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Fall Events at The Art League: Beer, Ice Cream, and Special Exhibits
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Fall Events at The Art League: Beer, Ice Cream, and Special Exhibits

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Fall is packed with exciting events at The Art League. See below for details:

Wijati Soemantoro: The Ring of Fire

  • What: Lithographs by Wijati Soemantoro reflect on her experiences with natural disasters in her homeland, Indonesia. Also on view: the September Open Exhibit, juried by Erin Devine.
  • When: Daily through October 5
  • Where: The Art League Gallery
  • Details about these exhibits →

Jon Meadows: A Soldier's Voice

  • What: Veteran Army Staff Sgt. Jon Meadows tells his story—the narrative of his war experience—through visual art.
  • When: Thursdays and Fridays, 12:00 noon–8:00 pm; Saturdays, 12:00 noon–6:00 pm; or by appointment. Please call 703-683-1780. Through Thursday, October 8.
  • Where: The Art League’s POP UP Space, 104 South Union Street, Alexandria
  • Details about “A Soldier’s Voice” →

The Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser

  • What: Handmade bowls, ice cream, and kids art activities! Buy a bowl and a scoop for $15, with proceeds benefiting our ceramics department. Art activities are free.
  • When: September 19, 10:00 am–4:00 pm; September 20, 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Where: Market Square (at the corner of King and N. Fairfax Streets) at the King Street Art Festival
  • Details about the Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser →

An Evening on John Singer Sargent

  • What: Richard Ormond (former Director, London’s National Maritime Museum, and former Deputy Director, London’s National Portrait Gallery) will share his knowledge of this leading portrait painter of the late 1800s. This lecture is a gift to our community. It is free and all are encouraged to attend.
  • When: Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 7:00 pm
  • Where: Torpedo Factory Art Center, main hall (105 N. Union Street, Alexandria)
  • RSVP for this lecture →

Art on Tap

  • What: Art. Beer. Food. Craft beers from local breweries have been artfully matched with a work of art and a complementary appetizer from a local restaurant. Enjoy the brew, bite, and artwork trifectas and vote on your favorite! Tickets are $35 through October 23 and $45 after that.
  • When: Friday, November 6, 7:00–10:00 pm (new date!)
  • Where: Torpedo Factory Art Center, main hall (105 N. Union Street, Alexandria)
  • Details and tickets for Art on Tap →

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