artconnexDC is a collective of diverse women-identifying and non-binary visual arts professionals. We are dedicated to fostering kinship and enhancing the vibrant DC metro arts ecosystem. artconnexDC offers a network to share information, encourage dialogue, and provide multigenerational opportunities for collaboration and mentorship.
artconnexDC: circle
artconnexDC is delighted to kick off the new year with our next circle event at The Yard–Eastern Market on Thursday, January 22, from 6 to 8 pm. Circle events offer a relaxed space to connect with colleagues, meet new friends, and strengthen relationships across the DC arts community.
Guests will have the opportunity to experience TRANSPARENCY, a new exhibition curated by Gia Harewood that brings together 14 watercolor artists exploring the intimacy, spontaneity, and luminous qualities of the medium. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on openness—both in art and in the world around us.
During the event, artconnexDC will announce upcoming programs for the Spring.
Light drinks and appetizers will be provided. This program is free and open to all women-identifying and non-binary visual arts professionals. Registration is appreciated.
artconnexDC: circle
Thursday, January 22, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 pm
The Yard–Eastern Market
2nd floor, 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE, DC 20003
(Across from Eastern Market Metro - between Chase Bank & Trader Joe's)
TRANSPARENCY
Curated by Gia Harewood (IG @giametricart)
December 17, 2025 - March 28, 2026
Watercolor is luminous, fluid, and alive. Each brushstroke captures precision and chance, as washes bloom and edges soften in ways that cannot be fully controlled.
These artists showcase the intimacy, spontaneity, and quiet power of the medium in unique ways, inviting viewers to lean in and experience color in motion.
In a moment when transparency is urgently needed-in government, in institutions, and in our daily relationships-watercolor reminds us that openness can be both beautiful and transformative.
Featured Artists:
Asia Anderson
Olivia Bruce
Jessica Cherry
Deborah Conn
Yogini Dahiwadkar
David Daniels
Lydia Embry
Chris Engnoth
Gloria Tseng Fischer
Karen Norman
Paulette Saunders
Maria Soboleva
David G. Vickers
Elena Yeatts-Lonske
