Where: Artomatic - 2100 M Street NW, Washington D.C.
When: March 08 - April 28, 2024

Come to Artomatic to see three new nature paintings from me, along with work from hundreds of other talented artists! Artomatic is an open-entry creative art showcase of visual art, music, film, performance, poetry and fashion. Professional development workshops, tours, seminars and themed events are also held throughout the exhibition.

Please visit www.artomatic.org for more information.

Where: The Sherwood Center, 3740 Old Lee Hwy Fairfax, Virginia 22030
When: April 23, 2016

"Sprung," a painting about the advent of spring, was selected for the second annual Artful Living event, an evening of art, wine and strengthening community on April 23 in Fairfax City. Our Daily Bread's Artful Living: Seeing the Beauty Within event raised $45,000 to further their work to empower individuals and families in the Fairfax County area who are struggling to move from a place of need to true financial self-sufficiency!

Where: Artomatic - 8100 Corporate Dr. Hyattsville, MD 20785
When: October 30 - December 12, 2015

Come to Artomatic to see three of my new paintings, along with work from hundreds of other talented artists! Artomatic, in partnership with Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is presenting a six week long exhibit in Hyattsville featuring all genres of visual, creative and performing art. Professional development workshops, tours, seminars and themed events are also held throughout the exhibition.

Artomatic is well-known for transforming empty spaces into vibrant arts communities that create unique and exciting events for tens of thousands of visitors – all FREE.

Please visit www.artomatic.org/artomatic-2015 for more information.

Where: Hillyer Art Space, 9 Hillyer Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008
When: July 5 - July 26, 2014

My painting, "Facing," was selected for the Hillyer Art Space's Flesh & Bone exhibition, which focuses on contemporary figurative art, pushing boundaries and providing a fresh look at the familiar subject of the human figure. This exhibition was juried by DC-based artist Judy Byron, and features works by local and regional artists. The opening reception is Friday, July 11th from 6-9pm.

Please visit hillyerartspace.org/current-exhibitions/ for more information.

Where: Prince George Ballroom 15 E27th St., New York, NY 10016
When: May 11 - May 12, 2013, 11am - 5pm

Parallax Art Fair grew out of an international exhibition called Parallax that was conceived and curated by Dr. Chris Barlow in London at the Royal Opera Arcade. Parallax AF London is now into its seventh edition and has exhibited object makers of every kind from all over the world.

Like the original exhibition, at the heart of the fair is the practical exploration of new and radical ideas that developed within the professional discipline of art history.

Where: artdc gallery, 5710 Baltimore Ave. Hyattsville, MD
When: October 7 - November 4, 2012

All visual art necessitates, creates and/or transforms surfaces. “On The Surface” intends to explore the utilization and idea of surface in art. The selected artists incorporated many mediums. The exhibit includes; paintings, prints, multimedia, sculpture and more.

Artomatic is the DC-area's biggest arts festival, with over 1,300 artists participating this year! This art show is free and open to the public. With 9 floors of visual and interactive art, bars, stages, and the Bus Boys & Poets pop-up cafe, you will definitely have a good time! My painting can be found on the 8th floor, in the window office overlooking Crystal Drive and 20th Street. (Section 283)

Check out the Huffington Post's Artomatic preview.

Where ::
1851 S. Bell Street
Crystal City
Arlington, VA 22202
Metro stop: Crystal City
Free admission. Donations accepted.

When ::
May 18 – June 23, 2012
Fridays and Saturdays: Noon – 1 a.m.
(except for special events. See calendar).
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Wed & Thu: Noon – 10 p.m.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Check artomatic.org for more information.
Click here for the Artomatic Events Calendar. There are lots of great things happening.

Please join me this Saturday, October 30, for the Ofrenda art show sponsored by Art Outlet. Ofrenda - Art for the Dead is an art exhibition of local artists' shrines and altars, masked ball, and parade and other art based on the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) tradition. Dia de los Muertos is a time to honor the dead and celebrate the continuity of life. This show has been a lot of fun in the past!

The fourth annual Ofrenda art exhibition, masked ball, and parade will be held in Old Town Alexandria at the Torpedo Factory on Saturday October 30, 2010 from 4 pm - 10 pm.

Please visit artoutlet.org for more information

Please join me this Saturday, October 31, for the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) art show sponsored by Art Outlet. I am one of 40 artists showcasing personal icons, shrines and altars based on the Dia De Los Muertos tradition at the Torpedo Factory in Old Town, Alexandria. Dia de los Muertos is a time to honor the dead and celebrate the continuity of life. This show has been a lot of fun in the past and promises to be a fabulous time this year!

