Christmas in July in Old Town

The 2nd Annual Christmas in July Celebration is taking place this weekend along Old Town’s Union Street and The Art League is once again participating! We’re selling our one-of-a-kind, hand painted Betsy Curry Collection ornaments at a special Christmas in July rate.

1 for $12.
2 for $20.
$1 from each sale will be donated to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Visit The Christmas Attic website for more information about events over the weekend!

Arts Opportunities!



Call for artists: SCRAP-DC
In partnership with The Center for Green Urbanism and the 9/11 Arts Project, SCRAP DC is opening an exhibition called “Making Meaning: Remember, Repurpose, Restore” to honor the 10th anniversary of 9/11.


Art will be accepted based on the display and interpretation of the theme, “making meaning” through creative reuse. Visit the SCRAP DC website for the application and details. Deadline in 7/25. Contact Karen by email, [email protected], or phone, (301) 830-8690, and Heather by email, [email protected], or phone, (703) 300-4057, with questions. 



Call for artists: Wilson 75
The brand-new Wilson High School is hosting an arts celebration on October 15th, 2011, and is looking for participating artists. Painters, potters, jewelry designers, textile artists, photographers, glassblowers, woodworkers and the like are invited to set up shop at the crafts fair or to make donations. 



Deadline is September 1rst, 2011. Visit the website for more information. 

Free Legal Forum for Artists!



The Anacostia Community Museum will be holding a forum with the Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA), called “Why Do I Need A Lawyer?”.
Common Legal Issues for Emerging and Existing Creative Businesses: 
Tuesday, September 13th at 7pm 
1901 Fort Place, SE Washington, DC 20002
Parking and admission is FREE!
These valuable panel discussions with Q&A sessions include a brief presentation on common issues and pitfalls attorneys regularly see with their creative business clients. Targeting both emerging and existing entrepreneurs, this event can help you protect your creative endeavor and watch it grow. Bring you pads, pens and plenty of questions for our legal experts. Co-sponsored by the Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts.
Panelists include John Mason, JD; Jennifer Williston, JD; Larry Frazier, JD; and Ray Thomas, JD. Panel to be moderated by Rachelle V. Browne, JD, Associate General Counsel for the Smithsonian Institution.