Studio In-Sight

Silent Auction - James Long Retrospective

2012-01-17T13:24:00.000-05:00

(Portion of) Chinese Brocade by James Long

JAMES LONG RETROSPECTIVE

Please join the St. Luke’s House community for a reception and silent auction to celebrate the life and creative genius of a true master artisan. Proceeds to benefit the arts programming of Studio In-Sight, St. Luke’s House.

Silent Auction

Wednesday, January 18^th, 5pm - 8pm

Free to the public, refreshments served

ST. LUKE’S HOUSE

6040 Southport Drive

Bethesda, MD

20814

for more information 301..896.4265

www.studioin-sight.blogspot.com

Double Show @VisArts in Downtown Rockville

2011-12-14T11:54:00.000-05:00


Iris by Vicki Perraut

Studio In-Sight of St. Luke’s House has a stunning double show up now in the VisArts galleries in downtown Rockville, located just around the corner from the new town square. Half of the show features a jaw-dropping body of work from physics wiz Paul Spratlin and is titled “Science Fiction – Rendering Realities”. The other half of the gallery houses the show “Recent Work”, which incorporates and wide range of art from the members of Studio In-Sight. This show features handcrafted jewelry from Joanne Dvorsky, powerful floral design painting from Vicki Perraut, intense landscape paintings from James Styslinger, wonderful wood-crafted tables and birdhouses by Kenny Schwarz, stunning abstract color form paintings from Robb Williams, deft acrylic wash from Jane Clifford, breathtaking landscape paintings from John Lee, miraculously assembled box art from Nicole Black, powerful abstractions from Jason Reid, unparalleled oils by Henry Jones, nifty needlepoint by Leslie Horrell, and amazing crafts by Lisa Lee. While the holiday season can be very busy, please try to make the trip to check this tremendous show out.

These two shows run together from December 14^th (today!) – January 14^th. There will be a “Meet the Artists” night on Wednesday December 21^st from 6pm-8pm. Refreshments served as well as an opening reception for the show “Lights Up!” in the next gallery over from 7:30-9.

VisArts hours: M-F : 10am – 6pm

Sat : 12pm – 5pm

Sun : closed

Meet the artists : 12/21/11 6pm-8pm

Thank you,

Eric

Maze of Black Holes by Paul Spratlin

ART HARVEST-IVAL

2011-10-25T13:18:00.002-04:00

Beat the black Friday mobs and check out the Ratner Museum first ever Art Harvest-ival! What is an Art Harvest-ival you ask? It is tremendously crafted items made by the uber talented members of Studio In-Sight of St. Luke's House. Come to Bethesda on Sunday the 20th from 11-2 and see what all the fuss is about.

What items will be there you ask? Too many to list frankly.
Light refreshments will be served at 11:30. See you there!

OAIB 2011

2011-10-04T14:52:00.004-04:00

Studio In-Sight is proud to be a part of Art Enables annual fall juried group show, OAIB (Outsider Art Inside the Beltway) for the fifth year running. This years OAIB will be showcasing 23 new and recent stunning works by Studio In-Sight wonderful artists. All this alongside crafty concoctions from:

Miriam's Kitchen, Arundel Lodge, United Cerebral Palsy,

St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Art for the People,

Lens & Pens at St. Elizabeth's Hospital,

Spring Dell Center, and independent artists

Gregory Campbell, Alvin Thomas, Balinda Cunningham,

Lawrence Harrison, Billy Workman, Bevan Pienaar, and

Victoria Gardner.

As if this isn't enough, this year's OAIB will be running alongside an entirely new show "A Sampling from Outside the Beltway". Exhibited together for the first time, twenty-six studios from New York to Hawaii offer a sample of their artists’ work. A leisurely stroll around the Off- Rhode Studio gives visitors an insightful census of outsider and visionary art across the country.

This is one for the books folks; you don't want to miss it.

(Did I mention refreshments?)

