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Doorways:
Doorways:

Artistic Reflections of Place

by Donald Beekman Myer, FAIA

February 11-June 5, 2020

This exhibition, presented in DAC’s Suman Sorg Gallery,
includes 35 mixed-media artworks depicting places
documented by the late architect Donald Beekman Myer,
FAIA, from his travels around the world. Among places
represented are Cuba, Colombia, Croatia, France, and
Morocco. With this exhibition, we celebrate Don’s memory
and the artistic talents he shared with family, friends, and
colleagues throughout the community.
A native of Cleveland, Don was an architect, author,
preservation advocate, volunteer, and accomplished artist
who lived in Washington since the early 1960s. He served as
assistant secretary of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, clerk
of the works at the Washington National Cathedral, and a
member of the faculty at the Catholic University of America
School of Architecture and Planning. He was involved
with numerous community and professional organizations
around the city. A member of Studio 155, Don had his
artwork exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Adah Rose
Gallery, Athenaeum, Cosmos Club, Delaware Art Museum,
Studio Gallery, United States Botanic Garden, and VisArts in
Rockville as well as at the District Architecture Center.

Gallery Hours
Monday–Wednesday: 10am–7pm
Thursday–Friday: 10am–5pm
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Works by Donald Beekman Myer, FAIA Courtesy of AIA|DC

Calling all Architects, Artists, Create an artwork no larger than 8.5 in. x 11 in. and send
Crafters, and Creators! us a high-res JPG of the final image along with your name,
Instagram handle (if applicable), name of the doorway’s
Celebrate Don Myer’s legacy by joining us for Adore a Door, building or landmark (if known), and the neighborhood where
a self-initiated creative expedition around Washington, DC. it resides. We’ll post submissions on Instagram throughout
On your own time, dash to a doorway near you—one that is the exhibition, which is on view February 11-June 5, 2020.
decorative, rustic, or otherwise special to you—and document The fine print: Send artwork to Scott Clowney at sclowney@aiadc.com
it via photography, drawing, painting, or sketching. Any and Louis Duva at lduva@aiadc.com. By submitting, you agree that
medium is fine, and any method is suitable. you are the sole author of the artwork and you give us permission to
publish your image.

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