CHEAP THRILLS Curated by Molly Ruppert

50+ DMV ARTISTS, 90+ WORKS OF ART, $500 OR LESS

September 16 - October 29

 

(Washington, DC) Anacostia Arts Center and Molly Ruppert present the return of Cheap Thrills, a group show of over 50 artists from the DC Metropolitan Area that will exhibit varied works all priced at $500 or less. The exhibition will include established artists and first-time exhibitors as well as a diverse range of media includin g sculpture, photography, painting, installation, and collage.

 

Cheap Thrills will be on display at Anacostia Arts Center September 16 - October 29. The opening reception will be on September 16 from 6 - 9 pm including a DJ and light refreshments. The exhibition will be open for viewing Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, 10 am - 3 pm. Events are FREE and open to the public.  

 

This is the second Cheap Thrills exhibition, and the new iteration includ es more artists and work than the first show, which opened in 2014. 

Inside by Lyric Prince

The artist roster includes established talents like Sondra Arkin and Andrew Wodzianski as well as many emerging artists, some of whom have not yet shown in a gallery setting.

Anacostia Arts Center Director, Kate Taylor Davis says, "This was one of the center's most popular shows, and we are excited to mount another version! It's a great way to connect artists to each other and cultivate art buyers at all levels. By encouraging novice collectors, this show is an excellent vehicle to support the local creative economy." 

Cheap Thrills is Molly Ruppert's fourth show on Good Hope Road SE. Ruppert has  curated and juried dozens of DC art shows for over 30 years. She is adored by many DC artists for giving them exposure and exhibition opportunities early in their careers.