Art Enables - OAIB

October 15 - 21, 2011

Opening reception Saturday, October 15, 2pm to 5pm

2204 Rhode Island Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 554-9455

Summer Salt - Village of Friendship Heights

2011-07-13T16:35:00.002-04:00

Summer Salt by Robb Williams

Join the members of St. Luke’s House’s very own professional arts studio, Studio In-Sight for a celebration of their five amazing years of collaboration. The artwork in this large show will represent the past present and future of this amazingly talented group of visual artists.

August 1st-28th
Mon - Thu, 9am - 9pm
Fri, 9am - 5pm
Sat - Sun, 9am - 2pm

Reception Sunday, August 14th

11:30AM-1:30PM
Live Music, Refreshments

Village of Friendship Heights

4433 South Park Avenue

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

301.656.2797

www.friendshipheightsmd.gov

OUTER LIMITS 2011

2011-06-03T11:31:00.000-04:00

Oftentimes extraordinary art comes from unique perspectives. Outer Limits 2011 arts exhibit is meant to highlight how some art and artists live, work, and prosper from a unique other state. Participants for this exhibit come from a vast array of backgrounds and are creating from non-traditional settings. By joining together for this group exhibition, our entire community is offered a rare perspective into how the desire to create can effect positive social and individual change.

Join the members of St. Luke’s House’s very own professional arts studio, Studio In-Sight for their third annual group show of new and recent work. Groups participating in this year’s exhibition: Art Enables, Arundel Lodge, Silver Spring Wellness & Recovery Center, Studio Downstairs, and more! The opening is free to the public, will feature a live musical performance, and light refreshments will be served. After the reception the exhibit will be open to the public through the end of the month by appointment only.

Artistic vision comes from many points of view. Everyone needs a place to create. Established in 2006, Studio In-Sight aims to bring space and inspiration to artists who may be outside the mainstream. Artists of the Studio In-Sight are clients at St. Luke’s House, a psychiatric rehabilitation facility in Montgomery County Maryland that serves those living with a chronic and persistent mental illness. The studio is a part of the Life Skills Program whose mission is to guide, train, and empower the clients in a social and supportive atmosphere.

Sunday, June 12th, 11AM-2PM

Reception at noon

Studio In-Sight of St. Luke’s House

6040 Southport Drive,

Bethesda, MD 20814

301.896.4265

www.stlukeshouse.org

Greg Sharp is the Artist of the Month

2011-04-28T10:51:00.000-04:00

Greg began his artistic path at the age of seven. His early work revolved around life drawings and the still life, but he has moved over to abstract modern styles. His emphasis on colors and subtle differences in texture has produced multiple series that have led him on an almost obsessive pursuit in color discovery. His work is spurred on by the challenge to create positive feelings in color and form. He is inspired by many great modernists and impressionists such as Van Gogh, Pissarro, Sisley and their contemporaries.

“Art can give a much needed escape from a certain reality. At times it has brought me great comfort. Art is a reality in itself.”

Greg is a founding member of Studio-In-Sight (celebrating our 5^th anniversary this month!). Please take a few moments to appreciate a small sample of his array of artistic talents in the St. Luke’s House, Bethesda office. Once you’re had a chance to check out his work, please take a second to write down a comment for him. The comment book is at the front office window.

Thank you,

Eric Gordon

PEEPS 2011

2011-03-16T10:48:00.010-04:00

Here are several photos of the Studio In-Sight/Crafts entries into the Washington Post Peeps Show contest.
"HIDE AND GO PEEP; AKA WHERE MY PEEPS AT?"

"Olympeeps"

Winter Craft and Art Show

2010-11-17T16:39:00.002-05:00

Come join the keenly creative and prolific members of Studio In-Sight for a show not to be missed!

Gifts, Cards, Knit goods, Fine art, Woodwork, Calendars, Comics, all hand made by the members of Studio In-Sight of St. Luke’s House.

Light refreshment served and live entertainment from St. Luke’s House’s most talented.

One day only, December 5th 11am-3pm

St. Luke’s House - 6040 Southport Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814 - 301.493.4200 ext. 265

2011 Calendars are here!

2010-11-02T15:10:00.006-04:00

Studio In-Sight Supporters,

The 2011 Calendars are here and are only $12 each! Twelve vibrant images by the talented artists of Studio In-Sight. Great for home, the office, and as a gift!

