September 2011 Newsletter

Two Exhibitions

Event: Opening Reception

Date: Saturday, Sept. 10 Time: 1 pm - 4 pm Place: Washington Printmakers Gallery @ Pyramid Atlantic Printmaking is so often closely tied

to drawing. This relationship is explored in “Drawn to Print,” a group exhibition by WPG members. The works exhibited include initial drawings and final prints. 9/11 Tenth Anniversary: Artists’ Reactions is an exhibit presented in conjunction with the 9/11 Arts Project. WPG member artists will show a selection of prints created in response to this world-changing event. Image Credit: Washington Printmakers Gallery

Artists in Residence

A number of fabulous artists will be in residence at Pyramid this Fall. Sarah McDermott: During Sarah's residency, she plans to make large, narrative, comic-inspired print and book environments for a manuscript by Joanna Ruocco entitled The Bog-Hole and the Beldame. This project will continue her explorations in the interactions between experimental writing and book objects. Emma Steinkraus: While with us at Pyramid, Emma plans on making books that pair drawn and printed images of individuals and couples with images of objects and landscapes that become metaphors for their internal lives. Maggie Gourlay: Maggie's residency will involve the creating of a series of screenprints on small panels that explore the interaction of threads and a mundane household items. She plans on creating wall-size grid composed of panels, or a line of panels that surround the room. Inga & Andy Hamilton: Inga (a.k.a. Rockpoolcandy) and Andy (a.k.a. mytarpit) are an interpid artist couple hailing from Northern Ireland. These two artists are back at Pyramid to continue their adventures with paper sculpture and printmaking. Image Credit: source

Upscale Yard Sale FUNdraiser

We are pleased to announce our next FUNdraiser! We’re hosting an Upscale Yard Sale on Saturday October 15 from 9 am to 4 pm. We need your help to it a success and all donations you make are tax deductible. Here is a list of potential items we are looking for:

• Antiques – Furniture,

mechanical devices in working condition – no piles of rust • Books – Old and rare only. No modern hardbacks or paperbacks • China/ceramics/porcelain - Higher-end sets preferred • Collectibles – Almost anything in the world of collectibles • Clothing – Nice items for men, women and children. Please deliver clean • Curiosities – Anything odd or unusual • Glass – Fenton, Brilliant cut, decorative, Depression, etched • Historical memorabilia – Autographs, photos, documents, letters • Home Décor – If it look good in someone else’s home, bring it • Household items – basic stuff everyone needs • Hollywood – Autographs, photos, memorabilia • Jewelry – From the very best to costume jewelry • Lamps – Tiffany-style, banquet lamps, floor lamps, desk lamps • Militaria – Civil War stuff is very hot • Pottery – Hardest thing to value so be ready to tell us about it • Records – Old and in excellent condition. Nothing after 1970 • Native American – Anything authentic • Silver – Sterling silver souvenir spoons, flatware, and other items • Sports memorabilia – autographs, sports cards (pre-1970 only) • Tools – Power and non-power tools • Vintage toys – From the 80s, 70s, 60s and earlier • Used furniture – Chest of drawers, coffee tables, end tables, repurposed/refinished pieces, dining table sets, book shelves, chairs

• Western – Anything western

We’re looking for good stuff – nothing broken or in poor condition. Questions? Want to donate? Contact Christopher Lancette, our FUNdraising "partner in crime" at Orion’s Attic. Image Credit: source

A Zuper Deal From Zipcar

Throughout the month of September, Zipcar is extending a special offer just for members of the Pyramid Atlantic community. Zipcar is the world’s largest car sharing company, offering self-service, on-demand cars by the hour or day in hundreds of DC-area locations. Visit zipcar.com and enter the promotion code “pyramid50” to get $50 in driving credit. There’s even a car conveniently parked in the Pyramid Atlantic lot! And did we mention that gas and insurance are included with every reservation?