The Washington Post picked Ofrenda 2009 in its Going Out Guide this weekend!

Ofrenda 2009 - Art for the Dead (Oct 31-Nov 03)
Honor the Dead and bring your ofrenda!

Ofrenda - Art for the Dead is an art exhibition of local artists' shrines, altars, paintings, photography, music, dancing, magic and spoken word based on the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) tradition. Artist-made Dia de los Muertos altars and ofrendas will draw the beloved dead to visit their loved ones, feast on their favorite food and drink and listen to their favorite music - remembering the dead and celebrating life.

Please visit artoutlet.org for more information

I am co-teaching a mindful meditation group with Rusty Lynn at Convergence in Alexandria, VA. The class runs from September 14, 2009 through November 9, 2009. Please email with questions.

This 8 session group will introduce you to mindful meditation and visualization practice to enhance and revitalize your creative potential.

This group will make use of guided visualization to examine creative blocks. We will learn and practice mindful meditation to lend grace and excitement to our daily lives, thus allowing creativity to flow freely. Participants are encouraged to develop a regular daily practice of meditation. Each session includes guided visualization or mindful meditation, a period for individual reflection with journaling or sketching in response to guiding questions and closes with a period of sharing.

Please join me, and 30 other brilliant artists at the Zip Code Show. Opening party on 8/29/2009; closing party on 9/5/2009. The show, an artdc.org and Art Outlet collaboration, is being held in partnership with Halstead Arlington and the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization (CPRO).... It will take place at 1028 South Walter Reed Drive in Arlington, VA. Art show priced beer and wine, musical performances, and belly dancing!

This past weekend I painted a public mural at Half Street and the entrance to Nationals Stadium. Each muralist is retained by Akridge to paint during Nationals' home games to bring attention to revitalization efforts in Southeast DC. The mural will be up for one week.

Artomatic is a month-long arts festival that is free and open to the public. With 9 floors of visual and interactive art, 4 stages, 4 bars, and lounges on each floor, you will definitely have a good time! My paintings can be found on the 3rd floor, by the tattoo parlor. (Section 3-7)

Where ::
55 M Street, S.E.
(at the corner with Half Street)
Washington, DC 20003
Metro stop: Green Line, Navy Yard, Ballpark exit
Free admission. Donations accepted.

When ::
May 29 – July 5, 2009
Fridays and Saturdays: Noon – 1 a.m.
(except for special events. See calendar).
Sun, Wed & Thu: Noon – 10 p.m.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

www.artomatic.org

Caren was one of many artists to participate in artdc's 12x12 show.

artdc.org presents a new show at the artdc gallery at 5710 Baltimore Ave. Hyattsville, MD 20781. In this all inclusive show artists were invited to submit art limited to 1 square foot, 12”x12”. Each 12”x12” space in the show had a $12 hanging fee. Works were submitted including, but not limited to, photography, painting, mixed media, sculpture, lead, ceramics, glass, and more.

May 3, 2009 - June 6, 2009

Caren is co-teaching a mindful meditation group with Rusty Lynn at Convergence in Alexandria, VA. The class runs from February 16, 2009 through April 20, 2009. Please email with questions.

This 10 session group will introduce you to mindful meditation and visualization practice to enhance and revitalize your creative potential.

This group will make use of guided visualization to examine creative blocks. We will learn and practice mindful meditation to lend grace and excitement to our daily lives, thus allowing creativity to flow freely. Participants are encouraged to develop a regular daily practice of meditation. Each session includes guided visualization or mindful meditation, a period for individual reflection with journaling or sketching in response to guiding questions and closes with a period of sharing.

Caren is exhibiting paintings along with 29 other contemporary artists in a celebration of cultures, global visions, spirituality and creativity through the arts.

All art sales benefit Empowered Women International (EWI). EWI promotes the art of immigrant, refugee and culturally diverse women and communities, and creates sustainable livelihoods through the arts.

Free of charge and open to the public. The show runs from Dec 13 - January 19, 2009 at Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302.

Please visit the Empowered Women International site.

Caren is one of 35 artists participating in Ofrenda 2008.

Art Outlet presents Ofrenda 2008, an art exhibition of local aritsts' shrines, altars, paintings, photography, music, dancing, magic and spoken word based on the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) tradition at Almaz Ethiopian Restaurant 1212 U St. NW, in Washington DC, Friday, October 31 - November 1, 2008.

Please visit the Ofrenda 2008 page.

Caren joined Barkley Square for this year's Art on the Avenue in Del Ray, VA. It was an excellent time!

Please click here to visit Art on the Avenue.