Spring Exhibitions at Arlington Arts Center

By Editorial Team on April 13, 2016

Sat, 16 April 2016 — Sun, 12 June 2016

Hedieh Javanshir Ilchi, Oh, You Wounded Soil, You Wounded Soul (detail). Courtesy of AAC.
Hedieh Javanshir Ilchi, Oh, You Wounded Soil, You Wounded Soul (detail). Courtesy of AAC.

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Opening Reception: Saturday, April 16 from 6pm to 9pm

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Spring SOLOS 2016
On view: April 16 – June 12
Spring SOLOS 2016 presents new work by contemporary artists in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Artists:

  • Gabriela Bulisova
  • Maggie Gourlay
  • Adam Hager
  • Jesse Harrod
  • R. Mertens
  • Lauren Rice
  • Amy Ritter

For more information about Spring SOLOS 2016, click here.

Hedieh Javanshir Ilchi: As you spread, I am erased
On view: April 16 – June 12
Resident Artist Hedieh Javanshir Ilchi presents As you spread, I am erased, a solo exhibition in the Wyatt Resident Artists Gallery on our Upper Level. In her work, Hedieh explores the notion of duality to comprehend her identity as an Iranian-American immigrant and the complexities that emanate from such polarized cultural experiences.

Jeweled Traditions
On view: April 16 – June 12
In the Main Level Atrium you’ll see Jeweled Traditions, an installation and collaborative artwork by Melanie Kehoss and AAC summer campers. In Jeweled Traditions, paper-cut scenes depict rituals of local families as remembered and enacted by Kehoss’ campers from the summer of 2015.

Emerging Artists of Vacation Lane
On view: April 16 – June 12
In the Jenkin’s Community Gallery, they will present Emerging Artists of Vacation Lane, featuring artwork by H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program seniors, all students in the AP art class.

Artists:

  • Agnes Cheng
  • Nathan Dobbins
  • Nana Gongadze
  • Salome Gongadze
  • Marie Johnson
  • Evan McLean

Gallery Hours:

  • Wednesday – Sunday: Noon to 5pm
  • or by appointment

AAC is located at 3550 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA. For more information visit https://www.arlingtonartscenter.org/exhibitions.