The Arcade is an organization whose goal is to teach print methods to and collaborate with artists based in and around Washington, DC. With an emphasis on screen printing, we offer workshops and print classes both in our studio and at our live pop-up print events. Based out of Edgewood Studios, we aspire to keep the arts accessible in our all of our DC neighborhoods.
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Solly's and Tommy Wells!
The Arcade made it's political debut at Solly's Tavern! We screenprinted T-Shirts and posters in support of Tommy Well's DC Creatives initiative. Be sure to vote on April 4th! A very special thank you to Dave-O for helping us out!
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Art Group's Second Art Show
One project that we
could not have pulled off without the amazing staff at DASH is our now
“bi-annual” Art Group show. Twice a year, we pull all of the work
created by the kids, frame it, and hang it on the walls at DASH. This
past show, we even had the children act as “mini-docents” and
give tours of the show, explaining how the art was made, and what it
was about. The kids could not have been glowing any brighter. Seeing
their work framed and on the wall elevated it to a whole other level.
Suddenly the work they were making in Group wasn’t just painting
and drawing. It was ART. And their confidence sky-rocketed.
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| Our favorite, Dre! |
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Derby Printing Day TAKE 3!
I was happy to capture a photo of us printing at night, just to drive the point home that it is AN ALL DAY AFFAIR. Keep a lookout for our next one in May. We love our Derby family and everyone that came out yesterday!
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| Iconic Before Shot |
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| Shak and Lauren! |
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| All NIGHT, ALL DAY |
Saturday, November 2, 2013
It's that time again.....
Sunday Nov. 3rd 11am - 12am!
So excited for our third Red Derby t-shirt printing! Here's your chance to grab one of these awesome designs! Remember, all of these are a limited edition, so once the event is over, the designs will be retired. Join us on the roof deck, where you'll have your choice of shirt and ink color, and we'll help you screenprint it! This event is always a lot of fun for us! Hope to see you there!
So excited for our third Red Derby t-shirt printing! Here's your chance to grab one of these awesome designs! Remember, all of these are a limited edition, so once the event is over, the designs will be retired. Join us on the roof deck, where you'll have your choice of shirt and ink color, and we'll help you screenprint it! This event is always a lot of fun for us! Hope to see you there!
Monday, October 21, 2013
WE LOVE DASH!
Mari, one of DASH's newest additions, wrote an awesome article about Art Group. Check it out here!
"This is not an art class where you simply color inside the lines. Instead, the kids get to express themselves through truly amazing projects, from painting bricks to making stop gap animation. Alonso’s* favorite project was the “me collage” in which all the children got to make collages that represented who they are as people. This was his favorite project in part because he got to work with Ms. Beth and, as he explained, “Ms. Beth is awesome.”
"This is not an art class where you simply color inside the lines. Instead, the kids get to express themselves through truly amazing projects, from painting bricks to making stop gap animation. Alonso’s* favorite project was the “me collage” in which all the children got to make collages that represented who they are as people. This was his favorite project in part because he got to work with Ms. Beth and, as he explained, “Ms. Beth is awesome.”
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Columbia Heights Day!
Thanks to everyone in the neighborhood that came out and made a T-shirt! It was so lovely to see all of your faces! We really do live in the best neighborhood!
Thanks for the photos, Mike Danko!
Thanks for the photos, Mike Danko!
Friday, October 4, 2013
Beautiful Columbia Heights
Stop by The Coupe this month to check out our varied edition of Beautiful Columbia Heights prints! Each is comprised of screenprinted vintage photographs of our neighborhood, including the 1938 "Miss Columbia Heights" and the 1922 Cardozo High School Women's Rifle team. They are $40 each, and of course, all proceeds go to funding the Arcade!
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