Two ways to order:

-Email to gordone@stlukeshouse.com
-Leave a message with your order on my voicemail, 301.493.4200 ext. 265

Please make sure you include in your order the quantity you need. Save on shipping by picking up your calendar at either St. Luke's House office. If you need it shipped, add one dollar and make sure to include an address.

Thank you,

Eric Gordon

LSP Studio In-Sight Coordinator

St. Luke's House

301.493.4200 ext. 265

http://studioin-sight.blogspot.com/

www.stlukeshouse.org

Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence!

OAIB 2010

2010-09-07T15:43:00.003-04:00

Artists of Studio In-Sight have been selected to take part in Art Enables annual "Outsider Art Inside the Beltway" show. Over twenty spectacular new works will be shown alongside a slew of beautiful creations from Art Enables and ten other great local and national arts groups. Live music, snacks, and all sorts of incredible art. A great way to spend a Saturday afternoon!

Saturday September 25th 1pm-5pm

Click the artwork for more information.

Stacy's Coffee August Show

2010-07-29T11:54:00.005-04:00

Pink Panther by James Styslinger

A last minute show opportunity got tipped our way and the Studio In-Sight will be showing off new and recent works in VA for the month of August! We'll be showing in the relaxing confines of Stacey's Coffee Parlor and we really appreciate any folks dropping in to check out the art and putting out the good PR. Great food and beverage and wonderfully crafted art, all add up to a perfect way to spend your dog days of summer. Tell your VA friends to come and check us out!

Thank you!

Studio In-Sight @
Stacy's Coffee Parlor
709 West Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
Mon-Thurs 7am - 9pm
Fri-Sat 7am - 10pm
Sun 7am - 7pm

Studio In-Sight in the Gazette and PICTURES!

2010-07-22T08:27:00.005-04:00

Vicki with another masterpiece

Nicole meeting and greeting
Kenny with his table and his bat house
Paul explains his masterpiece

Click the link below to check out the Gazette article:
OUTER LIMITS 2010

OUTER LIMITS 2010

2010-06-15T15:59:00.004-04:00

Studio In-Sight, of Montgomery County, MD is proud to host the second annual Outer Limits group exhibit at St. Luke’s House in Bethesda, MD. Opening reception will be on Sunday, July 11^th from 11am- 2pm. The opening is free to the public, will feature a live musical performance, and light refreshments will be served.

St. Luke's House - 6040 Southport Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814

When operating in unconventional ways, unconventional people can do extraordinary things. Is this “out there”, “strange”, or “bizarre”? This arts exhibit is meant to highlight how some art and artists live, work, and prosper from a unique other state. Participants for this exhibit come from a vast array of backgrounds and are creating from non-traditional settings. By joining together for this group exhibition, our entire community is offered a rare perspective into how the desire to create can effect positive social and individual change.

Guest groups featured in the 2010 Outer Limits show are:

Art Enables

Art for the People

Arundel Lodge

Silver Spring Drop-In Center

Studio Downstairs

UMD-SSW and Studio In-Sight

2010-02-18T11:37:00.002-05:00

Great news!!! The University of Maryland, Graduate School of Social Work has chosen Studio In-Sight for its inaugural art show in Baltimore. The show will be up in the School of Social Work building for three months! Here are the particulars:

The show will run from March 1st-May 28th during normal open hours, call the number below to specify.
Reception will take place on March 8th from 4:30pm-6:30pm, which will include guest speakers, light refreshment, and many of the talented artists who make this all possible.

University of Maryland School of Social Work

Hope you can make it!
Eric

Studio Art on Video

2010-01-07T10:37:00.001-05:00

Art from the members of Studio In-Sight is featured in the background of this great video about the wonderful Kefa Cafe is Silver Spring. This is the great place that hosts Space 7:10, where the Studio had a show in October/November 2009. ENJOY!

