Long View Gallery Grand Opening Event on Thursday, October 22
Posted by Susanna at 4:06 PM, Oct 19, 2009 (Comments)
Category: Events
Beatrice Bring and Swedish artist Anna U. Davis (to the right) will show her Midsummer painting - a homage to her Swedish heritage - in the show at Long View Gallery in Washington, D.C.
LONG VIEW GALLERY will open a new exhibit and special event space in the heart of D.C. with a grand opening celebration Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The new gallery is located at 1234 Ninth St. N.W. Enjoy food and refreshments while viewing works by featured artists. Music by DJ Dred.
SINCE OPENING IN 2006, Long View has been operating one block north of their new space on Ninth Street, with a second location in Sperryville, VA. Their focus has been on promoting the Washington area's burgeoning art community by highlighting local and regional artists on its exhibit walls. Through its many special events, the Gallery has brought artists into the community and hope to expand on that platform with the larger space. Monthly exhibitions as well as a growing permanent collection will showcase a diverse group of both established and emerging new artists. Long View Gallery will continue to present Washington D.C.'s fresh talent. The knowledgeable staff offers design consultations, delivery and access to in-house master framers.
PART GALLERY/PART EVENT SPACE, Long View Gallery's new home boasts a bevy of desirable attributes. With 5,000 square feet and 20 foot ceilings, the space can hold up to 400 guests for corporate events and private functions. Modern track lighting along with accommodations for caterers, DJs, and access to the historic Blagden Alley make the Gallery a premier spot for hosting and gathering. The venue's blank canvas appeal and flexibility to work all types of events and budgets makes the space highly desirable and completely unique in the metro area. The urban and upscale feel that lends itself to the space has already attracted attention from such clients as Lexus, who hosted a Lexus Listening Lounge event series featuring the legendary sounds of Motown in early October.
FEATURED AT THE grand opening will be artists Steve Pike, Scott Brooks, Anna U. Davis and Drew Ernst, among others. Some of the works on display have been on exhibit around the world at prestigious galleries such as the National Portrait Gallery, the Imperial War Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the New York Public Library. Attendees will also enjoy light bites provided by Occasions Catering as well as a hosted bar. The event is free of charge and requests an RSVP to info@longviewgallery.com by October 19.
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