Take a Sneak Peek at “Influence & Inspiration”
Installed in the beautiful space at the Athenaeum, just down the street from The Art League, the show includes names like Sam Gilliam, Lou Stovall, Kurt Schwarz, Danni Dawson, Ted Reed, and Rob Liberace.
Artist Opportunities #232
Here are new exhibits and more to apply for. Good luck!
Meet This Year’s New Instructors!
You’ll find a number of new instructors in the mix this school year, teaching drawing, painting, photography, mosaics, clay animation, and fashion illustration.
Next Week at The Art League: August 3–9
What’s going on next week at The Art League? The return of our popular August exhibits, and the debut of a special exhibit at the Athenaeum!
Picturing Museums: A Survey
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that artists around the world have turned to museums, and their guards, for subject matter.
Artist Opportunities #231
Calls for photographers, black-and-white art, and more!
Web Bryant on Sentry to the 54th
“Washington is my favorite museum. The buildings themselves are magnificent, and I have created several paintings that show museum exteriors. So it was only natural to want to paint something inside a museum as well.”
Next Week at The Art League: July 27–August 2
Next week at The Art League: registration starts for the Portrait & Figure festival, and continues for summer art camps and classes!
Now On View in the Gallery: New Carpet!
If you’re curious why Gallery Director Rose O’Donnell has an extra spring in her step — several of us do, in fact — look no further than the brand-new carpet providing that spring.
It’s Here! Take a Look at the 2014–15 Class Catalog
The 2014–15 catalog for The Art League School is here! Classes will be uploaded to our website over the next few days, and print catalogs are en route, but you can browse the PDF catalog right now.
Artist Opportunities #230
See below for this week’s batch of exhibits to enter and other opportunities for artists. Good luck!
Sally Davies on British Museum
“I love long shadows in the morning and evening … and that warm glowing light that is so transient.”
Next Week at The Art League: July 20–26
What’s happening next week at The Art League? Art Camps, Bin Gallery orientation, and Basic Drawing starts up.
1,000: Thank You to Our Readers
Like our Community Canvas, pictured above and below, this blog is a collaborative effort with everyone who is part of what we do.
Five Art Leaguers Visiting the Torpedo Factory This Summer
On any given day, you can see Art Leaguers at work in their Torpedo Factory studios — many members and instructors are also artists in the building. This summer, you have a chance to see a few more!
Artist Opportunities #229
Exhibits and more to apply for. Good luck!
Next Week at The Art League: July 13–19
Next week at The Art League: info sessions in the Gallery, deadline for 3-D artists, and new classes and art camps.
Adventures in All Media (Reception Tonight!)
Today, both of our July exhibits are officially open. It’s also Second Thursday, so tonight is your chance to meet the artists at the opening reception!
Email Newsletters for Artists in Three Steps
Whether you have an old email list you need to dust off, or you need to start collecting names from scratch, here’s how to start.
Artist Opportunities #228
Here are this week’s calls for artists and other opportunities collected for you. Good luck!
Remembering Chuck Johnson
We’re sad to report the passing of Chuck Johnson, a longtime sculpture instructor at The Art League who retired in the Fall. Chuck was 90 when he passed away on July 3.
Next Week at The Art League: July 6–12
Here’s what’s in store next week at The Art League!
“Tabletop” Ceramics Terms, Explained
Every piece in the “Tabletop” exhibit starts with clay. If you look at the tags under “medium,” though, you’ll see a lot of more detailed terms.
What To Post (and What Not To) As an Artist on Social Media
Social media can be a very useful tool for growing a strong community of followers — if you tend to your networks regularly and in the right way.