American Glass Now: 2017 at the Washington National Cathedral

On Saturday, June 17th, I visited the American Glass Guild's exhibit titled, American Glass Now: 2017 held at the Washington National Cathedral. I attended with my husband and a long-time friend who is a fellow glass enthusiast. 

I haven't created many fused glass pieces in the last couple years, so I was surprised to learn how popular painted glass currently is in the American Glass Guild.  Several pieces were painted glass and few combined fused glass and painted glass techniques. The assortment of pieces both in subject and technique were fun to see.

Of course the National Cathedral is a place of wonder as well. Wonderfully carved limestone, flying buttresses, and gothic spires galore. We also strolled through the Bishop's Garden to round out the day.

This exhibit runs through September 8, 2017.

The artists with work on display include: Alice Johnson, Troy Moody, Kathy Barnard, Linda Lichtman, Nancy Nicholson, Tim Carey, Ellen Mandelbam, Richard Prigg, Marie Foucalt-Phipps, Staphane Ruault, Mary Clerkin Higgins, Sean Merchant, and Amy Valuck.

To learn more about the American Glass Guild visit
www.americanglassguild.org.

Washington National Cathedral
visit www.cathedral.org for visiting hours.

In the image at right are the pieces by Tim Carey (upper left), Marie Foucault-Phipps (right), and Kathy Barnard (lower left.)

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DC Bike Ride, Fluid Acrylic 12" X 20"

DC Bike Ride by April M Rimpo

DC Bike Ride

12" X 20" Gallery Wrapped Fluid Acrylic, Varnish*

$575

On May 22nd, Washington DC will block off some roads and hold their first DC Bike Ride starting and ending near the Capitol Building. Proceeds from the ride benefit the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) in their efforts to deliver meaningful street safety programs in support of DC's Vision Zero Campaign. The route crosses the Potomac River and passes the Jefferson Monument and the Washington Monument. As part of the route, riders will pass the Holocaust Museum and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, both of which are portrayed in my painting DC Bike Ride. Although the Cherry Blossoms have finished, the ride passes through the area where the Cherry Blossom festival is held each year.

I'm wishing the riders a wonderful day. I had hoped to take photographs, but this is a special event day at Touchstone Gallery as part of our 40th Anniversary celebrations, so I had to invent my own ride. Artistic liberty is great!

* No frame required

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