Upcoming Events
Take a class, see a gallery show all things to do at Side Rail listed below!
Kiln Firing
A bisque or glaze firing based on demand. Please bring in work to be fired by the day prior.
Gallery Open Hours - Big Show of Small Works
Big Show of Small Works
It’s BACK!
Side Rail Gallery presents The BIG Show of small Works, our annual holiday show of art and craft under 10" in all directions. Small in scale, wide in range — over 70 artists working in clay, fiber, paint, print, jewelry, photography, and more. Everything here is handmade and priced for gift giving, so it's the show to shop for someone else, or for that little blank spot on your own wall.
Artists are paid directly and work goes home the same day.
On view Saturdays
October 3 – December 19
Artist Receptions (Art Attack, 4–8pm): October 10, November 14, December 12
Also open by appointment
For inquiries:
Gallery Manager: Essa Baird siderailcollective.com
Gallery Open Hours - Big Show of Small Works
Big Show of Small Works
It’s BACK!
Side Rail Gallery presents The BIG Show of small Works, our annual holiday show of art and craft under 10" in all directions. Small in scale, wide in range — over 70 artists working in clay, fiber, paint, print, jewelry, photography, and more. Everything here is handmade and priced for gift giving, so it's the show to shop for someone else, or for that little blank spot on your own wall.
Artists are paid directly and work goes home the same day.
On view Saturdays
October 3 – December 19
Artist Receptions (Art Attack, 4–8pm): October 10, November 14, December 12
Also open by appointment
For inquiries:
Gallery Manager: Essa Baird siderailcollective.com
interPLAY
Acorn Collective and Side Rail Collective are back with another transformative offering. We hope you will join us for InterPLAY, an evening centered around live music as a spark for creative play, InterPLAY brings community together at the intersection of sound and art. We use intentional, deep listening as a path to uncover what is on our minds and hearts. As you lean into quiet contemplation and let inspiration take over, ideas naturally transform into words, color, texture, and pattern. We conclude the evening with group reflection to share our discoveries and encourage one another.
Gentle guidance and lots of art materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks. You are encouraged to bring your goofiness and your vulnerability. This is a safe supportive space.
A SERIES OF THREE THURSDAY
evenings of music, creativity,
and community:
October 15th
November 12th
December 10th
$40 for all 3 nights or
single night tickets - $10 side rail members. $15 advanced sales. $18 at the door
Gallery Open Hours - Big Show of Small Works
Big Show of Small Works
It’s BACK!
Side Rail Gallery presents The BIG Show of small Works, our annual holiday show of art and craft under 10" in all directions. Small in scale, wide in range — over 70 artists working in clay, fiber, paint, print, jewelry, photography, and more. Everything here is handmade and priced for gift giving, so it's the show to shop for someone else, or for that little blank spot on your own wall.
Artists are paid directly and work goes home the same day.
On view Saturdays
October 3 – December 19
Artist Receptions (Art Attack, 4–8pm): October 10, November 14, December 12
Also open by appointment
For inquiries:
Gallery Manager: Essa Baird siderailcollective.com
Art Attack / Open Studios / Big Show of Small Works
ArtAttack
〰️
ArtAttack 〰️
OPEN STUDIOS Member Artists Open Studios
Once a month, the studio doors open.
Our Member Artists invite you into their private studios to share works-in-progress, recent creations, and the process behind the work. With 8 studios currently home to 9 artists — and more joining all the time — there's always something new in the making.
IN THE GALLERY
Big Show of Small Works
It’s BACK!
Side Rail Gallery presents The BIG Show of small Works, our annual holiday show of art and craft under 10" in all directions. Small in scale, wide in range — over 70 artists working in clay, fiber, paint, print, jewelry, photography, and more. Everything here is handmade and priced for gift giving, so it's the show to shop for someone else, or for that little blank spot on your own wall.
Artists are paid directly and work goes home the same day.
On view Saturdays
October 3 – December 19
Artist Receptions (Art Attack, 4–8pm): October 10, November 14, December 12
Also open by appointment
For inquiries:
Gallery Manager: Essa Baird siderailcollective.com
NOMAD STUDIOMember Pop-UP
Join us during Georgetown Art Attack to step inside our shared interdisciplinary studio — a warm working space for artists who want more than just a table at home.
