Broadway Gallery

Level ? Attractively Grouped ? Hung Securely ? Inquiries for residential or corporate art installs can be made at either location. Broadway Gallery in Great Falls 1025 J Seneca Rd. Great Falls, VA 22066 703-657-0081 Broadway Gallery in Alexandria 5641 B General Washington Dr. Alexandria, VA 22312 703-354-2905

Last Thursday, the Broadway Gallery team had the pleasure of attending the opening of “We Dwell in Between”, an exhibition of works by Marie B. Guathiez. Broadway Gallery worked closely with Marie to frame some of the pieces in the show. Marie often uses nontraditional media such as drywall, plaster, and insulation as she explores themes of identity and memory through the physical home as a metaphor for the subconscious. While untraditional the media she uses is intentional and part of the story this exhibition tells, framing these materials inspired the production team to get creative. Broadway Gallery collaborated with Marie to mount the artworks safely while still displaying the unique details of each work. This show was hosted by Tephra ICA and curated by the 2024 Art Table fellow, Chenoa Baker. It can be viewing through June 29th at the Signature gallery in Reston Town Center.

These two great explorers deserve frames worthy of their adventures in the wilderness! A burlap fabric was chosen to be wrapped over an off-white 8-ply mat as a nod to their rusticating. The rough burled wood frame is elevated by the antiqued silver detail. The flat face of the frame fits the custom plaques perfectly! With acid-free plastic corners used to mount the portraits and check, there is no tape touching the historic mementos. Protected with 99% UV filtering museum glass that reduces both fading AND reflections. Ask Broadway Gallery framing experts about the safest way to frame your collection!

“The Mountains are Calling and I Must Go” This John Muir quote describes the serene and inviting beauty of the valley captured by Christine Lashley in her painting “Clearing Skies”. One can almost feel the moisture in the air and hearing the gentle breeze as the clouds lift. Currently on display at Broadway Gallery in Great Falls, this work is part of the ongoing show of works by Christine Lashley. This collection is open for viewing daily Mon-Sat 10 AM to 6 PM. No appointment necessary. Inquiries can be made at either location. Christine Lashley, “Clearing Skies”, Oil on Linen, 30” x 30” Broadway Gallery in Great Falls? 1025 J Seneca Rd. Great Falls, VA 22066 703-657-0081 Broadway Gallery in Alexandria? 5641 B General Washington Dr.? Alexandria, VA 22312 703-354-2905

Not your average shadowbox! With multiple oval openings, 3-dimensional artwork, mixed textures and colors, this is certainly not an ordinary shadowbox. Small objects have a tendency to be lost, broken, or collect dust unless they are properly protected and displayed. A shadowbox is a great way to display your collection safely long-term. But safe doesn’t have to mean boring!! Ask our frame designers about elevating your displays with multiple mats, layers of texture, and uniquely shaped mat openings.

What an Incredible Night! Thank you to all who attended “A Taste of Paris” Art and Wine Pairing dinner with Christine Lashley and BRX American Bistro yesterday evening!! Much like the original French Impressionist, Christine Lashley is a plein aire painter, meaning she often paints her scenes from sight and on location. She captures the light, movement, and energy of each scene so well it feels like we are right there with her! Inspired by Christine’s scenes of France, and her impressionist predecessors, Chef Carey of BRX Bistro planned an amazing five course wine pairing dinner with ingredients that were available and frequently used in French cooking in the 18th century. Enjoy a couple of Christine’s plein aire paintings that inspired the theme of the evening: Christine Lashley, “Paris Cafe”, Oil on Panel, 9” x 12” Christine Lashley, “Garden Path”, Oil on Panel, 14” x 18”

French Impressionism Inspired Art & Wine Pairing Dinner with Christine Lashley and BRX American Bistro What would Monet, Manet or Toulouse-Lautrec eat for dinner?? Coquille St. Jacques from Normandy? Goat cheese from Provence? Foie gras and truffles from Perigord? Step back in time with these classic dishes paired with wines from these regions of France! Inspired by Christine Lashley's impressionist style and scenes of France, Chef Christopher Carey of BRX American Bistro has curated a fantastic five course meal of French food and wine. Check out the incredible menu planned for the evening. RSVP by emailing Andrew Cope at [email protected] or calling 703-433-9050.

Making memories last is easy with a little help from your friends at Broadway Gallery! This 1964 Beatles jacket has been stretched, sewn, and framed to protect it for years to come. The fabric was creased and hid part of the letter, so a rigid foam core bodice was cut to stretch the jacket to show the full lettering. The arms were folded and sewn in place to create symmetry and ensure they cannot move in the frame. The taupe fabric mat matched the lettering perfectly for a simple and seamless design. Finally, the jacket was framed with a sleek satin black frame that mirrors the sheen on the satin jacket.?

Broadway Gallery is presenting an exhibition of works by local artist?Christine Lashley?Feb 21-March 26 at Broadway Gallery in Great Falls. There will be a ticketed pre-opening event Feb 20th with artist talk by Christine Lashley and wine pairing dinner with neighboring restaurant BRX American Bistro.?The show will open to the public the following day, February 21st, with an?open house reception 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Details on the ticketed event coming soon! If you would like to be on the notification list please email Lydia at [email protected] or call the Great Falls Gallery at 703-657-0081. There is limited seating for this event. As a contemporary impressionist painter and lifelong nature enthusiast, Christine Lashley gathers most of her ideas by painting outdoors. The art she creates on location or in the studio is about the beauty of a moment held in memory. Her paintings often fuse reality and the abstract, using color and texture to look realistic from afar but dissolve into abstraction up close. Her works capture the feeling of being in a space with city scenes bursting with energy and landscapes where the clouds seem to be drifting and water flows softly or rushes over rocks. Check out a few of the new works that will be unveiled! Christine Lashley, "Waterway Invitation", Oil on Canvas, 24" x 48" Christine Lashley, "Cafe Paris", Oil on Panel, 9" x 12" Christine Lashley, "Potomac Shores", Oil on Panel, 12" x 16" Christine Lashley, "Moonrise Potomac", Oil on Panel, 6" x 12"

In print-making, paper is considered an integral part of the artwork itself and is often chosen very intentionally by the artist. This paper is soft and thick and has a great organic texture, so it definitely needed to be seen in the display! To show the full uneven edge of the artwork, it was floated onto a piece of acid-free 2-ply mat and then mounted to this green fabric mat with a black cross weave. The deep green creates amazing contrast with the brightly colored artwork, and makes the flowers pop. The mats were cut with circle openings to enhance the unique shape of the artwork. A gold bottom mat was selected to tie into the rich warmth of the artwork and the gold accents on the frame. The black top mat centers the focus from the frame to the artwork itself. The typically white bevels of both mats were painted black to further emphasize the Chrysanthemums as the only white in the artwork. The green Bella frame with gold accents and a linear pattern perfectly complement the colors in the artwork, as well as the linear detailing in the center of the flowers. Like the artist intentionally chose her print-making paper, every component of this frame design was selected with care.?