ART + WINE + CHEESE” 6 – 7:30 p.m. Back by Popular Demand–Open Mic Night at Nepenthe Gallery!!!

Join us for a night of uninhibited artistic expression as we invite you to our  Open Mic Night! 

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-timer,  come amplify your voice or instrument and be part of a community that values and celebrates the power of expression!

ART + WINE + CHEESE:   Father-daughter artists at Nepenthe Gallery:  Mehran and Ava Rashidfarokhy

We have had the wonderful fortune of partnering with a few parent/child artist duos and there is not much better than watching that dynamic at play!  It is such a joy to see two generations thriving as creatives and clearly blending experiences and styles with each other. 

ART + WINE + CHEESE: Artspire dancers at Nepenthe to preview The Nutcracker

Artspire was founded by Gennifer Difilippo who, years ago, experienced an urgent realization: too many young people were being left out of the arts due to lack of access.

ART + WINE + CHEESE: Gallery Discussion about the One and Only ANDY WARHOL

We will discuss the legendary life and works of American artist, photographer, printmaker and filmmaker ANDY WARHOL (American 1928 – 1987) from his birth in Pittsburgh PA to his East Village roots and his Upper East Side legacy in Manhattan and beyond.

ART + WINE + CHEESE:  6 – 8 p.m. Join us for our GRAND-REOPENING in our new space

We are taking the entire concept up a level or two this evening, with a specially curated ART COLLECTION by Nepenthe Curators Patty and Beth; a FINE WINE TASTING by Jess at Unwined; an EXQUISITE CHEESE TASTINGby Cheese Monger Katie at The Cut and LIVE JAZZ all evening from Stewart Welch and 456 JazzGrass Trio!

ART + WINE + CHEESE: A Night of Art and History at Nepenthe Gallery featuring Bill Shute

America250 continues at Nepenthe as Bill Shute of ToursWithBill leads a virtual “walk along the National Mall.”

ART + WINE + CHEESE: Nepenthe artist EVE STOCKTON is back with a new collection of her breathtaking woodcut prints

Eve lives nearby in Old Town Alexandria and Eve lives faraway in Nova Scotia, Canada and we like it more when she is HERE so we can be mesmerized by her latest woodcut creations!  Eve loves sharing with collectors and admirers that the throughline for her artworks is the moment, in nature, when chemistry becomes biology. 

ART + WINE + CHEESE:  6 – 8 p.m. “Art for a Cause” fundraiser supporting Shelter House

Nepenthe artist ERIKA JAMES-JACKSON and Nepenthe Gallery are teaming up to help support SHELTER HOUSE during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Visit Nepenthe on this special evening to learn about the impactful programs at SHELTER HOUSE and enjoy meeting Erika and seeing her new collection of striking artworks.

FUNDRAISER: EdenSpring 6 – 8 p.m.

Nepenthe Gallery is honored to host a special event for a remarkable organization. Edenspring is a non-profit dedicated to providing restorative care and a safe haven for survivors of sex trafficking.  They offer up to two years of rent-free, serene housing alongside wraparound services like faith-based counseling, medical care and job skills training.  

ART + WINE + CHEESE: Nepenthe Gallery is delighted to present the Alexandria Experience Collection

We put out a “Call to Artists” inviting those interested to submit an original artwork of any type that reflects affection, fondness, and/or respect for Alexandria, VA.  We received more than 100 submissions from artists all over the world!

ART + WINE + CHEESE: Nepenthe artist TAMARA MINARCHI will be here with a collection of new works available

TAMARA MINARCHI is an emerging artist who lives and paints in the beautiful town of Leesburg VA. Tamara is pursuing a lifelong dream and passion for art and the creative process.  Tamara specializes in landscape works executed in various mediums.  While she enjoys working in acrylics and mixed media , her primary love is oil and she considers working in oils to be “absolute magic.” 

ART + WINE + CHEESE: Gallery Discussion on the artist BANKSY and Love is in the Air print available

There is much mystique and intrigue around the British artist BANKSY and we will discuss his life and works this evening at Nepenthe. 

ART + WINE + CHEESE: No AWC tonight – Happy Labor Day Weekend!

 NO EVENT PLANNED THIS EVENING!  Happy Labor Day Weekend!

ART + WINE + CHEESE: Happy Birthday to the famous artist MAN RAY who revolutionized modern photography and was a leading figure in the Dada and Surrealist Movements

MAN RAY was born on this day in 1890 in Philadelphia PA as Emmanuel Radnitzky.  He was a pioneering American artist who played a vital role in the Dada and Surrealist movements. Relocating to Paris in 1921, he revolutionized photography with darkroom innovations like solarization and cameraless “rayographs”. He also created iconic sculptural assemblages and experimental films, leaving a massive impact on 20th-century art. 

ART + WINE + CHEESE: Welcome Back to Nepenthe MARSHA STAIGER & KATE CALLERY 

Marsha Staiger is an artist and teacher who lives, works and creates in Alexandria, VA. Marsha is an acrylic painter, who has been working from her studio at The Torpedo Factory for over 21 years. After painting for many years, Marsha says, “I love to paint.  I love color. My process is a meditation and a struggle.”