Fall Focus
A SEASON OF ART + CONNECTION
It's been a busy few months! EGAA has enjoyed an active summer of curating exhibitions and building connections among artists, art institutions, designers, and art enthusiasts.
At the heart of EGAA is a simple philosophy:
“Know the artist. Know the art.” Through exhibits,
open studios, and intimate salons, I continue to create opportunities for meaningful engagement with art and the people who make it.
As many of you know, I have expanded my consulting services - helping collectors, designers, and art enthusiasts select and place artwork that can transform a space.
SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS
This summer I was honored to curate A. Brockie Stevenson: An American Vision at the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center in Washington, D.C., a solo exhibition celebrating the work of the late American artist and local talent.
From June through August, Stevenson’s majestic acrylic paintings and silkscreens came to life against the museum’s distinctive curved white walls, offering thousands of visitors an opportunity to experience the breadth of his signature work, created from the 1970s through the early 2000s.
Working alongside the museum’s expert staff was an extraordinary opportunity for me to introduce Stevenson to new audiences while honoring his enduring contribution to American art. The experience also deepened my appreciation for the remarkable level of planning, knowledge and precision required to bring a museum exhibition to life.
Take a look at the above video above for a glimpse of the exhibition June opening in this beautiful space.
Below is an excerpt of a review about the exhibition by Art Critic, Mark Jenkins, from his Discerning Eye Substack piece on American University Museum’s summer season.
" AMERICANA APPEARS PRISTINE AND ARCHETYPAL in the paintings and prints of A. Brockie Stevenson, (1919-2009), whose art is extremely realistic and yet cannily abstracted. While his subjects suggest an earlier era, contemporary Washingtonians may find some of them familiar.
Stevenson taught for more than 30 years at the Corcoran College of Art and Design, and many of the things he depicted are or were local. A picture of a house with a white picket fence, a scene that looks too iconic to be actual, is titled “Glen Echo,” after the historic Maryland hamlet where the artist lived and died. As this Edith Graves-curated show reveals, the American exemplar can be right next door.....
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Stay tuned for an invitation to an Open Studio for A. Brockie Stevenson in November for a rare opportunity to see the artist's Glen Echo, MD work space - or to acquire one of his exquisite limited-edition silkscreen prints.
Contact me with inquiries.
A CONTINUED COLLABORATION
EGAA is delighted to partner once again with DC's ADA Art Gallery to present a group exhibition, VIEWS OF COLOR, inspired by the lingering summer hues as seen in the work of five noted contemporary artists:
More than 20 assembled works showcase the artists' distinct styles in the beautiful Dupont Circle gallery space. The response to the exhibition has been deeply rewarding. More than 100 guests attended the opening, creating a lively exchange among artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts. The evening offered diverse perspectives and the collection of images lingered with many well beyond the evening itself.
The exhibit, held at the ADA Art Gallery at the Washington Center of ADA, will be open through mid-October by private appointment with Edith@EdithGraves.com and during DC's "Art All Night": Sept 12, 7-10pm, as well as the upcoming DuPont Circle Art Walks on Sept 17, October 2 & 15: 6-8pm. All are welcome!
VIEWS OF COLOR
Closing Reception
October 15, 2026 5pm
The ADA Art Gallery
Glen Echo Labor Day Art Show I was flattered be asked to serve as the juror for Glen Echo’s 2026 Labor Day Art Show, reviewing nearly 400 Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional works of art. It was a pleasure to work alongside the experienced staff and acknowledge the broad number of talented artists in this area in the historic setting. Pictured here at the 2026 Awards Ceremony with Ama Mills-Robertson, Chief Program Officer of Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture. |
LOOKING AHEAD It has been a wnderful season of introductions, education and collaboration and I am looking toward to rolling Fall events soon. I will keep you posted as plans unfold. In the meantime, I hope you’ll continue to think of EGAA when you’re looking for "just the right" piece of art - or when someone in your circle is interested in learning more about the artists I represent. (See links to 16 artist work below.) I’m always happy to be a resource. |
EGAA ARTISTS INCLUDE:
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