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SW ARTSFEST 2014

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Come celebrate the finale to the SW ARTS FEST at the Pumpkin Lantern Palooza!

Learn how to create a glowing pumpkin lantern from a team of talented artists who will help you uncover your inner artistic talents. Then join the fun as a Parade of Pumpkins will fill the waterfront with an orange glow at dusk.

Pumpkin Lantern Art Studio Opens: 3:30pm and continues until 7:00pm (while supplies last)

Pumpkin Lantern Parade Begins: 7:15pm and concludes with official judging

Prizes for first, second and third place will be awarded at 7:30pm

Live Music produced by Jazz Night in Southwest: 3:30-7:30pm

The Pumpkin Lantern Palooza is produced by Hoffman-Madison Waterfront in celebration of the SW Arts Fest with the support of Cantina Marina, Gangplank Marina, Jazz Night in Southwest and the Washington Waterfront Association. All art supplies and musical entertainment are FREE.

Parental supervision of children under 9 is required for participation.

The Wharf is a new, mixed-use, waterfront development by Hoffman-Madison Waterfront that is now under construction. The first phase of The Wharf will open in 2017. When complete, The Wharf will feature approximately three million square feet of new residential, office, hotel, retail, cultural, and public uses

including waterfront parks, promenades, piers, and docks. More information is online at www.wharfdc.com. General information is available at 202-688-3590.

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ThE FinALE To ThE SW ARTS FESTSaturday, october 4

3:30pm to 7:30pmGangplank Marina Park

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WELCOME TO SW ArTSfEST 2014 the sw artsfest returns for its 4th year to celebrate its growing art community. showcasing the programming of (e)merge art fair, arena stage, art whino, and the dc commission on the arts and Humanities, the sw artsfest will offer a weekend of art centered activities that will encourage the d.c. area community to check out the booming sw quadrant and its various art producers.

OUr MiSSiOnsw artsfest is an annual multi-dimensional arts festival with a main goal to attract metro region residents and tourists to southwest washington, dc by celebrating and promoting the abundance of arts and cultural offerings that exist in this waterfront community.

THE HiSTOryIn september 2011, sw artsfest brought together ten different organizations for a 3-day arts festival. the first annual sw artsfest included hand dancing at arena stage, the (e)merge art fair, a jazz festival, a film festival, a church musical showcase, walking tours, folk concerts, flea markets, food, and, on the southwest waterfront, an art market and a sock-monkey art studio. In 2014, sw artsfest will celebrate its fourth year and will bring the community together once again by promoting all that southwest has to offer in the arts.

SW ArTSfEST BOArd MEMBErSKael anderson, Presidentshane Pomajambo, Vice Presidentrich Bardach, treasurer, ex-officio memberBarbara ehrlichJohn Vigliantisamantha MayQuanice floydIan callender, ex-officio member

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SW ARTFEST 2014 SCHEDULEOCTOBEr 3rd - 5TH, 2014

THUrSdAy, OCTOBEr 2nd7 - 11:00 pm (e)merge Opening Party and Concert by the Pool

fridAy, OCTOBEr 3rd12 - 7:00 pm (e)merge art fair

8:00 pm Arena Stage: The Shoplifters

SATUrdAy, OCTOBEr 4TH12 - 7:00 pm (e)merge art fair

11 - 4:00 pm Blind Whino Outdoor Arts Festival 2:00 pm Arena Stage: The Shoplifters

3:30 - 7:30 pm Wharf’s Pumkinpaloza8:00 pm Arena Stage: The Shoplifters

8:00 pm G40 Closing Reception

SUndAy, OCTOBEr 5TH12 - 5:00 pm (e)merge art fair

12:30 - 2 pm Arena Stage’s Art Fair & Academy Showcase12 - 5:00 pm Arena Stage: National Hand Dance Association

2:00 pm Arena Stage: The Shoplifters7:30 pm Arena Stage: The Shoplifters

ALL DAY Last day for Lance Fung’s “Nonuments”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARENA STAgE: The ShoplifTerSOCtOBeR 3RD - 5tH / FRiDAY, 8:00Pm; SAtuRDAY, 2:00Pm, 8:00Pm; SuNDAY, 2:00Pm, 7:30Pm1101 6tH St. SW, WASHiNGtON DC, 20024

ARENA STAgE: NATiONAL HAND DANCE ASSOCiATiONSAtuRDAY, OCtOBeR 4tH 12-5:00Pm1101 6tH St. SW, WASHiNGtON DC, 20024FRee eveNt

ARENA STAgE ACADEmy SHOWCASESePt 5tH - OCtOBeR 19tH, 2014AReNA StAGe 1101 SixtH St., SW, D.CFRee eveNt

g40 ART SUmmiT ArT WHinO’S AnnUAL LOW BrOW grOUp ExHiBiT SePt 14tH - OCtOBeR 4tH, 2014BLiND WHiNO 700 DeLAWARe Ave SW, WASHiNGtON, DC

