Check out this fun vid documenting the ‘Cash Mob’ event we had here on 5/17. Big thanks again to Think Local First DC for organizing!
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We are so thrilled to have been selected for Think Local First‘s location for this quarter’s Cash Mob! Think Local First supports independent, locally owned and operated business in DC. These events put your dollars directly back into the community. We’ll be serving refreshments during the event, and we have LOTS of fun items at or under $20 such as our hand printed tees and ties, posters by Fire Studio, small art prints, poetry books by local authors, jewelry, housewares, and more!

Plains Workshop is an incubator space for 8 resident artists working in a variety of mediums. Through their connection to the workshop, they have access to the print studio and often incorporate printmaking in their works. See pieces from each artist, and explore the studio spaces and check out the new building expansion.

Featuring works by: Ken Ashton (Courtesy of Civilian Art Projects), Kristina Bilonick, Anthony Dihle, Bethany Hansen, Chris Haughery, Rujunko Pugh, Champneys Taylor, and Ann-Marie VanTassell.
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Gallery exhibition runs through June 8th
Gallery Hours: Thurs & Fri 2-7pm, Sat 1-6pm

As part of our renovations of the space next door, we’ve hired one of our fave PPW artists, Elizabeth Graeber paint a mural on the roll down door so that people can see something fun when they pass by and we’re closed. The mural depicts a bison hanging out in Pleasant Plains. The Bison is the mascot for Howard University which is a big part of the neighborhood here. Other elements incorporated into the scene are the McMillan Resevoir, The HU clock tower, and green space which is prevalent in these parts…

The final piece will be revealed at our upcoming grand re-opening and resident artist exhibition on 5/4. In the meantime, check out the progress, and say hello to Elizabeth as she finishes the mural this week!
 
(shots of mural in progress…)

Please join us for an opening reception with the Artist on Saturday, March 23rd from 6-9pm.

Josh Dihle: Outside
March 23 – April 20, 2013
Opening Reception: March 23, 2013 6-9pm

‘Outside’, comprises a selection of paintings, drawings, – each a dense, modestly scaled depiction of plants and animals made through a variety of painterly approaches. The exhibition is accompanied by the release of a series of prints and drawings made in collaboration with Pleasant Plains Workshop Resident Artist (and brother) Anthony Dihle. An artist book by Josh Dihle will also be available at the exhibition. Together, the exhibition utilizes creatures and forms found in the outdoors to give voice to interior moods.

Refreshments will be served, and sneak a peek at the progress in our space next door!

Exhibition Dates & Hours:
March 23 – April 20, 2013
Thurs & Fri 2-7pm
Sat 1-6pm

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our indiegogo campaign! we raised over $7K through the platform to go towards the new space, and close to $2K via outside donations and our Taco Party!

We’ve also received an in kind electrical work donation from C&A, Inc.. I think that brings us even beyond our goal, and we are SUPER GRATEFUL for all of your support ($ or ♥). We can’t wait to have you all over to the 2.0 bungalow !! xoxo