Category: News

Category: News

News from The Art League, including community outreach, important local and national arts policy, and other news we think you’ll be interested in.

June 28, 2011

Blog Makeover!

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Our blog got a bit of a makeover today! What does everyone think??…

May 9, 2011

Second Place!! Thank YOU!

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The Art League Wins $2,500! Thank YOU! What an amazing weekend! Thanks to your help and generosity, we came in Second Place in the…

May 6, 2011

Help Us Win A $5,000 Grant!

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By donating as little as $10 between now and tomorrow May 7 at midnight, you could help The Art League win a $5,000 grant!…

May 5, 2011

Day 1 of Spring2ACTion!

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It’s day 1 of Spring2ACTion in Alexandria and The Art League needs your support! The 44 hour event kicked off this morning and will…

May 4, 2011

Art League Artist Wins Prize at International Portrait Competition!

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Teresa Oaxaca (courtesy of artist website) Teresa Oaxaca, a young professional artist residing in Arlington, Virginia, took 2nd place in the International Portrait…

May 3, 2011

Spring2ACTion for The Art League and the arts! May 5-7

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There are so many causes to which we can lend our hard-earned money… yet when giving or considering giving to the arts, it’s important…

May 2, 2011

Spring2ACTion for The Art League, May 5-7!

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Help Raise Funds for The Art League Through Spring2ACTion, May 5-7! Something incredible is going to happen on May 5th and you can be…

April 28, 2011

Patsie Uchello in Elan Magazine!

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Art League member, student, and Board Member Patsie Uchello is featured in this month’s Elan Magazine! Elan is a regional magazine that showcases the…

March 4, 2011

Last Weekend to View Student/Faculty Show

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It’s the last weekend to view the 2011 Student/Faculty Show. Join us for the Closing Reception on Sunday from 2:00-4:00 pm in The Art…

March 4, 2011

Eat at Baja Fresh in Alexandria and Support SOHO on March 12!

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On Saturday, March 12, the Baja Fresh located at 3231 Duke Street is going to donate 15% of proceeds of meals purchased with the…

March 3, 2011

Video of David Edgar’s Plastiquarium

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Check out this awesome video of David Edgar demonstrating how he creates his Plastiquarium pieces out of recycled plastic! David will be a…

March 2, 2011

March Events at the Art League Gallery

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March 6 – Student/Faculty Show Reception: Awards will be distributed, refreshments will be served. You may pick up your work immediately following the reception….

March 1, 2011

Kimpton Hotels of Virginia Recycled Art Show

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To celebrate Earth Week, the Kimpton brand will be hosting exhibits in their hotels featuring pieces made from recycled and repurposed art. Their goal…

March 1, 2011

Guest Artist Lorna Meaden in March Issue of Ceramics Monthly!

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Read about Lorna Meaden, ceramicist and upcoming guest instructor at The Art League, in this month’s issue of Ceramics Monthly!…

March 1, 2011

National Cherry Blossom Festival Photo Contest

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The National Cherry Blossom Festival and FotoDC are now accepting entries in the first annual National Cherry Blossom Photo Contest focused on cherry blossoms…

February 23, 2011

Salt Lake Art Center’s Doctorow Prize for Contemporary Painting

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Salt Lake Art Center and Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation are pleased to announce the creation of the Catherine Doctorow Prize for Contemporary…

February 18, 2011

Torpedo Factory Art Center Annual Jury

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Call for ApplicantsAnnual Jury for Artist Members: February 28 – March 3 Drop Off Date: Monday, February 28Artists working in fine arts and fine…

February 17, 2011

The 2011 Patrons’ Show is the Most Fun Fundraiser Yet

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DC’s Most Fun Art Fundraiser is living up to its name. Sold out and featuring more than 660 works of spectacular art, this year’s…

February 7, 2011

Student/Faculty Show

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You’re invted to The Art League’s annual Student/Faculty Show held in The Art League Gallery, February 23-March 6, 2011. This popular annual exhibit…

February 7, 2011

Spring Registration!

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Spring Registration opened today for the Spring term which begins the week of April 4. Check out our website to browse all of the…

February 2, 2011

Google’s Art Project

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Looking for some art historical information but don’t have the time or money to hop on a flight to Florence, Prague, London, or New…

February 1, 2011

March Madness at the Target Gallery

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The Target Gallery and the March of Dimes are teaming up to raise money for both organizations with the appropriate title, “March Madness.” This…

February 1, 2011

Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival

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Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival Location: Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, Annapolis, MarylandEvent Dates: June 11, 2011 – June 12, 2011Application Deadline: 03/01/2011 Application Fee: $25…

January 28, 2011

Opportunities at the Torpedo Factory Art Center

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Annual Jury for Artist Members & Visiting Artist Program Annual Jury for Artist Members: February 28 – March 3 Drop Off Date: Monday, February…