Vote for Studio 4, Old Town: BEST GALLERY 2013

We're super-thrilled and proud to announce that Studio 4, Old Town has been nominated for BEST GALLERY in Washington Post Express' Best of 2013 list! Please vote for Studio 4, Old Town by clicking here or on the logo below.
Choose ARTS in the left column to find our category.
You can vote as often as you like!
Winners will be announced October 17.

As one of the newer art spaces in the DC/VA/MD scene, we are extremely excited about this nomination. We hope this comes as a result of the community connecting with our belief that ART IS FOR EVERYBODY and that it can be a vehicle for social change. Studio 4, Old Town is committed to producing projects and exhibits that range from whimsical to impactful. We strive to cultivate creativity in the community with all we do. Keep an eye out for our 2014 exhibit calendar.

Thank you!

Supreme Action!

Commemorate and CELEBRATE the Supreme Court's historic rulings on DOMA and Prop8 with some "Supreme Action" of your very own. 25% of each sale benefits Fairfax Pride.

Supreme Action by The Art Monkeys

Available in:
Original 24x30 painting.
Limited Edition 8" x 10" print.
Limited Edition 11" x 14" print.

Brown Bag Art

Visit the small, but mighty, Studio 4 of Workhouse Arts Center and you will find gallery walls overtaken by over 1,300 brown paper lunch bags. The bags can only mean one thing. The 2nd Annual Have a Heart Project--an artistic twist on the common (and vital) food drive--is underway. This artistic venture, organized by The Art Monkeys, benefits Food for Others, Inc., the largest distributor of free food directly to people in need in Northern Virginia.
Last year's Have a Heart Project, garnered considerable attention from local media and was the subject of a documentary by young filmmaker, Makeda Thomas. The exhibit challenged the community to help Studio 4 artists fill an "empty kitchen" art installation and successfully raised over 750 lbs. of non-perishable food for Food for Others during its month-long run.

This year's installation opened to the public on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. Studio 4's exhibit space has been transformed by 1,325 empty lunch bags featuring original art works created by an array of resident and guest artists. Each of the unique lunch bag works of art in the exhibit can be obtained by making a $10 donation, 100% of which will benefit Food for Others. As the artists replace each sold piece of art with food purchased with the donation, the installation will continually evolve throughout the gallery. An opening reception will take place on Saturday, February 9, from 6 to 9pm, in Studio 4 (Building W-4) of the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA.
"This year's exhibit is a great opportunity for new and seasoned collectors alike to get their hands on original art at an incredibly low price while making a difference." says participating artist and co-organizer MG Stout.
The public can also be a part of this exciting art installation to help Northern Virginians in need by donating canned or non-perishable food items during Studio 4's normal business hours: Wednesday to Saturday from 11 am - 7 pm, and Sunday from noon - 5 pm. Donations will be welcome through the exhibit's run, Wednesday, February 6 - Sunday, March 3, 2013.

The Art Monkeys on the Radio

Part 1

Part 2

2nd Annual Have a Heart Project: February 9, 2013

U, V, W!

The images in our new book "USA to Z: Artful ABC's for Kids of All Ages" are all original mixed media on wood paintings, currently on exhibit in "30 x 30: 30 Works in 30 Days" at the McGuire Woods Gallery at the Workhouse Arts Center until December 30th.
In keeping with The Art Monkeys' mission to create accessible art, each piece is priced at $60. Those who cannot attend the exhibit in person can still purchase a piece by emailing visualarts@workhousearts.org or calling Workhouse Arts Center at 703-584-2900

U is for Utica, NY

Washington, DC starts with W

V is for Virginia Beach, VA

Save This Painting!

Make an offer and stop me from killing this painting! Payment plans accepted lol. Execution scheduled for Wednesday 11/7.
Email offers to jgascot@gascot.com

The Art Monkeys on Fox 5 Morning News

Art Monkeys' TV Debut!

After a call to have our artwork appear on a Holly Morris Fox 5 morning news segment a few days ago, the Art Monkeys are pulling a painting all-nighter at Monkey DO Studios just for YOU!
Below are initial sketches for our Cyndi Lauper and Supremes paintings (inspired by the "Women Who Rock" exhibit at the National Women in the Arts Museum), to be unveiled tomorrow morning on tv.

Goodbye Olympics, Hello Ritmos

Prep Workout For "Duets" Opening Reception

Hot Dupont Summer

Our Dupont Circle Diptych is complete!


Hot Dupont Summer
acrylic on canvas
36" x 72"

Dupont Circle Diptych (in progress)

Below is an Art Monkeys collaborative piece currently in progress.
It will be installed upon completion, later this week in a restaurant near Dupont Circle, DC scheduled to open very soon.
Stay tuned!

"Duets" Reception Saturday, July 21, 6-9PM

Visit our facebook event page for more info and updates.

Art Out Loud

The Art Monkeys wish you a fabulous 4th and invite you to join them at ART OUT LOUD this Saturday at the Workhouse Arts Center!

Duets

Artists John Gascot and MG Stout (The Art Monkeys) unveil an array of original collaborations at the DC Center. Many of the paintings in this exhibit will be inspired by or named after songs. Pieces will vary in style and execution from abstract and decorative to narrative and introspective. The Art Monkeys' artistic mission is to make art accessible to all and to explore its potential for social change.

"Duets" will run July 14- Sept 8, 2012. The exhibit is free and open to the public during DC Center business hours: Mon-Fri 12-6 pm and Saturdays 11-3 pm.

An artist talk/Q&A and reception will be held on Saturday, July 21, from 6-9pm. Wine, refreshments & light fare will be served. See the Facebook event here. Qradio will be on hand to cover and broadcast the event. We hope to see you there!

Ice Ice Baby

The Art Monkeys are preparing for Duets, an upcoming 8 week exhibit at the DC Center in Washington DC. The show will be comprised of collaborative works, many of which will be inspired or named after songs. The show will also feature a variety of styles, including narrative mixed media works and abstracts. Below is a sneak peek at one of the abstract pieces.
An Artist Talk & Reception will be held on July 21st. Stay tuned!


Ice Ice Baby
by The Art Monkeys
mixed media on canvas/36" x 36"

Freedom Reigns

Freedom Reigns
by The Art Monkeys
mixed media on canvas
36" x 36"
Available from our studio or the Art Monkey Etsy store.

Studio 4 Pride Show Podcast on QRadio

Click on here to listen in on last Saturday's fabulous opening reception.
Music by DJ Spence and interviews with The Art Monkeys & Lynn Goldstein of Studio 4.
Enjoy!

Art MonkeyHabitat at Artomatic Complete!

Friday (May 18) is the grand opening of Artomatic 2012!
6-10PM
1851 S Bell St, Arlington (Crystal City) VA.

CAN'T WAIT!