"Golden Woman in Flight" by Margery Goldberg

Zenith Gallery in Chevy Chase has a very interesting show, titled Visual Voices, which is in essence a distillation of the new art book “100 Artists of the Mid Atlantic” by Ashley Rooney. The show at Zenith (through Oct. 29) was the idea of Zenith owner Margery Goldberg.

 

My good friend Margery E. Goldberg has been a major player in the Washington arts community for three decades as an entrepreneur, owner of Zenith Gallery, curator, wood sculptor and activist, and in this show she shines a spotlight on several key artists (including yours truly) with whom she has worked and collaborated over the years. This woman is a dynamo for our area’s art scene.

 

Showing at Visual Voices are Alan Binstock, Joan Danziger, Julie Girardini, Margery E. Goldberg, Robert C. Jackson, Michael Janis, Joan Konkel, Anne Marchand, Donna McCullough, Davis Morton, Carol Newmyer, Marc Rubin, Barton Rubenstein, Sica, Ellen Sinel, Betsy Stewart, Cassie Taggart, Tim Tate, Erwin Timmers, Paul Martin Wolff, Joyce Zipperer, and yours truly.

 Washer Boat" by Julie Giradini

 

As I noted earlier, all have recently been recognized in the new book by Ashley Rooney, “100 Artists of the Mid-Atlantic” where the author highlights more than 480 paintings, sculptures, photos, drawings and statements by 100 contemporary artists working in oil, glass, multi-media metal and other materials. Rooney has written many books on architecture, design and art in recent years, including “100 New England Artists in 2010.” She turned to writing after years in management consulting and working with adolescents. “100 Artists of the Mid-Atlantic,” $45, will be available at Zenith Gallery throughout the exhibition.

 

The gallery is at Chevy Chase Pavilion, 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington DC 20015 and can be reached at 202-783-2963. 

In Old Town, The Torpedo Factory Art Center Board has appointed my good friend Harry E. Mahon interim chief executive officer of the Torpedo Factory Art Center (TFAC).

“The Board is very pleased to have Mr. Mahon in this leadership role. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge about Alexandria, the arts, and nonprofit organizations, as well as successful business experience,” said Susan Corrigan, president of the Torpedo Factory Art Center Board. 

"Competitive Eater" by Robert C. Jackson

 

 Under the direction of the Board, appointed by Alexandria City Council in 2010, Mr. Mahon will manage the operations of TFAC and assist with strategic planning, resource development, and other new Board initiatives.

Mr. Mahon previously served as president and trustee of the Northern Fine Arts Association, based at the Athenaeum. While there, Mr. Mahon led a significant renovation of the Athenaeum interior and established collaborations with The Washington Ballet to provide ballet classes, the Songwriters Association of Washington for the Second Thursday Music program, and other regional arts groups. He also had a successful career in telecommunications with companies such as AT&T, GTE, and INTELSAT.   He is the creator of ArtsDC.com and ArtsMedia News. Mr. Mahon has served the City of Alexandria as a member of several City commissions. He lives in Old Town with his wife, Twig Murray, and son, Jamie. “I am honored to be working with the Torpedo Factory Art Center Board to build a solid future for this vibrant City asset,” said Mr. Mahon.

"Coalition" by Marc Rubin

 

Marian Van Landingham, Board member and founder of TFAC, said, “I am thrilled to continue to be a part of the evolution of the Art Center and this vibrant new Board.  We all look forward to a bright future for TFAC and the arts in our community.” 

I have been very impressed by the vastly improved and energetic new approach that the Torpedo Factory (in general) seems to be doing over the last couple of years. It was clear that this amazing place, like any other such endeavor, realized that the key to continue to be an art magnet of the caliber that we all expect, was to follow the lead of its brilliant tenants and continue to re-invent itself every few years and bring in some new voices, talents and ideas to the mix.

 

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