More info coming soon — Come by, say hi, and see what’s being made!
Figure Drawing
November: Cozy Edition!
Join us for Friday night figure drawing at Side Rail on Friday, Nov. 20. No instruction, just progressive pose lengths from 1-30 minutes. Bring your own supplies–a limited number of drawing boards will be available. All mediums welcome. November’s model is @sheemoves
$15 or $10 for Side Rail members. Pre-registration strongly encouraged! Register at https://www.siderailcollective.com/calendar/figuredrawing
Gallery Open Hours - Big Show of Small Works
Big Show of Small Works
It’s BACK!
Side Rail Gallery presents The BIG Show of small Works, our annual holiday show of art and craft under 10" in all directions. Small in scale, wide in range — over 70 artists working in clay, fiber, paint, print, jewelry, photography, and more. Everything here is handmade and priced for gift giving, so it's the show to shop for someone else, or for that little blank spot on your own wall.
Artists are paid directly and work goes home the same day.
On view Saturdays
October 3 – December 19
Artist Receptions (Art Attack, 4–8pm): October 10, November 14, December 12
Also open by appointment
For inquiries:
Gallery Manager: Essa Baird siderailcollective.com
Circle Singing
3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt
Circle Singing
Side Rail Collective hosts 3rd SATURDAY Circle Singing facilitator Debby Boland Watt. We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as singers are welcome to solo over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation requires attentive listening and a willingness to playfully experiment.
Debby is a working artist and a non-resident member of Side Rail Collective. She enjoys Side Rail's dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives. And, hey!...that's what Circle Singing is all about. Hope to see you soon. Register now to save your spot as our space holds up to 25 singers.
Cost: $25
Sign Up: EventBrite
Gallery Open Hours - Big Show of Small Works
Big Show of Small Works
It’s BACK!
Side Rail Gallery presents The BIG Show of small Works, our annual holiday show of art and craft under 10" in all directions. Small in scale, wide in range — over 70 artists working in clay, fiber, paint, print, jewelry, photography, and more. Everything here is handmade and priced for gift giving, so it's the show to shop for someone else, or for that little blank spot on your own wall.
Artists are paid directly and work goes home the same day.
On view Saturdays
October 3 – December 19
Artist Receptions (Art Attack, 4–8pm): October 10, November 14, December 12
Also open by appointment
For inquiries:
Gallery Manager: Essa Baird siderailcollective.com
interPLAY
Acorn Collective and Side Rail Collective are back with another transformative offering. We hope you will join us for InterPLAY, an evening centered around live music as a spark for creative play, InterPLAY brings community together at the intersection of sound and art. We use intentional, deep listening as a path to uncover what is on our minds and hearts. As you lean into quiet contemplation and let inspiration take over, ideas naturally transform into words, color, texture, and pattern. We conclude the evening with group reflection to share our discoveries and encourage one another.
Gentle guidance and lots of art materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks. You are encouraged to bring your goofiness and your vulnerability. This is a safe supportive space.
A SERIES OF THREE THURSDAY
evenings of music, creativity,
and community:
October 15th
November 12th
December 10th
$40 for all 3 nights or
single night tickets - $10 side rail members. $15 advanced sales. $18 at the door
Art Attack / Open Studios / Big Show of Small Works
ArtAttack
〰️
ArtAttack 〰️
OPEN STUDIOS Member Artists Open Studios
Once a month, the studio doors open.
Our Member Artists invite you into their private studios to share works-in-progress, recent creations, and the process behind the work. With 8 studios currently home to 9 artists — and more joining all the time — there's always something new in the making.
IN THE GALLERY
Big Show of Small Works
It’s BACK!
Side Rail Gallery presents The BIG Show of small Works, our annual holiday show of art and craft under 10" in all directions. Small in scale, wide in range — over 70 artists working in clay, fiber, paint, print, jewelry, photography, and more. Everything here is handmade and priced for gift giving, so it's the show to shop for someone else, or for that little blank spot on your own wall.
Artists are paid directly and work goes home the same day.
