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STUDIOCOLE SPRING 2008:
It's that time of year!
Merriweather Post Pavilion, in Columbia, MD, opens it's spring-summer concert season with Santana! They are exhibiting 3 major works of Robert's, on their beautiful grounds. They have a great line-up so far, including Sheryl Crow, Robert Plant, Alison Kraus. Check it out!

THREE LOCAL SHOWS: The Foggy Bottom Association's Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit has selected "Leaf" to be one of twelve sculptures to be on public display from May through December. This unique exhibit places art in the front yards of townhouses in DC's historic Foggy Bottom neighborhood for the public to view. Guided tours will be held and a catalogue will be printed to inaugurate the show.

The Aaron Gallery is currently showing a sculpture exhibition by Alice Kiderman and Robert Cole. Join the gallery and artists on Friday, April 4th for an opening reception at 1717 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington DC at 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Contact info@aarongallerydc.com for further details.

MIDCITY ARTISTS SPRING OPEN STUDIOS: M

AY 17 + 18, Noon - 5pm:
Travel by foot around the Logan-Dupont neighborhood to see over 20 artists with their new work in various media. ROBERT will have a number of fresh pieces to unveil. Click to see just a few of the many new pieces.
download a map of the tour :: midcityartists.com

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STUDIOCOLE WINTER 2008:
The Washington Post Weekend section, for Jan. 11, has a photo of the Moto Man in an article
about "Tattoo," a new nightclub on K St., NW, for which this sculpture was commissioned.
This photo was taken in the studio, but click the link to see it in the club .

EXHIBITS: Galerie Ingrid Cooper :: 11301 Rockville Pike, 301.881.3534
N. Bethesda, MD [White Flint Mall] Small works and wall sculptures

Studio Gallery: Mid City Artists Group Show :: 2108 R St. NW, Wash,DC, 202.232.8734
studiogallerydc.com

Home & Design Magazine:
Features Robert's custom design and crafted
staircase and catwalk for a stunning glass penthouse in Logan Circle, DC.
To see the complete article and more photos click here.

STUDIOCOLE FALL 2007:
OPEN STUDIO Sat. NOV. 3rd and Sun NOV. 4th [12pm - 5pm]
New sculptures will be on display in the Carriage House Studio as part of the Mid City Artists' Fall Open Studios Walking Tour of 20 artists' studios.Cooler temperatures, rich colors, varied architecture and new shops, galleries and eateries make autumn a great time to walk around Washington, especially the ever-evolving 14^th and U St. neighborhood. It’s also a good time to stimulate your senses with some locally created art.

CORAL SPRINGS EXHIBIT: NOV. 07 - APRIL 08
The City of Coral Springs, in South Florida has selected The Guitar Player for an outdoor exhibit. The sculpture is one of 9 others curated for this show which places the artworks along Sample Rd. for the community and visitors to enjoy.

EXHIBIT IN FLORENCE, ITALY:
Nine sculptures will be on display in Caruso Jazz Cafe in the center of Florence Italy, just steps from the Uffizi. The exhibit is sponsored, in part, by the Fondazione Toscana Musica e Arte.

FRINGE FESTIVAL:
Look for a playful set design, including 7 of Robert's sculptures in the Box Office of this year's Captial Fringe Festival.
Robert has teamed up with Scot McKenzie to create an engaging atmosphere of playfulness. The set will remain up through Arts on Foot, scheduled for Sept. 15.

OPEN STUDIO Sat. MAY 19 and Sun MAY 20 [12pm - 5pm]
Don't miss the Mid City Artists' Spring Open Studio. Robert Cole will have several NEW
pieces to present, as well as a line of sculptural jewelry.

Cole is a finalist for the DC Commission on the Arts call for entires.
This piece, if selected, will be installed in front of the renovated Howard Theater at the
corner of Florida and T St.,NW.

CLUB LOTUS AND TATTOO: These 2 new K St. clubs are slated to open in April/May
Cole has 2 sculptures that are adorning the walls of these architecturally modern hot
spots. Check back for more details in the near future.

MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILLION: The new concert season starts soon! The
grounds at Merriweather in Columbia, Maryland, are host to three 16' ft. Cole sculptures.
Music and art partner to create a visual and auditory feast.

