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Close of picture of a purple flower.
“Summer Beauty” by Dana Bolsteins (2022 Art Show submission, photography)

Calling all artists! Do you have a painting, print, or photograph that you'd like to share? How about some needlework, pottery, or hand-made jewelry?  

Himmelfarb Library is excited to announce its 2024 Annual Art Show, which will run from  Monday, April 15th through Friday, May 10th. This event, now in its 36th year, is open to all students, faculty, and staff of the SMHS, GWSPH, and GW Nursing. Join us for an opening reception in the library on Monday, April 15th, from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm.

Key Dates:

  • Submission Deadline: April 11, 2024 (Thursday)
  • Opening Reception: April 15, 2024 (Monday), 4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Art Show Dates: April 15, 2024 (Monday) - May 10, 2024 (Friday)

We are accepting submissions through Thursday, April 11th. Please drop off your artwork at the first floor Circulation Desk. Digital copies of your work can be included in our Virtual Art Show, by sending the file(s) to himmelfarb@gwu.edu. You can submit exclusively to the Virtual Art Show if you prefer.

If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact us by email at himmelfarb@gwu.edu or by phone at (202) 994-2850.

If you need some inspiration, enjoy these submissions from previous years. Check out more prior submissions in the Himmelfarb Library Annual Art Show collections in the Health Sciences Research Commons! 

Painting of a Faerie Queen with two women playing woodwind instruments looking at her.
“The Faerie Queen of New Prague” by Basil Considine (2023 submission)
Picture of a 3D printed knee joint with red wax resembling blood dripping from the joint.
Picture of multiple submissions.
Picture of multiple fabric art submissions.
Picture of multiple submissions.
Photographs by Frederick Jacobsen, MD, MPH (2023 submissions)
Picture of a crochet submission of staph infection with smiley faces.

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Decorative image.
Untitled by Elsa Alawad

Himmelfarb Library is celebrating its 35th Annual Art Show this year! We hope you’ve had time to stop by the library and check out the wonderful submissions in person. The art show is open through Thursday, May 11, 2023. Come support your colleagues in their artistic endeavors and get one last look at these fantastic pieces! If you can’t make it to Himmelfarb to check out this year’s submissions, check out the virtual art show in our institutional repository, the Health Sciences Research Commons.

If you have an artsy hobby, it’s never too early to start working on an art project you can submit to next year’s art show! Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your next art project, or you just enjoy looking at beautiful things, stop in and see this year’s art show before it’s over next week! 

Here are some of the highlights from this year’s show!

Cherry Blossom Photo Contest Submissions:

Cherry blossom photo with the Jefferson Memorial in the background.
The Ethereal Beauty of Cherry Blossoms by Amrapali Patel
Close up picture of cherry blossoms.
In The Blooms by Iris Brammer
Cherry Blossoms framing The Jefferson Memorial.
Beauty of GW by Jeffrey Kai
(Cherry Blossom Photo Contest Winner)
Cherry blossoms framing the Washington Monument.
Pharmacology Study Break by Logan Prock

General Submissions:

Watercolor painting of lungs.
Lungs by Aparna Nanduru
Mixed media painting of a faerie queen with two musicians.
The Faerie Queen of New Prague
by Basil Considine
Flowering cactus picture.
Joshua Tree National Park
by Dylan Parsons
Picture of sunset over water with palm trees in forground.
Sunrise Over Pebbled Shore
by Frederick Jacobsen
Drawing of a long figure walking down a city street.
Lone Walk by Nanami Miyazaki
Drawing of a close-up female face.
Treat Me Like a God by Soneha Datta
Crochet of a heart with a smiley face.
Heart by Caroline Cox
Crochet of a blue and white hippo.
Foggy the Hippo by Patrick Corr
A pink and purple knitted scarf and a yellow, green, blue, and grey knitted shawl.
Knit Knacks by Sandy Hoar

Himmelfarb Staff Submissions:

Painting of a sunset over a winding river.
Sunset by the River by Brittany Smith
Close-up picture of a goat poking its nose through a fence.
Morro Bay Goats by Laura Abate
Picture of male lion walking through grass.
The King by Lonnie Williams
Embroidery of Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a quote: "Women belong in all places where decisions are being made"
RBG by Ruth Bueter
Painting of 14 carrots in different shapes, sizes, and colors.
14K by Stacy Brody
Picture of cherry blossoms.
Looking Out Over the Tidal Basin
by Paul Levett