On view Saturdays
October 3 – December 19
Artist Receptions (Art Attack, 4–8pm): October 10, November 14, December 12
Also open by appointment
For inquiries:
Gallery Manager: Essa Baird siderailcollective.com
NOMAD STUDIOMember Pop-UP
Join us during Georgetown Art Attack to step inside our shared interdisciplinary studio — a warm working space for artists who want more than just a table at home.
More info coming soon — Come by, say hi, and see what’s being made!
Circle Singing
3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt
Circle Singing
Side Rail Collective hosts 3rd SATURDAY Circle Singing facilitator Debby Boland Watt. We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as singers are welcome to solo over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation requires attentive listening and a willingness to playfully experiment.
Debby is a working artist and a non-resident member of Side Rail Collective. She enjoys Side Rail's dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives. And, hey!...that's what Circle Singing is all about. Hope to see you soon. Register now to save your spot as our space holds up to 25 singers.
Cost: $25
Sign Up: EventBrite
Gallery Open Hours - Big Show of Small Works
Big Show of Small Works
It’s BACK!
Side Rail Gallery presents The BIG Show of small Works, our annual holiday show of art and craft under 10" in all directions. Small in scale, wide in range — over 70 artists working in clay, fiber, paint, print, jewelry, photography, and more. Everything here is handmade and priced for gift giving, so it's the show to shop for someone else, or for that little blank spot on your own wall.
Artists are paid directly and work goes home the same day.
On view Saturdays
October 3 – December 19
Artist Receptions (Art Attack, 4–8pm): October 10, November 14, December 12
Also open by appointment
For inquiries:
Gallery Manager: Essa Baird siderailcollective.com
Circle Singing
3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt
Circle Singing
Side Rail Collective hosts 3rd SATURDAY Circle Singing facilitator Debby Boland Watt. We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as singers are welcome to solo over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation requires attentive listening and a willingness to playfully experiment.
Debby is a working artist and a non-resident member of Side Rail Collective. She enjoys Side Rail's dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives. And, hey!...that's what Circle Singing is all about. Hope to see you soon. Register now to save your spot as our space holds up to 25 singers.
Cost: $25
Sign Up: EventBrite
Gallery Open Hours - Big Show of Small Works
Big Show of Small Works
It’s BACK!
Side Rail Gallery presents The BIG Show of small Works, our annual holiday show of art and craft under 10" in all directions. Small in scale, wide in range — over 70 artists working in clay, fiber, paint, print, jewelry, photography, and more. Everything here is handmade and priced for gift giving, so it's the show to shop for someone else, or for that little blank spot on your own wall.
Artists are paid directly and work goes home the same day.
On view Saturdays
October 3 – December 19
Artist Receptions (Art Attack, 4–8pm): October 10, November 14, December 12
Also open by appointment
For inquiries:
Gallery Manager: Essa Baird siderailcollective.com
Kiln Firing
Member ceramic firing bi-monthly firing. Bring in work by the previous day.
interPLAY
interPLAY
Listen deeply, create freely, and connect through the power of music and art
Faith Martin - Interplays October Performer
Centered around live music as a spark for creative play, InterPLAY brings community together at the intersection of sound and art. We use intentional, deep listening as a path to uncover what is on our minds and hearts. As you lean into quiet contemplation and let inspiration take over, ideas naturally transform into words, color, texture, and pattern. We conclude the evening with group reflection to share our discoveries and encourage one another.
Gentle guidance and lots of art materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks. You are encouraged to bring your goofiness and your vulnerability. This is a safe supportive space.
A SERIES OF THREE THURSDAY
evenings of music, creativity,
and community:
October 15th
November 12th
December 10th
$40 for all 3 nights or
single night tickets - $10 side rail members. $15 advanced sales. $18 at the door
October 15th Performer - Faith Martin
Somewhere between Stevie nicks and Sierra ferrell
Faith Martin is an emerging singer/songwriter and guitarist presently based in the Pacific Northwest but originally from Concord, NC. Drawing heavily on her North Carolina roots, Faith's music is influenced by the bluegrass, 70's era rock and roll, and Americana tunes she grew up hearing in her home or otherwise fell in love with as a young adult.
Art Attack / Open Studios / Big Show of Small Works
ArtAttack
〰️
ArtAttack 〰️
OPEN STUDIOS Member Artists Open Studios
Once a month, the studio doors open.