Click for here for YouTube Video

St. Elmo's Coffee Pub 2010

2009-12-17T13:34:00.004-05:00

Starting off 2010 with a bang by having our first ever show in Virginia! The show is open to the public from January 3rd-31st with a reception (catered by St. Elmo's) on Sunday January 10th from 2pm-4pm. The show is open to the public during regular shop hours:
Mon - Fri 6am-10pm
Sat 7am - 10pm
Sun 7am - 6pm

St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub
2300 Mount Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA
22301
www.stelmoscoffeepub.com

This is the studio's furthest foray from home base so it really means a lot for supporters to show up and to spread the word to folks in the Alexandria area. Thanks all and see you in 2010!

SEASONS

2009-11-20T12:40:00.004-05:00

The Studio In-Sight advanced art group of St. Luke's House is having a show and reception in Bethesda, MD on Sunday, December 6th from 12pm-2pm.
Spread the word, mark your calendars, and we'll see you then!

St. Luke's House
6040 Southport Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814
click to map directions.

Thank you,
Eric

Studio 2010 Calendars

2009-11-04T13:09:00.008-05:00

Studio In-Sight Supporters,

The 2010 Calendars are here and are only $12 each! Twelve vibrant images by the talented artists of Studio In-Sight. Great for home, the office, and as a gift!

Two ways to order:

-Email to gordone@stlukeshouse.com
-Leave a message with your order on my voicemail, 301.493.4200 ext. 160

Please make sure you include in your order the quantity you need. Save on shipping by picking up your calendar at either St. Luke's House office. If you need it shipped, add one dollar and make sure to include an address.

Thank you,

Eric Gordon
St. Luke’s House

SIS in Silver Spring!

2009-10-04T21:19:00.002-04:00

Come see new and recent visions from the uniquely talented artists of the Studio In-Sight of the St. Luke’s House Life Skills Program. The show will be at Space 7:10 in the Kefa Café in the heart of downtown Silver Spring.

There will be a “Meet the Artists” reception on October 16^th from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Come celebrate the artists, be the first to see the brand new 2010 Studio In-Sight calendar, and more. Refreshment provided.

Space 7:10 at Kefa Café

963 Bonifant St., Silver Spring

301-589-9337

October 5^th – November 7^th

Mon-Thu: 7am-5pm
Fri: 7am-9pm Sat: 8am-5pm

See you there!

OAIB 2009

2009-09-09T11:51:00.004-04:00

Studio In-Sight has a large amount of art showing in this years wonderful Art Enables run outsider art extravaganza. DON'T MISS IT!

Annual juried invitational of work by 68 outsider and self-taught

artists from DC and round the region.

Show jurors: Jennifer Beinhacker

Eric Shutt

Wally Szyndler

One day only - Saturday, September 26, 2009 1 pm to 5 pm
Art Enables Studio
411 New York Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20002

Free parking Florida/Gallaudet (Red Line)

2009-07-08T12:56:00.002-04:00

Studio In-Sight is having it's third annual group art show, OUTER LIMITS, to celebrate the unique vision of artists from alternative backgrounds. Art from the show will focus on visions that stretch the imagination, as well as artists showing far out places. The event will be hosted by St. Luke's House, Inc., where the studio was born in 2006. Other amazing art groups that will be participating in the show - Art Enables (DC), Arundel Lodge (Anne Arundel County). On display and for sale will be a variety of paintings, drawings, collages, birdhouses, woodwork, magnets and bookmarks made by these talented craftspeople.

The show is ONE DAY ONLY!
July 18th from 12-5 with a reception @ 2
6040 Southport Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814
call 301.493.4200 ext. 160 for more information

ARTOMATIC!

2009-06-03T11:19:00.002-04:00

Studio In-Sight of St. Luke’s House is part of the 10th anniversary of ARTOMATIC, which runs from May 29th-July5th! The whirlwind, nomadic event, with its 1,500 artists and performers in tow, is filling a brand-new, 275,000-square-foot office building at the NAVY YARD METRO with all Washington's creative types have to offer. The studio is one of the few groups (as opposed to individual artists) that has been allowed to participate in this show so please do come out (and invite your friends and family) and show your support! ARTOMATIC is an event not to be missed. Several of the artists from Studio In-Sight will be at the space on Saturday June 13th from 2PM-3PM if you would like to meet them.
Show hours and days are:
May 29 – July 5, 2009Fridays and Saturdays: Noon – 1 a.m. (except for special events. See calendar).Sun, Wed & Thu: Noon – 10 p.m.Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

More information about the artists, performances, and background of ARTOMATIC can be found at this link.
More info about the Studio In-Sight can be found here.