Virtual Art Show Submissions:\

Abstract black and white painting.
America’s Struggle by Harry B. Burke
Image of female Klingon in pink and green dress standing next to a kneeling male figure.
Ferengi - 1830s by Fiona Fimmel
Abstract art.
Breath and Motion by an anonymous artist
Picture of waves splashing against a coastline cliff with red rocks and pine trees above.
Maine Coast by Richard Ricciardi
Picture of beautiful orange, red, and purple sunset.
Appalachian Mountain Sky at Night by Laurie A. Theeke

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Toronto Brunch © Hufsa Khan, 2022

If you haven’t submitted your artwork, there is still time! 
We are excited to invite you to share your creative projects with us! Himmelfarb Library’s 35th annual art show features photographs, paintings of all mediums, drawings, sculptures, and more created by GW’s health sciences community! Submissions are currently being accepted through April 13th, so submit your favorite work of art soon! We accept a wide range of art, from paintings, photography, needlework, pottery, handmade jewelry, and more. Feel free to contact us with questions about submissions at himmelfarb@gwu.edu. 

Important Dates:

Submissions: Now through Thursday, April 13th. Submissions can be dropped off at the Himmelfarb Circulation/Reference Desk. For each submission, we need the name of your piece and the artist’s name.

Opening Reception: Monday, April 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm.

Art Show: Monday, April 17 through Thursday, May 11

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Calling all artists! Do you have a painting, print, or photograph that you'd like to share? How about some needlework, pottery, or handmade jewelry? Himmelfarb Library is excited to announce the 2023 Himmelfarb Library Annual Art Show! We invite you to display your artwork in this year's show!

The Himmelfarb Art Show, now in its 35th year, is open to all students, faculty, and staff of the SMHS, SPH, and SON. We are currently accepting submissions through Thursday, April 13th.

Important Dates:

Submissions: Now through Thursday, April 13th. Submissions can be dropped off at the Himmelfarb Circulation/Reference Desk.

Opening Reception: Monday, April 17th, 4:00pm - 5:00pm.

Art Show: Monday, April 17th through Thursday, May 11th.

To submit a digital copy of your work for inclusion in the Virtual Art Show, please send the file to himmelfarb@gwu.edu. You may also submit exclusively to the Virtual Art Show if you prefer.

As part of this year's art show, Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb presents the 2023 Cheery Blossom Photo Contest! Enter your best photo of this year's cherry blossoms by Friday, April 7th for a chance to win a prize! Contest entries will be featured in the Virtual Art Show. Photos will be judged based on creativity, originality, and overall artistic impact. The contest winner will be selected by the members of the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb Committee. Sumibt print photographs in person at the Himmelfarb Circulation/Reference Desk, or submit your digital photos online. JPG, PDF, and PNG files only please. Read the full contest rules to learn more.

If you have any questions or would like additional information about the 2023 Himmelfarb Library Annual Art Show or Cherry Blossom Photo Contest, please contact Temitayo Wolff at himmelfarb@gwu.edu. Interested in viewing submissions from previous art shows? Check out the Himmelfarb Library Annual Art Show Collections available on the Health Science Research Commons!

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Summer Beauty© (Dana Bolsteins, Photography). 2022 Art Show submission.

We are excited to invite you to share your creative projects with us! Himmelfarb Library’s annual art show  features photographs, paintings of all mediums, drawings, sculptures, and more created by GW’s health sciences community! Starting March 13th, we encourage you to submit your favorite work of art! If you are uncertain about what types of media may or may not be accepted, feel free to contact us at himmelfarb@gwu.edu. 

Important Dates:

Submissions: Monday, March 13 through Thursday, April 13. Submissions can be dropped off at the Himmelfarb Circulation/Reference Desk. For each submission, we need the name of your piece and the artist’s name.

Opening Reception: Monday, April 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm.

Art Show: Monday, April 17 through Thursday, May 11

Need some inspiration? Here are some of last year’s Art Show submissions:

 Koi© (Hannah Crowder, Oil Painting)
Disco Bath© (Caitlin Horn, Digital Collage)

Feast of the Three Saints© (Dylan Parsons, 35mm Film Photo)

Crocheted Table Runner© (Sandy Hoar, Cotton thread)

The Neo-Dadaist Oracle©(Sair Lazzaro, Tarot Deck)

Mountain Eyes© (Christopher Aduwari, Acrylic on Canvas)

Staph Meeting© (Sarah Reece-Stremtan, Cross-Stitch)

Whether you submit artwork or not, we look forward to seeing you at the Art Show!

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Black and white photograph of young woman standing up through a sun roof on a car waving a white shirt and smiling with eyes closed in celebration of Biden being elected President.
“Biden Victory Celebration - Harvard Square” by Dylan Parsons (35mm film photo)

The Himmelfarb Library 34th Annual Art Show made its return this year! We hope you’ve had time to come check out the wonderful submissions in-person. The in-person art show is drawing to a close this week. You have until Friday, May 6th to  view submissions on the library’s first floor. Come support your colleagues in their artistic endeavors and get one last peek at these fantastic pieces!