Our Member Artists invite you into their private studios to share works-in-progress, recent creations, and the process behind the work. With 8 studios currently home to 9 artists — and more joining all the time — there's always something new in the making.
IN THE GALLERY
Big Show of Small Works
It’s BACK!
Side Rail Gallery presents The BIG Show of small Works, our annual holiday show of art and craft under 10" in all directions. Small in scale, wide in range — over 70 artists working in clay, fiber, paint, print, jewelry, photography, and more. Everything here is handmade and priced for gift giving, so it's the show to shop for someone else, or for that little blank spot on your own wall.
Artists are paid directly and work goes home the same day.
On view Saturdays
October 3 – December 19
Artist Receptions (Art Attack, 4–8pm): October 10, November 14, December 12
Also open by appointment
For inquiries:
Gallery Manager: Essa Baird siderailcollective.com
NOMAD STUDIOMember Pop-UP
Join us during Georgetown Art Attack to step inside our shared interdisciplinary studio — a warm working space for artists who want more than just a table at home.
More info coming soon — Come by, say hi, and see what’s being made!
Gallery Open Hours - Big Show of Small Works
Big Show of Small Works
It’s BACK!
Side Rail Gallery presents The BIG Show of small Works, our annual holiday show of art and craft under 10" in all directions. Small in scale, wide in range — over 70 artists working in clay, fiber, paint, print, jewelry, photography, and more. Everything here is handmade and priced for gift giving, so it's the show to shop for someone else, or for that little blank spot on your own wall.
Artists are paid directly and work goes home the same day.
On view Saturdays
October 3 – December 19
Artist Receptions (Art Attack, 4–8pm): October 10, November 14, December 12
Also open by appointment
For inquiries:
Gallery Manager: Essa Baird siderailcollective.com
Gift Wrap Block Printing (members only)
Side Rail Member Jill block printing wrapping paper for our holiday show
Gallery Open Hours - Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes
Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes
Side Rail Collective Presents: Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes – A Figurative Show in Many Pieces
Side Rail Collective is proud to announce Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes, a group exhibition that reimagines the collaborative potential of figurative
art through anatomical playfulness.
Inspired by the classic Surrealist parlor game of Exquisite Corpse, artists will be invited to submit 2D and 3D work depicting individual body parts —
heads, torsos, arms, legs, hands, feet, etc. — which will be curated and installed to create composite "bodies" in the gallery space. The result will be a
collection of whimsical monstrosities that celebrate the diversity of artistic styles, techniques, and perspectives of figurative work within our creative
community. Let’s get weird!
Artist Receptions
Saturday, August 8th 4-8 PM
Saturday, September 12th 4-8 PM
Gallery is generally open Sundays from 12-4
For inquiries:
Curator: Cody RayGallery Manager: Essa Baird siderailcollective.com
Kiln Firing (Bisque)
For Side Rail Members Only
Firing Friday morning.
Leave your items for firing in the Kiln room by Thursday night.
Firing usually starts the Friday morning.
See clay program page for pricing.
Reach out to @Scott on Slack with questions
Kiln access is for members only. Join our community and take advantage of all of our members only opportunities. Learn more here.
Members and Friends Night Slip Casting Demo (members only)
Slip Cast Clay Pieces by member Kary Keppol
Slip Casting hosted by Kary! Kary will walk us through the process of creating repeatable clay pieces by casting with clay slip in plaster molds.
This is a members only event. We would love to have you join Side Rail as a member. Learn more here.
Collage Meetup
Come join other collage artists and enthusiasts. We have tons of collage resources in our communal supplies in Nomad Studio. Every Monday in September at Side Rail.
$10 suggested donation for non-members
Circle Singing
3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt
Circle Singing
Side Rail Collective hosts 3rd SATURDAY Circle Singing facilitator Debby Boland Watt. We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as singers are welcome to solo over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation requires attentive listening and a willingness to playfully experiment.
Debby is a working artist and a non-resident member of Side Rail Collective. She enjoys Side Rail's dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives. And, hey!...that's what Circle Singing is all about. Hope to see you soon. Register now to save your spot as our space holds up to 25 singers.