Don't wait, start zipping around today! Imqge Credit: source

Art-making Happy Hours At Pyramid

Work along side fellow artists at our monthly group "open studios". All groups are $10 for members and $20 for non-members each. Please note: Unless indicated, instruction is not provided. Participants must have experience using the equipment. If you are a beginner, please look at our Instruction page for information on our one-on-one workshops. Also, for individual hourly rental information please visit our rental page for details. Letterpress Happy Hour on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 7 – 9 pm. For information, please contact our Letterpress Associates at letterpress@pyramid-atlantic.org. Screenprinting Society on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 7 – 9 pm. Instruction is provided. Participants should contact Marty Ittner or Rebecca Katz beforehand

so they know what to bring and expect. For details, please contact Screenprinting Associate, Rebecca Katz or Marty Ittner. Papermaking Society on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 6 – 8 pm. For details contact Associate Papermaker, Elizabeth Parthum. Book Circle every Wednesday from 7 - 9 pm. For details contact Bookbinding Associate, Patty Lee. Print Shop Happy Hour on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 7 - 9 pm. For details and to RSVP contact Printshop associate Jake Muirhead at printshop@pyramid-atlantic.org Block Print Happy Hour on the first and third Thursday of the month from 7 - 9 pm. For details and to RSVP contact Relief printmaking associate Sabeth Jackson at blockprintpa@gmail.com. Image Credit: Happy Hour

Have Your Next Staff Retreat at Pyramid! The first reaction to the words "staff retreat" might be, “Who has time for that touchy-feely stuff?” I am sure you attended retreats in the past where you heard the same folks speaking up while others sat quietly and left feeling it was an incredible waste of time. Well, make this year's retreat a creative one at Pyramid Atlantic? Our staff will work with you to design a day or half day experience that involves hands-on arts activities for everyone. Team Building, Brainstorming, Planning. Our activities will get your staff working together, listening to each other and feeling confident Everyone will have the opportunity to stretch themselves and try new things in a safe, nurturing and fun atmosphere. For more information contact Jose to schedule your next staff retreat at Pyramid Atlantic. Image Credit: Gretchen Schermerhorn

ArtSpring to re-open in Takoma Park

The store plans to re-open in late September 2011 with a grand opening during the second to last or last weekend of the month (stay tuned for more specifics!). The new location at will be at 7014-B Westmoreland Ave in Takoma Park. We are grateful to the Petersons

Company for three wonderful years in Downtown Silver Spring. ArtSpring is at this new location through the generousity of Charlie and Airshow, a full service recording studio right next door to the store. Image Credit: source

Cutting Edge Music in the Gallery

Date: Friday, Sept 16

Time: 8:30 pm Place: 8230 Georgia Avenue Cost: $12 at the door (show your membership card to receive 10% off) The Haters, Les Rhinocéros, Valentina Vuksic, Elena Aitzkoa, Miguel a. García, Infant Factory and Rind (Doug Stailey & Beau Finley) Date: Saturday, September 17 Time: 7 pm Place: 8230 Georgia Avenue Cost: $15 at the door (show your membership card to receive 10% off) Sudden Infant, N Ensemble - (Bjornar Habbestad - flute, electronics, noise, Nicolas Field - drum kit, Jeff Carey - the usual, Will Redman - drum kit, Marc Miller - guitar, John Dierker - Sax), Prehistoric Horse, Rinus Van Alebeek, Ezramo, nine_strings_trio + movement, Jack Hertz Safe, Fast & Effective Date: Sunday, September 18 Time: 7 pm Place: 8230 Georgia Avenue Cost: $15 at the door (show your membership card to receive 10% off) The Voltage Spooks (Keith Rowe, Rick Reed, Mike Haleta), John Butcher, Janel Leppin, Samita Singha & Julia Ulehla, Jesse Kudler & Ian Fraser, Barn Owl Date: Friday, September 30 Time: 8:30 pm Place: 8230 Georgia Avenue Cost: $15 at the door (show your membership card to receive 10% off) TBA For more information, visit: DC Sonic Circuits. DC Sonic Circuits seeks to expose audiences to cutting edge contemporary music that defies genres, and offer artists new platforms to present their music and opportunities to network and collaborate with artists from around the world. Image Credit: DC Sonic Circuits

Playback Theatre in the Gallery

Date: Saturday, Sept. 24

Time: 8 pm Place: 8230 Georgia Avenue Tickets: $15 at the door (show your membership card to receive 10% off) Playback Theatre is an original form of improvisational theatre in which audience or group members tell stories from their lives and watch them enacted on the spot. Synergy in Action, led by Artistic Director Kimberly Rattley is a playback theatre company located in

Washington, DC that performs regularly at Pyramid Atlantic. They are professional theatre company committed to inviting dialogue and strengthening communities by dramatizing personal stories. Image Credit: source