotel, 10 “I” Street, SW.  VIP opening Oct 2, open to the public Oct 3-5.

I’ll be sharing Touchstone space with co-exhibitors Ai-Wen Wu Kratz and Pete McCutchen, both with very strong contemporary viewpoints. Exhibit and fair should be a knock-out.  Plan to join us. I’ll be there.

(e)merge art fair Exhibitors Announced

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I’m in good company along with Ai-Wen Wu Kratz and Pete McCutchen representing Touchstone Gallery at the (e)merge art fair in DC October 2 – 5.  Although I received notice of our acceptance last month, the fair just announced the final list of all exhibitors.  It’s an impressive list of artists and galleries from around the world, the nation and from Washington, DC itself

“Vivid” at BlackRock Center for the Arts

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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.

 

 

 

“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.

(e)merge art fair October 2-5 in Washington, DC

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Leslie Nolan Preparing Artwork at Touchstone Gallery

Leslie Nolan Preparing Artwork at Touchstone Gallery

Happy to announce that I will be one of three artists representing Touchstone Gallery alongside artist Ai-Wen Wu Kratz and photographer Pete McCutchen at the (e)merge art fair, October 2-5, 2014 at the Capitol Skyline Hotel.

The (e)merge Vetting Committee included some high-powered art players: international artist Ai Weiwei, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden assistant curator Mika Yoshitake, and director of the Rebuild Foundation Jeffreen M. Hayes.

The fair’s sponsors and partners include a who’s who of the Washington, DC art scene, museums, collectors, philanthropists and business leaders.   The focus of the fair is on cutting-edge, emerging art, so nothing is tame. It’s an exciting opportunity to connect with a new generation of art consumers and to display the kind of artwork that takes risks.

In addition to some prestigious local galleries, the fair also attracts international galleries and features organizations from around the nation.

More on this as we get closer to October. Today I’m painting for the show, which will be my next featured exhibition. Only 54 days left to finish up several works in progress.  Should be a blast!