Mother's Day Cards

2009-04-13T12:07:00.006-04:00

MOTHER's DAY Cards featuring paintings from Studio In-Sight are available now for purchase! Three designs on glossy cardstock, call 301.493.4200 (160) or email gordone@stlukeshouse.com to make an order. Only $3.50 each!

Interior text:
Panda Cub- Have a GIANT PANDA bear hug for being a great mom!
Pink Blooms- Have a beautiful Mother's Day!
Sun Bird- The SUN is out! Good morning and Happy Mother's Day!

SIS @ DeJaBel Cafe

2009-02-24T14:03:00.005-05:00

Great news!!!

St. Luke’s House’s very own working artist studio, Studio In-Sight is having a month long show starting March 2nd at the new and wonderful DeJaBel Café in downtown Wheaton, MD! Please do try to drop on by! Thank You!

DeJaBel Café is located at 2519 University Blvd. W. Wheaton, MD 20902 , click the address to do the Google map thing, it’s fun! Just a short stroll from the Wheaton metro on the red line.

Please call 301.493.4200 ext.160 for more information.

Painting: Pink Blooms by Vicki Perraut

GREAT OPENING!

2009-02-17T10:04:00.008-05:00

Enjoy some of the pictures from our opening on Sunday!

OPENING SUNDAY!!!

2009-02-11T10:38:00.003-05:00

Just a reminder that the BACK TO BASICS show opens this Sunday the 15th. On display will be about 30 pieces of spectacular art... more info below!

BACK TO BASICS - FEBRUARY SHOW!

2009-01-26T11:27:00.004-05:00

The Studio In-Sight is getting back to their roots with a ten day show at The Dennis & Phillip Ratner Museum-Carriage House in Bethesda, Maryland. The SIS group began almost three years ago meeting in this classroom studio space and is excited for the opportunity to show there. The group has been working hard over the fall and winter season to create a brilliant array of drawings, paintings, woodwork, and more.

Please join us for our opening reception on Sunday, February 15th from 1:30PM-3:30PM or come by during other open museum hours from February 15th-25th.

The Dennis & Phillip Ratner Museum
10001 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814

Sundays 12:00PM. - 4:30 PM. Mondays - Thursday 12 noon - 4:00pm.
No admission charge!

See you soon!

JANUARY @ DAVIS LIBRARY

2008-12-15T13:51:00.006-05:00

JANUARY SHOW!

Studio In-Sight will have a small show of new and recent works at the Davis Public Library in Bethesda MD. Artwork will be on display in the main entryway. The majority of this great art has never been shown publicly before. Please go and check it out before the month is out! Follow the library link for open hours and directions.

Thanks,

Eric
LSP Studio In-Sight Coordinator

Fall Show Review

2008-11-24T16:02:00.003-05:00

St. Luke’s House Southport Center hosted the Studio In-Sight’s first Fall Annual show on November first with tremendous results. The show featured ten of the working artists that participate regularly in St. Luke’s House arts programming. Many of the artists were in attendance at the show to talk to visitors about their work as well as to socialize and enjoy some light snacking.

Preparation for a big show like this takes many months of hard work from the artists and curators. Painter Rosetta Nesbitt was working on her pieces up till well over the end of Friday studio class to get all of her work into the show. Several other artists put in extra time during the preceding weeks at home and in the offices of St. Luke’s, adding last minute touch ups and flourishes. Life Skills Program Director Elaine and I worked down to the wire to finish the art selection, advertizing, framing, pricing, art tags, and clean-up (so many other things, but those are the main items) involved in hosting a grand art opening. Much credit has to be distributed between the group of staff, interns and volunteers that put in the extra time and passion to makes a show of this stature come together so well.

