Washington, D.C. and the Mid-Atlantic states is one of the major hubs for arts, culture and history in the United States. This region brims with museums, art festivals and fairs, blue-chip galleries and artist studios to explore at every turn. While many yearly happenings and museum exhibitions have been postponed to later dates, or galleries are operating by appointment only, there is still plenty to discover from the comforts of your homes and during limited operational hours with safety protocols in place.
The iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Photo by Julienne Schaer/NYC & Company.
Washington, D.C. is home to some of the country’s top art museums including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, National Gallery of Art and the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Each has traveling exhibitions planned, but while many are temporarily closed, their collections can be viewed online as well as virtual events. A number of government buildings, such as the Capitol and the White House, also have extensive art collections that reflect United States history and democracy. Zenith Gallery has a location in the heart of downtown D.C. as well as a second location in the northwest region that has two sculpture gardens.
Located just minutes from Washington, D.C. is Alexandria, Virginia, which has a number of art events and galleries to entice. Among them is the annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival, which is scheduled to happen September 18 and 19 with artists setting up booths along King Street between Washington and Union streets. In addition to the festival, King Street has some of the city’s most notable galleries including Principle Gallery, which also operates a location in Charleston, South Carolina, and is known for its contemporary realism offerings and hosting exhibitions year-round.
SoHo, New York. Photo by Christopher Postlewaitre/NYC & Company.
New York City is the largest city in the region, and there are countless internationally recognized art galleries that have set up showrooms in the area. Arcadia Contemporary is returning to SoHo after five years of operating in California, while Bonner David Art Boutique—a staple of the Scottsdale, Arizona, art scene—opened its first NYC location in the summer of 2020. Family-run Rehs Contemporary is one of the oldest and most prominent galleries in the city and not only focuses on contemporary works, but has a segment of the gallery devoted to 19th- and 20th-century art.
Typically in March, New York City is host to a number of fine art fairs that dealers from around the world participate in, but many have rescheduled to later dates to help ensure the health and safety of attendees. Frieze New York will happen at The Shed from May 7 to 9, with a preview the two days prior; Art on Paper New York is rescheduled to September 9 to 12; and The Armory Show has also moved its event to the Javits Center from September 9 to 12.
King Street in Alexandria, Virginia. Photo by Sam Kittner for Visit Alexandria.
One of the must-visit locales in Maryland is the city of Easton, which is known for its long-running art festivals such as Plein Air Easton! and the Waterfowl Festival that both attract visitors from all over the country. Artist Evan Goldman also operates his studio in Maryland, but he has found new ways to interact with artists and models remotely, allowing him to expand his reach in his art.
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Arcadia Contemporary
421 W. Broadway, New York, NY 10012 (646) 861-3941
www.arcadiacontemporary.com
Arcadia Contemporary is thrilled to return to the SoHo neighborhood of New York City. Known for its vibrant arts and fashion scene, SoHo is where Arcadia first opened back in 2001 and will be open in February 2021. The gallery is looking forward to its returns to the city, and has scheduled an array of shows for collectors to enjoy as soon as the doors open.
Arcadia Contemporary, Threshold, oil on canvas, 37 x 25", by Casey Childs.
The gallery will start off with an exhibition featuring a selection of new works by its well-known roster of realist artists and will also feature a large number of works by international array of artists who will be making their debut at the gallery. Included in the exhibition, which will happen in February, will be works by Kevin Foote, Lavely Miller-Kershman, Casey Childs and Alberto Ortega, among many others.
Arcadia Contemporary, Oasis II, oil on canvas, 11 x 14", by Renato Muccillo.
Arcadia Contemporary, Bloodflow, egg tempera on panel, 14 x 24", by Julio Reyes.
Immediately after that, Arcadia will present major one-person exhibitions featuring new artwork from some of the gallery’s most popular artists including the U.K.’s Mary Jane Ansell in March, a show for Canadian artist Renato Muccillo in April and a solo show for Julio Reyes of Texas in May.
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Bonner David Art Boutique
22 E. 81st Street, No. 1
New York, NY 10028
(929) 226-7800
rebecca@bonnerdavid.com
www.bdgartboutique.com
Bonner David Art Boutique brings together over 30 representational and non-representational artists from around the globe displaying the gallery’s appreciation for various traditions in art history. Bonner David embraces the continuum of art within its New York and Scottsdale, Arizona, locations.
Bonner David Art Boutique features the work of 30 representational and non-representational artists from around the globe.
