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Possibly one of the most frequent questions I get as an author is: Where does your inspiration come from? The answer: From everything, and everybody, everywhere.  An example of this is from a recent trip to NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The fantastic exhibit, China Through the Looking Glass, had all the hamster-wheels in my brain running at […]

“We have to do it.” Those were the words of Paul Forbes, a U.S. Army veteran in World War II & a lifetime artist, when asked why he continues to paint, sketch and experiment with other media…at age 86. He continued that “expressing one’s self through art is like breathing.” Paul’s passion is symbolic of […]

Arriving on a flatbed truck, Poetry Stones, the first of three new public art pieces curated for JBG in Twinbrook is in place at The Terano, JBG’s new mixed-use community in Rockville. Kenneth Goldsmith, poet laureate of New York’s Museum of Modern Art created the piece, according to a news release from JBG. “Poetry Stones […]

The Glenview Mansion in Rockville is hosting the annual Student Art Show this month. Rockville 11 reports: Visit our PEG partner Rockville11 to view more of its programming.

For the ninth year, Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus hosted an art show featuring the work of young artists and photographers.

UPDATED Montgomery County firefighters say an electrical fire sparked a blaze at Glen Echo Park around 3 a.m. on Friday. Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said there was heavy smoke showing when the first units arrived on scene overnight. According to Piringer, sprinklers controlled the fire in an art studio, classroom and jewelry […]

The Washington Winter Show is underway at the Katzen Art Center at American University. It’s well worth braving the cold to visit the booths and examine some real treasures. (photos (c) Diana Belchase 2015) I interviewed three dealers: Jay Gates of Gates Antiques who describes how an English, Dutch marquetry cabinet was made, Judy Loto […]

They came to Riderwood from all walks of life–designers, writers, scientists, teachers and more, but a creative endeavor brought them together. About 20 residents of the Erickson Living retirement community are in the Art of Ceramics class, and on Nov. 11th, their work was displayed at the group’s 2nd Annual Exhibition 2014. One of those residents is […]

“The Future Generation” focuses on the evolving changes of technology.  In this episode, our guest Singh talks about technological advancements in photography.  Also,  how art and digital media interlace.  

On October 18 and 19, the streets of Bethesda Row (Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda Avenue and Elm Street) were transformed into an outdoor art gallery featuring fine arts and fine crafts from approximately 190 artists. This is an annual event for artists who come from around the United States to Bethesda to showcase their work.