Paul Zapatka: Labor & Vision
“I wanted to prove that labor is as much a part of the artistic process as vision is.”
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Winter Classes are Warming Up
Winter classes are in full swing at The Art League, and that means our classrooms are humming along. What’s going on inside?
Artist Opportunities #354
On Tuesdays, we gather a variety of artist opportunities around the DC area and beyond. Find one below and enter today — good luck!
Tuesday Workshop: Make a Hat for Inaugural Week Action
In this fast & fun evening workshop, participants will design, construct, and leave with a completed hat or fascinator that they can wear proudly when they descend on Washington.
Patrons’ Show 2017: Tickets, Photos, & Details
Patrons’ Show Tickets go on sale January 14! It’s that time of year again! Tickets ($225 each) for the 2017 Patrons’ Show Fundraiser go on sale this Saturday, January 14 at 10:00 am – online only! On Saturday, please be sure to go to art-league-patrons-show.eventbrite.com to buy your tickets! See below for details about this event. Important Dates Tickets go […]
Artwork and Stories From Long-Time Art Leaguers
25 years. 45 artists. “Member 25” is on view right now in our gallery, celebrating some of the artists who have been exhibiting here for 25 years or more. As part of the exhibit, we asked the artists to recall stories from their time here, which we’ve posted on the walls. Here are five of […]
Artist Opportunities #353
On Tuesdays, we gather a variety of artist opportunities around the DC area and beyond. Find one below and enter today — good luck!
“Habits” and “Member 25” Are Our First Exhibits of 2017
We’re celebrating the start of 2017 with two new exhibits.
Jane Thomas’s “Raining Window”
There’s no more quintessential wet-weather experience than staring out a rain-streaked window, and that familiar scene is the subject of December’s award-winning watercolor by Jane Thomas.
Artist Opportunities #352
On Tuesdays, we gather a variety of artist opportunities around the DC area and beyond. Find one below and enter today — good luck!
Winter Art Classes Start Next Week
Start your new year on a creative note! 250 art classes workshops await you this Winter at The Art League.
2016 By The Numbers
Thank you for being part of our artful year!
What Sculptor Ann Ruppert Sees in Wood & Stone
If Ann Ruppert’s wood sculptures seem to have been grown, not carved — well, that all comes down to how each sculpture emerges from the material.
Artist Opportunities #351
On Tuesdays, we gather a variety of artist opportunities around the DC area and beyond. Find one below and enter today — good luck!
Charcoal Drawing Demo with Scott Hutchison
Drawing transparent objects sounds difficult, but Art League instructor Scott Hutchison demonstrates a simple approach in the video above.
Photographer Wil Scott on “Red Nude”
Red Nude represents the start of a new focus on people for Wil Scott, a photographer and art historian.
Artist Opportunities #350
On Tuesdays, we gather a variety of artist opportunities around the DC area and beyond. Find one below and enter today — good luck!
What is Trompe L’oeil? The Art of Illusion
It’s often defined simply by explaining that the words are French for “fool the eye,” but that doesn’t really tell the whole story.
Don’t Miss These Upcoming Artist Talks
You’re invited to two upcoming artist talks at The Art League! Robert Yi, Dennis Crayon, and Timothy Clark will speak.
Artist Opportunities #349
On Tuesdays, we gather a variety of artist opportunities around the DC area and beyond. Find one below and enter today — good luck!
Winter Classes Start in One Month!
You have a few weeks left to sign up for that art class you’ve been eyeing. As always, we’re offering nine-week classes and shorter-term workshops.
“Women’s Work” Opens Today
A new exhibit of four artists opens today.
Now Open: Trick Your Eye, Enrich Your Spirit
Art League artists are finishing strong this year, with two December exhibits that will have you singing.
Artist Opportunities #348
On Tuesdays, we gather a variety of artist opportunities around the DC area and beyond. Find one below and enter today — good luck!