Mary Ann Stevens Memorial Exhibit
Please join us to celebrate the life and work of Mary Ann Stevens, long time Art League member and Torpedo Factory Artist.
“Beyond Printmaking”: Anagh Banerjee and Rosemary Covey Push Boundaries and Re-Imagine the Art of Printmaking
Printmakers Anagh Banerjee and Rosemary Covey push the boundaries of printmaking in their work. In tonight’s exciting talk, each artist explores their work, process, and dealing with complex themes of cultural identity and history through a blend of contemporary and traditional art. There are still seats available here for tonight’s talk.
Artist Opportunities #472
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!
8 Years of Fun: Art Camp Time Machine!
Did you know: The Art League’s Art Camp is the longest running visual arts camp in the area! We’ve been here for more than 30 years! While sadly we can’t find any photos from the ’80s (please let us know if you have any lying around), let’s take a look back at the last several years of burgeoning kid artists and eight years of fun at Art Camp!
Get your Early Bird Tickets to Art on Tap Spring Edition
Art on the Tap Warm Weather Edition: Art. Food. Beer. Fun! June 7, 7:00–9:30 pm Tickets: $35 until May 24. $45 afterwards (must be 21+) Each ticket includes: So nice we’re holding it twice (a year)! Join us for a very special Art on Tap Warm Weather edition and enjoy local craft beers, original artwork, and […]
Artist Opportunities #471
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck! Click here for recent opportunities posts, and submit your opportunity listing here.
Eye Opening: Berit Jerama Estabrook’s “Eyes of the Wild”
Berit Estabrook’s peaceful woodland creatures, at first, seem saccharin and whimsical , but with a deeper look show the cracks in the relationship between humans and nature. Given almost human-like emotions, the creatures in Estabrook’s acrylics seem to call out to the viewer…in many cases, that call is “HELP!”
Artist Opportunities #470
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!
Art on the Rocks 2019: Shaking up the First Old Town Cocktail Week
That’s a wrap for Art on the Rocks 2019…but there’s more!
You made Art on the Rocks a huge hit this year, and this year’s Art on the Rocks also kicked off the very first Old Town Cocktail week!
Dive in! Summer Classes and Workshops are Here!
Summer is the time to get your feet wet and try something new! So sit dive in to a new class or workshop….color, or collages, or even Japanese papermaking! With 135 classes, 51 workshops and 102 art camps…there’s something for everyone!
Art on the Rocks Cocktail Recipes are Here!
Taste a sneak peek of the cocktails that our Art on the Rocks restaurants will be serving up tonight and head over to our Instagram stories to vote for your pre-event favorite!
Artist Opportunities #469
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!
Happy [Art League] Volunteer Recognition Day!
Thank you volunteers for your hard work throughout the year: From Patrons’ Show to the Holiday Ceramics Sale, to the Ice Cream Bowl Social, to the every day work you do in the gallery, school, and at Art League Events—we couldn’t do it without you!
Announcing Art on the Rocks 2019 Art and Restaurant Pairings!
Art on the Rocks 2019 is just around the corner, and our restaurants are beginning to create their art-inspired cocktails. We know you’ve been eagerly waiting on the artwork pairings for this year’s Art on the Rocks…and the wait is over! This listing is just a sneak peek, so be sure to stay tuned for recipe details from our restaurant partners as well!
Artist Opportunities #468
Every Tuesday, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!
Bugs’ Life: Megan Partridge’s “Bugs. Or Kafka on Prozac.” Brings Humanity to the Insect World
Megan Partridge’s bugs not only bring their own life to the canvas…but also a similarity to our own every day lives. The very human feelings of imbibing too much, or inspiration, or of smugness are portrayed in the style of work as well as the expression of the bugs.
Artist Opportunities #467
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!
The Student, The Mage, and The Exhibitor: Q&A with Begoña Lathbury
The piece, The Mage, is the first piece featured in The Art League Gallery by Bev Ryan student, Begoña Lathbury, who won an honorable mention in the April Mixed Media show for her mixed media piece. Lathbury won her membership in the Student/Faculty show, and it was her first time entering! We chatted with Lathbury about her progression from student to exhibitor and about her eye-catching piece:
Spring2Action: Make Team Art League the Greatest Of All Time!
Your Spring2Action update is here …
Find your Next Thing at The Art League
From textile work, to cherry blossom chasing, to capturing your favorite blooms in watercolor—The Art League has you covered. What’s your Spring “thing”?
Artist Opportunities #466
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!
Artist Opportunities #465
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!
A Room of Her Own: Ann Pickett’s “The Exuberance of Life” intertwines figure and environment
With movement, mystery, and appetite for life, the work of painter Ann Pickett intertwines the figure with its environment in “The Exuberance of Life” in the gallery now through April 7.
What’s Red and White…and Fun All Over?
This past Friday, we celebrated the third Art on the Vine with ten artisan, low-production, sommelier selected wines.