Marsha Mateyka Gallery Explained

Marsha Mateyka Gallery is a fine arts gallery in Washington, DC. The gallery was established in 1983 by art historian Marsha Perry Mateyka.[1] [2] [3] The gallery focuses generally on national and regional contemporary artists. The gallery is located at 2012 R Street NW,  Washington DC 20009.

Artists represented

As one of the oldest art galleries in the city, the gallery represents approximately 20 well-known contemporary artists, including Jae Ko, Jim Sanborn, Athena Tacha, William T. Wiley, Christopher French, Sam Gilliam, and the Estates of Gene Davis and Nathan Oliveira.[4]

Critical reception

Exhibitions at the gallery have been widely reviewed over the years by both local newspapers such as The Washington Post,[5] Washington City Paper,[6] [7] and The Washington Times,[8] [9] as well as by national art magazines.[10] The gallery can also be credited with playing a pivotal part in the revival in the interest in the work of major American artist Sam Gilliam, whom the gallery has represented for several decades.[11] [12] [13]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The 10 Best Contemporary Art Spaces in Washington DC. Scaldaferri. Graziano. January 11, 2018. Culture Trip.
  2. News: Art in America Guide: Marsha Mateyka Gallery. 2018. Art in America Magazine.
  3. Web site: Marsha Mateyka Gallery, Washington D.C.,.... www.mutualart.com. en. 2019-01-02.
  4. Web site: Artists Marsha Mateyka Gallery Washington DC. marshamateykagallery.com. 2019-08-25.
  5. News: Marsha Mateyka reviews/mentions in The Washington Post. 2018. The Washington Post.
  6. News: Christopher French at Marsha Mateyka Gallery. Jacobson. Louis. March 25, 2011. The Washington City Paper.
  7. News: Shady Stories. McWilliams. Martha. October 15, 1993. The Washington City Paper.
  8. News: 'Slats' paintings fit in color and form. April 13, 2002. The Washington Times.
  9. News: The Powers of Color. April 13, 2007. The Washington Times.
  10. News: Nathan Oliveira. Ebony. David. January 4, 2011. Art in America Magazine.
  11. Wennerstrom. Nord. January 2006. Sam Gilliam. Artforum. 226.
  12. News: At Age 85, Living Legend Sam Gilliam Is Enjoying His Greatest Renaissance Yet. Wein. Jennifer. January 2, 2018. National Academy of Design.
  13. News: The Insightful Sam Gilliam. O'Sullivan. Michael. October 21, 2015. The Washington Post.

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