Bonner David Art Boutique, Lost City of Demille, oil on canvas, 40 x 30", by Gail Morris.Offering a welcoming and relaxed setting, the gallery is an unintimidating environment for everyone, from the seasoned collector to those just beginning their art journey. Bonner David values its collectors, and its consultants offer confidential recommendations about acquiring, locating and installing the gallery's priceless fine art. The gallery understands the importance of variety, uniqueness and personalization of the purchase.
“The market in New York seems to be steady given what 2020 sent our way. The amount of time everyone has spent at home has caused the desire to be surrounded by beauty and things that make people happy—for many, that is fine art.” — Rebecca Rosenfield, director, Bonner David Art Boutique
“The market in New York seems to be steady given what 2020 sent our way,” says Rebecca Rosenfield, gallery director. “The amount of time everyone has spent at home has caused the desire to be surrounded by beauty and things that make people happy—for many, that is fine art.”
Bonner David will be scheduling a grand opening gala and reception when it is appropriate for collectors and artists to travel again.
Bonner David Art Boutique, Reach for More, oil on panel, 48 x 48", by John Schieffer.
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Evan Goldman
evan@evangoldmanart.com
www.evangoldman.com
Evan Goldman is a figurative artist from Bethesda, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Growing up in the D.C. area, Goldman studied painting at some of the region’s established art centers, including the Art League School in Alexandria, Virginia, and the Yellow Barn Studio in Glen Echo, Maryland. “Being part of supportive communities, such as the Art League School and the Yellow Barn, has helped me develop my voice as an artist,” says Goldman.
Evan Goldman, Afternoon Nap, oil on canvas, 30 x 40"
Evan Goldman, New Beginnings, oil on canvas, 36 x 24"Goldman’s paintings New Beginnings and Afternoon Nap both portray a pregnant woman and touches on the theme of rebirth. “Adjusting to making art during the pandemic was a challenge because I often prefer to work from live models, but using social communication platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet allowed me to work with a variety of people
I would not have met otherwise,” he says. “For example, the model for the paintings New Beginnings and Afternoon Nap lives in California.” Goldman will be exhibiting his figurative paintings in his New York City debut exhibition Lost in Dreams at Dacia Gallery this spring.
Goldman’s available work can be seen online on Artsy through 33 Contemporary Gallery, based in Chicago.
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Principle Gallery
208 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 739-9326
info@principlegallery.com
www.principlegallery.com
Since opening in 1994, Principle Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia, has been dedicated to exhibiting renowned contemporary realism artists from around the world with a unique vision and style. The gallery also has a second location in Charleston, South Carolina, that opened in the summer of 2013.
Principle Gallery opened in 1994 in Alexandria, Virginia.
Principle Gallery, The Harbor Island Projects, The Light, oil on canvas, 24 x 48", by Joseph McGurl.“In 2020 we adapted to the ever-increasing online art viewing traffic by creating exhibition documents to showcase each work in situ on our website, we dedicated more time to social media and we started an art delivery service with a new van that we routinely drive up from our Charleston, South Carolina, location,” says director Clint Mansell. “We had a wonderful selection of art in 2020 with strong sales, and we have a lot to look forward to in 2021.”
“We had a wonderful selection of art in 2020 with strong sales, and we have a lot to look forward to in 2021.” — Clint Mansell, director, Principle Gallery
In 2020, the gallery was proud to start working with Joseph McGurl and host its first solo exhibition for Carlos Morago. The gallery has a strong slate of exhibitions scheduled for 2021 including its first solo show for noted watercolorist Joseph Zbukvic in September and welcoming Morago back for his second solo show in November. Opening March 19 is a three-artist exhibition, titled Inspired, featuring Anna Wypcyh, Mark Boedges and Kevin Fitzgerald. In April, May and June, the gallery will host solo shows for Lynn Boggess, Geoffrey Johnson and GC Myers, respectively. On September 17 the exhibition Disrupted Realism, curated by John Seed will open, while the annual small works show will open December 4.
Principle Gallery, Autumn Morning, oil on canvas, 12 x 16", by Mark Boedges.
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Rehs Contemporary
5 E. 57th Street, 8th Floor, New York NY 10022
(212) 355-5710
info@rehscgi.com
www.rehscgi.com
Offering high-quality works of art to lovers of all kinds—that is the simple mission of Rehs Contemporary in New York City. Whether it is new, emerging or established artists, the gallery seeks to find those who have mastered their craft and their voice, and bring their creations to individuals who would appreciate them most. With roots in the art world dating back to the 1930s, the Rehs family has been a trusted source for everyone from first-time buyers to major collectors.