Can’t make it to Himmelfarb in-person to view this year’s submissions? No problem. You can view this year’s submissions to both the in-person and virtual art show in the Himmelfarb Library Annual Art Show 2022 collection of our institutional repository, the Health Sciences Research Commons. 

This is also a perfect time to brainstorm what you might like to submit to next year’s art show! Do you enjoy photography, knitting, crochet, needlework, painting, stained glass, pottery, drawing, or mixed media art? You have a whole year to work on possible submissions to next year's art show! Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own creativity, or you just appreciate beautiful artwork, stop in and see this year’s art show before it ends on Friday, May 6th! We can’t wait to see you!

In the meantime, enjoy the following selection of submissions!

Photograph of a 3D printed knee joint with dark red sealing wax mimicking blood dripping from the joint.
“Bad Joints” by Sair Lazzaro (3D print, sealing wax)
Abstract painting
“Discolouration” by Chrisopher Aduwari (Acrylic on canvas)
Photograph of the National Archives building in Washington DC with golden sunlight hitting the top third of the building and the bottom third of the image is in shadows.
“Archives” by Wesley Baker (Architectural Photography)
Photograph of the Lincoln Memorial at dusk.
“Warm Evening by the Memorial” by Bilal Ahmed (Digital photography)
Colored pencil sketch of a human heart with DNA strands throughout.
“Heart of Genomics” by Zach Falk (Colored pencil sketch on paper)

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The Himmelfarb Library staff is excited to celebrate the return of our annual art show and this year there are two ways to participate! The art show will take place in-person on the library’s first floor and online via our institutional repository, the Health Science Research Commons. By choosing to display your artwork in our virtual art show, your paintings, drawings, sculptures or other creative works will be archived in our Himmelfarb Library Annual Art Show 2022 collection! 

Our in-person art show will take place in the library from Monday, April 11th until Friday, May 6th. To celebrate the start of the art show, there will be an opening reception Monday, April 11th from 4-5:30 pm on the library’s first floor. Come out to support your colleagues and view the amazing artwork on display. 

Interested in submitting to the art show? Today, April 8th, is the last day! Bring your artwork (up to five pieces per artist) to the Circulation/Reference desk by 4pm. If you’d like to participate in the virtual art show, please email your files to Catherine Sluder at crharris@gwu.edu. It is possible to participate in both the in-person and virtual show or you can pick one of the shows and participate that way. 

If you have questions, please contact Catherine Sluder. We hope to see you during the reception or over the course of the in-person art show! 

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Multicolored rectangular quilt in purple, blue, and green tones. Titled "Drunkard's Path," created by Velma Jordan.
Image: "Drunkard's Path" by Velma Jordan.

Do you enjoy painting, sketching, or taking photos? Come share your artistic side and participate in Himmelfarb Library's Art Show! Himmelfarb's annual Art Show has been a proud tradition for over 30 years, when each spring semester the first floor of the library is transformed into an art gallery displaying the works of our community.

We invite the faculty, students, and staff of SMHS, GWSPH, SON, and GW Hospital to submit their art. We accept everything from paintings to sculptures to textiles to woodworking, and anything in between! Each artist is invited to submit up to five works.

Photo of a weathered, blue shutter set in a stone wall.
Image: "Weathered Window, Lyon, France," by Thomas Kohout.

Not on campus? Submit images of your art to Susan Koenig (skoenig1@gwu.edu) for our Digital Art Show, to be displayed on TV screens throughout the Himmelfarb Library.

We are accepting submissions in-person at the Reference Desk starting today, March 2nd, through March 30th. The opening reception will be April 2nd at 4PM, refreshments will be served. Everyone’s art will be displayed through April 30th. We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, contact Susan Koenig at skoenig1@gwu.edu.

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AS2018_09_Lisa_Anderson__Porto_Sao_Bento_watermarkedDid you miss Himmelfarb Library's 2018 Art Show?  While the show is no longer physically in Himmelfarb Library, images of the art are available via the Health Science Research Commons.

The Health Sciences Research Commons (HSRC) is an online repository for gathering, archiving, and disseminating the material produced by GW's Milken Institute School of Public Health, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the School of Nursing.  The HSRC can be searched or browsed by school, author, or collection.
Check out the Himmelfarb Library Annual Art Show 2018 collection including  Porto São Bento, a photography by Lisa Anderson, George Washington University.
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