SIGHTLINE ART OPEN HOUSE

August 23-24 · Chelsea Gardens Building

PHOTOS BY PAUL SIMKIN

THE EVENT: Sightline, a D.C.-based art consulting fi rm, hosted a two-night open house featuring works by 15 artists from around the country in various media, including painting, photography and sculpture. Founder Allison Cohen was on hand to share tips on demystifying the art world and developing a personal art collection. THE SCENE: D. C.'s young and upwardly stylish sipped on cocktails, mingled with artists and viewed the aff ordable artwork. THE GUESTS: Art collectors Richard Seaton, board member of the Washington Project for the Arts/Corcoran, Daily Candy editor Annie Lou Bayly, Allie Savarino, Henry Thaggert, Mark Ritacca, Phillip Barlow and Praveen Fernandes; and artists Renee Butler, Joe White, Mira Hecht, Steve Goldenberg, John Dumbacher, Trish Tillman, D.Billy, Anson Holzer, Lisa Marie Thalhammer and Chris Tousimis.

Daniel Running and Lillian Mattiaccio	Amanda Weller

Tara Bradshaw	Seelan Abraham

Steve Seelan Abraham Goldenberg	Joe White and Philip Barlow

Neil Griffi n and Allison Cohen