BLiND WHiNO: OUTDOOR ARTS FESTiVALpArT Of ArT WHinO’S g40 ArT SUMMiTSAtuRDAY, OCtOBeR 4tH, 2014 11Am - 4PmBLiND WHiNO 700 DeLAWARe Ave SW, WASHiNGtON, DC

LANCE FUNg’S “NONUmENTS”frEE ExHiBiTiOn fEATUring ArTiSTS: JOnATHAn fUng, CAMErOn HOCkEnSOn, pETEr HUTCHinSOn, nArAnJO-MOrSE, JEnnifEr WEn MA SePtemBeR 6 - OCtOBeR 6, 2014990 4tH StReet SW WASHiNGtON, DC

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(e)merge ART FAiR85 ExHiBiTOrS | OVEr 150 ArTiSTS | 30 COUnTriESOCtOBeR 2 - 5tH, 2014 iNSiDe tHe CAPitOL SkYLiNe HOteL 10 i St SW, WASHiNGtON, DC

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HOUrSOPeNiNG PRevieW Preview Party thursday, october 2nd 7pm to 9pm 9pm to 11pm oncert by the Pool with furniteur, Pleasure curses, with a dJ set by chris Burns, musical talent curated by Brightest Young things

vieWiNG SCHeDuLefriday, october 3rd : 12pm to 7pm saturday, october 4th : 12pm to 7pmsunday, october 5th : 12pm to 5pm

AdMiSSiOnopening Preview : $45 in advance, $55 at the doordaily : $15 ($10 seniors and students w/ valid Id)

mORe iNFORmAtiON At WWW.emeRGeARtFAiR.COm

(e)merge ART FAiR

the fourth edition of (e)merge takes place october 2-5, 2014 at the rubell family’s capitol skyline Hotel, in washington, dc. the (e)merge art fair connects emerging-art professionals from around the globe with collectors, curators and cultural decision makers in washington, dc.

the gALLEry pLATfOrM features participating galleries in hotel rooms and other spaces on designated floors. the ArTiST pLATfOrM features a vetted selection of works by independent artists throughout the hotel’s public areas and grounds.

(e)merge’s two exhibition platforms inspire a new echelon of art collectors and provide curatorial access to the latest movements in emerging art.

85 ExHiBiTOrS | OVEr 150 ArTiSTS | 30 COUnTriESOCtOBeR 2 - 5tH, 2014 iNSiDe tHe CAPitOL SkYLiNe HOteL

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LéO CAiLLARD, HipSTer in STone XV COuRteSY viCtORi CONtemPORARY

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JAN G. JANSeN, Lucca, reLaTiVe HumidiTy 67&, auguST 2013 COuRteSY Gvk/mAGeNtA PROJeCtS

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StePHeN HeNDee, THe LaST peopLe

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NORmAN mOONeY, BLack STar COuRteSY CAuSeY CONtemPORARY

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LARRY COOk, regaLia 2 COuRteSY HAmiLtONiAN

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ANDReY uStiNOv, HearT dance

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teReNCe HANNum, reSonance i

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mORe iNFORmAtiON At WWW.AReNAStAGe.ORG

ARENA STAgETHE mEAD CENTER FOR AmERiCAN THEATERpUTTing THE AMEriCAn SpiriT in THE SpOTLigHTAReNA StAGe 1101 SixtH St., SW, D.C

arena stage is alive as a center for american theater in our nation’s capital with productions, diverse and innovative works from around the country and the nurturing of new plays. our focus is on american artists. we produce and present all that is passionate, exuberant, profound, deep and dangerous in the american spirit. we explore issues from the past, present and future that reflect america’s diversity and challenges. these are voiced through the productions we create, the work we develop, the presentations that move beyond our stages and community and education programs that engage artists, students and audiences.

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mORe iNFORmAtiON At WWW.AReNAStAGe.ORG

ARENA STAgE: The ShoplifTerSSePt 5tH - OCtOBeR 19tH, 2014AReNA StAGe 1101 SixtH St., SW, D.C

SHOWTiMES thursdays at 8 PM, fridays at 8 PM, saturdays at 2 PM and 8 PM, sundays at 2 PM and 7:30 PM

Meet Alma — a career shoplifter who prefers the “five-finger discount” over some lousy senior citizen deal. when her life of petty crime is halted by an overzealous rookie security guard and his ambivalent mentor, she risks losing her freedom, her resolve and maybe even the steak she has stuffed in her pants. tony-nominee Jayne Houdyshell (Broadway’s Romeo and Juliet, Follies) leads an expertly drawn cast of oddball characters in this biting, world-premiere comedy about society’s haves and have-nots and how much they might actually have in common. tickets may be purchased online at arenastage.org, by phone at 202-488-3300 or at the Sales Office at 1101 Sixth St., SW, D.C.