Rehs Contemporary is a family-owned art gallery that features contemporary and historic works of art.
In April, the gallery will present a Small Works Exhibition, which is a perfect place to start a collection or add a few small gems to fill in those nooks and crannies. There will be more than a dozen artists participating including Stuart Dunkel, Todd M. Casey, Lucia Heffernan, David Palumbo and Tony South, just to name a few. With a broad range of styles and subjects, there is sure to be a little something for everyone. In May, an exhibition titled Water Works will be on virtual display as the gallery gets ready for summertime. Included in the selection will be paintings by John Stobart, Ken Salaz, Erik Koeppel, William Davis and Mark Laguë, among several others. The exhibit will feature a variety of beach scenes and seascapes that are sure to make collectors want to get more than just their feet wet.
Rehs Contemporary, Nantucket Arrival – “Shenandoah” Off Brant Point, oil on canvas, 12 x 18", by John Stobart
Another notable artist to keep an eye out for is Mitsuru Watanabe, a Japanese artist whose works are a tribute to and a modernization of historical masterworks. Paying homage to his greatest influences, Watanabe’s subjects routinely explore landscapes inspired by Henri Rousseau, cross paths with creatures from Hieronymus Bosch’s imagination, and occasionally captivate mythological beings as if they were Venus themselves. But at the core of his work is a dialogue surrounding the admiration of prestigious works of art and the way in which we connect as viewers; they force us to consider our personal connections to artwork rather than admiring the “importance” set forth by historians and scholars.
Rehs Contemporary, Ahoy, oil on panel, 7 2/5 x 7 1/3", by Tony South.
Lance Rehs, director of Rehs Contemporary, notes that while much of New York and the art world in general are still in shutdown mode, it is nice to see people are out there looking to buy works of art. More importantly, new collectors are getting into the game; according to Rehs, “nearly half of our sales in 2020 went to new clients, many of whom considered it their first ‘real’ artwork purchase.” The Rehs family is hopeful as the world starts to regain a sense of normalcy, they can help even more art lovers find their perfect piece.
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Zenith Gallery
1429 Iris Street
Washington, DC 20012
1111 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20004
art@zenithgallery.com
www.zenithgallery.com
Zenith Gallery, with two locations in Washington, D.C., opened 43 years ago and is recognized for its diversity of artists. Its salon gallery location, at 1429 Iris Street, has two stunning sculpture gardens, two floors of gallery salon as well as a regular art gallery. All were created to give represented artists and clients a variety of ways to view art. 
Zenith Gallery, All the Power to the People, steel wire, 24 x 19 x 14", by Kristine Mays.
Zenith Gallery, Another Time, oil on linen, 38 x 48", by Bradley Stevens.
This year the gallery will show accomplished and unusual artists and relevant themes to our times. Its first show of the year was dedicated to the 2021 presidential inauguration, while it is hosting Black History is American History at its 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue location through April 17.
Kristine Mays will have a one-person show in June and a seven-month exhibition at Hillwood Museum. The museum will be showing her work Rich Soil, a piece where the artist captured the fluidity and beauty of dancers in motion. It was inspired by Revelations, which is the seminal work of famed choreographer Alvin Ailey that explores the historical African American experience through dance. In May, Zenith will celebrate its 43rd anniversary and women’s history month by exhibiting HERSTORY, with many of its female gallery artists.
“[We have reached 43 years in business] by taking great care of our clients, handling dedicated professional artists, and offering a wide range of services including appraisal, framing, collection management, corporate, residential and government work and large-scale installations.” — Margery Goldberg, artist and owner, Zenith Gallery
“Staying in any business for 43 years is unusual, but keeping a gallery open for that long is extremely rare. We do that by taking great care of our clients, handling dedicated professional artists, and offering a wide range of services including appraisal, framing, collection management, corporate, residential and government work and large-scale installations. Being an artist and gallery owner gives me an understanding of my artists that many gallery owners do not have,” says Margery Goldberg, artist and owner.
The entry to Zenith Gallery’s salon location at 1429 Iris Street.
Goldberg also runs the Zenith Community Arts Foundation Mobile Woodshop, an experimental classroom on wheels that began after she noticed declining opportunities for learning woodworking in high school and community shops. The heart of the program is pre-apprenticeship training designed to produce graduates who are eligible for apprenticeship opportunities. —
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