Spring Happenings at The Art League
We have a full schedule of events, parties, openings, free programming and chances to dive deeper in your creative pursuits on the agenda for this Spring.
Artist Opportunities #464
Every Tuesday, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!
Art on the Vine 10×10: Ten Perfectly Paired Artworks and Wines to Sip On
Event Sommelier, Tony Acampora paired each of 10 works of art at Art on the Vine, with 10 amazing pours. Read all about the wine selection and suggested artwork below.
Shot Clock: 5-Minute Artist Talks Return!
If you’re anything like us, and have wondered why your favorite artists choose a certain medium, subject, or take on a piece…this is your chance!
Artist Opportunities #463
Every Tuesday, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!
Happy International Women’s Day: Can you name #5WomenArtists?
March is Women’s History Month, and TODAY is International Women’s Day! To mark the occasion, the National Museum of Women in the Arts is once again asking: Can you name five women artists?
Artist Opportunities #462
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 #461
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!
Spring Forward: 5 Spring Workshops to Look Forward To
Make the last few days of this snowy winter a little more colorful at The Art League. The school is gearing up for Spring classes, workshops, and Art Camp 2019! Here’s a curated selection of Spring workshops to welcome back longer days and warmer weather:
Artist Opportunities #460
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!
Patrons’ Show 2019: Awards Winners
The following awards were decided by judge Scrip Barnhart and by the patrons who made the first selections on Sunday.
Patrons’ Show Through the Years
Take a stroll with us down memory lane as we remember back to the by-gone days of Patrons’ Show!
Patrons’ Show Primer: Your Guide to Conquering Patrons’ Show Creatively
The Patrons’ Show Fundraiser is a lot of fun. It also takes a little work.So if you’re attending for the very first time on Sunday, we want to help you prepare! Here are our tips for first-time patrons.
Artist Opportunities #459
Every Tuesday, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!
Stealing the Show: The Art Thief App Simplifies Patrons’ Show
My hope is that if you’re coming this year, you’ll be using Art Thief of the Patrons’ Show, the app designed and built just for this event. If you’re not sure about going to the Patrons’ Show, stop that nonsense — you need to buy a ticket now.
Art Collecting 101: Buying Art for Beginners
Collecting fine art, made lovingly by an artist instead of mass generated by a computer, can be more about the journey than the destination. Don’t know where to start? Here’s how get started with your own art collection.
Artist Opportunities #458
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!
“Lift Us Up, Don’t Push Us Out!”: An immersive exhibition created by youth at the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center
This exhibit is a direct response to the school-to-prison pipeline crisis that our country is facing today. Curated by Mark Strandquist, “Lift Us Up, Don’t Push Us Out” will be on view in The Art League Gallery January 9-February 3.
Artist Opportunities #457
Every Tuesday, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!
Artists: Over $21,150 in Awards for Patrons’ Show Donations
Artists: Our biggest fundraiser of the year is coming up, and we need your help! Read on for details on why, and how, to donate to the 51st Anniversary Patrons’ Show Fundraiser.
Artist Opportunities #456
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!
What is: The Art League’s First Ever Art Trivia Night!
Last night we celebrated our first Art Trivia Night in partnership with Port City Brewing. The evening opened with samples from Port City Brewing and exploring our January exhibits.
Artist Opportunities #455
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!
Escape to the Bahamas with The Art League
The Art League makes a trip to the sunny Bahamas each year in February, and painters of all media join to paint en plein air (because sun and sand make for better conditions than snow and wind) in one of our travel workshops. Instructor Susan O’Neill will guide the group this year.