Where to find original art?

Submitted by idkynz t3_zbqmhp in washingtondc

I want to get some art for my wife for christmas. Probably a painting but I'm open. Where would you start looking for something like that in DC? Budget is probably <$1k so nothing crazy.

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JHappyface t1_iysoydg wrote

The Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria is a great place to see a variety of work from local artists. Highly recommend it.

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Redj3llo t1_iyt3rv8 wrote

This is the answer. Three stories of awesome art.

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joymarie21 t1_iysoczu wrote

A number of local artists have booths at the Christmas Market at Gallery Place. There are some at Eastern Market. There are other Christmas markets as well.

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Quinly123 t1_iyso4gy wrote

Calloway in Georgetown has tons of lovely local art! Mostly paintings and some sculptures. callowayart.com

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rewindpaws t1_iysr0qt wrote

Eastern Market is a solid place to look. There are also some unique pieces on Etsy by locals.

Edit: Forgot something.

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Dingle_Berryless t1_iytdeql wrote

Yup eastern market is a good suggestion. It's where I found art for my mom's Christmas present. There's a lot of vendors on Saturdays.

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RemySchnauzer t1_iyub1qk wrote

Torpedo Factory in Alexandria is a fun place to check for original art.

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Reganmeister t1_iytsglq wrote

Tomorrow (December 4) from 1 to 5 the Jackson Art Center is having an Open Studios event. It's sort of like a one-afternoon-only Torpedo Factory, but I've actually liked the stuff at Jackson Art Center better. It's on 3050 R Street in Georgetown.

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Dazzling_Ad3582 t1_iytxcsc wrote

Check out the Girls Who Paint studio in Kensington. They are featuring a number of local women artists with a number of artworks in your price range.

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gurunabil t1_iyt0z3a wrote

Eckington Hall has some great Black art!

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BurningLynx t1_iytc1qh wrote

Not sure if it’s the style you’re looking for, but there’s a guy on weekends on 14th street that sells a bunch of paintings

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lpycb42 t1_iythaq6 wrote

There’s this Baltimore guy that does art with lyrics of a song or words in a movie. If you guys have a special song, I feel like it would be cool for him to create some art for you, maybe a picture of you two or something. Just a thought.

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GoodOmens t1_iyvw87b wrote

Link or details?

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lpycb42 t1_iyvzyot wrote

I thought it would be much easier to find lol. I know he’s always at local fairs and markets.

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Eroc17 t1_iytr6wj wrote

My friend Margaret does incredible portraits and also does murals in yards around DC, if that’s anything your wife might be interested in. She does gift cards if it’s the kind of thing your wife would like to pick out herself. You can check her out at mholmesart.com

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jundog18 t1_iyt6c1t wrote

I think you search by location on Etsy

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judithvictorious t1_iytq8e9 wrote

District Clay Center has a pottery sale Sunday from 10-5. Excellent range of styles from lots of artists.

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iguessimdepressed1 t1_iytvz83 wrote

My friend is having an art sale in Arlington va tomorrow. She does really large abstract paintings

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Embarrassed_Key7177 t1_iyv83ze wrote

If you want something unique and vintage go to the Opportunity Shop in Georgetown.

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MiaaaPazzz t1_iyulcl7 wrote

Hit up @rose_inks on Instagram or linktr.ee/rosejaffe

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zen_alchemist t1_iyvsvfj wrote

The torpedo factory in old town is full of original local artists/artwork!

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illiniEE t1_iywnftn wrote

Local university MFA shows, best work at best prices

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