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Health Insurance Seminar for Artists

The free seminar is Wednesday, December 10 at the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

60 Reasons to Come to Artfête on Friday

Our annual free Open House and Holiday Party is back and better than ever with music by Redline Graffiti, food, and (of course) all kinds of art, live and in person.

Artist Opportunities #249

Here are exhibits, residencies, and more to apply for. Good luck!

Q&A with “Large Works” Winner Jordan Xu

Jordan Xu’s figure painting was the best in show for “Large Works.” The artist talks about this piece and his painting career so far.

Holiday Food Drive for UCM

Bring a donation of nonperishable food when you come to receiving (or next time you stop by) and you can help feed the hungry!

Small Works Winner: Why Vitamins?

“I think of vitamins as a kind of contemporary vanitas symbol.”

Year of the Veteran: Art by Prisoners of War

“They were painted on whatever simple paper the artists could find and whatever paints/inks they could acquire from parcels that arrived from time to time from their families in Poland.”

Artist Opportunities #248

This week, we’re thankful that there are so many local galleries and arts organizations to bring us opportunities like the ones below. Apply, enter, inquire — and good luck!

New Book on Fabric Printing at Home by Julie Booth

Fiber instructor Julie Booth has a new book coming out, and it’s all about experimenting with fabric printing at home.

Wendy Donahoe talks Daydreams

“I decided against ‘Daydreamer,’ because I didn’t want to assign the figure an identity.”

Announcing the 2016 Solo Artist Exhibits

Congratulations to our 2016 solo artists! Of the 47 artists who applied for solo exhibits last week, our panel of jurors were able to pick just nine to put on the calendar for 2016.

Artist Opportunities #247

Apply for some art opps today! Exhibits, residencies, and more are below.

Who is the Man in the Bowler Hat?

There’s not much we can say for sure about the figure, who reoccurs in many of the pieces in this exhibit.

Day Trip: See Downton Abbey’s Costumes

Come on a day trip to see the “Costumes of Downton Abbey” exhibit.

Artist Opportunities #246

We’ve gathered a variety of artist opportunities around the DC area. Find one below and enter today — good luck!

Year of the Veteran Art Exhibit

Tomorrow, on Veterans Day, a special exhibit opens at Alexandria City Hall featuring artwork by servicemen and women.

Watch the Portrait & Figure Festival Keynote

We’ve just uploaded the video of Portrait & Figure Festival’s opening keynote and panel discussion, featuring Ted Reed, Danni Dawson, Rob Liberace, and Dan Thompson.

Small Works & Large Works Return!

Goldilocks isn’t a big fan of these exhibits, but our visitors always are!

Artist Opportunities #245

We’ve gathered a variety of artist opportunities around the DC area. Find one below and enter today — good luck!

A Fiber Arts Glossary

One way to keep cozy this winter is to visit our fiber arts studio, where you can weave, felt, knit, dye, and hook clothes, sculptures, wall hangings, and more!