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Old 01-30-2011, 04:10 PM
 
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Hi guys,

Since relocating to the NOVA area (from Philly) I am been searching for places to purchase great and reasonably priced art (i.e. African and Caribbean). Does anyone have any suggestions for places I should go in the NOVA/DC Metro areas to find art?

Thanks in advance!
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Old 01-30-2011, 04:14 PM
 
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There are lots of shops in Old Town Alexandria where you will find that, particularly along King St. Unfortunately a really good one that specialized in your specific area went out of business a while back but there are plenty of others along there. Take an afternoon and stroll up and back. There are also some really good places along there to get something to eat including Majestic Cafe, Vermillion, and Pizza Paradiso.
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Old 01-30-2011, 05:26 PM
 
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There's an Ethopian art shop on King Street. You might miss it if you're not looking as its on a basement floor. Look on the 1300 block of King Street. It's the building just before the small used car lot.
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Old 01-31-2011, 02:34 PM
 
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Try Adams Morgan. I was up there recently and passed one on the main strip. It was amongst pubs, restaurants, and a Middle Eastern art shop.

I think there are a few more up there but can't give specific names.
If you can find any shops selling Haitian art, they usually have an array of things from the Caribbean including carvings, the metalwork, and paintings. I have a few paintings from Haiti and they're absolutely fabulous but I bought them at one of the Folklife Festivals downtown.
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Old 01-31-2011, 03:28 PM
 
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Hi guys,

Since relocating to the NOVA area (from Philly) I am been searching for places to purchase great and reasonably priced art (i.e. African and Caribbean). Does anyone have any suggestions for places I should go in the NOVA/DC Metro areas to find art?

Thanks in advance!
I remember passing an African art/import store, last October, in Adams/Morgan on 18th St. somewhere between Florida Ave. and Columbia Rd.. It was on the east side of 18th.
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Old 03-02-2011, 11:04 PM
 
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Thanks everyone. This is very helpful. I will take a look into all of your information.

Cheers!
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