This Spring, WPA will mount the next installment in its Hothouse exhibition series at the Capitol Skyline Hotel, Hothouse: ImPRINT. The Hothouse exhibition series was created as a way to provide new opportunities for WPA member artists and to forge new connections within DC's creative communities.

Juried by Robert Bettman, Hothouse: ImPRINT highlights the creative work of WPA member artists Damon Arhos, Fallon Chase, Michael Fischerkeller, Jennifer Pizzillo, Maryanne Pollock, Rebecca Silberman, and Sylvie van Helden. Complementary to and enhancing the exhibition experience, each participating artist will publish articles in the arts magazine Bourgeon about their own work and creative process.  

In the weeks leading up to the May 7 exhibition opening we will be highlighting each of the participating artists and sharing their personal writing about their work and creative process. The third artist featured is Silvie Van Helden and her article "The Ungrounded Course."

A year ago I quit my job as a full time art teacher to focus more on being an artist.

WPA members learning about the equipment and opportunites available at TechShop DC-Arlington during our Professional Practices: TechShop Experience Tour. More photos on our Facebook page and website.

WPA recently announced that we have added TechShop DC Arlington to our growing list of partnering regional businesses and arts-oriented retailers that offer special discounts exclusively to WPA members!

TechShop DC-Arlington is a membership based do-it-yourself workspace. Part fabrication and prototyping studio, part hackerspace and part learning center, TechShop offers artists, hobbyists, entrepreneurs, tinkerers, crafters, scientists, and students of all ages and skill levels access to over $1 million worth of professional equipment including laser cutters, plastics and electronics labs, a machine shop, a wood shop, a metal working shop, a textiles department, welding stations, and a waterjet cutter. TechShop members are provided open access to design software, featuring the entire Autodesk Design Suite. Huge project areas with large work tables are also available for completing projects and collaborating with others. 

As a membership discount partner, WPA members receive special discounted pricing on TechShop membership!

WPA member artists Interested in learning more about TechShop or seeing what the facilities are encouraged to arrange a tour. TechShop offers free tours every day of the week between noon and 9PM! Just stop in at TechShop's DC-Arlington location at 2110-B Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 one of the friendly staff members will show you around the facility, describe what TechShop is all about, and answer any questions you may have about the shop.

More information about TechShop can be found at http://www.techshop.ws.

As a member of WPA, you are connected to an extended, creative, vibrant arts community that encourages innovation, impact, and experimentation. Your involvement and support of WPA is such a vital part of our organization's success. Thank you!. 

Do you know other artists who would benefit from the services WPA provides but they are not yet a member? If the answer is YES, encourage them to become a WPA member. 

Signing up is easy. Your friends can join by simply completing our  ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FORM. 

When they list you as the referral source between now and June 15, 2015 we will thank you by giving you a complimentary 6-month WPA membership.