STUDIOCOLE WINTER 2007:
In the Press :: The February-March issue of Chesapeake Home Magazine
features Robert's art work. The profile, written by Scott Sowers,
includes a generous photo spread.
Check it out at your local newsstand or click here to view their site.

NEW :: Bronze casts of the Diver are going to be available in
early April. The original hand-formed bronze sculpture can be seen at TERRA
And, available now...Pendants :: One inch Sterling silver casts of the Diver,
on silver chains or leather.
TERRA [1706 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC ]
is a new New York style shop in Dupont Circle
that carries a selection of quality items
by international designers and artists.

Two new commissioned sculptures will be on view as well as new
wall sculptures and smaller works available for sale. Tour the
studios of neighboring artists as the Mid City Artists have 30
artists showing creations in their studios on the same weekend.
Click here to preview some of the new work.
And here for by Elvert Barnes taken at the Open Studio.

Upcoming Debut

Club Lotus, a new nightclub coming to K St. in Washington, DC
has commissioned a 9 foot reclining Buddha to enhance their wall
space.Bursting out of a wall will be Moto Man, a life-sized motorcyclist
which will has been commissioned for another new club, Tattoo
The opening of the clubs are projected for late November.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Who are headlining the
Virgin Festival at Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore, MD .The venue
has chosen 6 large sculptures to display around the festival,
integrating art, music and lots of spontaneous dance.

AOL City Guide picks Robert Cole's band and
sculpture as a highlight of the Penn Quarter's
Arts on Foot, Sat. Sept. 16. Blue Judy plays in
front of Gallery Place , 713 7th St. NW 1-3:30

photos by Elvert Barnes

BEATLES ART BOOK selects
JOHN LENNON SCULPTURE:
Arriving in bookstores this August, "Beatles Art: Fantastic New Artwork of the Fab Four."All of the images in the book are original artworks inspired by the Beatles.
The book, which includes artists from all over the world is published by
Boxigami Books.
Check back here for a schedule of book signings by the artists
and editors.

GROUP EXHIBIT: Figuratively Speaking - Stamford, Connecticut
June-August, 2006
Each year Stamford, Connecticut Downtown Business District hosts a distinguished outdoor sculpture exhibit. Opening on June 8, Art in Public Places - Figuratively Speaking will exhibit 6 of Robert's large sculptures . They will be on display in various locations in the downtown area of Stamford, 20 miles NE from
Manhattan. Over the past 13 years, the annual show has exhibited the work of some of the country's most prominent contemporary sculptors.

The Spring OPEN STUDIO will take place on Saturday May 20 and Sunday May 21.
Robert has some new smaller scale pieces for table and wall display. The show is called
" Drawing in Metal."The Open Studio is part of the Mid City Artisits spring event featuring 30
local artists in the Dupont - Logan Circle Neighborhood.

For a map to Cole Studio click here.
For Mid City Artist website and map of tour click here.

On Tap Magazine
Look for an article about Robert in On Tap Magazine (which can be found in many cafes
and bars around the city) on April 1. Find it on the web at ontaponline.com .

LIVE CONCERT at the STUDIO !!!
Sat. March 25th
Backyard and Living Room Tour

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We are proud to be sponsoring a concert by our friend and multi- talented musician extraordinaire,
Jesse Jackson who hails from Miami, FL. Jackson tours with friends Raffa & Rainer. All 3 are
singer-songwriters presenting original music. Sound Bytes and More Info

FALL 2005 - WINTER 2006
RESULTS GALLERY ON CAPITOL HILL: Jan 17-March 12
Group Show with Mid City Artists. Opening Reception, January 19th 6:30-8:30pm
Results, 315 G Street SE, Washington, DC

ART BASEL:MIAMI: Nov. 26-Dec 31
Damien B. Gallery in the Wynwood Arts District of Miami, FL is presenting a one-man show of
Robert's work. The show opened on November 26 and coordinated with many events during the
Art Basel week.[.El Nuevo Herald Review ]
A range of sculpture from table-size to monumental size is on exhibit, and for the first time,
framed sketches of Robert's work are on the walls, some with matching metal wall pieces.
[.Exhibit slide show ] [.Gallery Opening slide show ]

OPEN STUDIO: Saturday November 12 & Sunday, November 13, 12pm-5pm:.
[. sneak preview slide show ]
Studiocole will host its annual fall Open Studio in conjunction with the Mid City Artists
Open Studios and the Washington Sculptors Group Open Studios. Maps of all the participating
studios are posted on both sites. .[..party slide show ]

ARTS ON FOOT:
Saturday, September 17th from 1pm-4pm:
We will be reviving our old band, BLUE JUDY, to play our original music at the Penn Quarter’s “
Arts on Foot” festival.
.......