Cost: $25
Sign Up: EventBrite
Gallery Open Hours - Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes
Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes
Side Rail Collective Presents: Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes – A Figurative Show in Many Pieces
Side Rail Collective is proud to announce Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes, a group exhibition that reimagines the collaborative potential of figurative
art through anatomical playfulness.
Inspired by the classic Surrealist parlor game of Exquisite Corpse, artists will be invited to submit 2D and 3D work depicting individual body parts —
heads, torsos, arms, legs, hands, feet, etc. — which will be curated and installed to create composite "bodies" in the gallery space. The result will be a
collection of whimsical monstrosities that celebrate the diversity of artistic styles, techniques, and perspectives of figurative work within our creative
community. Let’s get weird!
Artist Receptions
Saturday, August 8th 4-8 PM
Saturday, September 12th 4-8 PM
Gallery is generally open Sundays from 12-4
For inquiries:
Curator: Cody RayGallery Manager: Essa Baird siderailcollective.com
Gift Wrap Block Printing (members only)
Side Rail Member Jill block printing wrapping paper for our holiday show
Collage Meetup
Come join other collage artists and enthusiasts. We have tons of collage resources in our communal supplies in Nomad Studio. Every Monday in September at Side Rail.
$10 suggested donation for non-members
Art Attack / Open Studios / Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes
ArtAttack
〰️
ArtAttack 〰️
OPEN STUDIOS Member Artists Open Studios
Once a month, the studio doors open.
Our Member Artists invite you into their private studios to share works-in-progress, recent creations, and the process behind the work. With 8 studios currently home to 9 artists — and more joining all the time — there's always something new in the making.
IN THE GALLERY
Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes
Side Rail Collective Presents: Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes – A Figurative Show in Many Pieces
Side Rail Collective is proud to announce Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes, a group exhibition that reimagines the collaborative potential of figurative
art through anatomical playfulness.
Inspired by the classic Surrealist parlor game of Exquisite Corpse, artists will be invited to submit 2D and 3D work depicting individual body parts —
heads, torsos, arms, legs, hands, feet, etc. — which will be curated and installed to create composite "bodies" in the gallery space. The result will be a
collection of whimsical monstrosities that celebrate the diversity of artistic styles, techniques, and perspectives of figurative work within our creative
community. Let’s get weird!
Artist Receptions
Saturday, August 8th 4-8 PM
Saturday, September 12th 4-8 PM
Gallery is generally open Sundays from 12-4
For inquiries:
Curator: Cody Ray
Gallery Manager: Essa Baird
siderailcollective.com
NOMAD STUDIONomad Member Feature!
Join us during Georgetown Art Attack to step inside our shared interdisciplinary studio — a warm working space for artists who want more than just a table at home.
More info coming soon — Come by, say hi, and see what’s being made!
Gallery Open Hours - Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes
Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes
Side Rail Collective Presents: Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes – A Figurative Show in Many Pieces
Side Rail Collective is proud to announce Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes, a group exhibition that reimagines the collaborative potential of figurative
art through anatomical playfulness.
Inspired by the classic Surrealist parlor game of Exquisite Corpse, artists will be invited to submit 2D and 3D work depicting individual body parts —
heads, torsos, arms, legs, hands, feet, etc. — which will be curated and installed to create composite "bodies" in the gallery space. The result will be a
collection of whimsical monstrosities that celebrate the diversity of artistic styles, techniques, and perspectives of figurative work within our creative
community. Let’s get weird!
Artist Receptions
Saturday, August 8th 4-8 PM
Saturday, September 12th 4-8 PM
Gallery is generally open Sundays from 12-4
For inquiries:
Curator: Cody RayGallery Manager: Essa Baird siderailcollective.com
Kiln Firing (Glaze) members only
For Side Rail Members Only
Firing Friday morning.
Leave your items for firing in the Kiln room by Thursday night.
Firing usually starts the Friday morning.
See clay program page for pricing.
Reach out to @Scott on Slack with questions
Kiln access is for members only. Join our community and take advantage of all of our members only opportunities. Learn more here.
Gift Wrap Block Printing (members only)
Side Rail Member Jill block printing wrapping paper for our holiday show
Collage Meetup
Come join other collage artists and enthusiasts. We have tons of collage resources in our communal supplies in Nomad Studio. Every Monday in September at Side Rail.
$10 suggested donation for non-members