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NATiONAL HAND DANCE ASSOCiATiON sundaY, octoBer 5tH, 12:00 PM to 5 PM freeAReNA StAGe 1101 SixtH St., SW, D.C

Join the national Hand dance association from noon to 5 PM for Hand dance demonstrations, lessons in basic hand dance and audience dancing. Free and open to the public.

mORe iNFORmAtiON At WWW.AReNAStAGe.ORG

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ARENA STAgE ACADEmy SHOWCASESePt 5tH - OCtOBeR 19tH, 2014AReNA StAGe 1101 SixtH St., SW, D.C

SHOWTiMES sunday at 12:30 PM and 2 PM in the Molly smith study

tailored for rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors and college freshmen, arena stage academy’s Musical theater training company provides professional training to serious students of american musical theater. taught by expert faculty, company members train in singing, acting and dance technique in daily classes. they then apply these skills in rehearsals, working toward a final showcase. under the artistic direction of Molly smith, exploring the american musical has become central to arena stage’s mission. the Musical theater training company represents an educational component of this mission. Free and open to the public.

mORe iNFORmAtiON At WWW.AReNAStAGe.ORG

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HOUrSOPeNiNG ReCePtiONsaturday, september 13 8pm - 12am

A NiGHt WitH SADAt x AND WiLL teLL “tRue WiNe CONNOiSSeuRS”saturday, september 27 8pm - 12amMusical Performances by the Legendary Brand nubian and Black sheep!

CLOSiNG ReCePtiONsaturday, october 4th 8pm - 12am

mORe iNFORmAtiON At WWW.ARtWHiNO.COm

g40 ART SUmmiT ArT WHinO’S AnnUAL LOW BrOW grOUp ExHiBiT SePt 14tH - OCtOBeR 4tH, 2014BLiND WHiNO 700 DeLAWARe Ave SW, WASHiNGtON, DC

g40 art summit is a yearly group art show that brings together world renown artists for a month long exhibit with a different theme every year. this year’s show focuses on artwork that goes beyond the traditional two dimensional canvas. artists are challenged to approach their work in a multi dimensional format which will expand boundaries and grow possibilities. artwork will include layered canvases, art on found objects, free standing pieces, and many more creative approaches to the challenge at hand. the exhibit will take place at Blind whino for the second year running. the building’s many nooks and ample spaces provide the ideal backdrop for installations that will transform the space into living art. continuing with g40’s tradition of month long programming in conjunction with the exhibit, there will be a range of events and activities throughout the month for patrons to return multiple times. Besides the opening and closing receptions there will be special events like a wine showcase with performances by legendary musicians Brand nubian and Black sheep, as well as an outdoor arts and crafts showcase as part of the sw artsfest.

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CHRiS SHeRiDAN

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DReW StORm GRAHAm

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JAime mOLiNA

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JAmeS WALkeR

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JOSH tAYLOR

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RiCHARD SALCiDO

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mORe iNFORmAtiON At WWW.ARtWHiNO.COm

BLiND WHiNO: OUTDOOR ARTS FESTiVALpArT Of ArT WHinO’S g40 ArT SUMMiTSAtuRDAY, OCtOBeR 4tH, 2014 11Am-4PmBLiND WHiNO 700 DeLAWARe Ave SW, WASHiNGtON, DC

explore unique and amazing goods made by local artisans and painters in a casual atmosphere. find new favorites and reconnect with your favorite artists. a sampling of the communities treasures such as westminster Jazz, and much more.

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A DC ARtS & HumANitieS COmmiSSiON PROJeCt mORe iNFORmAtiON At WWW.FuNGCOLLABORAtiveS.ORG

LANCE FUNg’S “NONUmENTS”frEE ExHiBiTiOn fEATUring ArTiSTS: JOnATHAn fUng, CAMErOn HOCkEnSOn, pETEr HUTCHinSOn, nArAnJO-MOrSE, JEnnifEr WEn MA SePtemBeR 6 - OCtOBeR 6, 2014990 4tH StReet SW WASHiNGtON, DC

Washington DC, our nation’s capital, is renowned for its grand monuments honoring the history and achievements of great Americans. But behind the federal face of official Washington, there is a real city with distinctive neighborhoods filled with passionate citizens living their lives. For my curatorial contribution to 5 x 5, I envision nonuments— a temporary sculpture park featuring “monuments” devoted not to the great but to ordinary people, to the ideals of democracy, and to the common struggles of humanity.

