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“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” — Wayne Gretzky

FotoWeek DC one day left!

Deadline: October 29. DC’s annual photography celebration is again holding a competition, with awards in three categories: Photojournalism, Fine Art, and Photographer’s Choice. More about FotoWeek →

VMFA Fellowships deadline next week!

Deadline: November 7. Fellowships from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts are offered for professionals, graduate students, and undergraduates. Applicants must be legal residents of Virginia. More about VMFA fellowships →

Art instructors wanted

Arlington County is seeking arts/craft instructors to teach recreational classes and workshops in a wide variety of media. We have excellent facilities including a full woodshop, ceramic studio, jewelry studio, a darkroom and a printing press. See how to submit class proposals →

Claes Oldenburg talk

Claes Oldenburg will speak at the Hirshhorn on Saturday, November 8 at 4:00 pm. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. More about the talk →

Artfully Historic DC

Deadline: February 1, 2015. The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. and Capital Hill Art League continue the tradition of depicting the built environment through paintings and photographs with “For the Record: Artfully Historic D.C.” Artists will use endangered historic places as their subjects for an art competition and juried exhibit to follow. More about “For the Record” →

Art studios in DC

DC Arts Studios, an arts incubator, has work spaces available for creative entrepreneurs, and visual and performing artists. Located two blocks from Takoma Metro Station, utilities and wi-fi included. More about the studios →