Featured in the show were several different artists’ series such as Vicki Perraut’s multi hued circles and squares paintings. Paul Spratlin exhibited five vastly different paintings and drawings of “Electromagnetic Field Diagrams” from his self described physics based style. Included in the varied images on display were a bright red acrylic praying mantis, delicate watercolor African violets, two African busts in oils, and many others. As well, several works on paper were included that were framed in-house. This framing is part of an enhancement to Studio In-Sight’s exhibition abilities and professional development.

The day of the show saw the staff fighting the clock to make the reception deadline, but we had much unexpected assistance from several clients who helped making signs and cleaning the art space. Turnout was light but steady throughout the afternoon and included many family and friends of the artists. Out of a total of 40 pieces that were on sale, the clients sold eleven. Also sold at the show were our first ever calendars that are accessible through cafepress.com. A laptop was made available alongside the brand new calendars so that visitors could order their very own vibrant calendar on the spot. For the clients and the program it was a great day!

Eric

2009 Calendar!

2008-11-04T13:45:00.004-05:00

Great news from Studio In-Sight!

We are now offering our first calendar for 2009 at www.cafepress.com/studioin_sight with twelve fantastic paintings and drawings from our wonderful group of working artists. These calendars will brighten up any office or home. The 2009 Studio In-Sight Calendar makes a wonderful gift!

Please forward this to friends and family you may think are interested in supporting this program and in getting their hands on these beauties before the holiday season rush!

Happy ordering!

Eric

FALL SHOW - NOVEMBER 1st

2008-10-23T11:22:00.008-04:00

Studio In-Sight is hosting its first fall show at the Southport building in Bethesda! Many new and exciting pieces of art will be on display and for sale.

ONE DAY OPENING
FOR THE PUBLIC!
Saturday November 1st 12-5 Reception @2

The show will remain up for the month of November.
St. Luke's House Inc. 6040 Southport Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814
(click the address for directions)

For more information call Eric @ 301.493.4200 ext. 160 or email gordone@stlukeshouse.com

SIS in OAIB!

2008-10-23T11:07:00.005-04:00

The Studio In-Sight has had eight pieces of fantastic art selected by jury to show in Art Enables annual Outsider Art Inside the Beltway (OAIB) exhibition this Saturday the 25th! Information follows:

Celebrating the unique voices of dozens of area

outsider and self-taught artists

SATURDAY • October 25 - 11 am - 6 pm

411 New York Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20002

(click the address for directions)

Davis Show Ends 8/28/08

2008-08-27T11:09:00.002-04:00

The Davis Library Show in Bethesda is coming down a few days early... I go to take it down tomorrow (thursday) at noon-ish. That makes today and tomorrow morning your last chance to see it in all it's golden glory. Still, do not despair as several of the pieces from that show will be included in the September Sampler that will go up at the St. Luke's House lobby on September 3rd.

Eric

September Sampler!

2008-08-22T11:28:00.008-04:00

The Studio In-Sight will be putting up a small show in the St. Luke's House lobby for the month of September. The show will be up by the end of the week of September 3rd. Art work is available for sale. Please contact me or Elaine if you are interested.

The main location of St. Luke's House is:

6040 Southport Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814

See you in September!

Eric

Welcome Home!

2008-08-20T17:15:00.003-04:00

Greetings and welcome to the temporary home on the Internet for the

Studio In-Sight

arts group! While our full website is under construction (http://www.studioin-sight.org/) this will be the place to receive information about the mission, happenings, and general goings on of the group. For instance:

AUGUST SHOW!
We are currently showing for the remainder of the month at the Davis Public Library in Bethesda MD. It's a small show in the main entryway, but the majority of the artwork has never been shown publicly before. Please go and check it out before the month is out!

That's about all the info I've got for the moment, but please bookmark the site and check back in from time to time. If you want to recieve regular updates on the studio by email, send a line to gordone@stlukeshouse.org.

THANKS FOR DROPPING BY!

Eric
LSP Studio In-Sight Coordinator