I’m happy the collector is such a fan of my work…

From the WaPo Reliable Source column…

“It was a red wooden box. Inside: another manifesto, this one calling for support of local artists — and blasting D.C. galleries, collectors and critics who pay more attention to the international scene. It’s a complaint we’ve often heard from Artomatic denizens.

Also: five little handmade cards in the style of Monopoly’s “Community Chest” that single out some of The Collector’s local faves — painters Jeff Wilson and Scott Brooks, sculptor Aaron Quinn Brophy, Long View Gallery and Gallery Neptune.”

Opening reception is Thursday, June 5th 7-10pm

This will be a great show so c’mon out. My good friends Candy and Emily were part of Art in Heat from last summer, as well as Artomatic and Art Whino. Aroma is a cool little place as well. See you there!

Aroma
3417 Connecticut Ave, NW
(between N. Ordway St. & N. Porter)
In Cleveland Park
Washington, DC 2008

Show runs through mid-July

Filmmaker Brandon Bloch put together a great video of me preparing for “Under the Skin” as part of his DC Artists Series. We premiered it at the opening reception and had it looping throughout the evening. He did an amazing job - check it out.

Scott Brooks - Under the Skin from Brandon Bloch on Vimeo.

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to the show. It was a really great night. I talked briefly with most everyone, and we all had a bit more quality time after the show at Vegetate. Thanks especially to Drew and Larissa for doing such a great job setting up the show and getting the word out. Thanks also to Brandon and Candace for their video, and lastly, my family and Mike. The show is now online here and here.

I’ve uploaded pics from the evening to my Flickr account, check them out. Here’s just a sample.

Emily Green Liddle, myself, Anna U. Davis and Candy Keegan

Todd Gardner, Jaya, and Kate

Mike, Larissa and Chad Alan

Brandon Bloch and myself

Jared Davis, Chris Bishop and Shane P. from Art Whino

Dana Ellyn, myself and Matt Sesow

The family - front, my sister Michelle, my brother Craig and his wife Dawn, and my mom.

Emily Green Liddle, Drew, Anna U. Davis and Candy Keegan

Mike and mom

This coming weekend it’s Open Studios for the Mid-City Artists. Long View Gallery will be taking the place of my studio and I’ll be there both days. Maps and info on the artists are available on the Mid City Artists website.

See you there!

“Under the Skin: New Work by Scott G Brooks”
Show Dates: May 10 - June 7
Opening Reception: May 10, 5pm - 8pm
Long View Gallery
1302 9th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-232-4788

“Nativity on Demand”
2008
30″ x 40″ oil on canvas

We had a great weekend in Chicago! Thanks much to DvA Gallery and Billy Shire Fine Arts for hosting. Artists in the show included Shag, Glenn Barr, Tony Fitzpatrick, Liz McGrath, Daniel Martin Diaz, Bob Dob, Nathan Ota, Dave Cooper, Chris Mars, Gary Taxali, Ana Bagayan, Daniel Peacock, Yosuke Ueno, Paul Barnes, Martha Rich, Esther Pearl Watson, Mark Todd, Jason Houchen, Bonnie Reid, Mark Atomos Pilon and myself.

I didn’t get any pics at all but artist Mark Atomos Pilon has a great set up on Flickr. Check em out!

(L-R) Nathan Ota, Jason Houchen, Daniel Martin Diaz, Scott G. Brooks, Elizabeth McGrath and Glenn Barr

(L-R) Mark Atomos Pilon, Nathan Ota, Bob Dob and Dave Cooper.

I’m a big fan of Anna and looking forward to seeing her new work - see you there!

May 2 - May 30, 2008
Opening Reception: Friday, May 2nd, 2008, 6pm to 8pm

Anna Davis‘ new works feature a selection of collage-like paintings that demonstrate her ability to confront the power of a woman’s being while exposing her vulnerabilities. These raw images offer insight into the female mind and experience both personal and public, and address them in a very direct way. Davis’ work is provocative, but with a purpose.

Hillyer Art Space
9 Hillyer Court NW | Washington, DC | 20008 | T. 202.338.0680
www.artsandartists.org/artspace.html

Billy Shire Fine Arts and DvA Gallery are teaming up for a show, so I’m off to Chicago in the morning. Quite a few of the artists will be there. See for yourself…here’s the info. It’s going to be a great time. Most of us were at the Rome show (the pics from that show are on Flickr).

Check out the online preview of the show here.

“Under the Skin: New Work by Scott G Brooks”
Show Dates: May 10 - June 7
Opening Reception: May 10, 5pm - 8pm
Long View Gallery
1302 9th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-232-4788

“Proliferation”
oil on canvas
2008
30″ x 40″

“Hanging By a Thread”
oil on canvas
2008
16″ x 20″

Ask and thy shall receive! Big thanks to my friend Laurie Graham who just sent this pic of Mike and I attacking Kate’s parents. They never knew what hit them.

Click for a larger image…