I want to transform the vacant parcel of land located at 990 4th Street SW into a much needed public space. Currently, many pedestrians—adults and children—cut across the empty lots with nothing to look at or do. I feel that by placing beautiful and thought-provoking sculptures in that location the public will be engaged in a variety of ways. People driving by will see something fresh and new, with different appearances in the day and night.

My goal is to produce permanent monuments by creating temporary public artworks – nonuments. Each nonument tackles timely, relevant, and emotionally engaging concerns. The themes range from environmental concerns, the fight against human trafficking, the positive and negative challenges of development, immigration issues, and the human will to survive. By giving form to these issues, stimulating discussion, and possibly inspiring action, these temporary monuments will leave an ongoing, living legacy beyond the lifespan of any bronze statue. Whether a nonument raises awareness, issues a cry for help, or activates social change, its aim is engagement and dialogue, bringing together diverse groups of people.

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PARtNeRS: WASHiNGtON PROJeCt FOR tHe ARtS, tHe PHiLLiPS COLLeCtiON, CASeY tReeS, SW PuBLiC LiBRARY, HiRSHHORN ARt LAB, DeNNiSON LANDSCAPiNG, SAFeWAY, LiSA GOLD, kAeL ANDeRSON, SAmANtHA mAY, eRiN FRieL, AND veSeLA SReteNOviC

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JONAtHAN FuNG, peep

Human trafficking is a criminal business that profits from enslaving people for sexual exploitation, forced labor and servitude. free the slaves estimates there are more people in slavery today than at any time in human history: 21-30 million. Peep examines the atrocity of human trafficking through semiotics and repetition. shipping containers are a common mode of transporting victims, therefore, the exterior of a metal shipping container will resemble a peep show with neon style lettering and rich vibrant colors. Port size windows will allow viewers to peer through and view hundreds of wooden children blocks hanging from above symbolizing a stolen childhood and the loss of innocence. rows of sewing machines echo the plight of darkness and survival of those forced into labor and with the haunting sounds of sewing machine motors never ceasing.

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Migration is a “nonument” about leaving and finding home in a time of dramatic social and climatic change. Migration brings light to unnoticed communities that form the old growth urban ecosystem of washington, dc. these nests are much like neighborhoods now on the move, embracing, adapting, or resisting forces of gentrification now sweeping the city, and the world. Practically, each piece provides respite along the atlantic flyway for bird species like swallows whose nest sites and migratory patterns are shifting to adapt to climate change. these ‘condos’ may surprise and captivate neighborhood residents walking between home, work, and school as well. Migration is a chance for art to enter and enrich the everyday lives of people living in the city. the choice of organic forms and woven materials resonate with nesting, but also the emotional strain of being forced to move, and contrast with the geometry and scale of development in the capital itself. the generations that have lived in established communities in d.c. may see their own story in lives of the birds who make this piece home. ultimately, Migration may be moved to a suitable regional park, or arboretum to become habitat for nesting birds in the spring.

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this row of planted trees is to encourage the residents to come and use the park and watch the trees grow over the years. they also help create different psychological spaces for the other artworks by subtly dividing the 1.5 acre lot into 5 exhibition spaces. since the city cannot maintain the trees in this particular location, I am donating them to other areas in the sw neighborhood and will be transplanted at the close of the Nonument exhibition.

PeteR HutCHiNSON, THrown rope of TreeS for waSHingTon d.c.

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Digging will take place over thirty days. Beginning with level ground the team will work daily to create earthen mounds. In the last four days the earth will be re-leveled. Participants in the performance will wear costumes representing different aspects of american culture like the service industry, business class, farmers, and criminals. using hand tools dirt will be accumulated into mounds. through more than 580 combined hours of labor Digging empowers each of us to face personal and social challenges. although this performance lends itself to many interpretations about the workplace, inequality, and politics, the mounds of digging are ultimately acknowledgements of everyone’s connection to the earth. the waterfront station neighborhood is blocks away from the nations capitol, an enormous monument with global implications. Digging will become a permanent “nonument” in our memory speaking to another kind of power.

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upon arriving at nonument Park at 990 4th street sw, washington dc, visitors will enter a garden that takes the form of personal portraiture on a magnified scale to celebrate the unsung heroes of daily life, at an unspecific moment, and without a prescribed value system. a community member will be chosen by lottery, paying homage to a citizen whose deeds are not necessarily grand in the scheme of human history, but whose challenges are still heroic in the arduous struggles of daily life.

JeNNiFeR WeN mA, aLpHa LiLLSTrom porTraiT garden

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Community project “Mud Dance” helped artist Michael Koliner to realize these 3 sculptures that act as the park benches.

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Performance for the opening of Nonuments. by artists Eames Armstrong, Graham, Cesar Maxit, and Zosia Sztykowski

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photography by saadia athias

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