Over 100 celebrated artists from around the country will travel to Washington DC to participate in the 2nd Annual Washington DC International Arts Expo September 19-21, 2008 Thousands will attend this 3-day experience, which will feature works from nationally renowned artists such as Lisa Jones, Krissy Randall, Matthew Rice, Jonas Gerard, Jamaal Sheats, Desiree Sterbini, Danny Broadway, and an array of emerging student artists.
Participants will also experience informative seminars, workshops, galleries, live entertainment, and special charitable events. Click here for the WIAE Weekend Calendar to make sure you do not miss any part of this extraordinary weekend!
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW ONLINE here or at www.washingtondcartsexpo.com.EVENT SCHEDULE
Artists Preview Reception and Fundraiser
Friday, September 19: 6pm-10pm
Washington DC Convention Center, Expo Hall D
Tickets $50
Details: WIAE kicks off the weekend with an Artist Preview and a highly anticipated Fundraising Reception with proceeds benefiting the Howard University Armour J. Blackburn University Center Director's Discretionary Fund. Serious patrons of the arts along with first time collectors will be introduced to the most talented artists in the country. Enjoy exclusive art unveilings, cash bar, wine tasting and live nationally known and local jazz and spoken word performances.
Saturday Expo
Saturday, September 20: 10am - 8pm
Washington DC Convention Center, Expo Hall D
General Admission Tickets $10
Details: Expo opens to the public. View the works of over 100 fine artists and galleries from across the country. Enjoy seminars, spoken word and live performances throughout the day. In the evening, attend two special events benefiting local arts programs, Life Pieces to Masterpieces www.lifepieces.org and the Washington Project for the Arts www.wpadc.org. Click here for the full event schedule.
The After Hours Xperience
Saturday, September 20: 10pm - 1am
Washington DC Convention Center, Expo Hall D: Main Stage
Tickets $15 with proceeds to benefit Washington Project of the Arts www.wpadc.org
Details: Hosted by 88 and X Culture TV www.xculture.tv, late night owls and the party people will be in the house to "xperience a 21 century art happening!" A fast-paced inspired and inspiring event that brings artists off the canvas, out of their studios and into a live-action, multi-media environment. This extraordinary, one-of-a-kind evening is not to be missed!
Sunday Expo
Sunday, September 21: Noon - 6pm
Washington DC Convention Center, Expo Hall D
General Admission Tickets $10.00
Details: Expo opens to the public. View the works of over 100 fine artists and galleries from across the country. Enjoy seminars, spoken word and live performances throughout the day. At 2pm, the house will really be rockin' with the inspirational voices from three different local choirs. So let the Gospel Competition begin! Click here for the full event schedule.
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