We will be joined by our original bassist, Eric Leifert, and by Giovani Travez on percussion.
In addition, this year Robert was invited to display sculpture at Gallery Place Plaza. Read about us
in the Washington Times - Cover for Weekend Section
for more info.:www.artsonfoot.org

EXPERIENCING MERIDA: A Conversation with Washington’s Ambassadors to the
Macay Museum
...........................

Thursday, September 29, 2005, @6:30 pm:
Robert will be joining 5 Washington Sculptors Group members in a panel discussion of the Macay Museum exhibit, "Hermandades Esultoricas,"
that took place in Merida, Mexico for which Robert's piece, "D.N.A.-tor was selected for exhibition."
The panel will be hosted by Twylene Moyer, managing editor of Sculpture Magazine. The forum will"
take place at the Cultural Institute of Mexico.
Slide show of the D.N.A.-Tor in Mexico


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	STUDIOCOLE SPRING 2008: It's that time of year! Merriweather Post Pavilion, in Columbia, MD, opens it's spring-summer concert season with Santana! They are exhibiting 3 major works of Robert's, on their beautiful grounds. They have a great line-up so far, including Sheryl Crow, Robert Plant, Alison Kraus. Check it out! THREE LOCAL SHOWS: The Foggy Bottom Association's Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit has selected "Leaf" to be one of twelve sculptures to be on public display from May through December. This unique exhibit places art in the front yards of townhouses in DC's historic Foggy Bottom neighborhood for the public to view. Guided tours will be held and a catalogue will be printed to inaugurate the show. The Aaron Gallery is currently showing a sculpture exhibition by Alice Kiderman and Robert Cole. Join the gallery and artists on Friday, April 4th for an opening reception at 1717 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington DC at 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Contact info@aarongallerydc.com for further details. MIDCITY ARTISTS SPRING OPEN STUDIOS: MAY 17 + 18, Noon - 5pm: Travel by foot around the Logan-Dupont neighborhood to see over 20 artists with their new work in various media. ROBERT will have a number of fresh pieces to unveil. Click to see just a few of the many new pieces. download a map of the tour :: midcityartists.com ......................................................................................................................... STUDIOCOLE WINTER 2008: The Washington Post Weekend section, for Jan. 11, has a photo of the Moto Man in an article about "Tattoo," a new nightclub on K St., NW, for which this sculpture was commissioned. This photo was taken in the studio, but click the link to see it in the club . EXHIBITS: Galerie Ingrid Cooper :: 11301 Rockville Pike, 301.881.3534 N. Bethesda, MD [White Flint Mall] Small works and wall sculptures Studio Gallery: Mid City Artists Group Show :: 2108 R St. NW, Wash,DC, 202.232.8734 studiogallerydc.com Home & Design Magazine: Features Robert's custom design and crafted staircase and catwalk for a stunning glass penthouse in Logan Circle, DC. To see the complete article and more photos click here. STUDIOCOLE FALL 2007: OPEN STUDIO Sat. NOV. 3rd and Sun NOV. 4th [12pm - 5pm] New sculptures will be on display in the Carriage House Studio as part of the Mid City Artists' Fall Open Studios Walking Tour of 20 artists' studios.Cooler temperatures, rich colors, varied architecture and new shops, galleries and eateries make autumn a great time to walk around Washington, especially the ever-evolving 14^th and U St. neighborhood. It’s also a good time to stimulate your senses with some locally created art. sneak preview of OPEN STUDIO CORAL SPRINGS EXHIBIT: NOV. 07 - APRIL 08 The City of Coral Springs, in South Florida has selected The Guitar Player for an outdoor exhibit. The sculpture is one of 9 others curated for this show which places the artworks along Sample Rd. for the community and visitors to enjoy. STUDIOCOLE SPRING + SUMMER 2007: EXHIBIT IN FLORENCE, ITALY: Nine sculptures will be on display in Caruso Jazz Cafe in the center of Florence Italy, just steps from the