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

Highest Honor Revealed

There’s a new installation in the Torpedo Factory, and it’s pretty hard to miss, no matter which floor you’re on….
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Arts Programs for Service Members in the DC Area

On Veteran’s Day, we wanted to share arts organizations and programs that work with veterans….
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What’s Happening Next Week at The Art League

Did you think Art on Tap was all we had going on this month? Next week is a big one at The Art League,…
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"Wachapreague" by Mike Francis

Your Art-Beer-Food Combos for Friday!

There are some pretty exciting match-ups going on — here are all six….
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Ink, Water, Paint, Light, Rust: Announcing the 2018 Solo Artists!

This past week, jurors met to review all the submissions for solo exhibits at The Art League in 2018….
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The Vote is In: We’re the Best Place to Take Classes!

You voted us the Best Place to Take Classes in the DC area in the Washington Post/Express Best of DC 2016 poll!…
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Special Exhibits & Art Events Happening in November

Grab your calendar! These four special exhibits & events are coming to The Art League in November (and one in December)….
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Enjoy Some Beer With Your Art

Art. Beer. Food. It’s a match made in heaven. The third annual Art on Tap is coming to The Art League in just a…
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Tour “No Man’s Land” at the National Museum of Women in the Arts

Join The Art League on a private tour of “No Man’s Land,” an exciting new exhibit at the National Museum of Women in the…
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Art Safari for Kids is This Saturday!

From 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm, there will be hands-on art activities to explore including painting, printing, collaging, weaving, and more….
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You’re Invited: “The Art of Politics” Artist Talk

Michael Fischerkeller will share the details of his process, the ideas behind his exhibit, and the responses and stories it has elicited….
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You Bowled Us Over

This past weekend was a blast: beautiful weather, good crowds, and art everywhere. And the cherry on top?…
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Ice Cream Bowls: Not Just For Ice Cream Anymore!

We’ll let you in on a little secret: while these are officially ice cream bowls, we won’t tell anybody if you use them for…
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Love The Art League? Vote For The Art League!

The Art League has been nominated as one of the best places in DC to take classes! We’ve been nominated by The Washington Post…
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See Scott Hutchison’s “Synchronicity”

It’s a series of paintings that start with the use of a combination of photography, digital collage, animation and projections….
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Repost: Email Newsletters for Artists in Three Steps

The Art League Blog is on vacation this week, so we’re reposting some of our most popular resources. Please enjoy this post from the…
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Fall Registration is Open!

The brand new Art League catalog has arrived and registration is now open for fall classes and workshops!…
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Travel Art Workshops and FAQs for 2016–17

With a new school year starting, we have a new slate of travel workshops coming up. Are you ready for Greece? How about Croatia?…
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Introducing the 2016–17 Class Catalog

It’s here! It’s brand new! And it’ll make you wish Summer were over so you could jump into a Fall class….
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14 Reasons to Come to the Opening Reception July 14

The artists have finished working (for now). Our new exhibits are ready. The only thing that’s missing is you!…
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Brian Kirk’s Rust Prints

Through August 30, you can see rust prints from the past two years at Old Ox Brewery….
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“Highest Honor” Reaches the Halfway Point!

Here’s “Highest Honor” by the numbers….
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An Artist’s Story Behind a Big-Time Commission

It’s always a good thing when someone calls to commission a portrait. It’s even better if they share the result on national TV….
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“Highest Honor” Project Gets Underway

A new collaborative art project is bringing together the historical and present-day uses of the Torpedo Factory in a site-specific sculpture….
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