Wednesday, October 17, 2007
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Tony Shore
Black Velvet Paintings
 Black Velvet Paintings have a strong connotation of being the underbelly of the art world—long considered tacky and unaesthetic to the high-brow art collector. But Baltimore artist Tony Shore feels a nostalgia and new possibility in this overlooked medium. Shore says that being part of two worlds, the blue-collar factory worker and the Ivy-leaguer, has allowed him to comfortably observe—more like an anthropologist than an artist—and bring those worlds together in his artwork. Tony Shore is the 2007 Janet and Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize Winner. He is also an adjunct professor at Maryland Institute College of Art. A solo show of Tony Shore's work will be on view for the month of January at the C. Grimaldis Gallery in Baltimore. For more information, call 410-539-1080.
The Works of Tony Shore
C. Grimaldis Gallery
Foon Sham
Sculptor
 Foon Sham's primary medium is wood. He collects wood from his many travels, taking only found pieces, never cutting down green trees, and turns these into travelogues and diaries of sorts of his experiences as an artist and a human. He does not necessarily design pieces to communicate with his viewers, but his sculptural language is so universal, it's easy to interact with his work. Currently, Mr. Sham's work is on view through November 11 at the Heineman Myers Contemporary Art, located at 4728 Hampden Lane in Bethesda. For more information, call 301-951-7900.
The Website of Foon Sham
Heineman Myers Contemporary Art
Daniel Phoenix Singh
Dakshina Dance Company
 Dakshina Dance Company is an emerging dance company that performs traditional Indian and modern dance forms. Its founder, Daniel Phoenix Singh, aspires to use his choreography to combine art and social justice issues. Through his movements in dance, he mirrors the multiple identities of second generation South Asians. This colorful troupe will perform three nights at the Lincoln Theater, October 26 and 27 at 7:30pm and October 28 at 4:00pm. The Lincoln Theater is located at 1215 U Street, NW. For more information, contact the Dakshina Dance Company website listed below.
Dakshina/DanielPhoenix Singh
MOE
Maurice Bradford, Jr., Mixed Media Artist
 Maurice Bradford, Jr., the artist known as MOE, is a native Baltimorean who uses several different forms of media to express his creativity. Whether attacking the canvas with a pallet knife, etching with only a pencil in hand, or clicking a mouse, MOE creates designs and images that map out themes that involve the adversities and pleasures of life. As an award-winning artist, MOE explores mature images that can be controversial but creates them in a whimsical and endearing fashion. He graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art with a B.A. in Art Education and in 2002, was honored as the Youth of the Year for the African American Visual Arts Association. MOE has his grand studio opening this weekend, October 19 – 21 at 3000 Druid Park Drive, Baltimore. For more information, call 410-446-7278 or go to his website listed below.
MOE's Art and Design
Beaux Arts Fair
Baltimore Choral Arts Society
 Maryland’s Emmy Award-Winning Baltimore Choral Arts Society is presenting a fundraiser and exhibition art show entitled “Beaux Arts Fair”. The fair will showcase 75 artists from the Maryland region who are outstanding in their field. The weekend will begin with a champagne preview party and performance from Tom Hall and the Chamber Chorus. Highlights from the live auction include the opportunity to purchase a private concert given by the chorus in your own home, or dinner with celebrated author Taylor Branch & Music Director Tom Hall. The exhibition and art sale will benefit programs of the Baltimore Choral Society. It all happens at the Maryland Historical Society located at 201 W. Monument Street. The celebration begins Friday, October 19th from 6 -9pm and continues Saturday, October 20 from 10am - 6pm and Sunday, October 21, 10am - 5pm. For tickets and information, contact their website or call: 410-523-7070.
Baltimore Choral Arts Society
ArtWorks This Week is made possible by the members of MPT. Thank you for your generous support!
Production Funders:
• The Henry & Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation
• SunTrust Mid-Atlantic Foundation
• James G. Robinson Foundation
• The William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund
• The Baltimore Community Foundation
• The Cordish Family Fund
• Marjorie Wyman Charitable Annuity Trust
• The Harry L. Gladding Foundation, Inc.
• Witt/Hoey Foundation
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