Uffizi. The exhibit is sponsored, in part, by the Fondazione Toscana Musica e Arte. FRINGE FESTIVAL: Look for a playful set design, including 7 of Robert's sculptures in the Box Office of this year's Captial Fringe Festival. Robert has teamed up with Scot McKenzie to create an engaging atmosphere of playfulness. The set will remain up through Arts on Foot, scheduled for Sept. 15. OPEN STUDIO Sat. MAY 19 and Sun MAY 20 [12pm - 5pm] Don't miss the Mid City Artists' Spring Open Studio. Robert Cole will have several NEW pieces to present, as well as a line of sculptural jewelry. sneak preview of OPEN STUDIO JAZZ ON U Of special interest will be the model for Ellington Plaza. Cole is a finalist for the DC Commission on the Arts call for entires. This piece, if selected, will be installed in front of the renovated Howard Theater at the corner of Florida and T St.,NW. CLUB LOTUS AND TATTOO: These 2 new K St. clubs are slated to open in April/May Cole has 2 sculptures that are adorning the walls of these architecturally modern hot spots. Check back for more details in the near future. MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILLION: The new concert season starts soon! The grounds at Merriweather in Columbia, Maryland, are host to three 16' ft. Cole sculptures. Music and art partner to create a visual and auditory feast. STUDIOCOLE WINTER 2007: In the Press :: The February-March issue of Chesapeake Home Magazine features Robert's art work. The profile, written by Scott Sowers, includes a generous photo spread. Check it out at your local newsstand or click here to view their site. NEW :: Bronze casts of the Diver are going to be available in early April. The original hand-formed bronze sculpture can be seen at TERRA And, available now...Pendants :: One inch Sterling silver casts of the Diver, on silver chains or leather. TERRA [1706 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC ] is a new New York style shop in Dupont Circle that carries a selection of quality items by international designers and artists. [ see :: smaller works + Diver ] GROUP SHOW: The Annual MIDCITY ARTIST’s WINTER EXHIBITION AT RESULTS Capitol Hill 13 Feb - 30 March 2007 Opening Reception Hosted by BOBBY VAN’S GRILLE Thursday February 15, 6:30 – 8:30 PM 315 G St. SE Washington, DC fishergallery.com....midcityartists.com MUSIC & SCULPTURE STUDIOCOLE NEWS FALL 2006: FALL OPEN STUDIO Saturday and Sunday: November 11 & 12, 12pm - 5pm: Two new commissioned sculptures will be on view as well as new wall sculptures and smaller works available for sale. Tour the studios of neighboring artists as the Mid City Artists have 30 artists showing creations in their studios on the same weekend. Click here to preview some of the new work. And here for by Elvert Barnes taken at the Open Studio. Upcoming Debut Club Lotus, a new nightclub coming to K St. in Washington, DC has commissioned a 9 foot reclining Buddha to enhance their wall space.Bursting out of a wall will be Moto Man, a life-sized motorcyclist which will has been commissioned for another new club, Tattoo The opening of the clubs are projected for late November. September 23rd: THE VIRGIN FESTIVAL will display Six Sculptures The Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Who are headlining the Virgin Festival at Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore, MD .The venue has chosen 6 large sculptures to display around the festival, integrating art, music and lots of spontaneous dance. September 16th: Arts on Foot AOL City Guide picks Robert Cole's band and sculpture as a highlight of the Penn Quarter's Arts on Foot, Sat. Sept. 16. Blue Judy plays in front of Gallery Place , 713 7th St. NW 1-3:30 photos by Elvert Barnes ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: SPRING and SUMMER 2006: BEATLES ART BOOK selects JOHN LENNON SCULPTURE: Arriving in bookstores this August, "Beatles Art: Fantastic New Artwork of the Fab Four."All of the images in the book are original artworks inspired by the Beatles. The book, which includes artists from all over the world is published by Boxigami Books. Check back here for a schedule of book signings by the artists and editors. GROUP EXHIBIT: Figuratively Speaking - Stamford, Connecticut June-August, 2006 Each year Stamford, Connecticut Downtown Business District hosts a distinguished outdoor sculpture exhibit. Opening on June 8, Art in Public Places - Figuratively Speaking will exhibit 6 of Robert's large sculptures . They will be on display in various locations in the downtown area of Stamford, 20 miles NE from Manhattan. Over the past 13 years, the annual show has exhibited the work of some of the country's most prominent contemporary sculptors. Spring Open Studio May 20-21 will feature new work: Small and large sculpture :: wall pieces :: drawings [.sneak preview slide show ] The Spring OPEN STUDIO will take place on Saturday May 20 and Sunday May 21. Robert has some new smaller scale pieces for table and wall display. The show is called " Drawing in Metal."The Open Studio is part of the Mid City Artisits spring event featuring 30 local artists in the Dupont - Logan Circle Neighborhood. For a map to Cole Studio click here. For Mid City Artist website and map of tour click here. On Tap Magazine Look for an article about Robert in On Tap Magazine (which can be found in many cafes and bars around the city) on April 1. Find it on the web at ontaponline.com . LIVE CONCERT at the STUDIO !!! Sat. March 25th Backyard and Living Room Tour ..................................... We are proud to be sponsoring a concert by our friend and multi- talented musician extraordinaire, Jesse Jackson who hails from Miami, FL. Jackson tours with friends Raffa & Rainer. All 3 are singer-songwriters presenting original music. Sound Bytes and More Info [ Contact ].......[ map to studio ].......[ Studiocole Main Menu ] ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: FALL 2005 - WINTER 2006 RESULTS GALLERY ON CAPITOL HILL: Jan 17-March 12 Group Show with Mid City Artists. Opening Reception, January 19th 6:30-8:30pm Results, 315 G Street SE, Washington, DC ART BASEL:MIAMI: Nov. 26-Dec 31 Damien B. Gallery in the Wynwood Arts District of Miami, FL is presenting a one-man show of Robert's work. The show opened on November 26 and coordinated with many events during the Art Basel week.[.El Nuevo Herald Review ] A range of sculpture from table-size to monumental size is on exhibit, and for the first time, framed sketches of Robert's work are on the walls, some with matching metal wall pieces. [.Exhibit slide show ] [.Gallery Opening slide show ] OPEN STUDIO: Saturday November 12 & Sunday, November 13, 12pm-5pm:. [. sneak preview slide show ] Studiocole will host its annual fall Open Studio in conjunction with the Mid City Artists Open Studios and the Washington Sculptors Group Open Studios. Maps of all the participating studios are posted on both sites. .[..party slide show ] ARTS ON FOOT: Saturday, September 17th from 1pm-4pm: We will be reviving our old band, BLUE JUDY, to play our original music at the Penn Quarter’s “ Arts on Foot” festival. ....... We will be joined by our original bassist, Eric Leifert, and by Giovani Travez on percussion. In addition, this year Robert was invited to display sculpture at Gallery Place Plaza. Read about us in the Washington Times - Cover for Weekend Section for more info.:www.artsonfoot.org EXPERIENCING MERIDA: A Conversation with Washington’s Ambassadors to the Macay Museum ........................... Thursday, September 29, 2005, @6:30 pm: Robert will be joining 5 Washington Sculptors Group members in a panel discussion of the Macay Museum exhibit, "Hermandades Esultoricas," that took place in Merida, Mexico for which Robert's piece, "D.N.A.-tor was selected for exhibition." The panel will be hosted by Twylene Moyer, managing editor of Sculpture Magazine. The forum will" take place at the Cultural Institute of Mexico. Slide show of the D.N.A.-Tor in Mexico [ Spring/Summer 2005 News ] [ Contact ]........[ map to studio ].......[ Studiocole Main Menu ]

LIVE CONCERT at the STUDIO !!! Sat. March 25th Backyard and Living Room Tour .....................................

LIVE CONCERT at the STUDIO !!!
Sat. March 25th
Backyard and Living Room Tour
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